Hans Bachmann
Hans Bachmann
Rider since: March 2009
Model: Vespa PX150
$ saved per month: $220
Hometown: South Beach, Fla.

Living in Miami, I see lots of scooters everywhere. With gas prices and having to pay for parking, I don't like to drive when I don't have to. Since I work near where I live, I bought an electric bicycle and a scooter.

Scooter riding is just so hassle-free -- I can ride anywhere, beat traffic and then park anywhere. I have an Audi A4 that I'll still use on long trips, but I used to have to fill up once a week and pay $60.

Now I fill up my scooter once a week and only pay $5. I'm a Vespa lover -- I love the look of them, and all my friends have Vespas, too. They only made 500 models like mine -- with the retro look of Vespas from the 60s and 70s. I got number 178, so it's a collector's item.


Last updated July 28 2011: 4:39 PM ET

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