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Post by dmartin95 on May 20, 2015 17:56:19 GMT -5
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Post by JoeyBee on May 20, 2015 19:36:37 GMT -5
Exterior looks good. What is the engine size and how does it run?
And does the current owner want to get rid of it quick, or doesn't care either way?
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Post by dmartin95 on May 20, 2015 20:16:23 GMT -5
It's a 150cc... Owner will not budge on price ... even got shot down at $25.00 bellow his asking price... Seller is firm on price, so I assume he's not in a rush... The scooter is supposed to be mechanically sound with no issues.
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Post by bandito2 on May 20, 2015 20:41:55 GMT -5
No title? for me that would mean no deal. Unless there are other ways of PROVING ownership, I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole. If you were to try to do the things that would put it in your name and then loose it because it turns out that it was a stolen vehicle, then you would have no bike and be out the $$. I would insist on establishing exactly who legally owns it first before going any further. If that gets established, then one could move on to the things it would take to get it titled in your name if that can be done. If not, then fugiddaboutit. Not worth the risk to do it any other way IMO.
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Post by ricardoguitars on May 20, 2015 21:16:33 GMT -5
Can you check the title info with the chassis or engine number? Without info on the "legal owner" I wouldn't touch it with a stick.
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Post by dmartin95 on May 20, 2015 21:36:11 GMT -5
Running a VIN check is easy and free LINKPurchasing a stolen scooter isn't my concern with the title. I live in Michigan and obtaining a title for a vehicle that's never had a MCO (manufacturer certificate of origin) submitted is a pain and expensive. I have to use alternative routes other than MI S.O.S. In short, it adds about $100.00 to my purchasing price which I must factor in. |
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Post by scooter on May 20, 2015 22:01:12 GMT -5
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Post by ramblinman on May 21, 2015 0:25:12 GMT -5
that's nearly decade old chinese tinker toy, yes? assuming everything is original then i wouldn't pay more than a $100.
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Post by rockynv on May 21, 2015 3:52:55 GMT -5
10 years old and no title then its a $50 to $100 parts bike.
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Post by tvnacman on May 21, 2015 4:22:14 GMT -5
no paper bikes are a dime a dozen. Think of it as a hot potato the one caught holding it pays the piper.
John
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Post by flyangler on May 21, 2015 7:47:18 GMT -5
Don't pay anything, just move on.
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Post by cyborg on May 21, 2015 8:21:01 GMT -5
if it were an older vespa 2t or lambretta i'd throw some dough at it,,10 year old chinese,,,i'd walk,,,unless it was a seriously stupid low price,,,like under $300 stupid
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Post by rdhood on May 21, 2015 11:04:33 GMT -5
if it were an older vespa 2t or lambretta i'd throw some dough at it,,10 year old chinese,,,i'd walk,,,unless it was a seriously stupid low price,,,like under $300 stupid This. If it is not stolen, and if it runs, no more than $200-300. There are plenty of idiots who think their low mileage chinese bikes are worth twice that, but you shouldn't bite. You might still be able to get it titled if not stolen, and it looks like a great hunter-style parts bike. |
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Post by ramblinman on May 21, 2015 11:34:12 GMT -5
if it were an older vespa 2t or lambretta i'd throw some dough at it,,10 year old chinese,,,i'd walk,,,unless it was a seriously stupid low price,,,like under $300 stupid This. If it is not stolen, and if it runs, no more than $200-300. There are plenty of idiots who think their low mileage chinese bikes are worth twice that, but you shouldn't bite. You might still be able to get it titled if not stolen, and it looks like a great hunter-style parts bike. yeah, low mileage doesn't mean much imo. depending on how it was stored parts can wear out just as fast if not faster. if it was in great condition, doesn't need anything... road ready and had title then i could justify $300 but imo a 10 year old chinese scooter without papers just isn't worth that much. |
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Post by dmartin95 on May 21, 2015 12:48:20 GMT -5
Hey gang, thanks for the feedback.... The deal is off. The seller wouldn't provide me the VIN through email... He actually told me he thought I was trying to scam him  Like ? How could I scam someone asking for the VIN number? The scooter was 1:15 away and I wanted to run the VIN before I made the trip... So, after I received his reply, I broke off negotiations. The price he was going to sell me it for was $400.00.... In addition, it didn't have the title so I never felt comfortable at that price point anyways... Thing is, I've noticed purchasing these used Chinese scoots are all about location, location, location... My Dad lives in St Pete FL and people practically give them away, Here in Michigan on the west side of the state, searching through CL produces very little results..... So, My hunt will continue.... I'm looking for a 150cc scoot with a good body/plastic. Doesn't matter if it's running or not as long as it's in good condition...I will be swapping the motor with a 97cc engine. I'm wanting to build my daughter a scooter... In Michigan our scooter law goes up to 100cc. If anyone has a 150cc scooter with a near perfect body and crappy engine, I got $300.00 for ya. |
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