Advice on used vespa

[dotman]

guy up the street is selling a 2008 lx 50 for $2800. Thinking of offering 2300-2500. I know it 's only a 40mph ride, but I've always wanted one. looks to be in mint shape. BTW, this isn't about saving on gas ( i maybe filled my tank twice this summer since i walk or bike everywhere in this small town), it's about lust. pure and simple. Advice?

dot.

[Seacrest]

I'd ask the folks over on modernvespa.com, but those seem to be holding their value this summer. However, summer is coming to an end.

Personally, I find 150cc too underpowered, so who knows how I would get on with 50.

[dotman]

thanks seacrest, i just posted over there as well. i should probably resist and get something with a little more speed, but I think he needs to sell since he just bought a new harley, and I wonder how low he'd go.

dot.

[earache]

Don't bother with a 50. Personally I think they're dangerous because they just have no power to get you out of bad situations or to even keep up with traffic. I would spend another $1000 and get a 150. That will treat you good on roads up to 55mph.

[Pat]

Where's the kickstarter?

[smacks]

Hi -

I think it's a question of how heavy you are, and your typical riding conditions. Just around a downtown area, I think that a 50cc Vespa will be fine if you're under 175 lbs. Over 175 lb, and it gets a little slushy.

I just finished restoring a 1967 large-frame Vespa 125, and it pulls my 230 lb around pretty good.

Cheers, J

[freeradical]

Why not get a real motorcycle for $3500?

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