I was thinking about getting one like the yamaha zuma for the summer to drive to friends houses and work. They are really fuel efficient i could end up just being able to pay for it buy the money i save on gass. Its only like 2,200 less taxes no special licence required. I was thinking about putting 1,500 down and just financing the rest over the summer. Anyone have one?

 

I wanted one when I was 12 Walking would save you $2,200, and you may lose some weight

 

Are you gonna get Takata Green volks for your Moped too?





Save your money towards more important things.

 

Yeah i dont really need to wieght but yeah where i work is alittle far to walk or even ride a bike and same deal with my friends houses

 

I got the money my dude

 

Good for you.

So buy it or go invest in something.

If you talk like the money's not a problem, I don't see why you're asking.

 

They kinda look stupid and i can use my bros CBR600 and 1000 but i dont really like riding big street bikes. Thats why i ask just to see what people think of them

 

 

Used Harley

I guess you are only 19, but if you aren't still in high school I wouldn't touch it. OR, get something off craigslist for a few hundred and save the rest. At your age not worth spending 2,200 on a new moped.

Mike

 

Are you talking about a moped (bike with engine) or a scooter?

A scooter makes sense in certain settings, and my buddy bought a used one back in the day to go from West LA to UCLA for 3 years for a master's degree before selling the scooter to someone else for about the same amount he spent to get it.

I don't know anyone who has ever had a moped.

 

I thought they were the same, but yeah scooter iguess

 

The Yama Zune is a scooter.

It's especially good for areas where parking is difficult, but vehicle traffic is not insane.
My buddy was scared a few times by oblivious drivers in West LA streets, but never was hit or took a spill. And he had his scooter for the 2 years it took to get his first post-grad degree, not 3.
Try Craigslist or local ads to get a used scooter if you want to avoid financing. G/L.

 

I think it's alright. I think people hate on them way too much. I would much prefer a motorcycle though, especially at $2200 (Kawasaki 250r, a nice starter bike). Obviously that requires another license, but at least you wont get made fun of. Anyone know the insurance rate difference?

 

Ahh, highschool memories....

 

Not in highschool anymore im going to be 20 in two weeks, but i can forsee that gass prices will be goin up to 4 a gallon this summer and to just drive to friends houses and work which are near but to far to walk or to peddle in the sun, i think a scooter is a good form of transportation, it might look stupid but i think it would be fun. I dont mind financing because its only 39 a month until 2010 and i can finish paying whenever, but im going to be paying for my rims at the same time.

 

Why not just get a older used motorcycle? It doesn't have to be a big street bike, but at least you won't be riding a scooter and you can take it on the highway if you need to. My bike is a Yamaha Maxim 750. Its not the coolest looking bike, but its extremely easy to ride and only cost me $800.

 

i think it's a great idea: inexpensive, terrific on gas, fun to drive, and you'll have less wear and tear on your tsx!

 

Nope... not the same... A moped has peddles (that's the ped part) and by law in most states cannot exceed 50cc and 30mph... No special license is needed (but you do need a helmet, and an automobile license) for a driving a moped which is why they rent them to tourists...

A scooter usually has a motor over 50cc, and as such, is classified as a motorcycle in most states... so if you're thinking about getting a scooter over 50cc, you might as well just get a motorcycle, since you're going to need a motorcycle license anyways...

I've been surfing mopedarmy lately, and it'a a great resource for vintage moped information (I'd never spend 2K on a fucking moped or scooter, unless it was vintage)...

http://www.mopedarmy.com/forums/

I'd love to get a 70's Honda Hobbit/PA50II, Motorbecane 50v, Vespa SI, Puch Maxi Sport, or Indian moped...

 

He wasn't talking about your HS memories... Stop thinking the world revolves around you

Moped were HUGE back in the 70's due to the oil crisis back then

I had a friend when I was in HS that had a batavus moped which got him around the city quicker than walking or taking the bus... It was a blast to drive...

Ahh... highshool memories...

 

Scooters are nice. You can keep your legs closed when you're wearing a skirt...

 

Whenever I look at scooter or moped prices (vintage ones are going up and up), the old reliable Honda CB series looks like a better option...

I'd like to get an old 86-87 Honda Rebel 450 one of these days, but I'm afraid of soccer moms on cellphones driving SUV's

 

So why do you care about how much you spend on gas? If you are looking to be really "Green" then get a hybrid. If you just really want a moped, then get one.

I think if you're just looking to get it to go to you friend's house, etc then just spend this $2200 on gas for your car. The money you save on gas will NOT likely pay for the moped for a couple years unless your friends live 50 miles away.

 

Baller on a budget ??

 

My first bike was a 73 honda CB350 Four

I had my first and only wreck on that bike, which was caused by a soccer mom on a cellphone driving a mini van

 

I guess. It always makes me laugh when someone says I'm thinking about getting something to save money and then 4 or 5 posts later say money is not an issue.

 

I went to high school in the 80's grampa....

 

Reminds me of a joke I used to hear quite often in the late 70's/early 80's when mopeds were more common:

What does a moped and a fat girlfriend have in common?























They're both fun until your friends find out.

Seriously though, scooters are neat.

Terry

 

I heard that last summer I guess its still popular

 

And so did I... Class of 84

 

i have an 04 zuma that i use to get around town (im in college).

it works really well, but you will have a hard time getting it over 40mph unless its downhill with a strong tail wind LOL.

i avg. ~90 miles/fill up which is usually about 1.25 gallons(tank capacity is 1.5)

you should buy used though. i bought mine used with 400 miles on it for 1400.

IMO the zuma is the best of the scooters....its got two big offroad headlights, big knobby tires(drastically improves the ride quality and stability over the smaller vespas, vinos, and metropolitans), and its a 2 stroke(the other benefit of getting used cause the all the new ones are coming with cats and stuff on them which makes them even slower)