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Title: Well, I went Italian.....
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on July 29, 2017, 11:52:55 PM
After much,... well - a whole lot of thinking & studying. I decided to replace a 400cc Suzuki, not with a 280cc Honda - but with a 155cc Italian.
Visited my very busy local Vespa dealer today. He half-un-crated a 2018 Piaggio Liberty 150 S so I could look it over & sit on it.
My interest was down to the white 150 or the red 150S. (don't buy a scooter color you don't like - like I did with the Burgman. In my defense - they were all lousy colors for a few yrs)
Have spoken with 4 dealers in a 75 mile radius. There were issues with the color and/or their price (across a $500 range!) - so, I made a deposit locally on the red S model, & at a very fair price.
(https://s11.postimg.org/70ecomifn/002.jpg)

(https://s17.postimg.org/5hwovowr3/004.jpg)

(https://s1.postimg.org/3p4l05hov/libertykid.jpg)

My wife's on-board with this purchase. I told her after a few weeks I'll look like this, again.
(https://s18.postimg.org/mmctgcjfd/liberty3.jpg)

Stig
Title: Re: Well, I went Italian.....
Post by: pipster326 on July 30, 2017, 12:06:17 AM
Hey stig, that's a neat looking scooter!!! I'm sure you will have a blast with that. Good choice, on the color,also. Hope you have many fun and safe miles.

Rich


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Title: Re: Well, I went Italian.....
Post by: big blue on July 30, 2017, 12:25:51 AM
Very nice choice and you won't have to rebuild the seat. ;)
Title: Re: Well, I went Italian.....
Post by: Scooter Dan on July 30, 2017, 01:37:06 AM
Nice scooter and color too. Can't wait for your rider review. When do you take possession?

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Post by: forkintheroad on July 30, 2017, 02:04:40 AM
really nice looking scooter
Title: Re: Well, I went Italian.....
Post by: Mr. Paul on July 30, 2017, 02:11:44 AM
Congratulations Stig!! Give us a report when you take possession. My Kymco is red, my Helix is red, my Lexus is Red, my Civic is red. Good choice.
Title: Re: Well, I went Italian.....
Post by: MJR on July 30, 2017, 02:28:00 AM
Nice, love the color.
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Post by: Scooter Dan on July 30, 2017, 02:33:10 AM
Red is the fastest color.

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Title: Re: Well, I went Italian.....
Post by: MJR on July 30, 2017, 02:37:00 AM
Red is the fastest color.

Actually I think according to the Police it's yellow but red is more common. :-)
Title: Re: Well, I went Italian.....
Post by: ole two wheels on July 30, 2017, 02:39:42 AM
I'll bet the Like won't be making as many trips to your favorite little coffee shop after you take delivery. Those Italian scooters are very quite, so I know you made the right chose. Will be looking for your write-ups and pictorials about it. I love red. Congratulations Tom.
Title: Re: Well, I went Italian.....
Post by: Tromper on July 30, 2017, 06:19:51 AM
Great choice Stig, & I agree on color.  Get something you're at least OK with (and yeah, Burgmans haven't had any good colors in years..)

Personally I loved the blue, but the red's nice, & even the white on those is OK. 
Great bike, & welcome to the world of the big wheel scoots.
Title: Re: Well, I went Italian.....
Post by: Scooter Dan on July 30, 2017, 12:19:56 PM
Read a nice review of the Liberty 150. http://www.justgottascoot.com/liberty150 (http://www.justgottascoot.com/liberty150)
Title: Stig
Post by: boo on July 30, 2017, 12:22:41 PM
That is a sharp looking scooter. I like the styling and color.
I bought my wife a Scarabeo 200 about 3-4 years ago. It has been a good dependable scoot.
If you have dealer support close by, that is a real plus.
Title: Re: Well, I went Italian.....
Post by: CROSSBOLT on July 30, 2017, 05:18:53 PM
Very nice! Will be hanging on every word you utter in evaluating this machine. When Stig speaks,,,,we ALL listen! Yes, we do!

Karl
Title: Re: Well, I went Italian.....
Post by: GLV55 on July 30, 2017, 09:52:29 PM
Excellent choice, Stig! I know that Mr. Paul will join me in saying that if it is anything like a People 150, you will absolutely love how it rides and corners. Have a blast, and when you stop riding for a second, give us the full run-down on it - we'll be waiting with anticipation.
Title: Re: Well, I went Italian.....
Post by: Redk on August 04, 2017, 07:01:41 AM
I have a strong preference for white cars and trucks.

That red scooter looks 3x better than the white one !!!
redk
Title: Re: Well, I went Italian.....
Post by: Tromper on August 04, 2017, 08:50:43 AM
The red's nice but really love that blue they have...(No offense Stig)

I have a strong preference for white cars and trucks.

That red scooter looks 3x better than the white one !!!
redk