Opinions about a dealer

[rjs987]

Is there anyone here who has dealt with Wheeler Powersports in Fort Smith, AR?
Was wondering what your experience was and what your opinion is of them?

I will be visiting near there for a camping trip in a few weeks and plan to drop by to look at their stock of AK 550 scooters. They currently have told me they have 2 new and one used in stock.
I have a lot of questions about that used one but not totally ruling out the new ones at this point provided I can convince SWMBO to allow any deal to go through.
The used one is the Matt Silver Crystal. I think I prefer the Space Gray color but am open to either. Money talks at that point. The used AK also has a LOT fewer miles on it than I usually put on in a year, but don't know yet how long it was out in the wild before being brought back into the barn.

[Stig / Major Tom]

Would be interested to learn if scooter (or motorcycle) prices are climbing....like those of new and used cars.
Can a scooter still be purchased at the former MSRP?....but have seen on KymcoUSA.com that there is going to be a "Ocean Freight Surcharge" applied. ??

Stig

[rjs987]

I did read that.
I also noted while watching what Wheeler Powersports has on their floor that they did adjust their pricing up on the new models, but not as high as the 2022 MSRP prices.
Cycle Trader shows around 39 AK 550 scooters, mostly new and some listed as 2022 models, and prices are all over from the price at Hall's for $6999 to over $10,000 for a 2021 model! Buyer beware!

I am leaning toward used at this point and especially since Kymco is offering more colors in their 2022 lineup for the AK (Matt Silver Crystal, Space Gray, Deep Blue, Matt Black).