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Post by dmartin95 on Dec 29, 2014 18:40:31 GMT -5
NewEgg market place sent me an advertisement email and Killer Motorsports is offering a 50cc TaoTao to the door for $599.00 That's the cheapest I have ever seen for a brand new, drop shipped scooter. LINK: |
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Post by JR on Dec 31, 2014 16:44:04 GMT -5
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 31, 2014 17:29:15 GMT -5
The TaoTao 50s make good power too. A guy on a different forum got his to do over 45 mph (GPS) with de-restriction and a few bolt-ons.
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Post by JerryScript on Dec 31, 2014 17:42:22 GMT -5
Here in Vegas, craigslist is full of "Brand New Tao Tao" listings for $499-$599. A2Z Motorsports, my local dealer, offers them at $499 on craigslist every day (while simultaneously saying they recommend Znen and Ice Bear over Tao Tao in the same ads). I'm pretty sure there are hundreds of local scooter shops who owe their existence to the markup they get on their Tao Tao models!
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Post by wheelbender6 on Jan 1, 2015 0:04:04 GMT -5
Maybe the seller won them in a card game.
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Post by dmartin95 on Jan 15, 2015 20:02:49 GMT -5
I went ahead and I ordered 3 of these when they went on sale..... It was my first order from Killermotorsports... I haven't done the PDI yet as I've been slammed but they are in the shop and I'll be making some videos on how to do a proper PDI. I purchased these for a small scooter rental company I'm starting.... I live in an area that is full of vacation rentals and am surrounded by lakes. I've arranged to run a shop out of a local boat rental agency. I may even open a real shop and just start reselling them (if I can find a cheap and reliable source). Not sure if I can stand the financial risk yet. Also, I don't want to only sell TaoTao's... I would like to sell a quality scooter in addition.   |
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Post by JerryScript on Jan 15, 2015 20:27:41 GMT -5
Good luck! Hope it turns into a successful venture for you!
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Post by dmartin95 on Jan 15, 2015 20:39:33 GMT -5
Thank you! Fingers are crossed!
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Post by one1 on Jan 15, 2015 20:39:36 GMT -5
Local shop sells them for $499 for 50cc and $999 for 150cc. I figured that was average.
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Post by Bintelli - Justin on Jan 15, 2015 23:04:08 GMT -5
I went ahead and I ordered 3 of these when they went on sale..... It was my first order from Killermotorsports... I haven't done the PDI yet as I've been slammed but they are in the shop and I'll be making some videos on how to do a proper PDI. I purchased these for a small scooter rental company I'm starting.... I live in an area that is full of vacation rentals and am surrounded by lakes. I've arranged to run a shop out of a local boat rental agency. I may even open a real shop and just start reselling them (if I can find a cheap and reliable source). Not sure if I can stand the financial risk yet. Also, I don't want to only sell TaoTao's... I would like to sell a quality scooter in addition. Be very careful renting Taotaos. They are good for the price for what they are, but can not withstand the commercial style of abuse a rental scooter will take. Last thing you want to do is get a bad name for yourself from the get go. |
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Post by xyshannen on Jan 16, 2015 9:06:32 GMT -5
There is a tao scooter rental company a couple of miles from my house. I don't know how well they are doing but they have been around for over a year.
Man, you sure ar jumping in head first lol. Good luck.
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Post by dmartin95 on Jan 16, 2015 9:24:48 GMT -5
I went ahead and I ordered 3 of these when they went on sale..... It was my first order from Killermotorsports... I haven't done the PDI yet as I've been slammed but they are in the shop and I'll be making some videos on how to do a proper PDI. I purchased these for a small scooter rental company I'm starting.... I live in an area that is full of vacation rentals and am surrounded by lakes. I've arranged to run a shop out of a local boat rental agency. I may even open a real shop and just start reselling them (if I can find a cheap and reliable source). Not sure if I can stand the financial risk yet. Also, I don't want to only sell TaoTao's... I would like to sell a quality scooter in addition. Be very careful renting Taotaos. They are good for the price for what they are, but can not withstand the commercial style of abuse a rental scooter will take. Last thing you want to do is get a bad name for yourself from the get go. I have given a great deal of thought to this. Last thing I want is for someone to rent a scooter from me and be sitting on the side of the road. My goal is just to use these TaoTao's to get my foot in the door. They will be replaced as soon as funds become available.... I'm pretty handy with a wrench and my hope is that I can get these scooters running good enough to rent... But I know this is a roll at the table. The best thing about my Bintelli's are that I never wonder if it's going to start. If I can not get these TaoTao's up to that standard, I will not rent them out. I've been to Bintellis website many times and seen how large your dealer network is. You don't get to that level unless you know what you're doing. So, I take what you say with great merit... If you have any more advice or tips, I'd love to hear it. |
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Post by dmartin95 on Jan 16, 2015 9:40:59 GMT -5
There is a tao scooter rental company a couple of miles from my house. I don't know how well they are doing but they have been around for over a year. Man, you sure ar jumping in head first lol. Good luck. Is there any other way to jump in?  In addition to the scooter rentals, I have became an authorized distributor of Taida parts. I will be launching a web store late feb~early march thanks to my good friend Fanny Syong (Taida Sales). To top it off, I have my own personal projects.... I have one Bintelli Havoc I'm building for the GY6 Twist'n Gone this spring... It will be outfitted with a Taida 232cc and some super secret other ingredients. MY other Bintelli Havoc, she's being converted into a 191cc. Ecotrons EFI, Taida 4 valve head, 63mm piston and +3.5 stroker... All water & oil cooled.... And of course all this being put on video to promote my youtube channel. ----------------------------- The thing is, I've been in IT tech since I started working at 14 (now i'm 40). I hate it. I am tired of fixing computers and helping businesses "modernize". So, a change of pace is good.... However, until I get something really established, I will be doing both (IT and scoots).... Where I live these scooters are a seasonal thing so I suppose it will all work out... 18~20hrs a day will be my work schedule this spring/summer.. But as my Dad always says: I'll have plenty of time to sleep when I'm dead!  |
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Post by jerseyboy on Jan 16, 2015 10:00:09 GMT -5
Taotao make a decent scooter,,mine had a few issues with cross threaded bolts and so on..I was thinking to go into the scooter business too,,but with proper PDI and all that time,,would it really be worth it? You really need a good lawyer and insurance company if you are going to rent out these scooters man..everybody and anybody is looking to make a $$ on somebody for a mistake...even if its not your mistake. Just make sure you do all your homework before jumping into a scooter rental business. As for sleeping when dead,,I think thats when life just starts when we die  |
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Post by dmartin95 on Jan 16, 2015 10:34:55 GMT -5
Taotao make a decent scooter,,mine had a few issues with cross threaded bolts and so on..I was thinking to go into the scooter business too,,but with proper PDI and all that time,,would it really be worth it? You really need a good lawyer and insurance company if you are going to rent out these scooters man..everybody and anybody is looking to make a $$ on somebody for a mistake...even if its not your mistake. You should have a good lawyer and Insurance, no matter what kind business you open. In addition, I have to deal with the state and get the required licences. But even though there's people out there trying to get ahead by getting over on others, there a LOT more good and honest people. As far as TaoTao being a decent scooter, I'd say that's in the eye of the beholder. I say the same thing about my Bintellis, but someone who purchased a $4000 Honda, Kymco or Vespa will still consider my scooter "chinese junk"... But see, Bintelli provides a MotoBatt battery, NGK plug, gates belt, ZNEN motor with quality fuel/air hoses, duro tires..... Etc etc... These are things you will have to upgrade on a TaoTao and when you factor that cost, it will add up that of a Bintelli. I only purchased these TaoTao's to get my foot in the door. One way or another, they will not be mine for long and I will offer a better scooter when I get more funds. |
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