Where is the savings from what I posted ?.

Its not my/our job to do all work at finding the best price for them to match, Its theirs !!!!. if they want my business.

Ill have to agree. If you can scrape together a little extra check out the Lance Clai Classic. I also looked at a Heritage 150 and the Lance is head and shoulders above. From the engine of life to the fit and finish. Now available in 50, 125 and 150cc.

Be Big,
AMAC

That's true. When I got my first (a Geely, of all kinds), I'd never so much as clamped a fuel hose and certainly not even seen the inside of a carb. I learned a TON though (YouTube and forums such as this can do wonders) and each time builds upon learning from before. But I can't overestimate the hours I spent NOT riding and for some, that's just not (understandably) worth it.

Well put. My reverse trike took at least 40hrs just to get it in what I would call "safe working order". That said it took almost 20hrs to get the front end set up correctly. I knew zero about scooters before I started and now can rip apart a CN250 motor, fix marginal wiring and monkey with the CVT. it has been fun.

It's still a work in progress at 2500 miles. I've enjoyed the hobby but also needed a scoot that all I needed to do was hit the start button and go. I bought the Kymco then the Cali for that reason. Good dealer and little to no wrench turning.

If you don't mind the work IMO there are some damn good china scoots available on the net at great prices.

Be Big,
AMAC

new if you can afford it, used if you like tinkering

I have never bought a scoot that runs. I restored a 2003 Piaggio BV200 for my old boss about 2 years ago. Paid $900 for it; it had 2500 miles on it. Cleaned .the carb, changed out all the lines (fuel and water) then made the mistake of riding it before I have it to him. It was such fun that I had to get another. Since then I have purchased 2 50cc and 4 150, and a Sym 20HD. My boss traded the Beverly back to me for a Vintage because it fit him better. I give the scoots to people in my church (mostly) who need transportation. It is a great hobby in retirement.

I am seriously thinking of getting a new/newer scoot for myself that is fuel injected. This forum has given me lots of good advice on how to repair these sometimes cranky machines.

Finaljudgement

Back to price matching:
Why just match someone else's price? If they have it cheaper, I'm getting it from them
However, if you discount 1% 2% 3% from someone one else's already lower price, then I'll buy from you.
I'll do the homework to find the lowest price (taking into consideration shipping, etc) and buy from them.

I would always buy them new. Scooters are much, much cheaper than cars, and you can usually find a brand new one for under $2,000. I don't trust buying used scooters; I prefer to always buy them brand new.

never buy a used scooter, buy a new one

Hi
Ive had some excellent deals purchasing used
http://www.scootdawg.net/showthread.php?t=52763
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank

I'd never buy used chinaknockoff.
I do buy used, branded machines, over new,myself.

When living in N.H. , I bought many used motorcycles to repair & resell. Alot of times , the ones that looked the best , had horrible mechanical things done to them! They may have been fine for the person that did them but anyone else didn't know what was done! I'm 71 now & have been a mechanic most of my life. I'm sick of fixing things. I just want to ride now! There are many pros & cons but if I was you-I'd buy NEW!:clap::tdown: Irish:scoot::nuts: