Any Vespa owners out there?

[RT Atlanta]

If so, thoughts and comments on ease of use; maintenance costs; fuel costs compared to mpg. I am about to take a new job that is much closer to my home and am considering getting one for commuting in the warm summer months. Your input would be appreciated. THanks!

RT

[burythehatchet]

1. Not an owner

but I've been window shopping for scooters for about five years now!! I love the Vespa because of its classic styling. But some people have said that a much better deal is the Indian made Bajaj. There's even a dealer on Buford highway.

The other scooter which I think is the best engineered is the Scarabeo. Its got larger wheels and therefore a much smoother ride. Its made by Aprilia.

[RT Atlanta]

3. Thanks burythehatchet!

Where on Buford Hwy is the Indian dealer located? I live in Brookhaven and am close to that area of Buford Highway. Thanks for your input.

RT

[burythehatchet]

6. well its not an "Indian" dealer. Ita dealer who seels the Bajaj

here's the link

http://www.intowncycles.com/

and the link for bajaj

http://www.bajajusa.com/

good luck and always wear a helmet :)

[7th_Sephiroth]

2. Vespa's are ok

if you really wana make a statement with it, get the License plat number 56-56

[RT Atlanta]

5. Why is the significance of the numbering?

I am at the earliest stage of looking, and dont even know what those numbers mean, if anything, to the brand.

[7th_Sephiroth]

7. there was this wild show

with an insane person on a vespa with that license pl;ate number

[OneBlueSky]

4. no, but Johnny Sack just ripped off a container load of 'em . . .

from Tony Soprano . . . so if you live in New Jersey . . .

[Susang]

8. I ride a Honda Scooter

Less expensive and it starts every time. Unlike Vespas, from what my Vespa driving friends tell me.

My 49cc, 4 stroke Honda Metropolitan gets 100mpg, goes up to 40 mph and does not require a separate motorcycle classification license. Oh, and it only cost $1700 out the door. It's known as the Crea Scoopy in Japan and it's their most popular scooter. It costs virtually nothing to maintain and I've owned mine for two years now and had not a single mechanical problem. I drive mine in all weather, as it is my primary mode of transportation.

Hope that helps! :-)