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New member Coventry
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:07 pm
by a.l.2810
Hi to all , what a great site . Just thought I'd dip my toes into the world of maxi scooters as I usually ride bikes everyday and just thought this might be the ideal way to commute to work every day . Looked at a few cheapish ones that were a mess of cracked , plastics short mot's and general knackerdness that the proud owners thought were worth alot more than I did. But then on friday night after a few beers, switched on the laptop to peruse the latest offerings on evilbay. Sorted the listings by newest first and there it was. '99 400 burger 24k, 12 months mot&tax at £495 . Buy it now said the ad. So I did. Next day thought what have I done. Didnt even look how far away it was (146 miles) . Phone call to the seller next day made mw a little more optimistic So here I am having made the trip from Coventry to Bungay in Sussex in my dads transit connect .And actually it turns out its ok. Even has a full fuel tank. Quick testride and I'm happy. Theres a few scuffs and scabs but its 14 years old. wasn't expecting perfect at that kind of money but its got to be a cheap way to find out if this is really for me.
Re: New member Coventry
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 12:15 am
by Liam
hello and welcome.
You surely can't go wrong at £495, it's hopefully the bargain of the month.
Re: New member Coventry
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 5:17 am
by johnp
Hi and welcome aboard.
Re: New member Coventry
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:28 am
by VOZZA
Hi and welcome, think that's the way to check if it suits you.

Re: New member Coventry
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 4:27 pm
by GTscootz
What colour is it?? I have most panels but only in blue. The greyish blue that is, not a dark blue
Re: New member Coventry
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 4:44 pm
by pikey
was that a maroon one I was watching that as well looked a bargain funny enough Ive had couple of bargain scoots one in Norfolk one in Suffolk both have been good
Re: New member Coventry
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 5:40 pm
by StevenM
Hello and welcome aboard
Re: New member Coventry
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:06 pm
by a.l.2810
It is indeed the bergundy one. So far so good. Had the loudest indicator beeper on it that I have ever heard. Sounded like a lorry reversing. Even with full face lid and earplugs I could hear it at 40+ mph. But not any more ,it had to go.
Re: New member Coventry
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:09 pm
by Bluebottle
Welcome