Buying a scooter

winklerj · Post by **winklerj** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:46 am

So I need a vehicle to drive to college and work and I figured a scooter would be a great choice. I live in a sorta small town so college is only like 8 miles away and work is 2 miles away. My only problem is that I was discharged from the Air Force for medical reasons while in basic training, and just started a new job about 6 weeks ago. I am wondering if you guys think there is anyway to get financed with only having a job for a short amount of time. I do have decent credit btw.
Thanks for any input

jasondavis48108 · Post by **jasondavis48108** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:00 am

As far as the financing is concerned, you won't know until ya try. My guess is that you could get financing, you would just have a higher interest rate. It does sound like a scooter would be the perfect vehicle for you with those short commutes.

winklerj · Post by **winklerj** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:50 pm

thanks for the quick reply, i guess it wont hurt to give it a shot huh

Plisar · Post by **Plisar** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:32 pm

Well your credit will take a minor ding when you search for new financing, but nothing to be worried about.

Iwunder01 · Post by **Iwunder01** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:41 pm

Have you thought about buying something used? You might find a better deal. Just a thought.

Here is Scooter finder for those that are used.

http://www.scooterfinds.com/

Good luck however you go.

Welcome to the scooter world.

winklerj · Post by **winklerj** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 3:00 am

thanks for the link, i checked it out, but the reason i would like financing is because i would like to get it very soon

Dibber · Post by **Dibber** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 12:12 pm

Not sure where you are banking, but I found that a good credit union works for me. Also some dealers maybe able to help you too.

winklerj · Post by **winklerj** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 8:41 pm

just got off the phone with the Finance guy at the dealership, he didn't sound like I would have much trouble getting financed but we'll see in a little bit or tomorrow. I am gonna be anxious all night while at work now!