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[omega3000]

I had my first go on a mobility scooter today , just wondering if anyone here has one that can give some advice on what makes to avoid and which is most practical . Only need it for short journeys to shops and back about a mile round trip , bloke at the shop tried to sell me a 7 year old scoot for £400 which seemed a bit steep for a basic one and at that age 

I asked how much the batteries were as these seem the main faults on them , he said £40 which is not bad .

[Lizzie_Zoom]

All I can say EMD is that an older couple I knew used mobility scooters.  They made a mistake and got a 3-wheel version, which was unstable on uneven pavements.  They px'd it for a 4 wheel version for I think about £450.

The £400 you have been quoted for a 7 year old model seems expensive to me compared what my friends told me

[omega3000]

Yeah i wouldnt have the 3 wheeler for safety reasons , i did notice though that they all have wheelie bars at the back , not for the obvious when i inquired  but for stability   
And the next model up was £700 , only difference was it had a canopy .

[martin42]

stick a v8 in it 

[omega3000]

stick a v8 in it 

Aye , im going all green now ... electric is the new alternative 

[Andy B]

My Mum recently bought a scooter, but slipped up & bought one with small wheels so unfortunately it's not right good at kerbs. The bigger wheeled versions would be better.

[Varche]

The MIL has two. The one she brought with her to us is a four wheeler, compact and does the job but is limited on top speed. We(Mrs Varche and myself find it goes plenty quick enough). Only had to charge it once so far in five weeks. It is sued most evry other day.

You need to have a think about what use you will make of it.

The MIL has another 4 wheel scooter that can do EIGHT miles an hour. That is  fair old speed. She uses that for longer journeys.

My advise would be to buy second hand. Usual checks. How long, how many niles , does it drive well. Most are barely used and fetch diddly squat S/H. The Uncle in law 's machine was a good example.

Oh and make sure you have somewhere to carry stuff. Basket. pannier etc.

[symes]

or build one of these

Seriously mate 4 wheeler safer look on flee bay??

[Lizzie_Zoom]

or build one of these

Seriously mate 4 wheeler safer look on flee bay??

Here EMD use one of those and all the local kids will think you are a hero!

They will admire you and your car like crazy

[omega3000]

The MIL has two. The one she brought with her to us is a four wheeler, compact and does the job but is limited on top speed. We(Mrs Varche and myself find it goes plenty quick enough). Only had to charge it once so far in five weeks. It is sued most evry other day.

You need to have a think about what use you will make of it.

The MIL has another 4 wheel scooter that can do EIGHT miles an hour. That is  fair old speed. She uses that for longer journeys.

My advise would be to buy second hand. Usual checks. How long, how many niles , does it drive well. Most are barely used and fetch diddly squat S/H. The Uncle in law 's machine was a good example.

Oh and make sure you have somewhere to carry stuff. Basket. pannier etc.

Well the shop never even mentioned the mileage and for some reason i never thought about asking  I was told it could do 7 miles on full battery at about 4-7 mph , i wont be buying this one as it was just to test the water ... Interestingly i thought handlebar throttle but its all levers with auto brake when released .

Symes , i been looking on ebay an tbh they fetch silly money for anything half decent ... cant remember what make this one was but £400 for a 7 year old scoot  the bigger wheeled ones are fetching £1000 + andy but i see what you mean about the curbs and small wheels 

or build one of these

Seriously mate 4 wheeler safer look on flee bay??

Here EMD use one of those and all the local kids will think you are a hero!

They will admire you and your car like crazy

I wont fit 

[symes]

I am 6ft tall and I fit mate got funny looks taking it to the shops Grandaughter drove us back-was havin a beer

[the alarming man]

for what a friend got for hers a year ago £400 is about right...rip off tbh..

[pscocoa]

We gave away 2 little used Pride Colt 9 scooters - no market at present - some placeas are snowed under with them - look around and you could also get them for little money - these models ideal for shops and back via pavement

[omega3000]

We gave away 2 little used Pride Colt 9 scooters - no market at present - some placeas are snowed under with them - look around and you could also get them for little money - these models ideal for shops and back via pavement

 

Just had a look at those and would be just the job with the bigger wheels too , i forgot to say the one i tried did have tiny solid wheels which would also be a problem 

[omega3000]

No MOT needed    TRIKE