I have been looking at the DF 140 four stroke. I have strong concerns about getting standard waranty service and the availabity of parts. Have things improved in the last year?
Improved from what? I have had my Suzi for three years and never had the least problem with service or parts.<br /><br />I think you may be a victim of Merc's urban legend about Suzis.<br /><br />If you don't have a nearby dealer, buy it from a Johnson dealer.<br /><br />Good luck.
Go to Travis Boating Ctr. web site, looks like they could go belly up. They've been loosing millions for about two years! Local Johnson dealer indicates that he will probably sever the Suzuki connection! Good Bye.
I have the Johnson badged 115 Suzuki. Real good price and great engine IMO. I bought filters for it on line and plugs at local NAPA. You will enjoy a fuel-injected engine for sure. Are you going to check out the new 150 Honda?