I had a hard time choosing between a 2009 People 250s for $3500 or a 2009 Xciting 500Ri for $5000. The People doesn't go quite as fast as I'd like - but I like it's 16 inch wheels and driver accommodations (roomier). It also takes hard saddlebags easily, and my daughter would fit it's passenger seat better. The 500Ri has more underseat storage, but it's not shaped as nicely for hard bags and the seat is a bit wide for my daughter. I went with the 500Ri because I didn't want to own a carburated vehicle. Between the Downtown 300i and People GTi 300 - I'd go with the People for the more legroom (even though the Downtown looks really sharp in white).