Purchased a new Kymco GT300i Yesterday

[old geezer]

I looked at a Gold GT 300i today. I liked it. Didn't ride it though. It was marked down to $4799. How much better is the GT 300 compared to my People S 250.

[MassScoot]

Hey Massscoot,

I am the guy with the Downtown on the other board.  I was in Scooterville in Minneapolis getting my service and they had a Biondi windshield on a Downtown on the showfloor, did not see one on display on a People GT, but they do keep a good selection of parts in stock.

Jwalx1: Ahh....Now I notice you're in a couple of forums! I think Scooterville in MN. has an imported windshield for my GT300i that I can purchase. Thanks so much for keeping "tabs" on me brother! I'll give them a call on Monday to see if they have my "goodie" on hand. Just came back from boating & I'm going to put a quick 25 miles on her right now! BTW....I did a google imagine search for the Downtown 300i & I must admit.....The instrumentation panel is so much nicer! The GT300i is so bland IMHO! Still love her just the same!

[MassScoot]

I looked at a Gold GT 300i today. I liked it. Didn't ride it though. It was marked down to $4799. How much better is the GT 300 compared to my People S 250.

Wow...That's a great price! Is it a demo with miles on her for that price? Considering retail is $5399.00, that's hefty discount. One thing that's not on subject, is I don't care for the spartan speedometer. Kind of plain looking, plus no tach. If you look @ a Downtown, it has a real nice instument flaceplate vs. the GT300i. Not a deal breaker, but they could have done better IMHO.

Old Geexer...If you're in the market for a GT300i, I would really look hard @ that discounted scoot.

[old geezer]

No thats a new scooter no miles.. They have others marked down as well.

I have bought two Kymcos from this dealer and never had to pay shipping or set up fees. They are a really good dealer. I may end up with it. Who knows.

http://www.castlepowersports.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=05478174X8K26K2012J7I52I06JAMQ4059R0&veh=246765&pov=2738823

http://www.castlepowersports.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=05478174X8K26K2012J7I52I06JAMQ4059R0&veh=246767&pov=2738837

[leomagnus]

I noticed that both bikes were gold/orange color. Probably not a popular choice for color, so they marked them down to cost to sell them.

[old geezer]

Nothing to do with color. They have several scooters and motorcycles on sale. They sold three high dollar motorcycles while I was there yesterday.

Selling things orange is not hard here. Out State college football team colors is orange.

http://www.castlepowersports.com/new_vehicle_inventory.asp

[MassScoot]

I wish that the GT300i came in better colors. I took Silver, because I hate Black & I really don't dig the Gold color (just my preference) Red, Black, Blue & Silver or even White would have been the colors to make the masses happy! It will kill me if Kymco decides to come out with a Red GT300i! I don't mind Silver that much, but not my favorite choice either!

[jprestonian]

All the promos showed the white one, which I thought was pretty sweet in the photos. Then, they didn't offer white in the U.S. The black and silver, when I saw in the showroom, were disappointingly chintzy-looking, to my eyes. The fit and finish were not what I've come to expect from Kymco.
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[old geezer]

I wish that the GT300i came in better colors. I took Silver, because I hate Black & I really don't dig the Gold color (just my preference) Red, Black, Blue & Silver or even White would have been the colors to make the masses happy! It will kill me if Kymco decides to come out with a Red GT300i! I don't mind Silver that much, but not my favorite choice either!

Actually black would be my favorite.

[leomagnus]

Black tends to shows a lot more scratches...BUT it looks the nicest when its clean and waxed. I like brighter colors in order to be seen on the highway...but the gold(in my opinion) is one of the crappiest colors i have seen on this scooter. Living in Rome for almost eight years as well as owning 4 scooters(Gilera and Aprilia and 2 Hondas), Black/Silver/White seem to be the most popular colors in the city. I have seen some european Kymcos with a gun metal grey and powder blue which didnt look too bad. They also had a deep red color which i liked. It would be nice if they offer some of these colors for the 2013 model year. I bought a silver one and have had it outside all spring and summer and the fit and finish are holding up very well.

[Cortez]

I like white the best!

[old geezer]

To the ones who have ridden both a People S 250 and a GT 300i. How do they compare in handling.

[MassScoot]

To the ones who have ridden both a People S 250 and a GT 300i. How do they compare in handling.

I have ridden both. It's been awhile since my last ride on a People S250 (@ least 3 years) As I recall, they are similar is some ways (i.e. ride itself) Both are failrly nimble, but the power difference is huge. Also...If my memory serves me well....I thought the S250 had twin disc brakes. If you don't use the scoot on the highways that much & you can pick-up a S250 for short coin, then I would consider it. I know that's kind of a lame review, but again, my memory sucks @ this stage in my life.

BTW...The always liked the "look" of the People S250 vs. the new GT300i myself. 

[MassScoot]

All the promos showed the white one, which I thought was pretty sweet in the photos. Then, they didn't offer white in the U.S. The black and silver, when I saw in the showroom, were disappointingly chintzy-looking, to my eyes. The fit and finish were not what I've come to expect from Kymco.
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I disagree. The plastic body is soild & the seams fit perfectly! I owned a People S200 (made in Taiwan as well) Fit & Finish is the standard "Kymco" we all have come to love.

One thing as I already mentioned, is the instrument panel could have been given a little more polish. It's very plain looking too me. Other then that, GT300i is all Kymco!

[old geezer]

I have ridden both. It's been awhile since my last ride on a People S250 (@ least 3 years) As I recall, they are similar is some ways (i.e. ride itself) Both are failrly nimble, but the power difference is huge. Also...If my memory serves me well....I thought the S250 had twin disc brakes. If you don't use the scoot on the highways that much & you can pick-up a S250 for short coin, then I would consider it. I know that's kind of a lame review, but again, my memory sucks @ this stage in my life.

BTW...The always liked the "look" of the People S250 vs. the new GT300i myself. 

Thanks, I have a black 2010 People S 250 now. I have not rode a GT 300i. I was just wondering.