Recommend a scooter

[geormiet]

I'm shopping for a scooter for my girlfriend for use in San Francisco.

I'm planning on buying used, and I'd like to spend 500 - 1500. Just needs to be reliable, maybe nice looking, and have adequate performance. What should I look for? Will I be able to find that within my price range? Any specific size/model recommendations?

[coolhandluke]

get at least a 150cc, don't get the 50cc, or you will wind up pushing it up the hills.

[h_ven]

Don't lie, you know you're buying a moped for yourself.

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Any specific size/model recommendations?

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Proble nothing bigger than 46-34-42.

Mopeds are like fat chicks, they are fun to ride untill your friends see you.

[RUFFNECK]

Kymco

I bought two of these for less than 3k brand new in the Keys. So I am guessing you could probably haggle a single one down below 1500.

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I'm shopping for a scooter for my girlfriend for use in San Francisco.

I'm planning on buying used, and I'd like to spend 500 - 1500. Just needs to be reliable, maybe nice looking, and have adequate performance. What should I look for? Will I be able to find that within my price range? Any specific size/model recommendations?

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Spend more and get a Stella before they are wiped off the market. Stellas are the classic Vespas manufactured with high performance parts. Unfortunately Genuine Scooters has canceled this very popular line, I don't know why but I would assume its due to infringement on Vespa's intellectual property. Even if you don't get a Stella, consider going through General's parent company - Scooterworks in Chicago for a vintage Piagio bike. Vintage bikes require a lot of tender love & care, so its not necessarily the best option for a new rider unless she wants to become a scooter nut.



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