Used Vespa Prices -
How much should I pay and where will I find one?
The best way to find out about Vespa prices is to find out which model is for you first. Concentrate on one model and compare prices for that one only. Different models attract different buyers and prices reflect this.
Establish the following facts first:
- What’s your budget?
- How much does your favourite model cost new?
- Which one is your favourite model?
Make a conscious decision about what you are expecting from your purchase. Unless you have the technical know-how, a garage and plenty of time on your hands – don’t buy any “projects”. It might sound like a good idea to buy a bargain, but you want to get on two wheels to save time, right? It’s also false economy to believe that you’re going to save money. Buy a good second hand bike that “works” and is in the condition you can afford. Leave restoring scooters for those who do that as a hobby or for a living.
Secondhand Vespa prices start from 500,-, but I reckon that you have to pay between £900,- and £1200,- to get a decent one.
If you’re looking for a Vespa which is not older than 3 years, here are the most recent models to look out for:
ET2 50cc (discontinued)
ET4 125cc (discontinued)
LX 50cc
LX 125cc
PX 125/150cc
GT 125/200cc
GTS 250cc
EBay
A good place to have a look for Vespa prices is EBay. Once you’ve decided on the model you want have a look at the auctions which are running and watch the outcome. Always follow up a bid with an email advising that you’re offering to buy subject to accuracy of the description.
Internet Classifieds
•There’s a site called scootertrader.com, a classified site.
•Put a “wanted” ad on a site like Gumtree.co.uk. It’s free and you get good responses.
Check out your local dealer
Find out where the next Vespa or Scooter dealer is located in your area and phone them. Explain what you’re looking for, they might have a number of secondhand bikes which aren’t necessarily advertised.
Zack says: “Check out these ad-papers at the local newsagent. They are usually on the bottom shelf and cost about 1,50. I sold my last Vespa this way. The advantage is that the ads are from people
within local areas.”
(Who’s Zack?)
Once you’ve found a bike you like check the following:
-Has the bike a full service history?
-Has the bike a recent MOT certificate?
-Has the bike been involved in an accident?
-Has the seller the vehicle registration document (V5)?
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