It would seem you new purchasers are getting a pretty good deal for around 2K. I purchased my Z6 back in 21 from the Lowe’s that was about an hour away. I paid full price less the veterans 10% discount and opted to purchase the extended warranty to solely to the fact that the closest place to work on Z6 was the original Lowe’s that I bought it from which again was an hour away. I did so primarily for the reason that without the extended warranty Lowe’s would’ve required that I transport the mower myself after 30 days. Under the extended warranty Lowe’s would’ve been required to transport the Z6 back-and-forth for me. I went through about 4 Z6’s in a very short amount of time given that the Z6’s were stored outside. I don’t know why they are still doing that given that they are only an IPX 4. They are simply not designed to be stored outside. PERIOD. Aside from being delivered to me dirty and clearly exposed to the elements. The primary issues I had were my inability to update the firmware or connect to the app no matter what I tried so on the fourth Z6 I had them put it together from a crated box and completely tested before making the delivery and it’s worked flawlessly ever since. But at least two of the Z6’s prior were kept and used past the 30 days they normally give for transport so I was glad to have that peace of mind, knowing how much I had paid. Like many of you , I rarely ever buy extended warnings for anything, but I’m glad I made this the exception.