After looking at the recent PicNic, the Justin Bieber, and the $22K Dior 946 models - I mentioned that it seems that Vespa is running out of marketing ideas.
I did not say "marketing ideas for adults" - but that is what I was thinking. It is one thing to think something - but it's a whole 'nother thing to say such a thing out loud to these Vespa folks!
I was also thinking - but did not say out loud, that maybe Vespa should focus instead on fixing the constantly failing fuel pumps on their pricey 300 models....which has been going on for years. Or maybe do something serious to combat the rust that gets to the belly of these things. VW used a thick sealant along the lower valances - then painted over it to make that area tough against grit. Spray the bottom of these scooters - paint over it. Why is the paint chipping & rust issue not addressed??
Anyway - I'm already an outsider - owning a plastic Piaggio, not a real Vespa - which at $3099.oo has
the same aircooled, 3 valve 150 i-Get motor as the Beeb's, and all of those very pricey 946's!
I like Vespas - handsome scooter - but my goodness how those folks fret over, and complain about the service costs, of their little metal Rolls Royce's!
Stig
