My wife and I were out for a M/C ride on a Saturday. We decided to stop in at Planet Honda in Chadds Ford to look at Gold Wings. She found a 2006 Vespa 49 miles sitting on the floor. She wants to start riding alone so we looked into this Vespa. We test rode it in the parking lot but could only get it to go 28 to 30mph. small parking lot. The salesman (Will) said that if it's on a longer straight a way it'll go 45 to 50, So riding on Rt 202 which the speed limit is 55mph your wife should be fine. If you don't like it you can return it within 48hrs. ($2,700 later) We got the Vespa home, she took it for a ride and it would only go 30 to 35mph. I looked up the specs and found the top speed is 38mph. and the MSRP for a 2006 is ($2,000) I called the dealership , explained that were I live the speed limits are 40 to 55mph and asked for a return. There response was ""I should have checked out the Vespas' on line before I bought this one. It's Monday and after the 48hr period. .All sales final. NO RETURNS. Now, when I decide to buy my Gold Wing ($22,000.00) there's a Honda Dealer on Rt 322 near Honey Brook, Pa. I would rather spend the time and extra money there. They're not like a bunch of hungry sharks in the water! While signing the papers they tried to slip in an inspection, prep charge and a tire tax charge.
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