Comments on: Get 100+ MPG with scooters

By: emma

emma — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:18:01 +0000

I’ve had my Vespa for three years and I love it. I ride it as often as I can in inner city Chicago from spring to fall. I take it to work, grocery shopping, and where ever my kids need a lift too. I think the 5G’s will have been an investment. Love it.

By: dj

dj — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:01:26 +0000

I have been riding motorcycles for 28 years and have had only 1 accident. Think of the money she will save on gas and insurance.
Let her get a scooter BUT make her take a safety course first.

By: Cheap Motor Scooters

Cheap Motor Scooters — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:12:04 +0000

With rising fuel prices, more people are buying scooters and more companies are manufacturing them. However, it is important to consider the quality while purchasing one to avoid any issues later.

By: Greg McAbee

Greg McAbee — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:21:16 +0000

Hi,

I live North of Indianapolis, Indiana and have had nothing but great results with my Yamaha C3 Scooter. It get’s 115 MPG and goes 45 MPH. However, I plan a wise travel route. I travel only roads that are 35 MPH so I don’t have much problem with cars trying to pass and it is safer that way. I also have passed the Motorcycle Test and Abate course here in Indiana and have it plated as a motorcycle.

Since it is plated as a Motorcycle, I ride it in the middle of the road. Riding on the side of the road only encourages a car/truck/suv to share the lane with you and that is where it becomes unsafe.

I am saving 2.4 Gallons of gasoline per day. And I spend 5 dollars a week on a 30 mile daily commute. It is a good option for some folks if ridden safely and the route planned wisely.

By: Gas Is Getting Cheaper; Dont Backslide Now! | One Caveman's Financial Journey

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:15:19 +0000

[...] Buy a scooter – I considered this early last year before gas prices rose to the “insane” level, but I didn’t have room in the budget for it at the time. I still think this is a good idea that you should pursue if you have a few extra thousand sitting around or if you can afford to sell a vehicle. [...]

By: JStaud

JStaud — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:31:23 +0000

Scooters area a standard form of transportation in Europe. In Naples, Italy you can see an entire family of five riding on one Vespa. I have seen it with my own two eyes. After the birth of my first son whle stationed in Italy, I needed an alternate form of transpo. Initially I felt a little “sack-less” riding my scooter. That was an unfortunate side effect of being an American male. The reality was much different. My wife, thrilled at my dedication to her and the baby by giving up my car, graciously allowed me to start working on number two son. I brought my scooter back to the states with me to some snickering a few years ago. Not having to reprove my manhood to anyone, I rode it as often as practical. I have only recently upgraded to a BMW motorcycle. I refuse to sell my Yamaha Vino. My 15 year old son may need it for school this year. You will always have nay-sayers regarding two wheeled vehicles, but the fact of the matter is, they better watch out or get on board. If you hit one, it’s your fault over 75% of the time. If you’re not riding one, I’ll show you my gas budget to push you along, caveman!

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Check out the Festival of Frugality! | I've Paid For This Twice Already... — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:19:44 +0000

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Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:23:27 +0000

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Festival of Frugality #136 - Summer School Edition | Student Scrooge — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:48:32 +0000

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By: Celina Buy

Celina Buy — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:32:24 +0000

This is all very good, but still doesn’t beat to old bicycle. I don’t pay nothing and use the road for free