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08-16-2013, 10:35 AM | #1 |
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New or used?
Hey everyone,
I'm new to the community and I am looking for a scooter to commute to work. I was seriously interested in a 2008 Buddy 125 with only 600 miles on it. But while waiting for the seller to return my phone call, I stumbled a buying guide that discussed the value of new Chinese scooters. And in looking those up from some sellers recommended on this site, it seems like I could get a new 150 for less than the $1,800 wanted for the used Buddy. With all of the options and pros and cons, I'm a bit overwhelmed. And, since everyone has one (an opinion that is), I'd appreciate some opionons on a used 2008 Buddy for $1,800 vs. a new, less expensive scooter. Thanks! Asher |
08-16-2013, 11:09 AM | #2 | |
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Why buy other peoples junk/troubles that you don't know how well they took care of it. New 2013' Roketa MC-54-250, $1875 .
Total Includes Shipping in the USA. Residential Lift Gate Service Delivery $75 Additional. Last edited by Guest_3; 09-17-2013 at 11:14 PM. |
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08-10-2015, 11:40 AM | #3 |
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When living in N.H. , I bought many used motorcycles to repair & resell. Alot of times , the ones that looked the best , had horrible mechanical things done to them! They may have been fine for the person that did them but anyone else didn't know what was done! I'm 71 now & have been a mechanic most of my life. I'm sick of fixing things. I just want to ride now! There are many pros & cons but if I was you-I'd buy NEW! Irish
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08-16-2013, 11:10 AM | #4 |
For a slightly bigger bike, with some speed, a warranty, and potential to mad ( if you get into that )
http://www.powersportsmax.com/index.php/cPath/38_94
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08-16-2013, 11:51 AM | #5 |
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Hey, thanks guys! I was thinking along the same lines, that with a 3rd-hand bike (the seller bought it used) there could be some real unknown issues. It definitely looks great, but it seems like I could get a lot more for the same money these days.
Also, techie610, not sure what "mad" is; but I'm always curious! Thanks again! Asher |
08-16-2013, 12:31 PM | #6 | |
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Not mad.. lols
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08-16-2013, 01:19 PM | #7 |
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Got it! No worries, and as experience with scooters grows and interest by the kids I might be into mods - thanks again!
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08-16-2013, 01:43 PM | #8 |
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Twice now I've purchased used bikes "cheap". In both cases, I spent a LOT of time tinkering, fixing, adjusting and sometimes "undoing" all that was wrong with it. I enjoyed every minute of it because it's a nice way to distract my brain and deal with stress. If you're like me, and you want to and are willing to learn, then going used and cheap *might* be the right thing for you. If not, then I agree with everyone else that it's not in the least worth it. My plan however was always to start small and cheap and learn as I went along until I knew enough such that I could do all my own work. Once I reach that point (maybe sometime late next year) I will drop real $$$ on a nice ride that I can enjoy and feel good that I can fix anything that might go wrong with it. =)
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08-16-2013, 02:11 PM | #9 |
Agreed, Ebuddy. However, without extensive knowledge, it might be better to get a new one, because when something does go wrong, he could take it apart from the correct form. No telling whats been 'rigged' on some bikes.
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08-19-2013, 03:15 PM | #10 |
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That's true. When I got my first (a Geely, of all kinds), I'd never so much as clamped a fuel hose and certainly not even seen the inside of a carb. I learned a TON though (YouTube and forums such as this can do wonders) and each time builds upon learning from before. But I can't overestimate the hours I spent NOT riding and for some, that's just not (understandably) worth it.
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08-16-2013, 03:12 PM | #11 |
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I bought used majesty in 2010. I was able to only ride it a few times as my knee was in such bad shape. Turns out I bought some one elses junk. The engine had been run with bad aircleaners on it. The majesty design is a bad bad thing, one of being where it draws clean air from under the front wheel. Long story short I have a grand more than it is worth in it, a top end over haul and it is now running good.
Buying some one elses junk sucks.
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08-16-2013, 08:53 PM | #12 |
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Thanks everyone! With 2 kids, a dog, brother-in law living with us, I think the new scooter plan would be the right fit. I'm still looking forward to doing my own PDI and new scooter maintenance, but I don't have a whole lotta time for more than that. Thanks again!
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08-16-2013, 09:18 PM | #13 |
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I would go New, if you are not a tinkerer , I was not ..
But after buying my first scoot, I found an 2011 ATM-50 ended up buying it for $100, it needed some work, and so I have used it to learn , now I have no fear to work on my main scoot should it need it .. p.s. now my ATM-50 runs circles around my new scoot ... |
08-16-2013, 09:55 PM | #14 |
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Asher, Heres another thought.
Check out the Sponsors on here and see what deal they can offer you on a new scoot. . http://www.scootdawg.net/forumdisplay.php?f=55 |
08-17-2013, 08:12 PM | #15 |
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Thanks all. I also like the Roketa Heritage 150. I'm gonna ride my wife's Buddy when she's not taking it in to get a better feel for the commute and to see if I really want a scooter. She does a good job of helping me cool my jets!
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