This offer plus the 500.00 Piaggio is offering make getting that new vespa a sweet deal
Costco has a rebate program
http://www.costcoauto.com/vespa/RedemptionPiaggioVespa.pdf
Make a scooter your commuter.
For a limited time, when you purchase a new Vespa or Piaggio Motor Scooter, you'll receive a Costco Cash Card. The value of your Costco Cash Card is determined by the displacement of the engine (cc's) on the scooter you purchase.
$350 for engines 151cc and above
$250 for engines 150cc and below
Here's how it works:
Visit a franchised Piaggio/Vespa dealer listed below and show your Costco membership card.
Purchase a new Piaggio or Vespa scooter between July 1, 2009, and December 31, 2009.
Receive your Costco Cash Card by submitting this Redemption Form to the Costco Auto Program within 30 days of your purchase.