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This scooter is easy to operate and handle. The vehicle is rated for all paved roads and competes reasonably well with cars on the freeway, highways, and streets. It has terrific gas economy.
Maintenance on the vehicle is unreasonable. Parts take a long time to obtain and belts wear way to fast. Rough maintenance cost are about $2,000.00 per 10,000 miles ($0.20 / mile) (3 belts, 2 tires, 1 set of brakes, and 3 oil changes.) I had two warranty repairs in the first 3,000 miles (starter relay and fuel pump failed).
Insurance cost are low at $150.00 / yr. Medical coverage is costly at $800.00 / yr.
Fuel consumption is very good at 70 miles / gallon. This is about 143 gals per 10,000 miles. If fuel costs are $3.00 / gal the fuel cost per mile is $0.05 / mile.
At a cost of about $5,200.00 out the door with an expected 50,000 mile life cycle, the cost per mile is $0.11 per mile.
Estimated overall cost to operate is about $0.38 / mile which is about the same as an average car. Therefore, it is great for the thrill of the ride and utility but fails on a financial measure.
