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Post by quattro1432 on Apr 1, 2013 15:50:35 GMT -5
Yeah, decided to go with the Met. At $800, I think the resale value is less of a risk than a potential lemon with the tao tao. Thanks for the replies.
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Post by quattro1432 on Apr 1, 2013 12:28:54 GMT -5
Thanks terrilee. I don't need to go fast, just taking side streets into downtown with a speed limit of maybe 35. Another thing, I'm 6'0", 200 lbs.
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Post by quattro1432 on Apr 1, 2013 11:53:20 GMT -5
Hey all, new to scooters. Moved just outside of downtown Denver last year, and working downtown, I take the bus in or else bike to the office. We just sold our 2nd car and want to make 1 car work since I work so close to home, so we've decided to try a scooter out.
I've been looking at different scoots and doing some research, coming up with the standard "don't go Chinese", etc. I'm trying to stay under $1K, with thought that if the scooter works out, I'll either sell my intro scoot for a nicer one, or get a second one for the wife.
Right now I'm looking at two options - I have a 2009 Honda Metro lined up for $800. It's in good shape mechanically, but it has 8,000 miles on it. The other option is a brand new tao tao groove for $750.
I initially didn't look at the Chinese scoots due to mechanical problems and a lack of parts being available for fixes. It seems, though, that there are now a significant number of parts online for the tao tao's should I need them. I'm an engineer, so I should be able to perform any fixes that are needed, but I'm wondering if I should just go with the Metro that I know is a quality scooter even though it has 8K on it, or if the brand new option of the tao is worth it?
Thoughts? Thanks in advance.
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