Hello - from a not-(yet-)maxi rider
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VOZZA
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Re: Hello - from a not-(yet-)maxi rider
Hi Asparagus and welcome.

Pete
Vespa GTS300 Super for practical runabout, Triumph Tiger Explorer for conquering the planet. Car almost obsolete.
Vespa GTS300 Super for practical runabout, Triumph Tiger Explorer for conquering the planet. Car almost obsolete.
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Liam
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Re: Hello - from a not-(yet-)maxi rider
Welcome Asparagus!
Encorage, encourage!
Don't slag people off til they've posted a dozen times. Then its ok to tell them they may be talking bollox.
And if I was spending thousands on any scooter that could depreciate at a rate in excess of most new cars,, I'd be very careful indeed.
I spent 3 months checking Tmax prices before I got my first. Then I only spent £1500. I never considered anything else but I'm sure it's easy to get overwhelmed with the choice from all manufacturers.
Anyway,, how much is this exceptional buy then?
Now now, Keith.ridinhigh wrote:Theres nothing wrong with Piaggio reliability and the piaggio net work is quiet extensive,
the X10 is a very nice scooter indeed ,and Frankies1949,is an exceptional buy,
i really dont know where you are coming from,i dont think you really want a maxi bike,
you put so many obstacles in the way,,from what i can see of your post,s the scooter you want aint been made yet.
Encorage, encourage!
Don't slag people off til they've posted a dozen times. Then its ok to tell them they may be talking bollox.
And if I was spending thousands on any scooter that could depreciate at a rate in excess of most new cars,, I'd be very careful indeed.
I spent 3 months checking Tmax prices before I got my first. Then I only spent £1500. I never considered anything else but I'm sure it's easy to get overwhelmed with the choice from all manufacturers.
Anyway,, how much is this exceptional buy then?
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Its a pity i was let down selling my GTS, i may well have bought your x10,
tho i dont think it would go round my back yard
tho i dont think it would go round my back yard
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Re: Hello - from a not-(yet-)maxi rider
FRankie say about 4grand for his x10ridinhigh wrote:Its a pity i was let down selling my GTS, i may well have bought your x10,
tho i dont think it would go round my back yard
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Liam
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Re: Hello - from a not-(yet-)maxi rider
That would be a good buy for someone!ridinhigh wrote:
FRankie say about 4grand for his x10
I think I met a muppet from Sheffield with an x10. Maybe on one of Gerard C's runs??
It went really well and looked great!
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asparagus
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Re: Hello - from a not-(yet-)maxi rider
Thanks for the welcome VOZZA and Liam! 
ridinhigh - I don't want to make the impression that no scooter is good enough for me, on the contrary, I'm new to the maxi world, and I'm overwhelmed by the choice that's available. There are some fantastic options out there. I know I'll have to make some compromises, the only reason I listed all my preferences and concerns is that people who are smarter and more experienced than I am can make their recommendations on what I should consider
ridinhigh - I don't want to make the impression that no scooter is good enough for me, on the contrary, I'm new to the maxi world, and I'm overwhelmed by the choice that's available. There are some fantastic options out there. I know I'll have to make some compromises, the only reason I listed all my preferences and concerns is that people who are smarter and more experienced than I am can make their recommendations on what I should consider
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Liam
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Re: Hello - from a not-(yet-)maxi rider
Maybe not smarter but I have been called a smartarseasparagus wrote:people who are smarter and more experienced than I am can make their recommendations on what I should consider
Like keith said. Stop messing about. The summer will be over before you've made your mind up!
Just go and get a Tmax
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Hi and welcome aboard.
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Re: Hello - from a not-(yet-)maxi rider
Or a Downtown 300i!Liam wrote:Maybe not smarter but I have been called a smartarseasparagus wrote:people who are smarter and more experienced than I am can make their recommendations on what I should consider![]()
Like keith said. Stop messing about. The summer will be over before you've made your mind up!
Just go and get a Tmax
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