tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103839162518790274.post1876509706124573518..comments2022-12-23T02:17:39.888-08:00Comments on Big Guy Big Scooter: A Stinking Good Deal or Just a Stinker?Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103839162518790274.post-3209413846096499782011-11-10T16:24:49.767-08:002011-11-10T16:24:49.767-08:00Thanks to all for their comments...
Dar: no way f...Thanks to all for their comments...<br /><br />Dar: no way for an inspection - going to have to go on intuition (crap) - but will try to swing a deal.<br /><br />Sonja: Don't think I can have an inspection before I buy but will take it to Urban Wasp after I make the purchase for a good thorough servicing. Fingers crossed...<br /><br />Bobskoot: great advice! I like the price too.<br /><br />Orin: Unfortunately, the Vespa dealership in Kelowna closed in 2009. Damn! I wish I knew more about what to look for.<br /><br />Len: That's good to hear - I'm hoping MOST of the GTSs can do over 70,000 kms. By the way, I enjoy writing the blog, too!<br /><br />Anonymous: I think this is Dale! I've got a plan if I do, in fact, buy it. We'll see...Dave Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103839162518790274.post-90257617185587395522011-11-10T10:15:27.284-08:002011-11-10T10:15:27.284-08:00Want to see you navigate the Hope Princeton. Does ...Want to see you navigate the Hope Princeton. Does it come with snow tires? Let me know. Maybe you can talk me into driving up to Kelowna with my truck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103839162518790274.post-57337889519762284362011-11-09T15:53:31.934-08:002011-11-09T15:53:31.934-08:00Hi dave if you get the time to see the scoot ....s...Hi dave if you get the time to see the scoot ....stop ..look...and listen,provided its had a few oil changes with that sort of miles on the clock it should be fine......theres a gts on scooter community thats done over 70,000kms and still running great!<br /><br />cheers len <br /><br />p.s i ejoy the readings of your blog...its nice with a coffee!len@RE-GLAZE-IThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816053943489684963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103839162518790274.post-8246406487544476512011-11-09T13:17:47.203-08:002011-11-09T13:17:47.203-08:00Maintenance is more important than actual mileage....Maintenance is more important than actual mileage. I would suggest you give it a good look and take it for a ride; if it feels okay, there's a Vespa dealer in Kelowna (or at least there was, last I heard) at which you could schedule an appointment for going-over by a trained tech. Make the sale contingent on passing said inspection (you pay for it), and see if you can deduct this from the final sale price. <br /><br />__Orin<br /><a href="http://www.scootinoldskool.com" rel="nofollow">Scootin' Old Skool</a>Orinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135309284838958912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103839162518790274.post-26084632036533909092011-11-08T07:57:54.233-08:002011-11-08T07:57:54.233-08:00Dave:
Go for it ! if it looks good, and runs goo...<b>Dave:</b><br /><br />Go for it ! if it looks good, and runs good. Can't go wrong at that price<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103839162518790274.post-71849921144808489892011-11-07T19:13:54.588-08:002011-11-07T19:13:54.588-08:00Well, good for you to check on Carfax. At least yo...Well, good for you to check on Carfax. At least you know what you are getting into. 11,000 miles is not a big deal for a Vespa, but now it at least explains where the price come from. <br /><br />Just better be prepared to have an inspection done at a Vespa dealer (Urban Wasp comes to mind), which will likely cost you another 300 to 600 bucks depending on parts. Maybe something you might want to throw in when negotiating the final price?<br /><br />I am keeping my fingers crossed that this might work out.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103839162518790274.post-32985051686704125892011-11-07T18:50:23.480-08:002011-11-07T18:50:23.480-08:00Worth a look, maybe you could get a mechanical ins...Worth a look, maybe you could get a mechanical inspection. Looks in pretty good shape, if you can test drive it too would be awesome. I bought my scoot off of used Victoria and it was awesome. Christmas is coming up & I bet if you showed up with $2500 cold hard cash he would sell it to ya. Good luck.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.com