Not a zero turn, but I have a 2000 John Deere 335. 52 in deck. Does a great job. Can do the front yard in an hour. Sold my 69 Camaro SS to buy it. Cut my mowing time from 6 hours to one. But I wish that still had that 69 SS!! I agree. buy from a dealer and not a chain store. Since new, only had the Deere in the shop once. 10 years into it. Did a tune up. Cost me around 600. Since found a less expensive Deere Dealer.