What's the difference between '07 & '08, prices?

porabjr · Post by **porabjr** » Sat May 17, 2008 3:27 pm

Hello, I am new to this forum and have been considering a scooter for quite some time. After much research, I think the Buddy 125 is the scoot for me! Can anyone tell me the difference between an '07 and an '08 model? A price from an out of state dealer (still within pick-up distance) is $2699 for '08 out the door and $2499 for an '07. A local dealer wants $3250 out the door (including tags and title). Also, does anyone know if the Buddy 125 will fit into the back of an '06 Pathfinder? Thanks for any help you can give me!

toddrw2251 · Post by **toddrw2251** » Sat May 17, 2008 3:42 pm

$3200 out the door seems steep for a b125. My 07 was 2830ish out the door. Guaranteed that OH and NY may have different fees for plates, title, etc.

The 08's have different colors, a much much louder horn and the mirror stems are longer than the 07's. Other than that not much difference.

I don't think you could get your buddy in the back of a pathfinder...unless you removed the mirrors, drained most of the gas and laid it on its side. Im not sure thats advisable b/c you could crack a side pannel. Knowing me, I would probably give it a try. Or you could rent a motorcycle trailer. They are usually inexpensive through uhaul.

jfrost2 · Post by **jfrost2** » Sat May 17, 2008 3:49 pm

I'd let the dealer do the delivery. Most dealers will deliver an hour or so for free to your home. Then on the way back for your first service, just take out the back seat of your SUV/van take off the mirrors, and strap it down in the vehicle.

DennisD · Post by **DennisD** » Sat May 17, 2008 4:09 pm

Be careful, the devil is in the details. Often an out of state dealer will give you an out the door price that does not include taxes and tag. If so, you may not enjoy the savings you think over the price from a local dealer.
My Vino was priced low out the door but bought out of state. After I rode home and paid the taxes and tag my savings was about $200. I'll take that but not sure in the long haul if it was worth it. I'm not saying its a bad deal, just be sure what "out the door" really includes.

Dennis