Well the salesman is not going to like your impression of him when he sees this haha. Suzukis are better than they have been in the past. They are still not Yamahas, but close. You can get an extended warranty with Yamahas or Mercurys that puts them at the same length warranty as the Suzukis (5 years). All good brands, but specific models of engines are much better than others. Do not just look at the brand. Look at the specific engine model.