| Today there are a variety of selections for people | | | | Replacing or repairing a motor is not as costly with |
| who may want to buy two or three wheel scooters. It | | | | mopeds, but it can still add more expense than you |
| makes a lot of sense to consider purchasing a new or | | | | may be expecting to pay. If you are very handy and |
| used scooter today because these can provide you | | | | have a little knowledge of machinery, you can do the |
| with very reliable transportation and the maintenance | | | | work yourself for very little money. It is very common |
| cost is quite low. New three wheel scooters are | | | | for many of the older used mopeds and scooters to |
| modest in cost, and if you choose to buy a used one, | | | | have weak batteries, broken turn lights and worn out |
| you can end up with a nice little bargain. For many | | | | light bulbs. These repairs are quick and easy to do and |
| people who are looking for fun and low cost | | | | they won’t cost you a lot of money either. Even |
| transportation these vehicles are excellent choices. | | | | repairing some paint or replacing a seat can be done |
| The three wheel scooters provide a larger and more | | | | without breaking the bank. You can pick up used parts |
| secure feel for some who are wary of the sporty | | | | very cheaply by going to auto salvage yards and using |
| two wheel models. The term moped and scooter | | | | these for replacements on a used moped. |
| have become interchangeable for most individuals who | | | | Dealers will have a selection of mopeds in both new |
| are describing these small, convenient machines. For | | | | and used condition. Three wheel scooters will be found |
| the true purist a moped is the name that they prefer, | | | | on the secondary market only in varying degrees of |
| although this name is usually reserved for certain | | | | used condition. One of the big reasons people choose |
| makers like Tomos mopeds and Garelli mopeds. | | | | transportation of this type is for the fun of riding. All |
| These moped styles became extremely popular in the | | | | you have to do is strap on a helmet and off you go. |
| 70s and 80s. | | | | There is also the gas mileage to take into |
| Although you can most certainly find new mopeds on | | | | consideration. Scooters and many used mopeds |
| the market today, you can find a used moped for | | | | should average well over 40 miles mpg. Gas mileage |
| under $100 in some cities. With the purchase of | | | | varies and with a Tomos moped, 50-70 mpg is the |
| second hand three wheel scooters or any used | | | | standard. With these engines, a little gas truly goes a |
| moped, the most important thing to ascertain is if the | | | | long way. You should remember that, while a used |
| engine is still in good shape. You can check the motor | | | | moped can be licensed and registered for in town |
| for yourself or have a mechanic look at it for you. | | | | driving, three wheel scooters need to be driven in off |
| Having a good motor should be a prime consideration | | | | road situations only. |
| when you are looking at a possible purchase. | | | | |