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Frustration at prices!
Started this discussion. Last reply by JB Jun 29, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
So so SOOO want a nice Vespa or Lambretta, everything so much out of my price range it is quite demoralising! Have bought a retro looking scooter (Which I do love by the way) but heart so set on that…Read More
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Smithers Jones replied to Stevie2Tone's discussion 'Frustration at prices!'"Being early eighties and either on the YTS or unemployed (thanks Maggie!!) it took me over 2 years to save for my first scooter, and then it was a pretty rough 150 super, which I ended up stripping down and rebuilding. Prior to that I had a…"
Stevie2Tone replied to Stevie2Tone's discussion 'Frustration at prices!'"cheers for the replies people..... the search continues"
hubert davenport replied to Stevie2Tone's discussion 'Frustration at prices!'"3 scooters bought in january
sellers skint and no competition from other buyers so bargain prices to be had
£1350 for a series 3 LI that only needed a good wash and abrasisive polish to bring the colour back and some new minor trim…"
Bettina Krause replied to Stevie2Tone's discussion 'Frustration at prices!'"Stevie, it Is very expensive and if you don't win such a scooter you have to save money, have skill and know how in mechanic and restoration and good contacts regarding help and parts. Sorry but there is no other way....."
Stevie2Tone posted a discussionFrustration at prices!
So so SOOO want a nice Vespa or Lambretta, everything so much out of my price range it is quite demoralising! Have bought a retro looking scooter (Which I do love by the way) but heart so set on that classic scooter. How have people managed to get hold of what they want here? Is it really years of scrimping and saving or having to go and try and learn as much as possible about building one from scratch from the many "projects" that seem to be around? See More
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- Young at heart Mod, loves the fashion of the origianl 60's Mods. BIG Steve Marriott fan.
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- At 19:35 on June 20, 2012,
James Murray said… welcome to the mod generation Stevie2Tone
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