Modern Vespa

Believe it or not, but about 98% of the parts for the 946 are available for order from Piaggio.
Don't ask me how and why I know....

"Available to order" and "will arrive promptly" aren't always the same thing.

It also meant, not back ordered..

Not true, Lev Davydovych. Look here https://modernvespa.com/forum/post1739257#1739257
It is common misconception that Vespa was marketed to poor proletariat from the day 1.

Oh, that's not actually too hard to do.

Take the first of a model year GTV in the state, from a dealer that had no discounts, add a crap ton of chrome and other bits and bobs to it, a maintenance package, a whole new set of riding gear, extended warranty, dealer fees, registration fees, tax on all of that, and someone who didn't know anything about having a loan at the time, and it's quite easy to hit that mark.

If you have to ask me how I know this...

OT... Witch, what happened to your Vespa?

It isn't helmet requirements (California) or the lack of them (Texas) that prevents 50cc scooters from being popular in those states far more likely is that you cannot ride even a 50cc without a motorcycle license. Add that requirement to roads where 30mph can get you run over tends to make 125cc the entry level minimum in most people's mind. I know when we bought our first scoot in Houston the posted 35 real travel speed 45 mph road we had to ride to go any direction but south and posted 45mph roads around us put a 50cc out of contention. That is why we ended up with a Buddy 125. The 946 is practical in Houston as long as you do not need a freeway capable scooter. Okay, I know technically a 150 Vespa is freeway legal here but no f'n way would I want to be on the freeway with one if I had any other choice. Example of no other choice is the causeway to Galveston but at least it usually has other slower vehicles on it in at least one of the lanes.

I marvel at Vespas. Originally I thought "No way could I afford one..."

4 Bikes later, I could have saved up for one, and I have really good credit, so I don't think getting a loan would be hard if I really wanted. My wife's approval is another matter entirely.

I DROOL at the 946, and if someone wants to buy one for me I will do my very best to keep it pristine, but without a garage, and with scoot theft a somewhat common thing, I would constantly fret, even over an 'average' Vespa!

It's awesome that they are selling well. I dunno if we'll see a really big boom of scoots in the US, but I'm positive that ridership is up a large margin over the past couple of decades.

hey Witch! Love your TARDIS! ...I mean, Vespa!

Can I put one on layaway?

I'll be in Monday morning.

Brilliant



SDG

go onto the Lexus forums and bitch about the price of Lexa??

There is usually a low and high end, it is just that the high end guys don't lust for low end product.