Purchased a new Kymco GT300i Yesterday

[MassScoot]

Last one for today....I think Silver is somwhat boring myself, but better then Black or Gold IMHO. Red would have done it for me! I must admit the Silver metallic paint is well done just the same.

[MassScoot]

MassScoot,
You made the right choice with the GT300i (over BV350).
Like with your S200, you probably will never have a problem with your GT300i.
I saw both at a dealership and it's true that the BV350 is really a beautiful bike (big underseat space, powerful engine) but the People GT300i is IMHO a better deal and scooter overall (reliability, engine, MPG, 2 years warranty, top case).
Add a windscreen, a bigger topcase and you have probably the best scooter (not maxi) sold in the US!
I love my Yager but if Kymco slightly lowers the price of the GT300i.... it will be my next scooter ;-)

Btw, post some pics of your GT300i!!!

BTW....My dealer gave me $200.00 off list without much of a hassle. Maybe you should look for a 2012 in the middle of the Winter months (not sure where you live) Plus Kymco is giving out 1.9% finance @ the moment as well. Makes it so easy to score one!

[ludo]

Last one for today....I think Silver is somwhat boring myself, but better then Black or Gold IMHO. Red would have done it for me! I must admit the Silver metallic paint is well done just the same.

Thanks for the pics!
Beautiful scoot!
Silver boring? I would say "classy" especially with the black panels and wheels.

By far, it's my favorite color of the 3 offered.
Kymco should bring a white and red at least... maybe yellow too.

[MassScoot]

Ludo: I don't "hate" Silver....just that I would like Red (my fav), or even White as you mentioned. It's a "clean" looking scoot with Silver for sure. I'm going to post higher-resolution pics very soon. I'm over 800 miles @ this point & she has really opened-up in the last 100 miles. Simply a great scoot!   

[leomagnus]

Hey Mass,

    Nice pics of MY bike...lol

Great shots!

[ludo]

Hey guys, how big is the topcase that comes with the GT? 37, 40 liters?

[MassScoot]

Leo: Ha....I hear you! You & I are the Silver tandem!

Ludo: Good question & I don't have an answer for you. I have read several GT300i reviews & nobody mentions the size of the topcase. The more I use it, I'm fine with it. My Biondi windshield from Scooterville in Minnesota is coming in today via UPS. I have an appointment next Monday for the install @ my local dealer. I'm sure I could put it on myself, but I don't want to mess anything up. 

[fshfindr]

I love my Yager but if Kymco slightly lowers the price of the GT300i.... it will be my next scooter ;-)

Me too but I will never again pay $1000. for dealer prep.  I'll look for a second hand GT300i

Richard L.

[ludo]

@ MassScoot:  Looks like a 37 (40 liters max). Can't find photos online but it seems to be big enough for a FF helmet and gloves

@ fshfindr:  I know, right? ;-)
The GT300i should be priced at the GT200i price ($4899).
$5K+ is "Vespa territory" (not worth it IMHO).
That reminds me of the SYM CityCom 300i; MSRP was $5399 but it didn't sale well, dealers around here lowered it to $4600 and ....magically, they started selling fast ;-)

Kymco needs to offer discounts like in Europe for short period of time.
Also, the "other" dealers fees are just another BS.
 

[MassScoot]

@ MassScoot:  Looks like a 37 (40 liters max). Can't find photos online but it seems to be big enough for a FF helmet and gloves

@ fshfindr:  I know, right? ;-)
The GT300i should be priced at the GT200i price ($4899).
$5K+ is "Vespa territory" (not worth it IMHO).
That reminds me of the SYM CityCom 300i; MSRP was $5399 but it didn't sale well, dealers around here lowered it to $4600 and ....magically, they started selling fast ;-)

Kymco needs to offer discounts like in Europe for short period of time.
Also, the "other" dealers fees are just another BS.

Ludo: I agree with you in the price of the GT300i. It should be lower, no question. But...Keep in mind that Kymco does cover you for 2-years vs. Piaggio's 1-year. I asked my dealer for $200.00 off retail as I was buying my scoot so late in the summer (late August) & they said no problem! Plus...They needed to pull my scoot from another delaer in Rhode Island that's 70+ miles away from my local dealer. So, I paid $5199.00 & got 1.9% financing from Kymco/Sheffield (I was going to pay cash for the difference for my Suzuki TU-250X trade-in) Then I said to myself...Geez @ 1.9% I might as well take out a small loan & keep my coin in my savings account. My monthly payment is $108.36 a month (36 months) & I just got my 1st statement from Sheffield last week. Made 4 $108.35 payments already. I'll have it paid off before summer starts next year!

Kymco does "try" & get you into on of their scoots. Looks like SYM is bringing back the Citicom 300i this month & the word on the street is a $4600.00 retail price. SYM really needs to do something after their terrible dealings with Carter Brothers (i.e. fire @ the warehouse) SYM fell off the US shores for a couple of years.

[ludo]

Good for SYM if they price the new Citycom at $4600!
Let's hope it will also come with a newer "300cc" engine though.
In Europe, the 300cc is actually a 278cc with 29HP.
If so, I hope that Kymco will match that price.

Not sure if it's the case everywhere in the US but quite often Kymco dealers are also Vespa dealers.... that may not help so much with lowering MSRP prices (just my opinion)!

I am glad you are happy with the price you got.
I am aware of the financing but I don't find it very enticing.
Some Japanese brands offer 0% financing!

For info, on CycleTrader.com, you can find some 2012 People GT300i for $4200-4800 (brand new) and I am pretty sure that no dealer is losing any money ;-)

[old geezer]

Around here most Kymco dealers are also Honda dealers. My dealer sells the GT 300i for $4799 with no add-ons except tax title and license.

[InAFog]

I would have to concur with MassScoot that I, also, have found the medium size top-case to serve my purposes. I like a bigger trunk but I'm not really touring with the GTi. I found a thrift-store backpack with the straps cut off (they all seem to have a little "hook" on them) makes for great extra storage and I have a motorcycle "roll" bag I can put on the seat behind me...but have hardly ever used it. If you're going to "tour" on this you'll probably want a Shad, Givi, or CooCase. Give the stock case a chance before you s**tcan it...I think it "completes" the lines of the bike.

My2c...Ride Safe!

[KennyT]

Hi Everyone!  First reply here!  The 300 GTI will be my next scooter (at least right now!)
Love this thread!
Ken

[mrmike]

  Just picked up a new (2012) silver GTI300 this afternoon. I paid $4644 + registration. Will pick up when weather improves. I live in central New York.