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Post by jomama0867 on May 31, 2014 17:00:00 GMT -6
Here's one I'm betting no-one has come across yet . . . there is a 2013 Taotao 150cc scooter for sale in my neck of the woods that needs a battery, muffler, and A NEW ENGINE! According to this person, the engine has exceeded the recommended mileage. He has put 5,982 Km (3,717 miles) on it, so now it needs to be replaced! Has anyone ever heard of this "recommended" mileage before, and should I try to explain it to them or just "relieve" them of the scooter (at $200, it's a STEAL)?
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Post by davec on May 31, 2014 17:15:06 GMT -6
Offer $150 and laugh all the way home
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Post by jomama0867 on May 31, 2014 17:19:57 GMT -6
My thoughts EXACTLY! Better yet, buy it, fix it, and sell it to one of their neighbors (ha ha ha)!
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Post by jvino on Jun 1, 2014 10:01:47 GMT -6
I would offer 75 tops you will probley get it. Needs a lot of work and you can bank some money if you successfully get it going.
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Post by jomama0867 on Jun 1, 2014 17:23:20 GMT -6
Thanx jvino, I'll take your advice and start at $75 (you're probably right, I'm betting they grab it and run)! I just can't figure out where this fool's info. came from; everyone I've discussed this with has never heard ANYONE put a limit on a GY6 engine, but I'm thinking it's probably been rode hard and put up soaking wet. I'll let you guys know what happens.
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Post by jvino on Jun 2, 2014 8:32:11 GMT -6
Jomama yeah I would start low I think those scooters sell for 800 new or so. So who ever had it got there money out of it. I am kinda surprised it didn't last longer. I believe you can purchase complete gy6 motors for a little over 300 dollars new. If it needs more than an engine you will probley have like 500 dollars in it and a running scoot.
Good luck bud keep us posted.
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Post by kz1000st on Jun 2, 2014 11:50:42 GMT -6
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Post by cyborg on Jun 2, 2014 13:01:42 GMT -6
EXPLAIN IT TO THEM???!!! Grab that thing for 75-100 beans and lay rubber out of there,,geez buddy
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Post by jvino on Jun 3, 2014 8:20:24 GMT -6
Wondering if the seller took the bait.  |
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