The Benefits of Owning and Driving a Motor Scooter

The Benefits of Owning and Driving a Motor Scooter

There are many advantages in owning a motor scooter over a car, and most of them are in the pocketbook. With fuel prices on the rise and the economy shaky at best, everyone is looking for ways to save money. Add the convenience of driving a scooter, and the scales definitely tip in the scooter's direction.

Lower Overall Price

When you compare the out-the-door sticker price of a motor scooter to even the most economical passenger car, there is no comparison. If you need an economical method of transportation, it's hard to beat a scooter. You can get a new motor scooter for around $1,000, far less than the cost of a new car. When you spend less for a new vehicle, the cost of the tax, tag and title are also lower, saving you even more money.

Lower Insurance Cost

A large part of your insurance premiums are based on the value of the vehicle you drive. Insurance companies also consider the amount of damage you can potentially cause if your vehicle is involved in an accident. Both of these factors favor motor scooter owners over owners of cars, trucks and SUVs. This allows you to get lower premiums.

Lower Maintenance Costs

First, there are fewer parts needing maintenance on a motor scooter. Second, the parts are less expensive for a scooter than for a car. Also, many motor scooter owners are able to do much of their own maintenance, saving them money on labor costs. Whether you want to do your own maintenance or not, fully read and understand your manufacturer's recommendations for needed regular maintenance and how often it is needed. If you drive more than the average person or drive under harsh conditions (such as extremely high heat or in hilly terrain), you may need maintenance more frequently.

Better Fuel Economy

Except for cars like hybrids or electric vehicles, most cars get 20 to 30 mpg. The average scooter owner can expect to get closer to 80 mpg. It doesn't take a mathematician to know you're getting 3 to 4 times more miles per gallon than your friends who drive cars, and with gas prices hovering around $4 nationally, this is huge savings.

Convenient to Store and Park

If your pocketbook is not a good enough reason to want a motor scooter, the ease of getting around town might be. While everyone else is circling the block because the one free parking space is crowded by the big truck, you can scoot right in and get where you need to be. When it comes to parking or storing your vehicle, scooters are a breeze. Some apartment owners take their scooters inside at night to save parking room and keep their vehicle safe. Scooters fit easily between the cars in a 2-car garage and can squeeze into the tightest spots in the parking lot.

With the low cost and relative ease of owning and driving a scooter, more people are turning to this vehicle than ever before!