Totaled Scooter - Need Replacement

[rondothemidget]

The insurance estimator just told me my Buddy 125 is totaled, mostly because there were a lot of little parts that "take an act of Congress" to get. I'm waiting to hear what the settlement offer will be but I am now officially in the market for a new scooter.

What are you suggestions?

I need a reliable scooter for my daily commute (15,000+ miles in 2 years). Would a low-mileage Vespa ET4 or GTS 250 be good for a daily commuter? I'd love to get a 4T Stella but don't know about the reliability (or when they'll be for sale in CA). I know the Black Jack would great.

What do you think?

[Scalpel]

As a new Blur owner, I'll argue for the Blur, but it sounds like you're leaning toward a more classically-styled scooter.

[jasondavis48108]

I have a Honda sh150i for my daily commuter. Its amazing but a bit pricey. I was considering the new Blur 220 for my daily commuter as well before I bought the sh150i. It looks like a really sweet ride and its about a grand cheaper than the sh150i

[killbilly]

Loving the Blur 220....

[jijifer]

there have been a lot of GT200 for sale in So Cal recently and they are more affordable than a GTS 250. I hear they a peppy and I've considered one for a second scooter.

[Tocsik]

I put about the same amount of miles on my scooter as you did and if I was in the market for a new one, it'd be the Blur.

Never ridden one but the suspension gets rave reviews and the FI is the clincher!

[dawg onit]

Yup Yup, get a blur in Az, take it back to Cali. Just don't name it Blurrisimo.

[rondothemidget]

[Thadsgood]

Better sit on the BLur first. Even though I'm not tall it's not very roomy for your feet and you can only sit in the upright (straight up) position, no room to slide back.

[dawg onit]

Davelhunter has a Blur in Cal, he got it in Az. I just read about it in blur room. Its titled and registered.

[AJ]

want to buy my Black Jack?

I'm moving back east and need to sell it

[killbilly]

[Hwarang]

If my Buddy 125 was toast I'd either get another just like it or bump up to the new fluel injected blur 220, because that thing is sweet.

[Dooglas]

[michelle_7728]

The insurance company totaled out my 2009 Buddy last year, and I was able to buy it back for about $500 (after verifying with the shop that the frame wasn't bent). It cost about $400 more (if I recall correctly) to get it back to near new condition:

I had to buy handlebars, new brake levers, the top plastic that goes around the speedometer, the black plastic that goes under the speedometer, the plastic that covers the very front of the scooter, new mirrors, a new headlight and the chrome around it, and a new windshield.

I could have made it almost like new by replacing the big plastic piece that goes around the deadlights too, but it just has some scratches on it.

All of these things were super easy to replace, but I still took it in for an inspection when I was done fixing it to make sure everything was snug and properly in place.

I've put over 1,200 miles on it since then (many at freeway speeds) and have not noticed that it rides any differently.

So, you didn't say in your post how badly your scooter was totalled, but this might be something to keep in mind if it would work in your situation. If it would work it would be a lot cheaper than buying a new scooter, and you'd have the one back that you originally bought and liked.

[gearhead]

are you selling the totaled scooter? PM me, im interested

[Hellvis]

I hope you are able to get your old scooter back like michelle has suggested. Because in my opinion as long the frame is straight the rest can be replaced.

But if you are still looking around to get a scoot I would recommend the Black Jack. I use mine as a daily commuter and every single day I have a blast with.

[peabody99]

I highly recommend the GTS. I love mine. The complaint I have may not be relavant to you (it is really heavy for me to park and get on and off center stand if there is any incline/slope) . I of course love my Buddy too and it is a great commuter, but the GTS is a much more comfortable ride and a lot faster -so I guess it depends on your commute conditions.

also it is fuel injected so the gas milage is excellent. I average 78mpg (Buddy 90-100). GT's not fuel injected.

[killbilly]

I'm getting right around 75-78mpg on the Blur220i right now. Since having the first service and the new oil, it has felt like it was loosening up.

Can't say enough how happy I am with it.

[rondothemidget]

[rondothemidget]

[JunkyardDog]

I love the looks of the Blackjack and the Pamplona. There is a model in the International series that should suit just about anyone. Vespas are nice, but expensive to get parts for, and super expensive to have any work done on. Being a mechanic, I do all my own work. The one thing I personally would avoid is fuel injection. Get a carbureted scoot while you can. Being an auto/truck mechanic, I deal with the crappy (but extremely expensive) failure prone electronic parts on new cars and trucks all the time. Fuel injected scooters have a very expensive electronic control unit and an electric fuel pump, things a carbureted model doesn't need. If you are not interested in another Buddy, I would suggest looking at the Kymco line. The Vino 125 is a great scooter as well, but buying a new one means dealing with a Japanese "powersports" dealer, not usually a fun experience. Jerry.

[rondothemidget]

[peabody99]

[Dooglas]