buddy Int'l. price + tags, lic, dlr prep...
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buddy Int'l. price + tags, lic, dlr prep...
I'm wondering if this is similar to other's experience in the price of a new Buddy. The dealer's price on an International is 2999 (I've noticed its 3099 at Genuine's site...understanding a dealer might have a bit of leeway, etc.). The tax in my parish (county) is 9.7%, so +9.7% tax, license, notary, dealer prep, (shipping maybe?) the price goes up to 3835.31 out the door.
Is this in the ballpark for what others have paid for their scoots, after all the add on charges? I went back & forth from a Buddy Int'l to the Stella, but after the added on fees & taxes, wow! I'm familiar with this, my father had a dealership years ago. The Stella starts at $3499 and out the door is $4350. I'm not trying to be nosey about what people are spending just wondering if this sounds about right in other states for some of you other owners. If so, no big deal just wondering, and saving some moolah for the scoot (it will be a while....
Is this in the ballpark for what others have paid for their scoots, after all the add on charges? I went back & forth from a Buddy Int'l to the Stella, but after the added on fees & taxes, wow! I'm familiar with this, my father had a dealership years ago. The Stella starts at $3499 and out the door is $4350. I'm not trying to be nosey about what people are spending just wondering if this sounds about right in other states for some of you other owners. If so, no big deal just wondering, and saving some moolah for the scoot (it will be a while....
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Hey, I see you are in Louisiana just like I am..... I bought my buddy at Big easy scooters in new orleans... is that where you went?
Your price sounds about right.... I got a 150 cc pamploma for about that. That was about 3 weeks ago.... I have already put about 400 miles on it.
Of course, that doesnt answer your question about other parts of the country
Your price sounds about right.... I got a 150 cc pamploma for about that. That was about 3 weeks ago.... I have already put about 400 miles on it.
Of course, that doesnt answer your question about other parts of the country
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I just paid $3,526.00 out the door for my new Buddy '08 Italia 150cc at EcoMoto in SLC, UT. I thought that was a great deal, considering the price of hte Buddy versus a Vespa, HOWEVER whenever someone asks me what I paid for my scoot and I tell them, they think it's a lot. I blame all the cheap Chinese imports that sell for approximately $1k all of the place.
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Truejfrost2 wrote:Sounds about right since you tax is higher, and right now with the way scooters are selling before they even touch dealer floors, you better get it!
When we went in to put a deposit on the second Intl the dealer raised the price $100 even though we had bought from them just a few weeks ago.. Needless to say that is NOT why we didnt get it. (*grumbles ) "We" decided to get a motorcycle instead.
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I was thinking in terms of how the price jumps approximately 21-22% for the International and the Stella. He did say he was out of Buddys right now, he did have Stellas in stock. When I do have the money I'll probably go and put a deposit on one and if they have to order it when it comes in I'll pay for it.
That will be a while (a few months) from now, so I'll do with some brochures for now . When I finally do get it I will post. Thanks for the information.
That will be a while (a few months) from now, so I'll do with some brochures for now . When I finally do get it I will post. Thanks for the information.
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Yes, considering a Vespa...the Buddys and Stellas are a good deal. I'm sure people will think I paid allot when I've finally gotten mine. But they are fun to drive, like one poster said, it's like having a mini-vacation when they are riding theirs.
The last time I had one was back in '88, that Honda Spree (50cc & red) and it was my mode of transportation, rain or shine, winter & summer back in Phoenix AZ. I loved riding it even though I got a few 1 finger salutes as some people would pass me on the road while I was doing a whopping 31-34mph "Back to ya'!"
The last time I had one was back in '88, that Honda Spree (50cc & red) and it was my mode of transportation, rain or shine, winter & summer back in Phoenix AZ. I loved riding it even though I got a few 1 finger salutes as some people would pass me on the road while I was doing a whopping 31-34mph "Back to ya'!"
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"Hey, I see you are in Louisiana just like I am..... I bought my buddy at Big easy scooters in new orleans... is that where you went?"
Hey tdaley26, yes, I called them (didn't go just yet), they seem like cool people, spoke with Dwayne on the phone, and they've answered my emails. I mentioned earlier-can't buy just yet but I will buy from them when I do.
The price jump seemed a bit up there, I understand about taxes, license, registration, pre-delivery inspection, there just seemed to be an unexplained $200 somewhere, but I realize these are selling well.?. Glad you are enjoying your scooter, tdaley26 (and the rest of you...).
Hey tdaley26, yes, I called them (didn't go just yet), they seem like cool people, spoke with Dwayne on the phone, and they've answered my emails. I mentioned earlier-can't buy just yet but I will buy from them when I do.
The price jump seemed a bit up there, I understand about taxes, license, registration, pre-delivery inspection, there just seemed to be an unexplained $200 somewhere, but I realize these are selling well.?. Glad you are enjoying your scooter, tdaley26 (and the rest of you...).
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Pricing
My Dealer puts the price right on the scooters. Buddy '08 125 OTD $2800. Think the international was $200-$400 more.
I had a Yamaha dealer and Vespa dealer pull the Tax, tag, title extra $1200 deal ...Ridenow.com (That's all to negotiate) This is totally why I bought the buddy at my dealer, it was priced right, OTD, not hidden fees, etc.
As I'm thinking about buying a second buddy, just checked. They said they have no plans on raising prices. I think anyone that would be foolish enough to jack up prices just because of this little bump in sales would just upset customers. But god bless them if they can.
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I had a Yamaha dealer and Vespa dealer pull the Tax, tag, title extra $1200 deal ...Ridenow.com (That's all to negotiate) This is totally why I bought the buddy at my dealer, it was priced right, OTD, not hidden fees, etc.
As I'm thinking about buying a second buddy, just checked. They said they have no plans on raising prices. I think anyone that would be foolish enough to jack up prices just because of this little bump in sales would just upset customers. But god bless them if they can.
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