The Kansas City Star is reporting that scooter sales for the first three months of 2009 are down when compared to the same time period last year.
Dealerships with full inventories are usually eager to get some merchandise moved and adjust their prices accordingly. Those lowered prices along with new tax deductions for fuel efficient vehicles (part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) may mean that now is the time to buy that first scooter or upgrade to a newer, bigger, faster, sexier machine.
If you end up shopping for a new ride, be sure to let us know what kind of deals you find.
17. June 2009 at 3:02 am
On Austin Craigslist alone I saw over 200 postings for "scooter". Sure, there was a lot of crap… things like "Red Scooter for sale" or "gas powered motor scooter – REAL FAST!", but there was also a like-new Rattler 110 for $2500 and a nice looking '87 Honda Elite for $900!
Time to cash in on last years panic purchases, eh?
17. June 2009 at 3:02 am
PS> Thanks for the post Tim! :)
17. June 2009 at 3:04 am
OH! And a $550 Honda SPREEEEEEEE!
http://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/1208524435.html
17. June 2009 at 3:43 am
Pity they left out Scooterworld Kansas City, my favorite scooter shop, and frankly the best one in town.
Fortunately, we now have 4 or 5 Vespa dealers, so one can pick the dealer that seems best.
17. June 2009 at 4:11 am
I fear for my local guy. He's making painful noises.
And yeah, I've seen some bargains on craigslist, here, too. Gotdamn joblessness is keeping me from some MAJOR scores.
Welcome, Tim! Awesome idea, youse guys.
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18. June 2009 at 2:22 am
Is that an underbone in the photo?
Is there a company that sells an underbone in America now?
Cuz if so…
That's cool.
18. June 2009 at 12:12 pm
Anon, check out the SYM Symba – http://thescooterscoop.blogspot.com/2009/04/cubs-to-begin-arriving-in-three-weeks.html
19. June 2009 at 1:27 am
I also like the "Buck Ten" Rattler.
With prices down like the dollar many people are opting to bring old scooters and motorcycles back to life.
There is a new shop in Milwaukee WI that works on both.
Invision Cycle & Speed Lube now does Scooter & Moped Repair,
All brands, All types.
536 S. 5th St.
Milwaukee WI 53204
414-226-2222
10am-6pm Monday-Saturday.
http://invisioncycle.com/
Just one block from the,
http://www.theironhorsehotel.com/