this is my 2 cents:
1. go to tong aik. state your intent to mdm soh and be
patient.
2. if there is a good one, she will call u.
3. espcially for older scoots, it pays to be patient. also, go for
the good engine, mechanically sound scoot, dun be `bought' by a
nice interior. it can always be done up.
i went to a few places/workshops but most shp owners r not totally
honest. they just want to sell u the scoot. in the end, i went to
tong aik and since they dun sell scoot per say, they are more
upfront with the scoot condition.
i was lucky. someone retiree gave up their px150 and i pick it up
for about $900 wif abt 5 years to go. it's a 25yr old bike. tong
aik gave the thumps up for the engine. ah wee, the wshop boss was
kind enuf to compare the conditions of a few vespas. i then do up
the exterior, spending about $1400 for doing it up. total abt $2500
plus insurance. abt $500/yr, can't ask for more...
it will take 2 weeeks in total for the do it and i can't wait. my
first vespa, better late than nvr....
