Boo: A few years back, Piaggio was plagued with QC issues & parts availability. Not so anymore. I had a chance to purchase a new leftover 2014/15 BV350 (Silver with a Burgundy seat/accents) for $4600.00 OTD. I was close to pulling the trigger. But I thought about it. My GT300i was paid for & the dealer was simply too far away. I'm happy with my GT300i. Did a little work to it & it starts-up every Spring (I live in New England) on the 1st try. Still have the original OEM battery from 2012. I use a Deltran Battery Tender Jr. on a float charge all of the time. In the Winter I keep in wrapped-up in two covers. Own a home, but no garage.