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  • June 11, 2008 at 4:11 PM #221557
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    I saw a similar piece about Harley sales being up due to gas prices. Not sure how it makes sense to buy a 20K bike to ‘save money’ on gas.

    Scooters are certainly more economical than motorcycles, but far less practical for commuting (I’ve owned both). Just not a realistic alternative to a car in America at this time, unless you are a student or live very close to work. And then there’s that safety factor. No sane person takes a scooter on the freeway, even the larger displacement models that are technically highway ‘legal’

    These news items are more ‘fluff’ than substance. If there is a ‘bump’ in scooter sales, I’ll wager it’s from buyers at the margin using gas prices as an excuse to make their novelty purchase. Wait a year and there will plenty of used scooters for sale cheap.

    June 11, 2008 at 4:48 PM #221598
    CricketOnTheHearth
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    My friends who live in Julian just traded in their Toyota pickup truck for a Yaris. They are very pleased (gas bill instantly cut in half).

    >chirp<

    June 11, 2008 at 4:48 PM #221618
    CricketOnTheHearth
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    My friends who live in Julian just traded in their Toyota pickup truck for a Yaris. They are very pleased (gas bill instantly cut in half).

    >chirp<

    June 11, 2008 at 4:48 PM #221555
    CricketOnTheHearth
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    My friends who live in Julian just traded in their Toyota pickup truck for a Yaris. They are very pleased (gas bill instantly cut in half).

    >chirp<

    June 11, 2008 at 4:48 PM #221569
    CricketOnTheHearth
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    My friends who live in Julian just traded in their Toyota pickup truck for a Yaris. They are very pleased (gas bill instantly cut in half).

    >chirp<

    June 11, 2008 at 4:48 PM #221451
    CricketOnTheHearth
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    My friends who live in Julian just traded in their Toyota pickup truck for a Yaris. They are very pleased (gas bill instantly cut in half).

    >chirp<

    June 11, 2008 at 5:37 PM #221590
    jpinpb
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    Gas prices won’t be coming down. If there were a way I could take my Vespa to work, I would. I have to carry basically a trunk to work every day.

    Other than that, anywhere else I go, I ride my Vespa. Took it to Fiesta del Sol Solana Beach on Sunday (rode from UTC). Great when there’s traffic. Great when there’s parking situations. Great on gas.

    There will be less trucks and SUVs as gas prices continue to climb, and more 2-wheeled transportation on the road. The only drag is when it rains. I love riding my Vespa. It is liberating and like giving the finger to OPEC.

    June 11, 2008 at 5:37 PM #221486
    jpinpb
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    Gas prices won’t be coming down. If there were a way I could take my Vespa to work, I would. I have to carry basically a trunk to work every day.

    Other than that, anywhere else I go, I ride my Vespa. Took it to Fiesta del Sol Solana Beach on Sunday (rode from UTC). Great when there’s traffic. Great when there’s parking situations. Great on gas.

    There will be less trucks and SUVs as gas prices continue to climb, and more 2-wheeled transportation on the road. The only drag is when it rains. I love riding my Vespa. It is liberating and like giving the finger to OPEC.

    June 11, 2008 at 5:37 PM #221602
    jpinpb
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    Gas prices won’t be coming down. If there were a way I could take my Vespa to work, I would. I have to carry basically a trunk to work every day.

    Other than that, anywhere else I go, I ride my Vespa. Took it to Fiesta del Sol Solana Beach on Sunday (rode from UTC). Great when there’s traffic. Great when there’s parking situations. Great on gas.

    There will be less trucks and SUVs as gas prices continue to climb, and more 2-wheeled transportation on the road. The only drag is when it rains. I love riding my Vespa. It is liberating and like giving the finger to OPEC.

    June 11, 2008 at 5:37 PM #221633
    jpinpb
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    Gas prices won’t be coming down. If there were a way I could take my Vespa to work, I would. I have to carry basically a trunk to work every day.

    Other than that, anywhere else I go, I ride my Vespa. Took it to Fiesta del Sol Solana Beach on Sunday (rode from UTC). Great when there’s traffic. Great when there’s parking situations. Great on gas.

    There will be less trucks and SUVs as gas prices continue to climb, and more 2-wheeled transportation on the road. The only drag is when it rains. I love riding my Vespa. It is liberating and like giving the finger to OPEC.

    June 11, 2008 at 5:37 PM #221653
    jpinpb
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    Gas prices won’t be coming down. If there were a way I could take my Vespa to work, I would. I have to carry basically a trunk to work every day.

    Other than that, anywhere else I go, I ride my Vespa. Took it to Fiesta del Sol Solana Beach on Sunday (rode from UTC). Great when there’s traffic. Great when there’s parking situations. Great on gas.

    There will be less trucks and SUVs as gas prices continue to climb, and more 2-wheeled transportation on the road. The only drag is when it rains. I love riding my Vespa. It is liberating and like giving the finger to OPEC.

    June 11, 2008 at 9:59 PM #221668
    LAAFTERHOURS
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    So here is my dilemma – Drive a 15 mpg suv, could drive my 28 mile roundtrip commute from RB to CM daily on a scooter or 500cc< motorcyle that gets 50+ mpg. Considering the costs to ensure and initial outlay on tax and the cost to purchase used >2500, my only issue is taking my kids to daycare – cant do that on a scooter or bike – your thoughts?

    June 11, 2008 at 9:59 PM #221720
    LAAFTERHOURS
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    4s Renter

    So here is my dilemma – Drive a 15 mpg suv, could drive my 28 mile roundtrip commute from RB to CM daily on a scooter or 500cc< motorcyle that gets 50+ mpg. Considering the costs to ensure and initial outlay on tax and the cost to purchase used >2500, my only issue is taking my kids to daycare – cant do that on a scooter or bike – your thoughts?

    June 11, 2008 at 9:59 PM #221699
    LAAFTERHOURS
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    4s Renter

    So here is my dilemma – Drive a 15 mpg suv, could drive my 28 mile roundtrip commute from RB to CM daily on a scooter or 500cc< motorcyle that gets 50+ mpg. Considering the costs to ensure and initial outlay on tax and the cost to purchase used >2500, my only issue is taking my kids to daycare – cant do that on a scooter or bike – your thoughts?

    June 11, 2008 at 9:59 PM #221551
    LAAFTERHOURS
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    4s Renter

    So here is my dilemma – Drive a 15 mpg suv, could drive my 28 mile roundtrip commute from RB to CM daily on a scooter or 500cc< motorcyle that gets 50+ mpg. Considering the costs to ensure and initial outlay on tax and the cost to purchase used >2500, my only issue is taking my kids to daycare – cant do that on a scooter or bike – your thoughts?

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