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Scooter Trend Starts in Mt. Washington
by Mountain Girl ~ June 18th, 2008. Filed under: Business, Development, Transportation.
It looks as if city living and scooter riding are both on the rise due to gas prices that continue to inch up. This could bode well for city neighborhoods and new scooter dealers like Scott Wroblewski who is opening up shop in our neighborhood in the coming weeks. Tribune-Review reporter, Eric Heyl, talked to Scott about why he (an aerospace engineer by trade) is going into the scooter business.
If you’re in the market for a scooter, please patronize a local business owner. And if you’re scoffing at the idea of trading in your Forerunner for a scooter, chew on this: For between $1500-$3000 (including safety gear and insurance), you can get around town on a vehicle that gets 100 miles to the gallon and can go for four days on $8 worth of gas, saving you about $70 week. So in a year, it will have paid for itself.
Aside from that, you’d look really cute in pink.
June 18th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
I was in Key West and South Beach a few weeks ago…. scooters EVERY WHERE! Very cool. This is a great addition to the Mt. Washington business district.
June 18th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
i’m so getting a scooter. I already have it picked out..
a white vespa s150.
I hope Scott carries Vespas. The dealers in PGH are so far out of town. I
t would be great to make the 15211 the Venice of pittsburgh, we already have the hills….
http://www.scooterbella.com/
June 19th, 2008 at 8:52 am
I am with ya bobby … I NEED A SCOTTER.
I currently drive a light blue Saturn, so my manhood has already been called into question many times…
Maybe I could get a custom paint job … possibly flames….
June 19th, 2008 at 8:53 am
Scotter …. scooter…… either way
sorry for my spelling
June 20th, 2008 at 6:56 am
Lincoln once said:
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”
I think it’s clear he meant the 150cc’s of hard core Vespa power under your tush!
July 1st, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Hello to all,
My name is Gio` Pizzo and I’m Scott’s partner in the Mt. Washington Scooter Shop. It is our intenion to provide people with good, reliable transportation to off set the up cost of Gasoline.
I have over 40 years of motorcycle and Scooter experience to bring to the table. We will do our best to help you find the right Scooter for your needs.
We hope to open very soon and to see you there too!
Looking forward to meeting you all soon!
Gio` Pizzo
July 1st, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Bobby-
With great power, comes great responsibilty …
GIO - cant wait to see what you got ?? Hopefully you will sell some used scooters? I am interested in purchasing one, but probably wont want a brand new one, would like to get my feet wet with a cheaper used one and see how I like it …
July 21st, 2008 at 11:09 am
Are they even open yet?
Went for a walks by there recently and they didn’t seem to be up and running…?
August 6th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Hello to All,
My name is Ryan and I am resident of 15211. I recently began working with Scott at Mt. Washington Scooters. I have over ten years expierence in mechanical repair and service. 2 years of that in the scooter industry specifically. I look forward assisting my neighbors and others residents of Pittsburgh. Aside from the savings that come with owning a scooter, there are the enviromental savings with lower emissions and easy operation. No clutch handle to worry about. No tranmission lever to learn, just twist and go. All this and with the low and easy maintance coupled with high quality it makes these scooters suitable for almost anyone. Why suffer the summer heat in your gas guzzling SUV, when you cruise Grandview, taking in the Pittsburgh skyline with the wind in your face. Enjoy the bustling South Side and East Carson St. for pennies in gas and no more problems finding parking places. Please stop in and lets us answer any and all of your scooter questions. And Bobby and Livin’ please don’t worry about your manliness. With todays options and after market support, we can make your subtle lil gas saver into a roaring rocket. We have access to everything from trunks to chrome wheels. Thanks to all and we hope to see you real soon.
August 6th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Ryan -
What are your hours of operation ?
August 6th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
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August 7th, 2008 at 8:32 am
What brands/manufactures do you carry?
August 7th, 2008 at 10:32 am
I remember a certain police officer who lived in the West Mifflin area but who rode a scooter to work in the east end of Pittsburgh. That was in the early 1980’s before the energy crisis. I’ve looked into a “moped” to climb the hills of the Mount yet keep in shape by riding the bicycle portion of that vehicle. I hope to purchase one at or near the end of season.
Stay ahead of the pack!
August 7th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
what about used scooters ?? are there any used scooters avail??
I;d be interested in a slightly more “mature” vehicle … at a lower price of course