Re: Viking Engine
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:03 pm
I think before anyone considers placing an order for a Viking, one do more research than I did on how he treats his customers. There is absolutely zero support for his Subaru customers. If they invested in his motor, they are now on their own. How will you feel if in two or three years you need service on a Viking component like the reduction gears and finding there is no longer anything. The SeaRay saga is very telling.
When I placed my order and slapped my deposit down at AirVenture last year, he told me the deposit was refundable. I was naieve and convinced that motor would work well on a Sonex and my enthusiasm and lack of experience got to me. I should have waited until several were flying. Live and learn. I hope I'm proven wrong but I doubt we will ever see a successful Sonex/Onex installation.
I've asked for my deposit back and received nothing. He even called me twice and asked for the next deposit to secure my delivery slot (like he never heard about me asking for a refund). I asked him again for a refund. He said OK. He has now changed his website to indicate the deposits are not refundable, but on the FAQ, it still says it is.
Buyer beware.
When I placed my order and slapped my deposit down at AirVenture last year, he told me the deposit was refundable. I was naieve and convinced that motor would work well on a Sonex and my enthusiasm and lack of experience got to me. I should have waited until several were flying. Live and learn. I hope I'm proven wrong but I doubt we will ever see a successful Sonex/Onex installation.
I've asked for my deposit back and received nothing. He even called me twice and asked for the next deposit to secure my delivery slot (like he never heard about me asking for a refund). I asked him again for a refund. He said OK. He has now changed his website to indicate the deposits are not refundable, but on the FAQ, it still says it is.
Buyer beware.