suzuki or not?????

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inventor1

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I'm puzzled???<br />I just read ten testimonies against suzuki four strokes, and then two people told me to<br />buy suzuki on this bulletin board??? are suzuki's good or not?? I guess the main thing<br />people didn't like was the parts availability. I live in san diego....<br />thanks for the help.<br /><br />-may you all make it back under your own power.
 
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CAPTBLACKSMARINE

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Re: suzuki or not?????

YES THEY ARE VERY GOOD MOTORS THERE HAS BEEN SOME DELAYS IN PARTS AVAILABILITY BUT THIS IS THE SAME CASE WITH ANY NEW TECHNOLOGY MOTORS FROM ANY MANUFACTURER
 
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inventor1<br />I think you answered your own question. :D <br />They're supposed to be great engines but some people have had problems getting them repaired when they break.<br /><br />It looks like some people were posting at the same time.
 
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Ahoy, Inventor. There has been some loud squawking from the few people that have had problems, and in at least one case it was proved that the parts were available and the dealer was lying to the boater about it.<br /><br />I have a Suzi DF70 on my Montauk that has not skipped a beat and has performed wonderfully. I have talked with many times as many very happy Suzi owners as disgruntled ones, and I suspect that a lot of the squawking is coming from guys who don't have a Suzi but love a scandal.<br /><br />Though I was worried for a while, as facts began to surface and I talked with many other happy owners my doubts receded. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Suzi, a DF140, for my Outrage. I just need to find about 10 grand to do it with.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . .<br />JB :)
 
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I agree with the last post. I've bought my 2nd suzuki which is a 2000 DF70 to replace my 1985 DT55. The old engine would have still be going strong if I had replaced the upper oil injection line which had shrunk over 16 years and popped off (my own fault). It gave me a good excuse to upgrade to the 4 stroke. The DF70 is the smoothest and quietest engine I've ever operated. I've trolled for walleyes alongside cottages and had conversations with the owners. Their comment was that they could not hear my engine running. Sure couldn't do that with my old 2 stroke. Although I haven't owned this engine long enough to give a long term report I'd say I'm extreemly pleased so far.
 
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Again, Suzuki is a good product, no doubt about that.<br /> <br />But there is and have obiously been some problems for a few owners when it comes to service, parts and goodwill. You know, you have read it here and on other forums.<br /><br />Has that changed? Or have you forgotten? Maybe that's human. You can be angry as h*ll about something. Next day or week it's not that important anymore. When it comes to Suzuki outboard parts and service you'll be mad as h*ll for a few months. Or not. That is what this post is about. Has there been some major changes?<br /><br />Remember The Marathon Man? Is it safe? Is it safe? Is it safe? You are the "dentist" the Suzuki representative is the victim (Dustin Hoffman). Is it safe...<br /><br />/Bear
 
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You will always see people that are not happy posting more questions or complaints. They are frustrated and angry for good reason, they have spent a lot of money and can't go out.<br /><br />The masses of happy people have no reason to post they are fat and happy out on the water.<br /><br />From toothbrushes to automobiles the disgruntled will always be louder than the pleased. <br /><br />If everyone that were pleased with their boat/moter posted just to say how happy they are, the boards would be posted with hundreds of posts an hour.<br /><br />Just a thought. ;o}
 
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I work for a Suzuki dealer and take it from my experience, stick with Suzuki. Like one of the other replies,it is the quietest, smoothest,and most fuel effecient outboard on the water. And as for parts and warranty, it is the dealer you're dealing with not Suzuki. Where I work, we rarely see our customers for parts or warranty issues, they just come around for scheduled servicing. Go with Suzuki you won't regret it!!! Best of luck! :)
 
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inventor,<br /><br />I am an x-Suzy owner as well-Dt-140. I liked the engine and had a very supportive dealer, unusual for the midwest.<br /><br />The engine was VERY well built, simple to maintain, overbuilt.<br /><br />In your location-you won't have trouble with service. Go for it.
 
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Hi, I own a 2000 DF 50hp Suzuki and have had absolutly no problems with it. It's quiet and starts instantly. I would highly recommend it for performance but I am fearful of the day that it needs repair. I think parts and service could potentially be a problem. I would buy anokther one, though. It sure is a sweet performer. :)
 
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Hello Inventor, First off I don't own and never have owned a Suzuki. I really did want to buy a DF50 they had such good write up's<br />and lots of nice features on them. I ordered and gave a deposit on one which I have since withdrew.I chickened out,and I think I lost out on a good motor but I was nervous and concerned about the availabilty of parts.Everyone I know that has one loves it and I will always be wondering WHAT IF.I ended up buying a Merc 60EFI 4 stroke mostly because of the dealer support,location and a good 5yr warraanty,I hope it will be a good motor for me.I did not buy the Suzuki because I though it was not a good motor,I just wasn't able to look at the whole picture and feel good about it.<br /> Paul
 
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Thanks guys!!<br />I think my mind is made up, I'm going with<br />suzuki on my next motor. But you know if anything happens you know where i'll be!!!<br /> :D thanks again.
 
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Like the rest of the others. No doubt they make a great motor. From personal experience with a 200 HP with only about 75 hours on it. They almost refuse to honor thier warranty contract. But, you are un CA, which is where I finally had to turn in order to get my issues resolved with the mighty motor maker. from here on out, it's YAMAHA all the way. A far more stellar product.
 
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I also had second thoughts after putting a deposit on a DF 70,but my dealer seems ok and the Suzi still seems like the best choice out there.Time will tell.
 
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Inventor 1, If you are absolutely convinced you will never have a problem with a new Suzuki then buy one. Otherwise dont be upset if you have to make several boat payments while your Suzuki waits for parts like I did. I am the original poster of "Suzuki Outboard - Warranty Nightmare". I waited for over 4 months for parts on an engine that had only 150 hrs on it. If I had waited for 2 weeks or 3 weeks you would never have heard a word from me. I am not the only Suzuki owner that has had this happen. In my case it was not the dealers fault. I made many calls to Suzuki customer service "AT THE DEALERS REQUEST". There is always a few people online that reply and say "it may happen to a few but that is acceptable". It wouldnt be if it was them. I sent a registered letter to Rick Suzuki over a month ago, no reply! I asked for an extended warranty over a month ago. To which they replied "you already have an extended warranty, you have 6 years". I live in Oregon and there is many outboard dealers here, very few Suzuki dealers though. I have been told by most that they tried before but the factory was impossible to deal with over warranty issues. <br /> It is amazing how many people have completely missed the point. "Suzuki engines may be good engines. But their customer support is absolutely pathetic".
 
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steelie is right suzuki is one of the best<br />outboard motors in market customer support<br />stinks most of dealer in miami are expensive<br />and I personally have heard so mant nightmare stories from service dealers and<br />that waranty dept in california well I will<br />put it this talibans run it better
 
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