Should I buy it?

leicester · Post by **leicester** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:30 pm

Hello!

I've been lurking ever since my fiancee and I started dreaming about getting a Buddy a few weeks ago. We tried to get one new from the local dealer but they wouldn't let me finance one so I continued my search on craigslist...

Well, I found an '09 Buddy 150 Pamplona with only 1,100 miles. I talked the guy down to $1,950. I went and checked it out yesterday and it's in mint condition. The guy took extremely good care of it, had a full service and tune up at 900 miles, has a clean title, kept every service record, owner's manual, and even every gas receipt. Also, he's throwing in a brand new helmet.

Bear in mind that I'm not just getting it for the hell of it. It will be used as a daily commuter around town.

I'm set up to bring him a stack of cash tomorrow and drive it home and I could not be more excited!

Am I making a good move? Is that a stupid question? Any other advice, what to expect, etc.?

Thanks!
Josh

Drum Pro · Post by **Drum Pro** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:37 pm

IMO... Hell yes!!!

ravenlore · Post by **ravenlore** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:37 pm

IMVHO if it's got a clean title and service records...go for it.

But put the helmet away for a spare, and go get your own as soon as feasible for you.

(I just don't do used helmets)

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 10:15 pm

Good scooter.
Good price.
Good for you!

ravenlore · Post by **ravenlore** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 10:26 pm

Oh, and welcome to MB!

Stormswift · Post by **Stormswift** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 10:48 pm

Make sure you get safety gear: armored jacket, gloves, helmet. Stay away from used gear. It is better then nothing but new is the only way to be sure stuff is not damaged
Also get good chain and lock (Kryptonite brand for example). Xena disk lock alarm may be a good idea. Do not depend on stearing column lock. It will not prevent theft.
I am assuming you already have motorcycle license or permit (whichever your state requires)?
Congrats on finding your ride. Buddies are little dependable work horses.
Make sure your fiancee takes a picture of you after your first Buddy ride.You will likely be experiencing what is known as Genuine grin". Nothing to worry about. It is a chronic condition common to all Buddy owners. It is very contageous so do not be surprised if your fiancee decides she also wants a Buddy

DanielPerrin · Post by **DanielPerrin** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 12:19 am

leicester wrote:Hello!

I've been lurking ever since my fiancee and I started dreaming about getting a Buddy a few weeks ago. We tried to get one new from the local dealer but they wouldn't let me finance one so I continued my search on craigslist...

Well, I found an '09 Buddy 150 Pamplona with only 1,100 miles. I talked the guy down to $1,950. I went and checked it out yesterday and it's in mint condition. The guy took extremely good care of it, had a full service and tune up at 900 miles, has a clean title, kept every service record, owner's manual, and even every gas receipt. Also, he's throwing in a brand new helmet.

Bear in mind that I'm not just getting it for the hell of it. It will be used as a daily commuter around town.

I'm set up to bring him a stack of cash tomorrow and drive it home and I could not be more excited!

Am I making a good move? Is that a stupid question? Any other advice, what to expect, etc.?

Thanks!
Josh

It sounds like a deal. 1,100 miles shows that it hasn't just sat in a garage forever, and it should last a long time if you keep taking care of it. It's great to start off with a pretty fresh full service.

I also live in OKC. A scooter can keep up with the traffic unless you are taking interstates. You also get better gas mileage than a huge pickup or oversized SUV. Also, the drought is bad for farmers/ranchers, great for scooterists. Welcome to MB!

leicester · Post by **leicester** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 2:32 am

Thanks, everyone! I'll post an update sometime this week.

Lokky · Post by **Lokky** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 2:55 am

DanielPerrin wrote: It sounds like a deal. 1,100 miles shows that it hasn't just sat in a garage forever, and it should last a long time if you keep taking care of it. It's great to start off with a pretty fresh full service.

It's funny how different people can draw completely different conclusions from the same data, to me 1100 miles on a 09 are just peanuts, the thing was barely broken in!

+1 the safety gear, if you need any more reasons for it you should visit my recent thread or Luna's

DanielPerrin · Post by **DanielPerrin** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 5:53 am

Lokky wrote:
DanielPerrin wrote: It sounds like a deal. 1,100 miles shows that it hasn't just sat in a garage forever, and it should last a long time if you keep taking care of it. It's great to start off with a pretty fresh full service.
It's funny how different people can draw completely different conclusions from the same data, to me 1100 miles on a 09 are just peanuts, the thing was barely broken in!

You are right that it's barely broken in, but 1,100 is more than something ridiculously low like 45. That is what I was trying to say.

monnoracing · Post by **monnoracing** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:36 am

If you like that color go for it. I have looked at it on CL also since I am here in OKC.

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 2:14 pm

Lokky wrote:It's funny how different people can draw completely different conclusions from the same data, to me 1100 miles on a 09 are just peanuts, the thing was barely broken in!

Granted, that's a week in the country to me,

but at least it is broken in.

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 2:35 pm

That is a great deal.

There was a trade in at a local shop for $2k in @ the same shape, and I wouldn't hesitate. You do miss out on the warranty and roadside assistance for 2 years, but really your insurance probably has some provisions for roadside, and very seldom does something go wrong.

I would have someone do a lookover if you purchase it, with oil and the like, but there's not much mechanically that would be an issue. if it was, the original owner probably would have had it fixed under warranty.

siobhan · Post by **siobhan** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:19 pm

Just remember, if you're financing, you're not paying $1,950, especially if you're pulling a cash advance off a credit card. So how good of a deal is it really?

Save up and pay cash. Then buy something in January or February when someone really has to sell when they realize the hangover from too much spending at Christmas.

Drum Pro · Post by **Drum Pro** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:23 pm

siobhan wrote: Save up and pay cash. Then buy something in January or February when someone really has to sell when they realize the hangover from too much spending at Christmas.

Lol...

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:50 pm

leicester wrote:I'm set up to bring him a stack of cash tomorrow and drive it home

siobhan wrote:Save up and pay cash.

I think you and Josh are on the same page here.

BootScootin'FireFighter · Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:51 pm

I'll try to keep this short and simple, skipping right to the point....

YES!!!

leicester · Post by **leicester** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:32 pm

Hey everybody! Sorry for the late update. It's mine! And man, it's a blast! I'm so excited to be an official Buddy rider! I wanted to post a pic last night, but I was having trouble adding one. Anyway, it's stock so it's nothing you haven't seen before. Rides like a dream!

Josh

az_slynch · Post by **az_slynch** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:38 pm

leicester wrote:Hey everybody! Sorry for the late update. It's mine! And man, it's a blast! I'm so excited to be an official Buddy rider! I wanted to post a pic last night, but I was having trouble adding one. Anyway, it's stock so it's nothing you haven't seen before. Rides like a dream!

Josh

Congratulations on getting the Buddy!

Stormswift · Post by **Stormswift** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:51 am

Congrats!

agrogod · Post by **agrogod** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:53 am

Don't forget to update your profile to proudly state your Buddy ownership!

leicester · Post by **leicester** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 4:17 am

Oh, here are a couple of awesome photos my (photographer) fiancee took of me and the buddy yesterday: (and then I'm done for this thread)

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/87700430@N05/8028690050/" title="183424_10151238935090928_424037949_n by leicester89, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8316/8028 ... c16219.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="183424_10151238935090928_424037949_n"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/87700430@N05/8028693346/" title="photo-1 by leicester89, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8313/8028 ... e90819.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="photo-1"></a>

DanielPerrin · Post by **DanielPerrin** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 4:40 am

leicester wrote:Hey everybody! Sorry for the late update. It's mine! And man, it's a blast! I'm so excited to be an official Buddy rider! I wanted to post a pic last night, but I was having trouble adding one. Anyway, it's stock so it's nothing you haven't seen before. Rides like a dream!

Josh

Congratulations, and welcome to the joy of scootering!

heythere512 · Post by **heythere512** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 2:07 pm

Now comes the really fun part (besides riding): making it your own with accessories!! I never thought I'd spend so much time and money customizing my Buddy 170i, but I love making mine stand out even more. Welcome to the club!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 2:30 pm

Congrats on the new Buddy! Don't forget to give us that first real ride report!

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