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THE STIG · Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 5:34 pm Post subject: Deal or no deal?

After being made redundant and just managing to find a new job before Xmas I`m now looking for a scoot.
A fella up the road has a 18month old (55 reg) Dragon red GTS.It has every extra added like a colour coded top box,taller screen,front rack and extra chrome rails on the front mudgaurd and the rear panels.He has fitted extra lights on the front and small red ones on the rear rails so it`s a bit Modded up for my liking! It`s in good condition with only 2000 miles on the clock.The warranty runs out in January.He`s in his 60`s so it hasn`t been thrashed.
The seller is looking for a Motorbike of similar condition and price.He`s considering a Bandit.
I have an immaculate Fazer 1000 03 reg` with 17000 miles on the clock.The bike has a full service history.Included are Yamaha extras such as a rear hugger taller airflow screen,front mudgaurd extender and crash bungs.It also comes with a quick release Givi top box.
The bike`s taxed and tested untill June 2008 but it does need a new rear tyre.
The thing is, he want`s to do a straight swop and I want an extra £500.
he values the GTS at £2500 and I value the Fazer at £3000.
I don`t want to lose out on this scoot but I don`t want to give my bike away either as it was £8k when new!
I`d appreciate any advice on this one please.
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Scootaboy · Inspector Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 225 Location: London

sell the fazer for 3 grand and pay him £2500!

you can easily get a second hand gts for a reasonable price for that and add the accessories later, and have money left over.

In fact, I got mine from here for under 3 grand brand new last year: http://www.tacbikes.com/vespa-scooters.html

Admittedly it was partly cos they screwed up the colour, and they are not a proper scoot shop so dont expect proper scooterist service...but you'll get a brand new scoot for around 3 grand nevertheless[/code]
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Scootaboy · Inspector Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 225 Location: London

also these?: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2007-VESPA-250IE-GTS-REGISTERED-BLACK-CLEAROUT_W0QQitemZ120178097784QQihZ002QQcategoryZ18308QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

dont know anything bout the shop etc though
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Pepy27 · Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 10:02 pm Post subject:

I px'd my Fazer 600 against a new 250GTV. Shocked

Have a look on www.foc-u.co.uk

The forum has a for sale section, someone may be interested in your Thou.

THE STIG · Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 10:34 pm Post subject:

thanks for the help Very Happy

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statler · Joined: 05 Sep 2007 Posts: 22 Location: Wisbech, Cambs

That e-bay outfit have been trading / advertising for about 6 months.
Although I can't figure out why they don't have any feedback.
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THE STIG · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 6:39 pm Post subject:

The fella has seen sense and decided to cough up the £500!
I should be a proud owner of a Dragon Red GTS in the next week ...........see ya out there on the roads dudes Yehaaaaaaaaaaa! Very Happy

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Tinman · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:51 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the dragon red brigade. You will love the GTS - top scoot.

Tinman · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:56 pm Post subject:

THE STIG · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:47 pm Post subject:

Iv`e got it!!
Love it,real smooth and comfy.So much nicer in the flesh as well,curvy fresh lines....a real head turner.The tyres were under inflated and did not inspire confidence at first but it handles fine now.
Iv`e seen 140kph down hill already so I`m guessing that`s about 78-80mph?
Seems a bit sluggish off the line but there again the little engine has to shift it`s own weight plus my 15 stone 6`1" mass and I am used to riding a 1000cc bike Laughing

Can`t wait to get out and about in the new season and meet some more owners.There are two fellas local where I can get some tips anyway.
Xmas has come early yehaaaa! Very Happy

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Maver · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:28 pm Post subject:

nice 1

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Innocenti · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:08 am Post subject:

nice one m8, will pick you up on way to scotland next year then LOL Very Happy

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THE STIG · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:33 pm Post subject:

suit scoot · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 8:00 am Post subject:

stiggy, PLEASE PLEASE take all those lights off, itll take longer to fit your headlight visor!!

hopefully they should turn up tomorrow.

and im finally back on this forum again!! it took me ages to figure out what my password was! i'dd forgotten it!!! Very Happy

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