Don't get me wrong, I like Honda power equipment, but I retired a 35 year old lawnmower because no carb kit has been available for decades and the (plastic) carb and two drive wheels were tired. Replacing those three parts would have been ~$300. I consider that beyond economical repair.The machines have been the same for 30 years . Most parts are interchangeable to a degree . If you get a older machine in good condition . The only part you may need is a new belt . I bet you can find them still for 30 year old machines . Most snow blowers these days the difference is the color and the engine .