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Post by guzziknight on Aug 3, 2013 7:15:31 GMT -5
I rode both and bought a 2009 S200 leftover back in 2011. Cost less than a new 150 at the time. They both were about the same except for 3-4 mph at best top end (GPS). So I guess it's a matter of what a couple of mph are worth to you. If everything were equal at the time I would have bought the 150 and put the cash in my pocket. But I don't care about top end. If you do you could eat up the savings trying to get those few mph back later. I've found the 200 to be rock solid ,just over 10k miles, and would expect the 150 to be the same. Thanks, this was what I was looking for. A real world test of the two. I thought this was the case, but I couldn't find anything anywhere saying that. |
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Post by guzziknight on Aug 3, 2013 7:18:24 GMT -5
Guzzi, know of any scooter shops in the atl area? I may need to take mine in for something I use Marietta Vespa. Not sure if they'll work on the Tomos though. Twist 'n Scoot in Atlanta and Decatur as well, but you may have to same problem. |
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Post by SylvreKat on Aug 3, 2013 7:28:11 GMT -5
I read all that, I have no idea what the numbers means, lol. That's why I asked. Thanks. So you're like me, eh? I would say, from my total non-mech knowledge-base, that there's not a whupping lot of diff between the engines. Like scootn' said, "an amazing 11ccs more". Wow. The main diff seems to be the little changes in the looks of the two. And tire width. I prefer how the 200 looks. But is style worth however much more in cost? Probably not, unless it's not a lot more. Not unless you just really dislike the 150's look, which it doesn't sound like you do. Let us know what you end up on, and how it goes for you! >'Kat |
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Post by SylvreKat on Aug 3, 2013 7:31:24 GMT -5
Oh, and I agree with dom'. Can you test-drive each one? See if there's any differences in sizing as well as looks. I know the seats are the same height. But they're not the same design. Maybe one's more comf' for you than the other. Or maybe one's handles sit a little higher, or a bit closer.
The dealer really should allow you to drive both before shelling out the money. Same as a car dealer. If nothing else, sit on each one for a while.
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Post by guzziknight on Aug 3, 2013 9:22:39 GMT -5
Oh, and I agree with dom'. Can you test-drive each one? See if there's any differences in sizing as well as looks. I know the seats are the same height. But they're not the same design. Maybe one's more comf' for you than the other. Or maybe one's handles sit a little higher, or a bit closer. The dealer really should allow you to drive both before shelling out the money. Same as a car dealer. If nothing else, sit on each one for a while. >'Kat I've sat on both in the past. Both felt good, which is why I was asking about the engines. Both are for sale from a private seller, so hopefully they'll let me test ride. |
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