Suzuki or Yamaha? And why?

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Originally Posted by Kracker Jack

Here is the plug in question. Steel plugs were used......not very smart. This is my motor

I have a post or two addressing that problem (search DF140) so I won't repeat it all. If thats the same plug as mine in the exhaust it was fixable. Mine is an 2003 that I bought in 04. It now has 1200 hrs. Yamaha had a similar exhaust housing problem in the 2003ish vintage four strokes so there you go... Four strokes were relatively new in 2003 and I think all mfgrs have worked the problems out...except Verados...

I agree there are way more dealer/service guys for Yamaha and that's a very valid consideration. resale is probably much better also. Yamahas are great motors.
I haven't priced them in a while but it used to be $2k difference at least. That means you might be able to get the upgraded instrument package with the trolling rpm control, fuel burn, etc... or get a 175 for the price of a Yammie 150

I like that the Suzukis have timing chains not belts and I like the offset shaft that puts the weight closer to the transom. I would replace my DF140 with a new DF150 without hesitation... unless I somehow got a really great deal on a Yammie from a highly regarded dealer. Did I say Yamahas are great motors?

Oh and stay with four stroke...end the blue smoke!