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I seem to be talking to myself in this thread.

keep posting. i'm learning a lot following your thread.

was considering the people 300gti next year and still am, but this is educational not just re: kymcos but scooter maintenance in general. 

i had heard aprilia/piaggos were fairly difficult to service compared to vespas.  sounds like kymco's are worse.  i'm currently on a honde elite/lead 110 and am only comfortable doing oil changes and simple battery tender/horn replacement.  haven't tried a valve adjustments, coolant/brake fluid changes...

Learned two things today...KYMCO USA is now completely owned by KYMCO Taiwan

AND

KYMCO has dropped the M.S.R.P. price of the Like 200i from $3,399.00 down to $2,599.00...WOW!!!

great price!  wonder if i would've gone kymco instead of the honda elite 110 with that pricing 4 months ago... love competition.  is that effective immediately?

love the elite though and hope they bring the honda sh300 and kymco people gt300i so i can try both before deciding which will be my next scoot.  kymco usa told me last week the people gt300 will be coming aug 2011 for msrp for $5399. 

Hi all, I am hoping that I can get some good recommendations here about a couple of scooters I am considering for purchase. I am 57, 6'3", 250# and have ridden or owned every flavor of motorcycles since I was 17. I am currently bikeless and have  never owned a scooter. I am not into blinding acceleration or light speed top speeds anymore, though I would like handling and great brakes. Reliability is near the top of the list and I can work on my own stuff. I would use it for some commuting (50mils one way) and a very occasional small tour/trip. I have looked at and ridden the Xciting 500 and the People S 250 and liked the style of the People more. I have also ridden the Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie and looked at the Sportcity Cube 250. I think a 250 will haul me around, but will it last and which would be better? Or is a 500 the only way to go? Money is a concern and all of these bikes can be had for $5k or less as new 2009 leftovers. Thanks in advance, Bill

i'm riding a honda elite 110 now -- got it 3 month ago and love it.  6', 175lbs so it fits much better than a smaller scooter.  but am thinking of a 250+ cc scoot for next year to be able to add highway capability.  the 110 max's out at 50mph. 

considering aprilia's sportcity 250/300 or piaggo's bv 250/300.  contacted kymco because i read about their new people gt300 -- gorgeous looking scoot (have to say i don't like the current kymco's styling) and adequate power range.  kymcousa says the new people gt300 will be available in the fall 2011 for a msrp $5399.  can't wait!