Todd and I went to the Vespa showroom the other night to see in person just what it was we were thinking about purchasing. We walked in thinking we wanted the biggest and fastest model: the one that is better for highway driving and would most comfortably seat us both. We walked out thinking the same thing, but kudos to the salesman who had us temporarily considering getting two of the smaller models. It would cost more, but not a whole lot more, and we’d have the flexibility of each going our separate ways when our schedules conflicted. In the end, it doesn’t really make sense, but he did have us going for a while.
The Vespa is still our leading transportation possibility right now, and we’re feeling pretty positively inclined toward it at the moment. One big consideration is whether we should get it right away and enjoy all the autumn riding we could be doing. On the other hand, it’s not particularly useful in the winter, so perhaps we should save up over the winter and buy it in the spring. Naturally, I’m eager for instant satisfaction, but I’m not sure whether that’s the best choice. Any thought?
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Vespa-Nomics
at 9:55 AM
Labels: On the Road Again
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2 comments:
I'm pretty much all about the instant gratification myself. And the added benefit of the freedom it offers is a huge pull. Although factoring in the additional expense of parking it someplace over the winter where it's safe is a consideration when you won't be riding it much.
I say this is a spreadsheet moment. All the calculations of all the amounts spent buying now with interest and all the transport costs vs. buying it in the spring. Let the numbers decide.
I thought for some of the faster models you had to get a motorcycle license. That's 100% hearsay, but something you may want to check on before making any purchases.
Also, I'd like to second everything that Tina said.
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