Sort of a what shall I buy thread?

[Nordboy]

I know scooters may be hard to get excited about, but bare with me. Due to me putting real motorcycling on the back burner until I get my physical issues sorted, I still want to have 2 wheels, so....

I've started to 2nd guess my 2023 Yamaha Xmax 300 techmax order, I've got a deposit down, but could probably easily get that back. It's a brand new model and not released and due until June, which in the UK is halfway through the riding season!!

Anyway, that's costing me £6500, I was going to do biggish deposit and finance the rest, only £60 odd a month, but a PCP.

I've seen a 2018 model in a local dealer for £3500, only 3500 miles and I think I'm right in saying that it should have the bluecore engine? That's essentially the same as the '23 model. Bodywork and tech stuff is the real difference.

I could with a bit of man maths, buy this without taking out any finance, all it will cost me is fuel, insurance and consumables. So I'm wondering whether I really need to pay almost double the price for a new model? Yes, it will have all the tech such as integral/ interactive digital dash etc, but I'm having a real wobble. It's basically going to be used as a run around and commuter the 10 or so miles to work during the week.

I'm crap at making these sorts of decisions.

Hmmm.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

Italjet Dragster

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new ... ctric-e01/

[KungFooBob]

What you want is a nice Mk3 MX5.

Or a Panigale.

HTH

[Horse]

I've got a deposit down, but could probably easily get that back. ... that's costing me £6500

2018 model in a local dealer for £3500

Yes, it will have all the tech such as integral/ interactive digital dash etc, ... going to be used as a run around and commuter the 10 or so miles to work

I'm crap at making these sorts of decisions.

I think you've already decided

[Rockburner]

Never buy new, unless you're keeping it for a lifetime.

[Yorick]

I always buy new. I like shiny things and don't want to buy other folk's problems.

[Nordboy]

Oh well, that scooter is gone. It's been there for ages so I didn't bother phoning them. Sold it yesterday !! That'll learn me.

So, on the hunt again, see if there's anything else about. I may well take the 'cheaper' route. I'll get a napkin out this afternoon to work out the man maths.

[Nordboy]

I always buy new. I like shiny things and don't want to buy other folk's problems.

I do like the idea of a brand spanky new one. I've almost always bought bikes and cars 2nd hand, only 3 new vehicles ever, so it does hold appeal. BUT, I can't hide the fact it's potentially going to cost me a load more and tie me in to a PCP.

Quite like the idea of just being able to get shot of it if I need to.

[Bigjawa]

I always buy new. I like shiny things and don't want to buy other folk's problems.

You're fucking minted though.....

[Skub]

While new things are nice,nothing is new for long. Recent age and low miles is the sensible way to go,but then again,buying a bike isn't always a sensible,or logic affair.

[Couchy]

Forza or SH 350

[MyLittleStudPony]

X-Adv 750.

[Nordboy]

Forza or SH 350

I have looked at the Forza, looks nice but is it Honda dull?

X-Adv 750.

ahem, (whisper....my legs are a bit short, I think it'll be too tall) They're still very pricey, I have looked at the ADV350 mind you.

Caterham 420.

Would love one, but definitely out of my price range by some considerable margin, like not even the same continent !!

[Nordboy]

Right, just got back from the dealer. My Xmax Techmax has arrived. Ordered in Feb so I've had to be far more patient that I normally am.

Documents and paperwork sorted, registered to me, just need to sort insurance and then pick it up...But off to Goodwood FOS tomorrow morning for 4 days, so that's happening Monday.

[Taipan]

Look forward to reading the ride reports!

[Nordboy]

Only have the one pic so far

[Rockburner]

Right, just got back from the dealer. My Xmax Techmax has arrived. Ordered in Feb so I've had to be far more patient that I normally am.

Documents and paperwork sorted, registered to me, just need to sort insurance and then pick it up...But off to Goodwood FOS tomorrow morning for 4 days, so that's happening Monday.

Pop by for a cuppa tomorrow if you like.

[Whysub]

Lots of them here. Ridden around town and over the mountain roads by the fearless from what I see. Enjoy!

[Nordboy]

Right, just got back from the dealer. My Xmax Techmax has arrived. Ordered in Feb so I've had to be far more patient that I normally am.

Documents and paperwork sorted, registered to me, just need to sort insurance and then pick it up...But off to Goodwood FOS tomorrow morning for 4 days, so that's happening Monday.

Pop by for a cuppa tomorrow if you like.

Thanks for the offer, it's going to be a full on 4 days, well it normally is. Not sure the weather is going to play ball this year though which is unfortunate.

[Nordboy]

Lots of them here. Ridden around town and over the mountain roads by the fearless from what I see. Enjoy!

From what I understand, this one is in the first batch of 300 Techmax's in the country. The basic version has been out for a while though. So, still going to be a bit rare for a while I hope.