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Post by wolf39us on Apr 26, 2013 14:18:25 GMT -5
So excited! I got approved for a loan under my name only AND I got approval for a credit card $1,500.
Honda turned me down originally... and I've had a lot of problems finding places that will approve me for a loan on much of anything because of some bad history.
My girlfriend wanted one and she wasn't able to get a 2nd loan from Honda, so I decided to try to get a loan at a credit union (GROW FCU)!
So excited that I can finally put some good marks on my credit report!
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Post by wolf39us on Apr 25, 2013 18:06:51 GMT -5
I did end up purchasing the PCX150. Yesterday's short trip on the highway yielded a GPS verified 62.9 MPH with most of my acceleration being VERY fast up to about 57mph... Acceleration dropped, but it was MORE than satisfactory in my eyes.
The bike is SO quiet and smooth! I can't wait to test out my average mpg.
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Post by wolf39us on Apr 24, 2013 9:32:20 GMT -5
I'm at a different dealer. I do not wish to deal with the original kymco dealer Action Wheelsport
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Post by wolf39us on Apr 24, 2013 6:55:23 GMT -5
Yeah the one in St Pete. I'm also looking at the Honda PCX150. That bike is super impressive
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Post by wolf39us on Apr 24, 2013 6:52:31 GMT -5
I'm really torn between these two bikes... at about the same price, I'm definitely getting more power output with the SC250.
When I go down the differences and overall build quality, I've really gotta hand it to Honda. Holy crap is that a nice sexy bike! So this is what I've come up with
Aprilia SC250
Pros :
* Significant increase in power at top speeds of over 80mph
* The seat appears to be more comfortable
Cons :
* This vehicle will be used, I will have to purchase a separate warranty
* Accessory market is not nearly as large
* Unsure of resale value.
Honda PCX150
Pros :
* Look at this fricken thing!!
* The instrument panel is gorgeous
* Huge 25gal underseat storage
* The motor on this bike purrs in comparison
* 102 mpg
Cons:
* That hump in the seat may cause an issue with a passenger
* Bike will top out at somewhere between 62-65mph
* I almost don't WANT to add a top case fearing what it might look like! lol
My primary driving will consist of 35mph to 60mph terrain as I live in the Clearwater Beach area. Long distance travel around here almost always has 55-60mph "back" roads.
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Post by wolf39us on Apr 23, 2013 17:33:18 GMT -5
I currently own a Kymco Super 8 150 which has been pretty much annoying me from the start. It was purchased at a local Kymco dealer for $1,500 (less the TTT and reg/transfer etc). First thing I noticed was a "pulsing" issue with the rear brake. According to the Kymco dealer, the rear brake was a drum and it is not "uncommon" for the drum to not be "perfectly" straight. So I paid someone to have a look and try their best to reduce the pulsing.
The bike ran great for about 1,000 miles, and now the pulsing issue is back -- so I ignore, whatever.
#2 Went to start one day after work, and the battery was dead. No big deal right? New Battery!
#3 Bike starts "tapping", got valve adjustments -- problem still exists.
#4 CDI stopped working and left me hanging incapable of starting... Towed to the shop...
#5 The bike has now a new issue. The idle is rough and it is randomly stalling whilst coming to a stop. Took it to the Kymco dealer today, and all he did was adjust the idle. The bike doesn't stall, but you can really hear it struggling!
I've put a solid 2,500 miles on the bike so far... and I'm at about $400 in repair costs already. I've reached my limit on this bike and was at a Barney's Motorsports today. They pitched me a 2009 Aprilia Sportcity 250 with 1,000 mile (NEWSED). They will buy my bike on trade in for $950. At the end of the day the bike will cost me $2,400 (after trade TTT and reg).
I test drove it and really loved the smoothness and accelleration! The turning radius was "slightly" disappointing considering the Kymco's but nonetheless wasn't a breaker for me. Disc breaks on both front and back ensure no more "drum" issues and finally fuel injected!
Based on everyone's experiences, how are you all liking your "similar or same" vespa/aprilia? Would this be a worthy investment?
I forgot to add, a 3 year unlimited miles warranty is an additional $750... which covers mechanical AND electrical with $50 deductible (is this something I should get as well?)
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