Modern Buddy

But, they let me test drive it. And, I've been working so much that I can sort of afford it.



It's a good deal for an '07 and I've been missing a freeway-capable bike. That, and it was
the model scooter I lost when I got laid of at the start of the recession. Right in the same
month I'm supposed to be promoted to Technical Director at the performance studio I work.

Full circle.

Awsome! So what's the otd? And can you trade in the Kymco to get the price down a bit?

The Agility has jack for resale, but I am trading it in and putting 250 down. Price is 3200, but we find out Thursday what the final OTD will be. We just got approved for the financing, but Thursday is the only time I can get to the dealer to finalize it.

How many miles on it? A 250cc no?

10K, and yes it's a GTS250

i only have 7k on mine, but those 7k have been utterly problem free. She's a lil workhorse, my GTS.

I hope it serves you well Neo.

If I could find one reasonably priced I'd get one too...

You are going to LOVE it!!! I have a 2009 GTV 250ie, and the Quasar engine is fantastic. I take mine on the interstate and hi way regularly. Easy as pie. I once got it to 90MPH GPS. Never since but now I know. and it is as smooth as silk. Congratulations to you ... For your scooter AND your promotion! Great news

Of all the scooters I've ever ridden, the GTS has the best set of do anything, go anywhere capabilities of any classic (small wheel - or at least smaller wheel) scooter. And the 250 keeps up with the 300 just fine. It is a great scooter. Enjoy.

I have 12,000 on my 2007 GTS with zero problems. Still looks like it's brand new.

At 10,000 miles, you are getting close to needing the valves set. Belt and rollers should be replaced if they haven't been changed yet.

Tazio wrote:I have 12,000 on my 2007 GTS with zero problems. Still looks like it's brand new.

At 10,000 miles, you are getting close to needing the valves set. Belt and rollers should be replaced if they haven't been changed yet.

If the dealer hasn't already done that, I will probably have it done the week after next when I get back from San Diego. Right now I'm more focused on getting the time to get it from the dealership to my place about 30 miles away, and then making the mad dash drive to California from Phoenix all before 6PM. Won't even get a chance to ride it until next Monday

And here I thought you were talking about a post without bragging about your job .... lesson learned.

Rob

Rob wrote:And here I thought you were talking about a post without bragging about your job .... lesson learned.

Rob

Oooook. Apparently that is on some non discussion list it seems. Didn't know this was 100% Buddy scooter only and no relevant topics on how the bikes got to the owner.

Lesson learned.

Just re read Welcome/Posting guidelines. Dont think you broke any rules. If you did I think Eric would bring it to your attention.

neotrotsky wrote:

Rob wrote:And here I thought you were talking about a post without bragging about your job .... lesson learned.

Oooook. Apparently that is on some non discussion list it seems. Didn't know this was 100% Buddy scooter only and no relevant topics on how the bikes got to the owner. Lesson learned.

We all have a life. I have never heard anyone, including Eric, suggest that you can't acknowledge that in your posts. I suppose a member could overdue it in promoting some commercial or other activity, but that is not what's going on here.

neo, I hope this scoot serves you well and is trouble free. I remember you've had some clunkers in the past. Looks like just the ride for your needs.

Neo? Is that that you?!?

Neo- It looks like a nice scooter. I hope all goes well and you have many trouble miles of riding and enjoying it

IMHO the GTS 250ie is the sweet-spot of the family. Have 20k on mine, and despite the fact I also have a BV350 the GTS is the anchor tenant in my stable.

Enjoy. Great scooter (not "perfect", but then nothing is)

It is almost perfect for what I can buy new these days... if it weren't for the dealership!

We are STILL in the process of getting it in our hands! Turns out the finance company we went with is getting the run-around by the dealer. First the finance company wanted MORE paperwork in regards to my wife's federal job and my job, and of course with the government shutdown that has made things interesting. Then we cut our vacation short to make sure the paperwork was processed proper, and the dealership was insisting that the finance company must MAIL them a physical check for the bike. Well, once we got that sorted out then they were demanding that, while waiting for the check, I must give them my trade in until the finance check arrives and BEFORE I get the Vespa. I told them to piss off if they think they're going to hold the cash for the Vespa AND my current bike without any legal assurance that I get what I came for.

So, while the bike is a sure thing, I probably won't get it until Wednesday... about two weeks after I started this ordeal. I can assure you that I won't be going back to this dealer again. I swear, modern Piaggio sure is keeping their reputation of inept sales practices in full swing with staff like this.

neotrotsky wrote:It is almost perfect for what I can buy new these days... if it weren't for the dealership!

We are STILL in the process of getting it in our hands! Turns out the finance company we went with is getting the run-around by the dealer. First the finance company wanted MORE paperwork in regards to my wife's federal job and my job, and of course with the government shutdown that has made things interesting. Then we cut our vacation short to make sure the paperwork was processed proper, and the dealership was insisting that the finance company must MAIL them a physical check for the bike. Well, once we got that sorted out then they were demanding that, while waiting for the check, I must give them my trade in until the finance check arrives and BEFORE I get the Vespa. I told them to piss off if they think they're going to hold the cash for the Vespa AND my current bike without any legal assurance that I get what I came for.

So, while the bike is a sure thing, I probably won't get it until Wednesday... about two weeks after I started this ordeal. I can assure you that I won't be going back to this dealer again. I swear, modern Piaggio sure is keeping their reputation of inept sales practices in full swing with staff like this.

There are a few Piaggio dealers who make the process easy, minority for sure.

That will all be forgotten when youre riding that sexy Italian!

To be fair, the sales manager was quick to sort it out when he realized how much the sales guy cocked it up. I was able to get the entire skinny on the bike:

10k miles, and originally sold by the same dealer to another UK ex-pat. She traded it in when she was preparing to move back. Had the 6k service done at the dealer and since it was traded in they installed new weights, clutch and CVT belt, brand new tires and all 10k service adjustments are on record. Looks to be in great shape for the mileage and the payments are at a good interval. The price is good (about $500-700 less than I've seen bike of it's quality on CL and local). And, I no longer have to deal with that annoying sales person who didn't know his ass from a hole in the ground. He kept "forgetting" important documentation, and insisting that I needed to give him my deposit, the keys and title to my bike and all of my signatures and THEN they would let me know when I've been "fully" approved and when I'd be allowed to get the Vespa. Sorry: If I don't get the product, I don't give you all of the cash and goods. A deposit is cool (which they already have), but that's a whole other game. The sales manager set him right and pulled him off the case.

So, Wednesday is the only time I will have half a day off to actually get the bike. I'm told everything should be good by then.