Have a 04 200hp on my 04 and has never let me down once for perfomance or reliability. It has been flawless for the last 32 months, dead of winter/heat of summer.
Only thing I have done is your standard lube/filter changes, plugs, and winterizing. Had two recalls on an ECM module. Took longer to take the cowl off than to unplug and replug in the update. Fairly minor hassle for the many days it has supported me on the water.
Wouldn’t hesitate to get another one. Quiet, smooth, responsive, fairly fuel efficient running less than 4500. Open her up and you get the horses for top end speed as long as you don’t mind paying the tab, just like any other at full throttle.
-Richard