Well, I'm tired of putting gas in my Jeep, paying high insurance premiums and our ever rising parking fees at work. I stand to save about $2300 a year between the three with a scooter.
I am looking to replace the Jeep as my primary vehicle but I will have access to the wife's Honda Element as needed.
Here's a brief description of my commute in Baton Rouge, LA which takes about 12-15 minutes in my Jeep:
-1.5 miles, residential, 35 MPH, light traffic
-4 miles, 4 lane divided hwy (Not limited access), 60 MPH, light to moderate traffic
-0.9 Miles, 6 lane divided interstate, flows at 35-45 MPH, moderate to heavy traffic
-2 Miles, 4 lane divided highway (Not limited access), 45 MPH, light to moderate traffic
I've always had a thing for Vespas so that's where I looked first.
Right now I'm considering 3 options:
1) GTS250- Checked one out at the dealer. Very sweet! But ouch on the MSRP+TT&L. Is it worth it? Depending on what I get for the Jeep it may or may not be an option.
2) GT200- I wouldn't consider purchasing this one new because the $600 extra for the GTS250 seems well worth it but if I could find a good used deal I'd jump on it.
3) Fly 150- Now we're talking on price but will it stand up to my commute, or any 150 for that matter? I'd be driving it at it's absolute maximum 90% of the time just to keep up with traffic. I'm 6'1" 200 lbs. Also, it doesn't have the classic look
Any feedback on these choices based on my situation?
What about comments on a large displacement scooter vs. a "Real" motorcycle? Most people think I'm crazy when I say I'm considering spending almost $7k on a scooter. Their response is usually "Why don't you just get a real motorcycle at that price?". I just like the idea of a scooter for some reason even though my logical/practical side asks me the same question of itself.
Thanks,
Jeff