Scooter question?

[SOONER44EVER]

My neighbor has a used scooter. I'm thinking about buying it for my wife but I really have no idea what its worth. Is there anywhere that has a price guide for used scooters? I think it is a 2005 Stella.

[BigRedJed]

You might check out the Scooter BBS (http://www.scooterbbs.com/bbs/dcboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=1), or Stella Speed (http://www.stellaspeed.com/). Scooters of that type retain their value quite well. If it's a 2005 Stella, it probably retailed for around $3100, and if it's in good shape could still be worth most of that. There was also an Atomic Fireball (different gearing and graphics) edition that model year, and a limited edition British racing green version. Both were a little bit pricier than the base model.

Except in the case of rough condition, that scoot is probably worth somewhere between $2200 and $2800.

They stopped building Stellas in '06 (labor dispute in India at LML, the company that manufactured them), which would probably help the resale value, but they just re-introduced it this year (limited production). Not sure what that will do to prices. Probably not a whole lot. Could even make it worth more, as the new scooters on the street may stoke the scooter bug in the public.

[BigRedJed]

I have a 2004 Stella that I bought in late 2005 with about 500 miles on it. The guy who bought it new put on an extra chrome package rack, a Sito Plus pipe and had it re-jetted. I highly recommend this, BTW. I have yet to find a Stella that keeps up with me, and I can almost keep up with most Vespa P200e scoots. The modifications are probably worth around $400.

He had dropped it, and traded it into the shop I bought it from for another new one. They painted one cowl. The legshield had some chipped paint, as did the front fender. Mostly unnoticible. I gave $2200 for it, and everyone that I tell that to who should be in the know is pretty surprised by how cheap I picked it up.

[Frozen Sooner]

This thread is full of more fail than a doleo-taught English class.

[BigRedJed]

I suspect that you and I define "fail" quite differently...

http://www.psndealer.com/dealersite/images/vespajacksonville/stella-miniposter300.jpg

[yermom]

i need to ride one of those one of these days...

i'd almost buy one

[soonerboomer93]

I have a 2004 Stella that I bought in late 2005 with about 500 miles on it. The guy who bought it new put on an extra chrome package rack, a Sito Plus pipe and had it re-jetted. I highly recommend this, BTW. I have yet to find a Stella that keeps up with me, and I can almost keep up with most Vespa P200e scoots. The modifications are probably worth around $400.

know how i know you're gay?

[BigRedJed]

Because I like Coldplay?

[JohnnyMack]

He's not allowed to post here anymore.

[OCUDad]

I suspect that you and I define "fail" quite differently...

http://www.psndealer.com/dealersite/images/vespajacksonville/stella-miniposter300.jpgThat model used to be a guy.

[achiro]

I have yet to find a Stella that keeps up with me, and I can almost keep up with most Vespa P200e scoots.
Why did I find this so funny? I mean laugh out loud funny?
BTW, isn't a bored out scooter just a motorcycle with small wheels?;)

[BigRedJed]

Hmm... ...maybe because you've never ridden a scooter at 65 MPH? Or seen one go 95? 10" wheels on a twisty mountain road is a lot more fun than you might think. And riding one on city streets is more fun than most motorcycles I've ever been on. The main place I'd prefer to ride a large bike is on the highway, and I rarely do highway riding.

[Boomer.....]

Stella! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl8IxsgovZw)

[BigRedJed]

Stella! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgC-dciWs8Y)

[SOONER44EVER]

I think it is either an 05 or 06 model. It has scratches on both sides like it has been layed over at least twice but no major dents. I think I can get it for about $1000. It has about 400 miles on it! It looks like I may be a scooter owner soon!

[King Crimson]

I think it is either an 05 or 06 model. It has scratches on both sides like it has been layed over at least twice but no major dents. I think I can get it for about $1000. It has about 400 miles on it! It looks like I may be a scooter owner soon!

if the engine is good who cares about the scratches?

[OUinFLA]

I think it is either an 05 or 06 model. It has scratches on both sides like it has been layed over at least twice but no major dents. I think I can get it for about $1000. It has about 400 miles on it! It looks like I may be a scooter owner soon!


layed over twice?


Im having a bit of trouble thinking about buying the wife a machine that can skid down the road sideways with no airbags to protect her.

Perhaps it comes with a "Boy In The Bubble" option?

[BigRedJed]

Dude, if that bike doesn't have major damage on it, runs good, and truly has 400 miles on it, BUY IT. Then turn around and sell it for a $1000+ profit. Srsly.

[BigRedJed]

First listing I pulled up:

http://pensacola.craigslist.org/mcy/592171425.html (http://pensacola.craigslist.org/mcy/592171425.html)

[BigRedJed]

http://charleston.craigslist.org/mcy/578834182.html (http://charleston.craigslist.org/mcy/578834182.html)

[BigRedJed]

http://asheville.craigslist.org/mcy/591765073.html (http://asheville.craigslist.org/mcy/591765073.html)

[BigRedJed]

http://asheville.craigslist.org/mcy/581244488.html (http://asheville.craigslist.org/mcy/581244488.html)

[sooner_born_1960]

Dude, if that bike doesn't have major damage on it, runs good, and truly has 400 miles on it, BUY IT. Then turn around and sell it for a $1000+ profit. Srsly.
I wonder if you could provide a link to back up such an outlandish claim. ;)

[BigRedJed]

Closer to home:

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/mcy/550814419.html (http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/mcy/550814419.html)

[BigRedJed]

I wonder if you could provide a link to back up such an outlandish claim. ;)
Heh.

[BigRedJed]

This guy's dreaming:

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mcy/579575211.html (http://dallas.craigslist.org/mcy/579575211.html)

[BigRedJed]

Did you buy it yet? I have a buyer for it if not.

[GottaHavePride]

http://www.rateitall.com/itemimages/8037.jpg