Newb, hi there, glad to have found you guys
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 6:07 pm
Bit the bullet on a 2013 PCX150 today in red. I was going to wait for the 2015, but there would have been roughly an $800 price difference, and in the end I decided that although the upgrades are highly desirable, they aren't quite worth nearly a grand to me. Also, I really wanted red since my first 2 wheeled vehicle I owned when I was a lot younger was a candy apple red 1984 Honda Aero 80, and the PCX in red would be kind of a flash-back to where my motorcycling days began 30 years ago.
Yeah, I know, I should have waited for the 15, but it was easier to get my brain around the idea of a $3k scooter I don't absolutely need versus 4 grand.
Scoot will be picked up tomorrow. I guess it was still in a crate and had to be assembled.
Anyway, glad I found this forum and I look forward to being a sponge and absorbing some good info here.
By the way, the fruits of me calling around all afternoon for pricing and availability, in case it helps anyone else out who is currently in the market:
There seem to be a lot of black PCX (2013) out there from all my calling around trying to find a red one. I called a lot of stores and black '13s were left everywhere, but only a couple in red. My father purchased a black '13 today as well, in central Pennsylvania, for $2600 out the door. Most dealers near me would not match that, but one would have on a black one about a hundred miles from me. In the end, it was worth a couple hundred bucks more to get the color I wanted, and not to have to drive my gas hog pickup truck 200 miles round trip (plus my wasted time) to save that amount of coin. But if you're not picky on color, and you are willing to travel, $2600 out the door (excluding taxes, this number is bike and all dealer fees, not state taxes) is attainable and seems pretty aggressive to me on a brand new '13.
Most dealers in the Kansas City and surrounding area were hitting me at around $3200-3300 out the door excluding sales tax. Here in Missouri, you pay sales tax at the time of registration, not at the time of sale at the dealer. One guy hit me at $2900, and one pretty far away at $2600 as I mentioned above. I was offered $3900 including fees but not sales tax at one store for a '15 in white.
Yeah, I know, I should have waited for the 15, but it was easier to get my brain around the idea of a $3k scooter I don't absolutely need versus 4 grand.
Scoot will be picked up tomorrow. I guess it was still in a crate and had to be assembled.
Anyway, glad I found this forum and I look forward to being a sponge and absorbing some good info here.
By the way, the fruits of me calling around all afternoon for pricing and availability, in case it helps anyone else out who is currently in the market:
There seem to be a lot of black PCX (2013) out there from all my calling around trying to find a red one. I called a lot of stores and black '13s were left everywhere, but only a couple in red. My father purchased a black '13 today as well, in central Pennsylvania, for $2600 out the door. Most dealers near me would not match that, but one would have on a black one about a hundred miles from me. In the end, it was worth a couple hundred bucks more to get the color I wanted, and not to have to drive my gas hog pickup truck 200 miles round trip (plus my wasted time) to save that amount of coin. But if you're not picky on color, and you are willing to travel, $2600 out the door (excluding taxes, this number is bike and all dealer fees, not state taxes) is attainable and seems pretty aggressive to me on a brand new '13.
Most dealers in the Kansas City and surrounding area were hitting me at around $3200-3300 out the door excluding sales tax. Here in Missouri, you pay sales tax at the time of registration, not at the time of sale at the dealer. One guy hit me at $2900, and one pretty far away at $2600 as I mentioned above. I was offered $3900 including fees but not sales tax at one store for a '15 in white.
Even the price differential was about the same after I got done gnawing on them for both bikes. I also found I could save a hundred more on the black 2013. The only difference is I wanted a red one and especially after looking at the shiny black 2015 in person (I might have considered the white one more once I saw they were really pearl and not white) and test rode both (no difference driving). You made the right decision IMO. It's not worth the difference and the visibility at night on the 2015 is down a bit but you can add reflector tape. Adding a power connector from the battery via a Battery Tender adapter was the only thing I wanted on the 2013 that the 2015 has. Both seats are uncomfortable over time so I ordered a proven comfy one from Wetbike. Two hours on that thing is more than long enough so gas capacity is not an issue. Engine/CVT are the same. I do like the integrated lights. 
nice to have you on board. I think you listen well to your inner self & chose the right color. I get "that" wholeheartedly. You'll skip liking it and go right to lovin' your new scoot. 
