EcuadorTopic Title: VESPA
Author kk2ecuador
Date Posted: 12/24/2009 9:04 PM
Where are you in Ecuador?
It would be fun to meet others interested in scooters if not a real riding club! Especially after hearing about the bicyclists who were robbed during their outing.
Author 1Steamy
Date Posted: 12/16/2009 3:11 PM
If anyone decides to start a scooter club, please list it on this forum so we will know. We would love to be a part.
Author retiredpoppi
Date Posted: 11/22/2009 8:04 AM
Unless you are a diplomat, you cannot bring a Vespa to Ecuador. Ecuadoran law prohibits importation of used vehicles. Some new cars may be imported, but the duty is high. No motorcycles or scooters are on the list of approved vehicles.
Author JP55301
Date Posted: 11/21/2009 1:58 PM
KK2,
I don't think you have to sell your Vespa. You can take it with you and pay the shipping and taxes if any.
Author retiredpoppi
Date Posted: 11/21/2009 9:15 AM
There are no VESPA dealers in Ecuador. Many low cost Chinese scooters are available for around $1200. Higher quality Japanese scooters cost around $2200.
Author kk2ecuador
Date Posted: 11/20/2009 8:06 PM
We are bemoaning that we will have to sell our Vespas before we move. I know that our friends in Cuenca say the roads are a bit rough for scooters and we may want to invest in a two stroke motorcycle for our adventures. I would be interested to find out what you decide. We started a scooter club where we live... can you imagine one in Ecuador... how fun!
Author carolannemck
Date Posted: 11/20/2009 3:58 PM
Tonskip--
They are readily available here and not terribly expensive. I would suggest you watch how the Ecuadorians drive and determine for yourself if you want to take a chance riding a scooter.
Carol
