That price isn't too bad, but it is built by MTD, and therefore has an aluminum rearend that is a bit bigger than the aluminum rears in the MTD-built 82 series tractors. Mechanically, it's a great tractor.
However, the plastic hood, side panels, grille, etc. are total crap and crack everywhere. MTD had some paint issues at this time (and still does to this day, in my opinion) so it'll get rusty fast if it's around water too much.
If I were you, I'd hold out for a 982, which would be better in my opinion. No structural plastic on those.
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