Buddy v. Stella 150

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Tamari
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Buddy v. Stella 150

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Can anyone give me the pros and cons between the Buddy and the Stella? What is general concensus?

Thanks.
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Stella v. Buddy

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I had a somewhat similar question recently. I emailed Genuine and they were quick to reply. Here is my Q and their A, I hope they are a start at answering your question:

Q:--------------------
Dear Genuine,

I'm curious about the Buddy 125, particularly in the difference in the
maintenance schedules between the Stella and the Buddy. Is the Buddy
a lower maintenance machine? How could I get access to the
owner's/service manuals to see what things need to be done at what
intervals? (I want the most reliable, most fuel efficient commuter
machine that I can get for my money, and the Buddy seems like it might
fit the bill).

Many thanks,
b.

A:--------------------
Thank you for the email.

The Stella is an enthusiast machine. It is like getting a 1960s-1970s
vintage Vespa new with a warranty. It offers many options to upgrage,
accessorize, and hop-up for performance, but it is more finicky... kind of
like an exotic sports car.

If you are looking for a reliable and efficient commuter, it's the Buddy 125
all the way. You will be hard pressed to find a lower maintenance scooter.
In addition, it comes with a 2-year unlimited mileage warranty, and one free
year of roadside assistance.

I'm looking at the maintenance schedule and aside from oil changes
everything else on the list is inspection and adjustment/cleaning/tightening
as necessary.

Brett Ratner
Genuine Scooters Dealer Development
877.MY.STELLA
Tamari
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Stella 150 v. Buddy 125

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Thanks, 44ftf, for the info regarding the Stella v. the Buddy. I appreciate it.

I am still curious as to people's experiences with the ride and performance of the two. I've heard the Buddy is quick, and I am wondering about its speed v. the Stella.

Thanks.
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Post by ellen »

I posted this previously.. But it's hard to compare the two as they are 2 different beasts.

The Stella is loud and smelly and a lot of fun to ride. It's fast except on big hills. After my warranty was up I added a Sito+ pipe. Definitely a lot louder. But it really helped.

The Buddy is quiet and a lot of fun to ride. I'm amazed at the power of that little scooter.

Picking between the 2 really depends on the type of riding you plan on doing. I live in the sticks so I do a lot of riding on long stretches of rolling hills at higher speeds. The Stella is great for that. When doing mostly in town/city driving, the clutch is a major pain in the wrist.
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Re: Buddy v. Stella 150

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Good one, Ellen! :D

Tamari, the general concensus among folks who've ridden the Buddy is that you're going to love yours.
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Stella 150 v. Buddy 125

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Thanks Ellen for the great info, and thanks John for the encouragement. I have not read one negative review for the Buddy. Hence, I have just put a deposit on one at one of the local dealers here in Denver. Price quote, I thought, was pretty good.... $2700 plus tax, which means dealer is only charging $200 above MSRP for their fees, etc.

I ordered black, and they should have it in within a week. Can't wait! I will post again once I get and ride it.
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Re: Stella 150 v. Buddy 125

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Tamari wrote:$2700 plus tax, which means dealer is only charging $200 above MSRP for their fees, etc.
If you talk to the dealer that $200 is usally the Forward Air Freight.
06 Gen Scooters Buddy 125 (sold)
05 Gen Scooters Stella w/sidecar (sold)
05 Vespa ET8
80 Vespa P200 w/ Polini 208
80 Vespa P200 w/ Malossi 210
74 Vespa Sprint 125
74 Vespa Primaveria 125 (broke)
56 Labretta LD 125 (sold)
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Stella 150 v. Buddy

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So, where is the dealer making its money, out of the MSRP I presume, right? I guess their margin of profit is pretty small on the scooters, and they make their dough on volume.
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