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Old 06-14-2021, 11:18 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by LikeLakes View Post
Sometimes we pine away for the old tech, why did they have to stop making this or that. Not in this case, you are 100% right, 4 strokes are so superior in every way that I can't imagine anyone who owns one ever going back to a 2 stroke. I'll keep my old little 2 strokes for nostalgia, but that's about it.
Hummm,,,,

Not so fast,,,

All is still not equal and 2 stroke still has its own merits.

No question the 4 strokes have their own solid market, and when its a good fit its a good fit, but that is not universal.

Just like diesel was going to replace gasoline in passenger cars and now electric is the future,,, Well dont bet you last dollar on it.

2 strokes are not dead yet and neither are gasoline cars. And not just for nostalgic reasons, in both cases there a list of factors that will keep both going for a while.

As it is with too many things, the hype overtakes the reality and marketing convinces people to buy, but that does not mean what they want to sell you is whats actually best for everyone and in every situation.

I remember when mom got talked into buying a new Ford Pinto that the salesman said everyone would soon be buying one or maybe a Vega or a Plymouth Cricket because we were running out of gas and there would not be a drop of oil on earth by the year 2000! But the Pinto was the best car he said so she should buy it, AND she did! It was a total death trap pace of junk. Fast forward to today and two of the most popular vehicles are full size pickups and big SUV's and we have enough oil for an indefinite period of time.

The only real truth is the consumer that does his homework and buys what right for their situation is probably going to be the most satisfied customer. But any broad statements like 4 strokes are superior in every way are just hype, NOT fact.

But then its your money, so you can buy the hype and put on your best smile, or you can do the research and buy whats best for your application and really be happy.

No doubt others will have differing opinions.
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