Stella or PX-150
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Stella or PX-150
OK I expect to get flamed big time...but hope I don't. For you owners out there, which is better. Other than the price difference, 2 hp, and the weight what is your opinion?
Let me have it.
Thanks in advance...Tom
Let me have it.
Thanks in advance...Tom
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Which is better?
Genuine Stella vs. Vespa PX150: A side-by-side comparison and more info here
Stella wins on every count ... period
Stella wins on every count ... period
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I have seen that comparison before. I guess the only thing I would dispute is the "heavy gauge body" on the Stella. They are made on the same assembly line by LML, and as far as I know the body stampings are the same. I cant imagine that LML would produce a low volume PX150 with different body parts than the Stella/Star/Bella Donna. Just wouldnt be cost effective...then again, why do they still use the dinosaur rotary valve on the PX150? Vespa works in mysterious ways
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I assume it was done by someone at Provoscooter. The specs listed are mostly available from Genuine and Vespa - although Vespa doesn't seem to publish mileage info.cowgirl helmet wrote:Hey, BlueMark, who did that comparison? I see it's on the Provoscooter site, but who put it together?
Doing some Google travels I was able to confirm that LML did make the PX series for Vespa through the years, but I was unable to confirm that the current (new) PX150 from 2005 and on is being made by LML. In fact that seems doubtful since Vespa was making deliveries of new PX's while LML was in shutdown.
I wouldn't be surprised if Vespa's production was shifted to another plant, perhaps in Vietnam. Has anyone with a new PX looked up the country of origin?
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Okay I bought one this morning.
I have been looking HARD at the white 05' Stella @ Metro Scooter in Cincinnati for about three weeks.
Price $3195 + Tax
Then just late yesterday (around 11pm last night actually) found a web advertised price (thanks to a tip from the forum) for an OTD price from Vespa Raleigh for a 'new' 05' PX 150, red for $3395!
So I called both this morning to verify and.....the white Stella from Metro was sold leaving only a Pink one and...since I live out of state from N.C. they deduct that states sales tax and I am a proud owner of a Vespa PX 150
OTD Sales Price = $3295.55
I have been looking HARD at the white 05' Stella @ Metro Scooter in Cincinnati for about three weeks.
Price $3195 + Tax
Then just late yesterday (around 11pm last night actually) found a web advertised price (thanks to a tip from the forum) for an OTD price from Vespa Raleigh for a 'new' 05' PX 150, red for $3395!
So I called both this morning to verify and.....the white Stella from Metro was sold leaving only a Pink one and...since I live out of state from N.C. they deduct that states sales tax and I am a proud owner of a Vespa PX 150
OTD Sales Price = $3295.55
twharton
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