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Re: If you had to buy a scooter again?
« Reply #15 on: April 22, 2015, 10:02:33 AM »
Quote from: Mscmkr on April 22, 2015, 06:35:24 AM
Please tell me how and where I can buy a new 300GTi for under $4000!! If this is the case I would buy one TODAY!!! I was at a dealer in Tucson and he could only find an incentive for $300. Any info on this would be MUCH appreciated!

Thanks everyone and ride safe, mscmkr

You need a high volume Kymco first dealer. The local here buys other dealers overstock. They sold well over 40 300cc bikes in the last 12 months.

Just to give you an idea.
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/mcd/4968983467.html

My experiance tells me there is still a little room on that price.

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Re: If you had to buy a scooter again?
« Reply #16 on: April 22, 2015, 11:10:15 AM »
Quote from: souzamoto on April 21, 2015, 10:02:33 PM
I'm curious what parts are you not available to get? What head gasket, for what model, can you not find in the US?
As far as I know, Kymco USA has a great fill rate on parts orders to their dealers.

Look at my profile you'll see. Ive called around to USA parts suppliers, as soon as I give them my specs they stumble and say we are not sure. Im 4 for 4 and have given up right now. Racing planet has it but its sitting in a warehouse overseas and my last order took a month.
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Re: If you had to buy a scooter again?
« Reply #17 on: April 22, 2015, 03:47:30 PM »
My first scoot was a 2010 People 150. I sold it because I needed just a little more top end for interstate highway commutes. I bought a 2012 GTI300 and never looked back. I would buy another in a heartbeat. Veaspa, Hondas, etc may all be great scooters, but for the prices they sell for they should be. For my money you can't beat my Kymco.
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Re: If you had to buy a scooter again?
« Reply #18 on: April 22, 2015, 04:00:07 PM »
DT300i for me, GTi300 for her. Hands down.

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Re: If you had to buy a scooter again?
« Reply #19 on: April 22, 2015, 04:14:33 PM »
Quote from: Stig on April 22, 2015, 01:27:34 AM
I love my scoots , but if were to buy again - I'd be looking at a CB300F for $3999.00
Great 2-wheeled value.


I'm looking at this post with the picture of the Honda CB300F. I'm  curious! What is the difference between a motorcycle and a scooter. This Honda looks like a small motorcycle rather than a scooter that you can step through rather than over. Looks like apples and oranges to me.
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Re: If you had to buy a scooter again?
« Reply #20 on: April 22, 2015, 05:55:57 PM »
Well a motorcycle is usually chain driven with manual gearing.
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Re: If you had to buy a scooter again?
« Reply #21 on: April 22, 2015, 06:13:57 PM »
Stig,

I just took a look at the 2015 CB300F and fell in love at first sight, and at $3,999? Heck the Honda Ruckus runs easily around $2,700! They're definitely trying to appeal to the urban rider with this bike though... sigh...  :( maybe in a few years after i've worn out the Like, the misses will give in  ;D
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Re: If you had to buy a scooter again?
« Reply #22 on: April 22, 2015, 06:50:39 PM »
I have to take what I can get right now.but I would love to get another agilty.I have been looking at the roughe house by syms.they look cool never had a 2 stroke.I usly stick with what I lnow is good.
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Re: If you had to buy a scooter again?
« Reply #23 on: April 22, 2015, 07:59:14 PM »
Quote from: Chris0381 on April 22, 2015, 11:10:15 AM
Look at my profile you'll see. Ive called around to USA parts suppliers, as soon as I give them my specs they stumble and say we are not sure. Im 4 for 4 and have given up right now. Racing planet has it but its sitting in a warehouse overseas and my last order took a month.

Well, if you are looking for a Head Gasket for a 2012 Super 8 50 2T, the part # is, according to my local Kymco dealer, 122251-KEB7-C00.
i would think that any kymco dealer can get that for you within days if they don't have in stock.
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Re: If you had to buy a scooter again?
« Reply #24 on: April 23, 2015, 01:28:51 AM »
Quote from: Mscmkr on April 22, 2015, 06:35:24 AM
Please tell me how and where I can buy a new 300GTi for under $4000!! If this is the case I would buy one TODAY!!! I was at a dealer in Tucson and he could only find an incentive for $300. Any info on this would be MUCH appreciated!

Thanks everyone and ride safe, mscmkr


This dealer in Osseo, MN has the 300GTi advertised for $3,199.00!  http://www.heinenmotorsports.com/sales.html
 
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Re: If you had to buy a scooter again?
« Reply #25 on: April 23, 2015, 01:53:11 AM »
Quote from: Calothrix on April 23, 2015, 01:28:51 AM

This dealer in Osseo, MN has the 300GTi advertised for $3,199.00!  http://www.heinenmotorsports.com/sales.html

Cool. Same dealer blew out DT for under 3k last year.

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Re: If you had to buy a scooter again?
« Reply #26 on: April 23, 2015, 07:16:37 AM »
Where are these people finding these bikes for so cheap? The dealers here in Phoenix are charging the MSRP price plus. It would save me money to buy from them and have it shipped here.
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Re: If you had to buy a scooter again?
« Reply #27 on: April 23, 2015, 10:35:18 AM »
Quote from: Mscmkr on April 23, 2015, 07:16:37 AM
Where are these people finding these bikes for so cheap? The dealers here in Phoenix are charging the MSRP price plus. It would save me money to buy from them and have it shipped here.

I don't know where they all come from but the dealer here buys leftover stock from distressed dealers.
They just brought in another bunch of 2013 and 2014 DT and GT 300. Happens almost every month. They sell an amazing amount of 300s.

Now the place in MN does this on a regular basis with there own inventory. They blow the scoots out before they get a chance to sit. Must need room for snowmobiles...

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Re: If you had to buy a scooter again?
« Reply #28 on: April 23, 2015, 12:08:12 PM »
Quote from: Mscmkr on April 23, 2015, 07:16:37 AM
Where are these people finding these bikes for so cheap? The dealers here in Phoenix are charging the MSRP price plus. It would save me money to buy from them and have it shipped here.
Take a bus down, buy it and ride it home at a leisurely pace,.
Man, wouldn't that be great fun!
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Re: If you had to buy a scooter again?
« Reply #29 on: April 23, 2015, 12:34:17 PM »
Quote from: Stig on April 23, 2015, 12:08:12 PM
Take a bus down, buy it and ride it home at a leisurely pace,.
Man, wouldn't that be great fun!
Stig

Yeah it really would be a great first ride on a new scoot!

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