Modern Vespa

I think you're a little low on those price points. while the market has corrected slightly, it's also headed into the worst possible time to buy a bike.

you can certainly find bikes at those prices, they're just gonna be clapped out beaters.

I agree. I'm hoping my mechanic friend runs across one. He bought several between December and February in that range but didn't know I was looking. If not I'll have to wait for winter and hope the market drops. Or that I can increase my budget somehow.

Greasy's right. If you find something in that range it will need work. Or you can shell out $2500-3000 for something more ready to go. That's the local market.

how much do Stellas go for? Or would that be unsuitable for daily use?

VintageScoot,

You really clarified the issue. That was also my understanding.
I do sell policies for them

Thanks,

Bob Copeland
Frostbite Falls is thawing next week - 70 degrees - I am hitting the road.

I'd go hit this guy up. The bike is cherry by the looks of it and he's been hanging at this price for a while. Knock a few hundo off and you're good to go.

https://offerup.com/item/detail/854390e0-04ee-3334-bad0-95e58f7fdf62?q=vespa

even at full pop, that's honestly not a bad deal.

you're gonna have to do a rear tire right off the bat, but other than that it might be ready to ride out of the gate.

Jerry,

Check out this 2019 Piaggio LIBERTY 150 S shared from the CycleTrader iOS App.

You can always have a look at Genuine Buddy's as well, they have a good rep

Buddy 125 is an excellent scooter, nearly as fast as Modern 150cc Vespas.
I had a 2016 last summer, what a capable, fun, raw little machine it was.
I should have kept it but it is so much easier and cheaper to keep only 1 or 2 motorbikes purring. I think half the battle is to run them weekly or more.

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mpo/d/carlsbad-2009-genuine-buddy-125/7605536238.html

bargain for your purposes. check the back fees but says it's only since last year.

That is a bargain.
Another good deal but farther away

Brilliant! Those two Buddies are some nice examples of getting into the efficiency of the scooter world. The bonus is the OP doesn't have to worry as much about navigating the insurance matrix over the premium Vespa brand. Ride the Buddy for a few years, save your nickels and then get the dream Vespa.