I almost bought that same mower actually but the salesman was guilt tripping me at sears, really turned me off to the craftsman. Also my yard is pretty bumpy, i was leery of that supersteer wearing out.
I was looking at a cub but then I found out they were owned by MTD. **** that. lol. It's funny how many machines are made by MTD.
My old man has had his lx JD mower for 13 years w/no problems, figured I'd give the green machine a chance.