Which is better engine suzuki or Johnson 140 4 stroke

[Learo2000]

I am looking at gettting a new boat, and the two dealers I am working with have to different engines. One has the 140 suzuki and one has the 140 johnson.... which is a better outboard?? I know that this may be a biased question... but any information would be great... thanks Doug

 

[JB]

Re: Which is better engine suzuki or Johnson 140 4 stroke

Hi, Learo.<br /><br />The better one is the one with the color you like. Otherwise the engines are identical.<br /><br />Closest dealer, best price and warranty are all you need to worry about.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[Learo2000]

Re: Which is better engine suzuki or Johnson 140 4 stroke

JB are you saying they are manufactured by the same company?????<br /><br />the one with the Johnson is a long ways away.... wouldnt shops in my area have to do johnson warentte work as well??? thanks Doug

 

[homey]

Re: Which is better engine suzuki or Johnson 140 4 stroke

Learo2000,<br /><br /> Your question is abit vague, and I'll try to tell you what I know...IF the engines are 4-STROKE 140's they are both manufactured by Suzuki....Bombardier bought OMC(Johnson/Evinrude) a few years ago and has been improving the Johnsons and Evinrudes. I would suggest you ask the dealers you are working with. <br /><br />The new Johnsons/Evinrudes all have a small circular sticker on the cowling showing Bombardier.Good Luck.

 

[lakensea]

Re: Which is better engine suzuki or Johnson 140 4 stroke

The Johnson dealer cannot do Suzuki warranty work nor can the Suzuki dealer do Johnson warranty work.

 

[Boatist]

Re: Which is better engine suzuki or Johnson 140 4 stroke

Doug<br />Both motors are built by Suzuki difference is Johnson has White paint and Johnson logo. That is what I was saying in the post in boating section. I would shop for the best price and warranty. I would also try and find out which one stocks the most parts. Factor for me is I know where 5 Bombardier/Johnson/Evinrude dealers are and have not been able to find a Suzuki dealer. I would also check Yamaha and Mercury.