Bring In A Vespa

[TheAceFace]

Hi Guy's

Would like some advise if anybody is in the know.

I have located a US company that operate out of Vietnam and have some nice Vespa's for sale at reasonable prices, they also offer to ship.

My questions are:

1. Once the bike arrives here do you forsee any issues with the Customs....or is it normally a backhander

2. Knowing the bike is not registered in Thailand, how do I go about being able to ride it here without the hassle off the police, can I register it here and get Thai plates. Or will I have to take many chances of not getting stopped.

Are there anyother pitfalls or advise you can provide. I have searched here for some Vespas, but they seem over priced and not worth it.

Cheers

Ace

[coolfusion]

I know a dealer who specializes in Vespas if you want i could get you the number , the prices start at about 50k , would save a he_l of a lot of hassle and money ( i think ) , when your pricing the vespas here are you also taking into account the cost to register the bike you import etc?

I am not sure about vespas but a bike registration starts at 40,000 for Jap imports.

[surayu]

There is a small shop in Chinatown(BKK) selling(only) new Vespa and Vespone, don't know if they are copies, imported, etc, just noticed by chance walking around....

[TheAceFace]

Hi Guy's

Thanks for the response.

Coolfusion the number would be good, do they have a website and do they spraken de English?

Surayu, Thanks but I am not after a new one, I am looking for restored classics....bit like Quadraphenia...if you know what I mean.

Ace

[coolfusion]

Ya this guy is in to restoring them so sounds like the man , he dont speak a word of english well maybe one word..do you have a thai GF ??

[TheAceFace]

Ya this guy is in to restoring them so sounds like the man , he dont speak a word of english well maybe one word..do you have a thai GF ??

Yep, Ill get the missus to speak to him. Where is he based?

Can you send us his details pls.

[bojo]

There seem to be loads in Chiang mai, I've spotted a few dealers here and there. Would be alot easier than importing which is full of complications. Are Vespas really that cheap in Vietnam?

Regards Bojo

[coolfusion]

Ill get the dets first thing tomorrow as its too late now and ill PM ye. He is based in Bangkok.

[TheAceFace]

Cheers Cool

Bojo, yep you can get some good deals over there 1000-3000US....classics. even the ones that need rebuilding are going for peanuts, your right though I reckon the import stuff will be a nightmare. If you see any in CM that have websites can you post the details pls.

Ace

[reaper]

My dad loves vespas and does most the restoration himself... when my parents came to Thailand to attend my brother's graduation, my dad did a sidetrip to Thailand to shop around for vespa parts. Flew back to Malaysia with a front mudguard in his check-in luggage ... and another time with a exhaust assembly

[gpdjohn]

I know this is an older thread, but if I were you I would not buy a Vespa in Vietnam.

"Vietbode" google it. Dangerousy restored.

Lots for sale in Chiang Mai, yep the Quadrophenia type..VBS,VBB,"P", etc. Prices around 35K and up ( plan on at least 45k for a smaller 125 or 50.)

The problem with most is having the correct registration papers.

Found a guy who does Lambretta's in Prachinburi as well. ( 65k and up)

If you're still looking ( if you still are even intrested in this thread) PM me and I can give you more info on where to buy.

~ John

1979 P200E

2005 PX150