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spareparts · #31 03-10-2015, 08:42 PM

give me the serial number and I'll have it checked on

RidgeRunner · #32 03-23-2015, 11:12 AM

I had another dealer check the serial with Mercury. It turns out that the motor was registered with Mercury in February. February had rebates for repower IIRC. Never part of the deal, but that would be where the dealer makes a lick without it coming out of my pocket, so to speak... I feel better I guess.
So the first service is coming up at 20 hours. LOL!

phatdaddy · #33 03-23-2015, 01:18 PM

got 60 0n my 150, dealer told me not to come back till 100hrs

THEFERMANATOR · #34 03-23-2015, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

I had another dealer check the serial with Mercury. It turns out that the motor was registered with Mercury in February. February had rebates for repower IIRC. Never part of the deal, but that would be where the dealer makes a lick without it coming out of my pocket, so to speak... I feel better I guess.
So the first service is coming up at 20 hours. LOL!

So he drags his feet to get promo money, then has the nerve to want more money out of you because the trade in you basically gave him wasn't enough for him? WOW, that's BALLSY! Sounds like I would be finding another dealer.

bradford · #35 03-23-2015, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

So he drags his feet to get promo money, then has the nerve to want more money out of you because the trade in you basically gave him wasn't enough for him? WOW, that's BALLSY! Sounds like I would be finding another dealer.

Fine line between balls and stupid.

RidgeRunner · #36 03-25-2015, 09:24 AM

You are so right about another dealer Ferman. This guy just about cost me my love for boating... IDK for certain that he got any incentive money. The bottom line is that I have my warranty, I don't care about the rest of it. I will never go back. I tolerated the dealer for a long time and even understand where he is coming from. It is an uphill battle being third or fourth string in a mature market like Lakeland, FL.. I am now doing business with Old Salt Marine, formerly Mini-Craft of Florida. I have known these guys for a long time. I just wanted to be loyal to the underdog, so to speak. I guess that didn't work out very well.
Old Salt Marine likes boats and even make a few models of their own. 20' Proline with a full transom for instance, as well as a nice little 16' v-bottom center console that looks like a Renegade. Not cheap, but who cares, I won't need them much I hope... Integrity is worth a nickel extra when you can find it IMPO.

Phat, The dealer here said first oil change at 100 hours. My friend just bought the same motor as you (Mercury 150 4S). His dealer said 20 hours for first oil change. The book on my 115 said 100 hours. Whatever the case: I think 20 for the first oil change is in order. Friction on rotating assembly is greatest at first build, so I am going in early. Worst case, I change it early and it costs me a little extra $$