Scooters: Great Gas Mileage and Low Insurance Rates
May 10, 2006 by
Scooting to New Heights with Increased Gas Prices
Scooters are becoming more popular as gas prices continue to rise. While there are dangers associated with being a scooter owner, many people are turning to alternative forms of transportation such as scooters and motorcycles in an effort to save money.
A lot can be said for scooters. They are cheap, usually running around $3,000 for a new one and $1,500 for a used one. Scooters are also efficient: easy to park and small to ride. However, scooters are dangerous because they are not easily seen by drivers of gigantic SUVs, Hummers and
Despite the downfalls of scooter ownership, the alternative motorized vehicle can truly be a benefit to college students, particularly at places like Georgia State. Scooters can be parked like bikes, get up to 100 miles to the gallon of gas, and are perfect for the slow-speed, gridlocked roads of downtown Atlanta.
People from all over the country are turning to scooters to save money on gas. Fort Worth, TX scooter owner Bret Bolton told msn.com, "My old truck got about 19 miles to the gallon. Insurance ran $100 a month, plus tags. - I now pay under $100 a year for insurance, I get over 90 miles per gallon. I sold the truck last year."
Owning a scooter is, for many, as much a "cult" phenomenon as motorcycle ownership. Many motorcyclists get together for trips, go to bars, and ride around in packs. Scooter owners are following in the footsteps of the motorcycle enthusiasts and starting online message boards like www.scooterbbs.com. At message boards like this one, owners can share stories and safety tips with fellow enthusiasts.
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- One scooter owner pays an average of $100 a year on insurance for his scooter.
- Scooters can only generally reach a top speed of 45 miles per hour.
- Scooters run around $3,000 when they are brand new.
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