nostradamus – funny that you mention high school. I had a street legal Yamaha 80 back then. Found one on Craigslist in pretty good condition and bought it. I used it to take the motorcycle test. I actually went to DMV last Friday and passed. Been renewing the permit every year, but now I officially have an M1.
Anyway, when I used to live in Italy, there were so many scooters about. Gas is super expensive over there. I always wanted a Vespa and w/the way gas prices are, it just made sense. If I didn’t have to lug a huge steamer trunk to work, I’d take the Vespa to work too.