first time scooter buyer, found this on craigslist...

jeremydouglass · Post by **jeremydouglass** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:15 pm

http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/mcy/2915965125.html

Is there anything in particular i should look for when checking out this scooter? Does the price seem fair to you guys? Any tips and advice will go a long way. On the fence about buying used or new just from a warranty standpoint. Any help would be appreciated.

Drum Pro · Post by **Drum Pro** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:27 pm

The Black Jack was a limited edition and aren't made anymore and with the things the poster is selling with it I'd say yeah it is. The Black Jack was built for preformance with a rock a billy theme. assuming that it has all the OG stuff that came on it, I'd say yeah. 3000 miles may seem like a lot of miles but if it was well taken care of and if you decide to buy it and take good care of it it will last much, much longer....

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:29 pm

3k is just broken in! that;s a steal if it's in perfect condition!

I would just make sure they would let you test drive it, allowing for 'you wreck it you buy it'. But it should be in good shape.

The only thing is maybe check for rust around the chrome bits, but if it's been garaged that should be no big deal.

jeremydouglass · Post by **jeremydouglass** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:39 pm

Sounds good. Thanks. Honestly I've been back and forth on what model i'll end up getting. For a while it was the price of the Buddy 125 that had determined my choice, but then i lusted for the feul injection of the 170i (and the oxford green) and thought "Price be damned". Then i thought i had settled on a Stella simply because of my size (I'm 6'4") and i had read Stella's can accomodate taller riders because we can sit as far back in the seat as we like. But then I saw this Black Jack for sale and now I don't know what to do.

Uncle Groucho · Post by **Uncle Groucho** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:55 pm

jeremydouglass wrote: Then i thought i had settled on a Stella simply because of my size (I'm 6'4") and i had read Stella's can accomodate taller riders because we can sit as far back in the seat as we like. But then I saw this Black Jack for sale and now I don't know what to do.

Don't know if this will factor into your decision, but I thought the stock seat on a Black Jack was sculpted more for a single rider. You can switch it out with a different saddle like the ones on a 125 or 170i if necessary though.

Just my $0.02.

{Edit: whoops, just saw the ad where they dangle that carrot. That's not a bad deal at all then....}

MGM · Post by **MGM** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:13 pm

As I recall, the Black Jack was 3600 retail with prep and shipping additional. That said, supply exceeded demand in late 2009 and most of 2010, so there was some serious discounting. I got mine 2 years ago and paid 3300 out the door less 1995 (what I paid new) for a 6 month old Buddy 50 trade. The Black Jack has major suspension and front brake upgrades over the 125 and I notice that one has the dealer installed Prima exhaust. It is absolutly worth the asking price and I can say from experience that you will LOVE it.

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:41 pm

The BlackJack is a nicely equipped scooter and 3K is certainly not too many miles. I'd say that would be a fine choice. Just a comment, the Stella is a very different kind of ride than the Buddy. I would not think your choice would be an either/or between those two models.

batgirl101 · Post by **batgirl101** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:57 pm

jeremydouglass wrote:http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/mcy/2915965125.html

Is there anything in particular i should look for when checking out this scooter? Does the price seem fair to you guys? Any tips and advice will go a long way. On the fence about buying used or new just from a warranty standpoint. Any help would be appreciated.

can't beat it, good price! BJ rawks

jeremydouglass · Post by **jeremydouglass** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:33 pm

[quote="Dooglas"]The Stella is a very different kind of ride than the Buddy. I would not think your choice would be an either/or between those two models.[/quote]

I've never owned a scooter before so I'm open to whatever varying experiences the different models offer. Whatever scooter i end up with will be the experience that i have be it a twist and go like the Black Jack or something more immersive and connected-to-the-vehicle like the Stella. I know there's no comparison between the Buddy and the Stella. I'm sure I'll love whatever attributes each has to offer.

neotrotsky · Post by **neotrotsky** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:45 pm

Naw... You should buy my rattler buck ten

get two stroke fun of a Stella with a cvt!

I actually have seen that buddy on Craigslist local, but have my mind on a different bike if I sell my rat

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:04 pm

neotrotsky wrote:Naw... You should buy my rattler buck ten get two stroke fun of a Stella with a cvt!

I actually have seen that buddy on Craigslist local, but have my mind on a different bike if I sell my rat

I hesitate to ask, but what are you going to get yourself into this time, neo?

SuperCyclone.81 · Post by **SuperCyclone.81** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:57 pm

@ MGM, Im loving that stripe job! Keep the style alive!

- Sorry about the tread jacking

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 7:16 pm

If its good, buy it.

neotrotsky · Post by **neotrotsky** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:52 pm

Syd wrote:
neotrotsky wrote:Naw... You should buy my rattler buck ten get two stroke fun of a Stella with a cvt!

I actually have seen that buddy on Craigslist local, but have my mind on a different bike if I sell my rat
I hesitate to ask, but what are you going to get yourself into this time, neo?

The rattler was a stopgap considering we were nearly moving into an apartment downtown with no secure parking or workspace inside. Of course, two weeks after getting this I ended up getting a deal on a house rental. This meant I could of kept my p200e and worked on it anytime I wanted. But my wife insisted on me having a 100% "reliable" bike since we cannot afford to be without two sets of wheels. Of course I also had to rebuild the engine from the previous owner. Now she thinks they are all prone to total failure.

I will probably just get a buddy or a fly. At this point getting whatnI want does not seem to matter

Scootagangsta · Post by **Scootagangsta** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:17 pm

local deal in slc http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad ... arch=buddy

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:23 pm

In PHX too. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/mcy/2922114954.html

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:32 pm

Or, call Just Scoot Over in Tucson to see what they know of the scoot and get the Deal of the Week

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:52 am

Wow that one with 1000m a real find for someone!

michelle_7728 · Post by **michelle_7728** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 4:48 am

jeremydouglass wrote:http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/mcy/2915965125.html

Is there anything in particular i should look for when checking out this scooter? Does the price seem fair to you guys? Any tips and advice will go a long way. On the fence about buying used or new just from a warranty standpoint. Any help would be appreciated.

I'd snap it up if it were up here, and was in the shape they are saying...

keith1295 · Post by **keith1295** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:53 am

Did the Blackjack not come with the Buddy style turn signals on the front??

michelle_7728 · Post by **michelle_7728** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 3:01 am

Good eye!

I wonder if they have the BOB adapter installed?

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 4:12 am

jeremydouglass wrote:I've never owned a scooter before so I'm open to whatever varying experiences the different models offer. Whatever scooter i end up with will be the experience that i have be it a twist and go like the Black Jack or something more immersive and connected-to-the-vehicle like the Stella. I know there's no comparison between the Buddy and the Stella. I'm sure I'll love whatever attributes each has to offer.

No argument that different scooters each have their own charms. However, having said that - you are about to make a choice. You will need to sort out the experience you intend to have. Otherwise, how about a Vespa 300 GTS or a BMW K1300 or a Harley Superglide. All great rides of their kind. At some point you have to decide where you are headed.

Maximus53 · Post by **Maximus53** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 3:01 pm

I am 6'4" and find the buddy very uncomfortable.... I feel crammed against the handlebars. I opted for the Stella for this reason (and the shifting is a blast).

Girlxobscure · Post by **Girlxobscure** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:25 pm

I've come out of lurking to say... Yay another Tampa scooter rider! I hardly see any around, hopefully that'll change soon. I'm not quite one myself as I'm waiting to go get mine Saturday.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:21 pm

Found this one. No room, scared of theft? Have a kitchen...no problem!

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/mc ... 62443.html

So far as "not gonna find a better deal"

http://www.superiorpowersports.com/150c ... 0sc-71.htm

Took 5 seconds to find

Dracolibris · Post by **Dracolibris** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:27 am

I hope you bought it!

I just got my Blackjack last weekend with 200 miles on it. Of course, the day after I bought it, it snowed. I <3 Colorado!

It has been burning a hole in my garage all week, and I am so excited to go on a ride tomorrow and really break it in.

Modern Buddy

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