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(More customer reviews)This is an expensive purchase. Before you plunk down money I thought, since I've done some research, that I'd give you some insights.
There are a number of "9500" series of Life Fitness equipment. To make it more complicated, the 9500 Elliptical comes in a number of varieties. The "rear drive" unit comes with different panel instrumentation (the newer versions offering more options and "zone" training). So, if you buy one of these units (and they'll all be used/refurbished at this point), you need to be *very* careful as to precisely what you're getting.
Regarding the 9500 rear drive (Model: "CT-9500HR") version, please be sure you get a good warranty of some kind. This unit was known for having two maintenance problems in high-use/gym settings: 1) rear drive / bearing failure; 2) Heart Rate grip handles become loose and stop working. Life Fitness has tried to address this issue through 9500 updates (which is why a later 9500 series unit might be a better bet). Key is to make sure your warranty covers both areas. A bearing failure could cost you $500 to repair. I suggest a comprehensive 12 month warranty, which won't be cheap, unfortunately.
That said, this is BY FAR my favorite elliptical unit. I'm 5'8" and it has a perfect stride length (approx 18") [Taller people (6'+) might prefer a bigger / adjustable unit]. The unit is relatively quiet, convenient, and has for me a perfect stride in both directions (the unit has a great reverse mode). It doesn't require a plug so is very portable. It's easy to read or watch TV while using this machine.
Hope this has been helpful.
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