I have a 90hp ETEC never had an issue with it. Everyone that comes on board remark that it is quite for a 2 stroke. Doesn't smoke and I get around 1.8-2km per litre. I am happy with it BUT unfortunately early models weren't reliable so many people have written them off. Reduced resale, little or no trade in value are downsides. If I had my time again I would have gotten a Yamaha 4 stroke
3yr/300hrs service cost $460