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Post by SylvreKat on Jan 24, 2015 9:19:13 GMT -5
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Post by ricardoguitars on Jan 24, 2015 10:17:48 GMT -5
A dumb person with lots of money goes out on the street everyday  |
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Post by wheelbender6 on Jan 24, 2015 12:13:06 GMT -5
Only a true Vespa Enthusiast could explain it 'Kat. I don't think the 946 will ever end up on any "best value" lists.
You could buy a name brand freeway maxi scooter for the same money or buy a Chinese scooter for everybody on your softball team.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Jan 24, 2015 14:26:40 GMT -5
My guess is "wishful thinking"... LOL!
It IS a really "different" Vespa though. Could be it's rare? Too pricey for me for a small solo-rider scoot...
Leo (happily riding my OLD Kymco) in Texas
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Post by Paladin on Jan 24, 2015 14:31:49 GMT -5
It's a 155cc, and is for people with more money than taste.
I have always looked at scooters, since they are so practical, but was always with a "but I can't see myself riding one." Age changed my opinion, step-through allows me to continue riding. And with the Vespa I came to find out that scooters are *FUN* -- hey!! why didn't anyone tell me?
But $10K for a 150cc class scooter? A Moto Guzzi V7 Stone is more than $1,500 less!
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Post by scooter on Jan 24, 2015 16:49:23 GMT -5
It's a 155cc, and is for people with more money than taste. I have always looked at scooters, since they are so practical, but was always with a "but I can't see myself riding one." Age changed my opinion, step-through allows me to continue riding. And with the Vespa I came to find out that scooters are *FUN* -- hey!! why didn't anyone tell me? But $10K for a 150cc class scooter? A Moto Guzzi V7 Stone is more than $1,500 less! Yeah. I think you can get a new Burman 650 Exec for 12,000. I'll take that over a 150 Vespa any time.  |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 25, 2015 6:26:45 GMT -5
The 946 is a limited edition factory custom that was highly anticipated and by no stretch of the imagination a run of the mill. The fit and finish is above normal Vespa standards and more art than scooter with much of it hand crafted. All lighting is LED and the frame represents a first being a composite of pressed plate steel and aluminum. If I understand correctly you can expect to get about 117 mpg at 57 mph. Technically it is also more advanced than most in its class with a very highly tuned electronic fuel injection system, ABS Brakes and ASR Traction Control. People who have ridden one have been quite impressed. Still a bit rich for me.  The 300 represents a better value and yes the monococ/unii-body steel construction makes for a bike that can be handed down to your grandchildren. |
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Post by wheelbender6 on Jan 25, 2015 10:55:11 GMT -5
The 946 is nice looking with all the latest tech, but I'd prefer the V7 Stone or a Bonneville as well.   |
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Post by scootdude on Jan 25, 2015 14:10:01 GMT -5
Total and complete rip off. The high price is for the name. Even if I was Donald Trump rich I wouldn't waste money like that. Same thing with stuff like Harley Davidson, Indian, and BMW bikes. There's no justifying the cost.
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Post by rockynv on Jan 26, 2015 4:57:06 GMT -5
You don't have to get the 946 as it is a limited production collectable for those that can afford it. If money were no object and you can afford to buy the very best, Vespa has put out a small amount of scooters for that market. Those that can afford can buy them and I will be happy for it because I will get at least to see today much of the tech that will start becoming mainstream tomorrow with the development of that tech paid for by those that could afford to buy the 946.
For Joe Average, Vespa does make other bikes that sell for $4,500 to $6,500 and is currently offering them at 0 down and 0.99% interest for 36 months. They are also unibody steel design and can be handed down to future generations if the maintenance schedule is followed and parts will be available for a good long time. The first time you have to do maintenance on them and go through removing the seat bucket you will be wishing all scooters were the same as it just pulls straight up (no tools required) when the seat is open making the spark plug along with the top of the engine available for valve adjustments and fuel system maintenance that you may need to do every 12,000 to 25,000 miles.
That all said I still prefer the more Sport Bike styling and larger wheels of the Piaggio BV or Aprilia scooters but I can appreciate the value you get over the long run from the regular Vespa standard production models.
Note that the MSRP is just a suggested price and not carved in stone so many dealers when the new model year arrives will start making some pretty good deals on the previous model year while still offering the promotional financing.
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Post by SylvreKat on Jan 26, 2015 9:38:36 GMT -5
So rocky, you're saying there at the end that Reno's will discount this super-duper-limited Vespa once the new models arrive? Gosh, how can I resist it then? OMG, I'll trade in the BV and the newish hatchwagon for it! I will bet that Jay Leno got one. Can't imagine Bill Gates buying one though. >'Kat, trying to figure  how the "fit and finish is above normal Vespa standards" considering Piaggio's normal standards are already pretty high.... |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 27, 2015 4:18:44 GMT -5
So rocky, you're saying there at the end that Reno's will discount this super-duper-limited Vespa once the new models arrive? Gosh, how can I resist it then? OMG, I'll trade in the BV and the newish hatchwagon for it! I will bet that Jay Leno got one. Can't imagine Bill Gates buying one though. >'Kat, trying to figure how the "fit and finish is above normal Vespa standards" considering Piaggio's normal standards are already pretty high.... On a limited production bike put out as a collectible they may still discount it if it collects dust too long since the bike will not be earning them any money. To the dealer it is an investment to garner a profit and when their cash is tied up to long they may just let it go at cost or possible a loss just to free up their working capital however a leftover 2104 300 GTS would represent a better value although the leftover bikes won't have ABS and ASR. |
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