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Post by keltex78 on Jun 28, 2013 13:25:46 GMT -5
I've found a couple of MC54-style scoots on CL that are local to my area... easttexas.craigslist.org/mcy/3888877922.htmleasttexas.craigslist.org/mcy/3895755246.htmlBoth look like they have the CFMoto/Honda 244cc motor. The $1500 JCL seems a bit high for a second-hand scoot. I've contacted the seller of the Roketa requesting additional info (age/mileage/maintenance) but haven't heard back yet. Thoughts? I'm looking locally since Superior keeps pushing my order back (ordered 5/15, now on backorder until 7/15). Would I be better off waiting on my new scooter or should I buy used? Depending on mileage and the maintenance, what's best? I don't know if there was ever a PDI performced on either of these; they could have been left parked with old fuel in the carb, maybe the rollers or belt is worn... Of course, that's all assuming the owner can provide a clean title... |
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Jun 28, 2013 13:31:27 GMT -5
300 miles on a 2007? jeez. I'd like to find a few deal like that to work with.
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Post by domindart on Jun 28, 2013 13:46:27 GMT -5
Both look nice. I wonder how many miles on the second one.
The first is like new with only 300 miles and has that MP4 player which is nice, but what is MP4? music or video?
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Post by lykos23 on Jun 28, 2013 14:33:20 GMT -5
[replyingto=domindart]domindart[/replyingto]MP4 is usually video. The Chinese, and other companies, like to put things like "MP4" or "MP5" on their radios and such because some people assume "oh wow! MP4 that must be better than MP3!", but it's not. It's just another encoding method. MP5 file format doesn't even exist, but you see it marketed on certain things.
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Post by scootnwinn on Jun 28, 2013 15:15:34 GMT -5
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Post by keltex78 on Jun 28, 2013 17:37:53 GMT -5
The Roketa is a 2008 purchased in spring 2010
Oil changed at 1200 miles, new clutch installed garage kept...
Should i jump on it for $1k?
3320 miles now...
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Post by peaceful on Jun 28, 2013 18:16:21 GMT -5
You know what you want, afford and etc. Go see it, try it and offer them less money and see what happens. I just bought a Helix and offered 500 less than what he was asking and he said ok. Play it lke the pawn kings act interested and tell him all of the faults you see and how much to fix. You can do it.  |
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Post by barnie on Jun 28, 2013 19:46:15 GMT -5
Keltex, I have the same exact scoot as the 1st one u indicated. mine is the 2007 JCL MP250a in blue and silver. I have gotten many remarks about the 2 tone paint and it is very nice if I might say so myself. Mine has the Linhai 257 engine in it and it has been a very very good scoot. Would buy another. The Honda engine is good also but in my opinion not as strong as the linhai 257. Its a workhorse! $1500.00 is little high tho and ask where the trunk for rear rack is. It came with a blue one. 300 miles is very good. You will have to do a complete pdi if u buy it because 6 years and only 300 miles has left everything stagnant in it. Ride it and if it runs ok offer them $1000.00 to start. You may be surprised. A 2007 JCL MP250a with 300 miles for a thousand bucks would be a steal. Barnie
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Post by scootnwinn on Jun 28, 2013 19:47:53 GMT -5
That's not bad for the money offer a little less...
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Jun 28, 2013 21:18:58 GMT -5
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Post by scootnwinn on Jun 28, 2013 21:35:36 GMT -5
I always like the ads that say no scammers in them. Like the scammers even read the ad or won't scam you because you asked them not to... Anyway that one looks ok too
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Post by Jarlaxle on Jun 30, 2013 5:47:38 GMT -5
300 miles on a 2007? jeez. I'd like to find a few deal like that to work with. No kidding...my 2007 has 10,300 miles! |
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