Why Should You Buy a Scooter?

Ever since they were developed from the bicycle at the turn of the 20th century, scooters have become an indispensable form of transportation for millions of people around the world. They’re particularly popular in Asian and European countries where roads are narrower, but scooters have begun to proliferate within the United States in recent years as more people turn to them for convenient, affordable, compact and eco-friendly transportation.

Wondering whether you should take the plunge and buy a scooter yourself? Maxey’s Motorsports in OKC is your Sooner State scooter dealer. Read on to learn more about why scooters are such a great option for so many people.

1. You’ll Spend Less Money

Scooters are one of the most affordable motorized forms of transportation available to you. Compared to a car or a motorcycle, a scooter requires less material and time to construct, which means it can be sold for less money. The sticker cost isn’t the only thing that’s less expensive: you’ll also pay cheaper insurance premiums on your scooter than you would a motorcycle or larger vehicle.

2. You’ll Get Better Fuel Efficiency

Due to their small size, scooters are extremely fuel-efficient vehicles. You can generally get about 50 miles per gallon on a scooter, and most cars can only offer half of that at best. Motorcycles also won’t provide as much fuel efficiency as scooters will. Using less fuel is not only better for your budget, but it also saves you time that you’d waste at the gas station filling up your tank.

3. You’ll Make Commuting Easier

If you commute to work, why take a large vehicle with lots of empty seats when you could get a scooter that provides room enough for just you and your work materials? Scooters make commuting a breeze and a joy to do, and they’re easy to navigate through traffic. 

4. You Won’t Have To Worry About Parking

Hate trying to parallel-park a car in a crowded downtown area? The bigger your vehicle is, the more challenging it is to find a place to put it. You end up going in circles and parking much further away from your destination, which can make it hard if you have to carry a lot of stuff back to your car later. 

Parking a scooter, on the other hand, is easy as pie. You can fit them in a very small footprint and their handling makes them easy to maneuver into strange angles and cramped spaces. You’ll definitely appreciate the ease of parking that you get with a scooter if you’re used to trying to park a car downtown.

5. You’ll Lower Your Carbon Footprint

If you’re worried about the environment and your personal impact on it, why not downsize your vehicle to a scooter or use a scooter part of the time instead of a car? Scooters get more miles per gallon, which reduces emissions, and that means that every time you opt to ride your scooter, you’re going to reduce your impact on the environment. A scooter also produces much less wear and tear on roads due to its lighter weight. And as we noted above, scooters require fewer materials in their construction, which is another way that they’re more eco-friendly.

Want to find some scooters for sale in Oklahoma City? Visit our dealership in OKC or our website to take a gander at our fine stock of new and used scooters for sale. You can do a test ride if you so desire or ask our staff about our financing and trade options to fund your purchase. Maxey's Motorsports welcomes all our Sooner customers from greater Tulsa and nearby Edmond, OK.