Weak Scooter Sales (Ad Free)

[iwabj]

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[BuddyRaton]

I already have one!

If I was looking for another I would not hesitate to scoop up a used one in good condition.

[Syd]

Does the posting of slightly used Buddies at ridiculously low prices deter you from buying a new one?

I don't know how to read this.

Do you mean "Do really low prices on used Buddys tempt me to buy a used Buddy instead of new Buddy?"

Or do you mean "Do really low prices on used Buddys make me think they're crappy bikes, so I'll go buy a good one, like a Vino, instead?"

So the answer is - It depends on who's reading the question. If somebody is researching scooters just by CL resale values reads the question, they'd probably lean towards the second version. But since your posting the question here, people reading the question would probably gravitate towards the first version.

Me? I'm waiting for the variable-configuration scoot. Big wheeled-high displacement 4T at highway speeds, automatically changing to small wheel low displacement 2T below 40mph. Sweet.

[iwabj]

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[ScootLemont]

no! but I would like to see slightly used Stellas at ridicuolously low prices for sale

[iwabj]

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[Cheshire]

Off topic: saw a white wasp lx 150 this afternoon following a Indian Bonneville.

Wait...what? Do you mean a Triumph Bonneville?

[laxer]

Well, I bought my first scooter new, but it may be the last time I buy one off the showroom floor.

[Anachronism]

Does the posting of slightly used Buddies at ridicuolously low prices deter you from buying a new one?

I've seen prices all over the freaking place.

I'm trying to sell my 50 (70). Trying to get 1600-1700 out of it.

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/mcy/1701816848.html

First, I curse because I see ads like this.

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/mcy/1675906286.html

Then, I feel better because I see ads like this one.

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/mcy/1699638483.html

So, I just don't know...

[Syd]

no! but I would like to see slightly used Stellas at ridicuolously low prices for sale

I stopped into the NJ dealer the other day and he had 3 maybe 4 stellas on his floor. I'd give him a call and if you are not in a rush give me a call and we might be able to work out a delivery for you. Maybe.

Does this mean you've left the New Age Paradise for Jersey?

[iwabj]

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[beeporama]

I voted "No." The warranty is very valuable to me (I'm not mechanically inclined), and there are still enough innovations going on that new bikes usually have something I can't get otherwise. The Stella's gone 4T, the Blur is getting the perfect engine size, and the 150 Buddy family has amazing aesthetic improvements.

[iwabj]

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[Ray Knobs]

Then, I feel better because I see ads like this one.

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/mcy/1699638483.html

So, I just don't know...

a $800 big bore kit? He could have bought a larger engine

[bunny]

I vote NO. I'd buy new just as well as used. I'd rather buy new FIRST, then buy a used one later, though.

Genuine has a great product.

[pdxrita]

If I were in the market right now, I'd definitely be looking for a used one. They're so much cheaper than new that the warranty really isn't much of an incentive. You'd have to get a lot of warranty work done to make up for the price difference. Of course, I generally don't buy anything new if I can avoid it, so there's that too. Got my Italia used, very cheap, and haven't regretted it for a second.