I thought my CForce 500 would last a long time with gentle use. But it ended up in the repair shop shortly after I got it, due to starting problems. Then the power steering broke down--I figured it might have been my plowing method. Now, the entire wiring harness/computer seems fried... so I’m starting to think these are just short-lived luxury items that cost more in the end. Normally, I avoid this kind of situation, and I had a feeling it would happen while I was shopping for them.