How much did you pay for your Buddy?

SupaPowa · Post by **SupaPowa** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:15 am

Hi all, I'm a new forum user here (and hopefully new scooter owner). I did a quick search and couldn't find how much people paid for their Buddy. I know there's the MSRP value, but I wanted to find out how much extra people paid for past the Buddy? (e.g. Setup fee, Registration, etc.)

While researching I called up a few areas around where I live (San Diego) and found some pretty drastic price differences. Two stores just a few blocks from each other had a hundred dollar difference and a store up north (Santa Ana) was offering for even 300+ dollars cheaper than the prices in San Diego.

Anyone else encounter anything similar? Is there any advice from the vets that I should look out for when purchasing a new Buddy? Much appreciated, thanks all and I apologize if this was discussed before (I couldn't find it in the search).

P.S. Looks like it's around $3200 out the door for a 125 cc Buddy in San Diego so far.

bjj4287 · Post by **bjj4287** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:17 am

3,700 otd for pamplona

jfrost2 · Post by **jfrost2** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:18 am

Mine was 2800 out the door, that included an hour's delivery, prep, and tax. My dealer payed for the title.

MikieTaps · Post by **MikieTaps** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:18 am

I think mine was right around $2,700 OTD, ie... Tax, Title, License. Mine was a new "5.4 miles" '07 125 that I bought about a month ago, in Seattle.

jfrost2 · Post by **jfrost2** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:19 am

bjj4287 wrote:3,700 otd for pamplona

bjj4287 · Post by **bjj4287** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:21 am

jfrost2 wrote:
bjj4287 wrote:3,700 otd for pamplona

w/ a helmet lol..

jfrost2 · Post by **jfrost2** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:22 am

How much does the helmet cost? If a helmet cost 300-400 dollars, that must be a super nice helmet. Shoei? Arai?

bjj4287 · Post by **bjj4287** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:25 am

75$ haha

Post by **ericalm** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:29 am

$3200 OTD for a dealer in CA is pretty much the norm.

In CA, the OTD price includes all tax, title and registration fees. This is not the case in all states. It also includes shipping, dealer prep and setup fees. Some dealers have waived these in the past. They way scooters are selling right now, it may become more and more rare.

For the dealer that had some for $300 less, it's possible that they're either waiving fees or even that they still have some '07s for sale.

We've heard there's going to be a price increase sometime, possibly soon.

Also, it's a good practice to try to buy the scooter from the dealer where you'll be going for service, even if it costs a little more (how much is up to you). Forging that owner/dealer relationship early on is often helpful. If that happens to be the dealer with the highest OTD price, you can mention to them that it's $100 less across town. But, as I always advise, don't go in expecting a deal. Scooters are selling quite well right now and even with a price increase, the Buddy will be the best scoot you can buy for the money.

twoscoots · Post by **twoscoots** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:30 am

Two '08 125s with front and rear chrome racks, two big-ass chain locks, and a storm trooper helmet for $5888 OTD.

MikieTaps · Post by **MikieTaps** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:44 am

twoscoots wrote:Two '08 125s with front and rear chrome racks, two big-ass chain locks, and a storm trooper helmet for $5888 OTD.

Wicked deal! Good work.

brape · Post by **brape** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:55 am

$2650 for a new 07, and then another $239 for tax/regsitration/title ect at the DMV when I brought him home.

sargelee71 · Post by **sargelee71** » Sat May 31, 2008 2:58 am

New 2007 Buddy SI with chrome rack, Genuine topcase, and Stebol horn upgrade (all done by Phil McCaleb), and Scooterworks switched out the original grey seat and grips for the brown.

I paid $3100 OTD.

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Sat May 31, 2008 3:12 am

'07 Italia: $2800 with tax, tag, lock, cover, & delivery!!!

Piedmont · Post by **Piedmont** » Sat May 31, 2008 3:32 am

'08 Pamplona- 3000 OTD, with alarm installed and first service.
Still have to pay my own tax and licensing though.

addictionriot · Post by **addictionriot** » Sat May 31, 2008 5:22 am

$3288.20 OTD '08 Italia no first service

I even asked and he said no.. but he is bringing it to me for free and knocked the extra 20 cents off because I whinned about it

Othergods · Post by **Othergods** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:17 pm

2007 Red Buddy 125 in Central Florida- $3064 OTD (included tag/tax and title stuff also)

Lil Buddy · Post by **Lil Buddy** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:38 pm

I paid $1,800 for a used 2006 Buddy 50 with 430 miles on it. From a private seller. Then $180 at DMV for taxes and to transfer title.

trevo_man · Post by **trevo_man** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:46 pm

I paid $2,000 for an '06 Buddy 125 with 24 miles on it. Some guys won it in a raffle and rode it around the neighborhood a couple times. It sat in his garage for a year. I was literally sitting on it 45 minutes after he posted it on craigslist.

teacherquinn · Post by **teacherquinn** » Sat May 31, 2008 4:48 pm

It'll vary, depending on location. I'm with Eric. Establishing a relationship with a dealer is more important than finding the cheapest price. It'll pay in the long run.

jmsmith802 · Post by **jmsmith802** » Sat May 31, 2008 5:22 pm

2100 out the door for my 07' black Buddy 50, including a helmet, lock, and taxes

jsprandel · Post by **jsprandel** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:22 pm

$3668 for 08' Pamploma. Includes rear rack, genuine topcase, tax, registration, and plates.

iinigma7 · Post by **iinigma7** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:44 pm

$3,200 OTD. Stock. No freebies thrown in.

siobhan · Post by **siobhan** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:50 pm

$3,150 OTD for an 08 St Tropez which was just cost + dealer prep (on MSRP of $3,099). I already had locks and helmets. I also bought a rear rack, cowl protector and front black basket that they installed for me. I transferred plates from my old bike and paid sales tax ($240 in little Rhody) at the DMV. JavaSpeed in Providence are very fair. The kid from Utah is very sweet and Patrick should run for office; he's such a diplomat. I'm happy they're doing well.

sotied · Post by **sotied** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:56 pm

$2950. It's in my basement, just delivered.

2008 Buddy 125

Tangerine.

Jeff
http://www.bowlofcheese.com

kmetta · Post by **kmetta** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 4:39 am

$2750
2008 Buddy 125 seafoam (sigh)

Wafflehaus · Post by **Wafflehaus** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:52 pm

wow, I paid $3,200 (2007 Italia with 5+ miles on it) incl. tt&l. Now i'm thinking I overpaid by a couple thousand. oh well. it's been worth it.

Artisan · Post by **Artisan** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:51 pm

$2,600 OTD 125cc 07 sunset new from dealer in North Prescott,AZ.

Artisan · Post by **Artisan** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:55 pm

Wafflehaus wrote:wow, I paid $3,200 (2007 Italia with 5+ miles on it) incl. tt&l. Now i'm thinking I overpaid by a couple thousand. oh well. it's been worth it.

Sounds like you paid a good price to me if it was the 150cc. They go for a bit more than the Buddy 125 .

Wafflehaus · Post by **Wafflehaus** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:56 pm

great. now I feel even more burned.

it was the 125. thanks.

Post by **ericalm** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:20 pm

Wafflehaus wrote:wow, I paid $3,200 (2007 Italia with 5+ miles on it) incl. tt&l. Now i'm thinking I overpaid by a couple thousand. oh well. it's been worth it.

That's definitely within the range we've seen here... And certainly not off by a couple thousand!

Wafflehaus · Post by **Wafflehaus** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:04 am

good to hear. no, really, I don't think it's a bad price at all. just after seeing people post getting one new for under 3k made me wonder.

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:13 am

The ones @ the local shop are priced over 3k right off the bat I think! Good thing I got mine when I did, they will probably get more and more expensive all year.

PaulS · Post by **PaulS** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:19 am

I bought my 2008 Buddy 125 OTD for $3041 about 3+ weeks ago here in San Diego,minus the $100 for first check and a $100 helmet I didn't need.
So I would say $3200 OTD is reasonable.

Irishwake · Post by **Irishwake** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:33 am

I got quoted $3,300 OTD at our local shop for a Buddy 125. I guess it's not so bad then, but I'd much rather be paying closer to $3,000.

AmyNTX · Post by **AmyNTX** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:46 am

I paid $3200 OTD..It's a PINK 125. That includes everything and they are upgrading myhorn to the air horn as soon as they are in (on back order right now)

Christy · Post by **Christy** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 4:19 pm

3700 OTD includes TTL & registration fees. also includes rear rack, topcase, windscreen, chrome cowl protectors & footrests.

all I need now is that amazing seat I saw on someone else's pamplona here the other day.....I'm still trying to find out where I can buy leather without having to buy an entire hide(!!!???) so I can make a cover. who knows maybe I'll have to save my pennies and purchase a seat like hers from the company that made hers. Then I could have them pad and shape it a little maybe...going for something slightly taller (without increasing the total width).

toddrw2251 · Post by **toddrw2251** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 4:45 pm

FYI there is supposed to be a june 08 price increase that many dealers initiated early. I think it was an extra $100.

Tysonviolin · Post by **Tysonviolin** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:40 pm

$3100 out the door.... California is sooooper expensive. Ticket was $2700...
I'm new here BTW. Great forum!!!!

Scottiver · Post by **Scottiver** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:57 pm

I just bought my first Buddy yesterday from a dealer in San Jose, Ca for $3300 OTD which seems to be the price they go for in this area.
I couldn't be happier with it.

SupaPowa · Post by **SupaPowa** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 3:38 am

Thanks for all the feedback everyone! I just wanted to give an update; I bought an 08 125cc orange Buddy last week at Motorsports. The guys there were really cool and it was great customer service.

Everything came out to about $3300 for the bike w/ chrome back plate, license, registration, two helmets + goggles, and discount on gloves + lock. One of the guys at the store bought my girlfriend and I lunch after too!

Usually I'm late to work, but now I'm arriving on time because it's so much fun riding.

k1dude · Post by **k1dude** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 7:54 am

One dealer wanted $3,250 for a stock '07 125 OTD and $3,450 for a stock '08 125 OTD. Another dealer wanted $3,225 for a stock '08 125 OTD ($2,699 msrp). Stock is low and scooters are flying out the door. Dealers don't have to 'deal' anymore. Some are beginning to gouge.

A Piaggio dealer quoted me $3,900 OTD for a stock Fly 150 ($2,899 msrp).

Both the higher priced Genuine dealer and the Piaggio dealer told me my msrp prices were wrong and I didn't know what I was talking about.

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