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Vespa Gts 250
7.8/10 Scooter

Vespa Gts 250 Review

"A premium used scooter that rewards buyers who inspect carefully."

Urban commuters wanting Italian style and reliability $2,500-$5,500 used 2005-2012
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Used Buyer Review

The GTS 250 is genuinely one of the better-built scooters you'll find used, but you need to know what you're walking into. The ie (fuel-injected) versions from 2008 onward are noticeably smoother than the carbed early models — hunt for those. Mechanically, the single-cylinder four-stroke is tough as old boots. What kills these on the used market is neglect: check the variator rollers, rear brake shoes (they wear invisibly), and look hard at the frame underbelly for crash damage that's been touched up with rattle can.

Pros

+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Premium build quality throughout
+Surprisingly capable highway cruiser
+Strong resale value retention
+Excellent fuel economy

Cons

-Dealer servicing is expensive
-Parts availability can frustrate
-Limited storage for price
-Early carb models feel sluggish
warning
Avoid if

You need cheap parts and DIY servicing

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