Modern Vespa

I'm a beginner to scooters...

My friend is offering me her 1979 Vespa Piaggio P200E for $2,000. Unfortunately, I do not know the specs, but will try to get those and pictures, soon.

Assuming this scooter is in working condition, is this the right price?

And is this a good scooter for me to purchase?

Moved to NSM

Go to here (this is a Craigslist multicity search tool)

http://craiglook.com/

Check P200E prices all over the place and look at the condition and mileage versus the one your friend has. Your question can't be answered unless you can supply facts and pictures about the specific scooter you're looking at.

Rust, mileage, dents, rattlecan paint jobs, goofy mods and little or no maintenance will all turn a decent vehicle into a project. If it's clean, in decent condition and runs great then $2k may be fine. They are great scooters, fun to ride and parts are available, but they can require some attention. Hope it works out for you. Now post some more info!