Because I have to. After 38 years of riding, I'd probably go crazy if I didn't. And scooters deliver more GPM (Grins Per Mile) than any other conveyance...2 or 4 wheeled!!!
Since my van gets about 15mpg city, it wasn't hard to figure out that I needed cheaper transportation to get to work when gas prices started going through the roof. And I'm SOOOooo glad I got a Buddy. I love it! Now I have to keep thinking up excuses to go ride. Just the opposite of when I was driving the van!
MB#1749 RBC#8
"I have GOT to get me one of THESE!"
--Captain Steven Hiller (Will Smith), Independence Day
+ Relatively inexpensive transport
+ Parking options
+ Ease of getting in and out of traffic
- Legal age restrictions
+ Simple to repair
+ Just fun to ride
The category that fits me best is: (Relatively inexpensive transportation); the reality of it, it’s just plain cheap to ride. It saves the wear and tear on the cars; replacement parts are inexpensive, oil is only small in quantity, each tire cost about ¼ of what it cost to replace the 4 wheel type, insurance is almost for free; gas alone, our family has saved over $1,000.00, using our scooters, over the last year! – and it is fun to ride.