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Rode the 50cc Honda scooter about 20 miles to watch my son's soccer game and had planned on going another 10 miles from there to the Vespa dealer just to take a look. Quite an adventure in Va Beach on the little 50cc. Still not quite sure what happened, but right now sitting in the garage is a 2010 GTS Super 300ie. I keep opening the door to see if it's for real or just a dream!!
What's scaring me is that right now we are waiting on our daughter who said she went to "just look" at some kittens!!
What's scaring me is that right now we are waiting on our daughter who said she went to "just look" at some kittens!!
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Beeeee-utiful!
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Yep, you got bit by the Vespa Bug. It easily happens.

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Nice! Make sure to post a picture of that kitten when it arrives, too!
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Coooooool!!!!!! I was just looking just the other day. I just kept my hands in my pockets and kept saying next year next year. Best of luck with it!!! I can say that I love my vespa but I am jealous.
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That is a very very nice upgrade there!! Did you keep the honda?? or try for a trade in... Bet the amounts did not balance... Razz emoticon
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That is a very very nice upgrade there!! Did you keep the honda?? or try for a trade in... Bet the amounts did not balance... Razz emoticon
I've grown very fond of the Metropolitans. They are a very reliable and quality machine. I'm keeping the Hondas...............I went to look at Honda scooters 3 years ago, I walked out with a Red and a Blue one!!!!!! They don't let me leave the house very often
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Haha! That's great....A perfect storm. Can't be explained, just roll with it (oh! you already did!)

Congratulations.
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Same thing happened to me a few weeks ago when I went to "just look" at a BV 500.
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Congratulations........ The white one did the same to me.
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Just awesome and congratulations. Your original scoot is darn cute and hey you own a Mini so according to my data the Vespa was inevitable.

Good on you and ride safe.

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Your original scoot is darn cute and hey you own a Mini so according to my data the Vespa was inevitable.
Where's my Mini Crying or Very sad emoticon
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Your original scoot is darn cute and hey you own a Mini so according to my data the Vespa was inevitable.
Where's my Mini Crying or Very sad emoticon
It's coming, you will see.

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It's coming, you will see.
I've actually been eyeing one of these for a while now

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Yep......i got a black one as well and i am loving it,returning from the Ace cafe on Saturday i found the main A40 road jammed with standing traffic and i filtered for about 6 or 7 miles,i could feel the envy of the car drivers as i passed 'em all by.When i reached the front it turns out there was a nasty accident.the police and fire service were cleaning up,the roof of one of the cars had to be removed by the fire service.

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Re: Just Looking................................Yeah Right!
GT4ME wrote:
Rode the 50cc Honda scooter about 20 miles to watch my son's soccer game and had planned on going another 10 miles from there to the Vespa dealer just to take a look. Quite an adventure in Va Beach on the little 50cc. Still not quite sure what happened, but right now sitting in the garage is a 2010 GTS Super 300ie. I keep opening the door to see if it's for real or just a dream!!
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What a beautiful upgrade! Congrats!
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Congratulations, you aren't the first and won't be the last person to buy a Vespa on a whim while "just looking" at the dealership. Good choice by the way.
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It's hard not gawking at it when it's parked. It's just a lovely machine. Now get on it and go hit the rev-limiter!!!
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exact same thing happened to me last month. I went to "look" you know see what they had. find out what would work best for me kind of thing. Now I too have a 2010 GTS 300Super ie sitting in my gargage. Isn't it great, took me 7 years of off and on looking before the stars aligned right.
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SDG wrote:
WaspLover wrote:
SDG wrote:
Your original scoot is darn cute and hey you own a Mini so according to my data the Vespa was inevitable.
Where's my Mini Crying or Very sad emoticon
It's coming, you will see.

SDG
Huh? is there a link between vespa owners and mini owners?
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maurine7 wrote:
SDG wrote:
WaspLover wrote:
SDG wrote:
Your original scoot is darn cute and hey you own a Mini so according to my data the Vespa was inevitable.
Where's my Mini Crying or Very sad emoticon
It's coming, you will see.

SDG
Huh? is there a link between vespa owners and mini owners?
Well I believe so. The 3 cages that pull up the most to our store's for Vespa purchases are BMW's, Mini's, Prius's and oddly enough Toyota FJ Cruisers.

It's in the water, that's how Vespa people seem to roll on 4 wheels!

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A word of wisdom, keep your scooters separate from each other. They're like rabbits and before you know it you'll have 30 little ones in your front yard.
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SDG wrote:
maurine7 wrote:
SDG wrote:
WaspLover wrote:
SDG wrote:
Your original scoot is darn cute and hey you own a Mini so according to my data the Vespa was inevitable.
Where's my Mini Crying or Very sad emoticon
It's coming, you will see.

SDG
Huh? is there a link between vespa owners and mini owners?
Well I believe so. The 3 cages that pull up the most to our store's for Vespa purchases are BMW's, Mini's, Prius's and oddly enough Toyota FJ Cruisers.

It's in the water, that's how Vespa people seem to roll on 4 wheels!

funny cause I was thinking about getting a mini!

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please post pictures of your daughters new kitten.
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Be sure and post a picture of the kitten ON the Vespa!
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Oh yeah!!! I completely understood - I tried to resist the urge, but it just made it worse!!! It was meant to happen!
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Very nice. So, is your grin wider on the Metropolitan or the GTS? (I think we all know the answer)
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G Bowman wrote:
Very nice. So, is your grin wider on the Metropolitan or the GTS? (I think we all know the answer)
Man was it hard to stay at work today with the new scooter in the garage. I just took a self photo after taking it out for a quick ride. Went on the interstate for the first time. OMG! This thing will definately hold its own on the road!!
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GT4ME wrote:
Man was it hard to stay at work today with the new scooter in the garage.
What's it doing in the garage... shouldn't it be with you at work?

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