Not buying in the NEAR future but starting to get some ideas. SOOO tired of raking my yard! I want something with good power to pick up small Oak tree leaves imbeded in grass....and reliable.....but OF COURSE, not through the roof in cost (But have a feeling I'll get what I pay for) All my adult life, I have just used a very basic mower and just raked. I have never shopped for the bigger mowers.