Sorry to say, but their is a big difference between your $360 PP and the Timemaster. PP has steel deck TM has alloy deck. TM has electric start, BBC system, twin blades, larger engine, 3 in 1 grass handling system, and a heavier tranie. Maybe it does cost more, there's also a difference between a Chevy and Catalac. You get what you pay for and those who like a manicured lawn without paying a landscaper, can now get it. They must be a good unit, because dealer who try to reorder are hearing these two words from Toro, BACK ORDERED!