New used mower

mycuda,
I agree with the low amount of maintenance for the John Deere's and as I said in the first post I have had no major issues at all.
With that said for some reason I could not fall in love with their zero turns.
I guess I will find out what costs and maintenance will be involved with the Toro Zero Turn mowers. I thought the seat felt much more comfortable and every one I test drove seems to be smoother. I didnt drive a new one from either manufacturer because I decided not to spend that much cash on another mower.
Now the main response to your post is that I am very jealous that you get to spend your time on a golf course. Ive always dreamed of that. I think golf courses are the most relaxing place I visit and Im their about 75 - 100 rounds per year.
I may take you up on the need of being educated on the Toro's. I found out today that Toro parts are just as expensive as the JD stuff is as I ordered filters for both side drive units and Hyd fluid. I bought 2 front tires and also got tuneup stuff for the 24 HP Kawasaki. I want to get it ready for the spring and hope to get many years of mowing with it.
Thanks,
Rod