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Originally Posted by CroFlames
Last year I started thinking of getting a Vespa to rip around the neighborhood, go to the pub, and some light grocery shopping. Maybe even the office from time to time.
I was thinking it would be so damn cool and I'd look like some super stylish Euro guy you see in magazines. Side satchel, linen shirt, boat shoes, the works. Might even catch the odd raised eyebrow from a neighborhood mom.
Then my one buddy was like dude, that is the lamest #### of all time and now I'm having a dilemma. He's like get a motorcycle - it's way cooler. I concede motorcycles are cool, but I'm not looking to pick up chicks by any stretch, but I wouldn't mind the odd chick showing a hint of attention. Plus, I'm not interested in killing myself on a motorcycle when I invariably want to see how fast it can go.
So, question. Are Vespas cool or lame?
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I actually wanted to buy one this year! Alas, my wife is right that they are no more safer than a motorcycle.
I wanted a vespa for these reasons:
- I live just too far away from work (and downhill) to walk to work, so ultimately drive.
- We, by choice, are a one-car household so its sometimes a pain.
- They are just barely more expensive than an electric bike.
- Electric bikes are a pain to ride in work clothes.
- I dont need a motorbike.
- Motorbikes are a pain to ride in work clothes.
- Motorbikes are more expensive.
- I am a grown ass man and couldn't care less what some CHUDs think about the vehicle i drive.
As mentioned, the con is essentially that i could get seriously hurt, and my wife won't let me get one. So I'll probably buy an electric bike.