I have a 2009 150 Etec and it has run flawlessly with great gas mileage. Starts first time very time - no choke. I am getting 4.0 to almost 5 mpg (depending on the weight I am carrying) at around 3900 rpm. I've owned so many outboards since 1961 I cant count them - Johnson, Evinrude, Merc and Yamy, an old Elgin, and a 12 horse Wizard. This one is by far the best I ever owned.