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Post by kxj5906 on Nov 24, 2013 22:55:39 GMT -5
Hi guys, just wanted some advice. I was looking for a used Vespa on Craigslist and I found a guy who is selling his 2006 Vespa for $3,000. He was willing to take my chinese scooter plus $2000. I have a 150cc Jonway scooter that has 1,100 miles on it. His 250cc Vespa GTS 2006 model has 8000 miles on it. He is willing to trade it for my scooter plus me paying him $2000 cash. I think it sounds good. Should I give him $2000 plus my scooter for his used Vespa? I think its a good deal but I want advice. Would I get alot more miles out of the Vespa than my chinese scooter so it would be worth it? Opinions?
Thanks!
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Post by scootnwinn on Nov 24, 2013 23:15:41 GMT -5
Do it, 250 Vespas usually go for more than $3000
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Post by SylvreKat on Nov 25, 2013 7:37:38 GMT -5
I agree with scootn'. Do it. He's giving your $1000 value for your 150cc, and selling his Vespa for cheap.
Just double-check that there's nothing needing done to the Vespa--tires, brakes, whatever. Then again, that seems like a darn good deal even if it does need something replaced.
>'Kat
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Post by kxj5906 on Nov 25, 2013 8:19:46 GMT -5
Thanks, I think I'll make the transaction
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Post by f4milytime on Nov 25, 2013 14:09:42 GMT -5
Of course you should make the trade !!!
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Post by millsc on Nov 25, 2013 23:36:33 GMT -5
I'm a Chinese scooter guy I know how to fix them and know where to get parts may sound crazy but I'll stick to my cheap china scooters. I'm sure the vespas are awesome but I like the fact I know how to fix and get parts for my china scoots. But I would go for a mp3 500cc piaggo trike or a 600cc BMW scooter
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Post by kxj5906 on Nov 26, 2013 13:43:39 GMT -5
Yeah, the sucky thing about Vespas are although GREAT quality, the parts and maintenance are expensive to buy. For example, just to do a valve adjustment on a Vespa, you have to use a jack and loosen the rear suspension nuts and disconnect the muffler JUST TO GET TO THE VALVES where you can be in a position to adjust them. In contrast, i can easily remove the light plastic panels from my china scooter to get to the valves. I also take good care of my china scooter and do a ton of preventative maintenance on it
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Post by shalomdawg on Nov 26, 2013 20:44:14 GMT -5
howdy, i'd go for it. the vespa will give ya lots of miles and when needing overhaul, it is designed to be re-built and ridden some more.
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by bigggroovy on Dec 2, 2013 17:32:03 GMT -5
i hope you did it!
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Post by kevinharrell on Dec 2, 2013 20:35:18 GMT -5
Get the Vespa! I have nothing against Chinese scooters, and keeping them up and running is part of the fun. However, there is something about having a machine with a more refined design, a design that pays attention to how you interact with the machine. See the attached review which includes some comparisons between a Buddy scooter and a Vespa. www.justgottascoot.com/vespas150.htm |
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Post by rockynv on Dec 3, 2013 5:15:22 GMT -5
The maintenance and parts on the Piaggio 250 is not bad at all. The service interval for checking the valves is avery 12,500 miles not every 1,000 miles and the seat bucket does not require tools to remove it on the newer models as it just lifts straight out when the seat is open. The Buzzetti tools for working on the CVT also scheduled for every 12,500 miles are only about $50 from AF1 Racing and make the job a walk in the park. When you do the valves there is a $10 gasket to be replaced and thats the big cost item if you do it yourself.
As far as having to remove the lower shock bolts and pivoting the engine well even some Vintage or Heritage style Chinese Scooters require that only you have to do it much more often.
On the Vespa you should call Vespa once you get it having the VIN number handy to see if there are any technical service bullitens that have not been fullfilled on it such as replacement of Ethanol damaged fuel pumps, etc. Any Piaggio dealer will take care of those services at no charge to you even if you are not the original owner as they treat them the same as a recall. With the Vespa you will have a bike that the maker stands behind and will make good on their mistakes.
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