Now I do everything on that thing. I commute to work from Brooklyn to Manhattan every day and I go to Trader Joe's, Ikea, everywhere. My favorite part is the freedom, and getting to see all these small streets in the city -- and it's so economical. I thought my Beetle was affordable -- since I could fill it up for $30 -- but I can fill up my scooter for $5.
I'm an organizer for the New York Scooter Club, and we meet every Wednesday at a bar on the West Side Highway. Usually we just "ooh and ahh" over each other's bikes and talk shop. We also take trips once a week, and maybe say, "Let's drive to Coney Island and try a hot dog."
When we all ride together, our smiles are just glued to our faces. I think we get to see parts of New York that most people don't -- and we're paying less for it.
It's a combination born of design rather than fuel-efficiency. Here are 11 cars that blend the best of a sedan with the style of a sportier ride.
