Hi John, yes mate you are right, he sounds like a grumpy old guy and there will be no probs with the age of the mower that he quoted....and you will see them when you go and look at the mower....don't forget, first impressions are often best....if, to you, he seems at all dodgy, don't buy it.....as Kenny Rogers once sang....you gotta know when to hold 'em and know when to
fold 'em....