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Makarov
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Junk Scoot Sept 9, 2012 18:40:31 GMT -5

Post by Makarov on Sept 9, 2012 18:40:31 GMT -5

Scooter 2012 Tao Tao ATM 150A
Bought online from a Minnesota dealer.
They have been very accomodating so far.

Said I will have the parts in 5 to 7 days
Shipped from TAO TAO USA, Carrollton, TX
Purchase experience 10
Price $950 delivered.
Pros of scoot --none so far.
Cons of scoot--It arrived with the left rear shock missing-Broken off the top mount.
The storage compartment under the seat had a 5" rip in it.
The inner rear fender had a 4" cut in it.
The bag for the fasteners was ripped open and empty.
The left brake handle was broken.
The owners manual and the decal sheet were mutilated.
Would I buy a Tao Tao again? No way in hell.

Is this a fluke or is TAO TAO junk?

Any replies appreciated.

TAO atm150a.
Open air box. Suzuki Samurai stainless steel muffler. 170cc BBK. Performance cam. Performance valve springs and oversized valves. 133 drilled main jet.
Orange performance cdi and coil.
Highway pegs.

Lukain Great Big Guru Dawg Devils in Baggy Pants Posts: 401	Junk Scoot Sept 9, 2012 18:49:16 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lukain on Sept 9, 2012 18:49:16 GMT -5 From what I have seen, no they are not. You got a bad deal.
	NCY 61mm BBK w/head NCY stainless valves Titanium retainers w/springs A9 Camshaft +3mm Crank 4 cylinder gaskets 45 link chain Dr. Pulley variator 12.5g sliders Motorio Clutch 1k springs 1.5k contra K/S Clutch Bell NCY secondary Slider Gates 842-20-30 Final gear 16/38 Uni Air filter V8 silver carbon oval exhaust main jet 120 pilot #35 stock Carasdad Catch can w/ pcv

ltdhpp Great Big Guru Dawg take the long way home Posts: 661	Junk Scoot Sept 9, 2012 18:59:21 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ltdhpp on Sept 9, 2012 18:59:21 GMT -5 This is why Id rather buy used than a crated drop-ship scooter.
	'08 US Titan 1P57QMJ NCY CVT kit & Teflon intake - 9g sliders - Mikuni fuel pump - pod filter w/ tube - $99 POS exhaust - #114/#38 - blue CDI w/orange spark - bedazzled with LEDs - she goes like a raped ape '08 139QMB - Retired

barf Big Dawg Posts: 21	Junk Scoot Sept 10, 2012 21:26:43 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by barf on Sept 10, 2012 21:26:43 GMT -5 sounds like it was poorly handled during shipping more so than a junk scoot.
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justbuggin Great Big Guru Dawg Posts: 761	Junk Scoot Sept 10, 2012 22:42:38 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by justbuggin on Sept 10, 2012 22:42:38 GMT -5 ou got a real bad deal i dont think it is the norm

bloodymomo Great Big Dawg Posts: 129	Junk Scoot Sept 10, 2012 22:59:36 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bloodymomo on Sept 10, 2012 22:59:36 GMT -5 I have a taotao mines fine, runs great. Shoulda bought locally.
	BLooDY MoMo Murdered Out Tao Tao ViP 100cc BBK # Main Jet 1500 Clutch springs 4g rollers UNI filter Modified Exhaust

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Junk Scoot Sept 11, 2012 3:57:35 GMT -5

Post by deathbypanda on Sept 11, 2012 3:57:35 GMT -5

I bought 2 Taotao Cy 150D a little over 6 months ago, I have 1200 and 1800 miles on them. I have had no issues with either one of them. I am lucky in that I live in Dallas and since they opened a warehouse in Carrollton I felt confident I would be able to gets parts. I was going to buy online but after reading bad reviews I went local and glad I did.
I know there are the hardcore that say buy Japanese or Taiwanese but for those of use that can't afford the 2000 to 4000, I was happy to pay 900 out the door.
Just buy local if you can. If not then save up the 2800 to drive a Japanese or Taiwanese one out the door. And mind you, 2800 is for a 50cc.
Moxiescooter in Coleyville has a few Kymco and SYM with 1599 out the door price for thier 50cc models at the time of this post.

greg Great Big Guru Dawg Posts: 439	Junk Scoot Sept 11, 2012 4:55:33 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by greg on Sept 11, 2012 4:55:33 GMT -5 so u have what u have fix it up and get to the pita tuning process after 1k miles you'll like it a bit more.
	upgrades: ngk iridium plug Dr. Pulley variator Dr. Pulley 12g sliders

jeffery5568 Great Big Dawg Posts: 176	Junk Scoot Sept 11, 2012 11:13:48 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jeffery5568 on Sept 11, 2012 11:13:48 GMT -5 File a complaint with your credit card they will get your money back.

Makarov Great Big Dawg Posts: 163	Junk Scoot Sept 11, 2012 12:46:20 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Makarov on Sept 11, 2012 12:46:20 GMT -5 If the new parts are not here by friday I will stop payment on the visa card.
	TAO atm150a. Open air box. Suzuki Samurai stainless steel muffler. 170cc BBK. Performance cam. Performance valve springs and oversized valves. 133 drilled main jet. Orange performance cdi and coil. Highway pegs.

tvnacman Great Big Guru Dawg Posts: 1,797	Junk Scoot Sept 11, 2012 16:52:47 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tvnacman on Sept 11, 2012 16:52:47 GMT -5 That's tricky at best. John
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Makarov Great Big Dawg Posts: 163	Junk Scoot Sept 11, 2012 17:02:37 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Makarov on Sept 11, 2012 17:02:37 GMT -5 Nor really. I have stopped payment for defective merchandise in the past and my bank is very agreeable. All it takes is one phone call and an explanation of the problem. VISA is on your side.
	TAO atm150a. Open air box. Suzuki Samurai stainless steel muffler. 170cc BBK. Performance cam. Performance valve springs and oversized valves. 133 drilled main jet. Orange performance cdi and coil. Highway pegs.

alaney Great Big Dawg Posts: 71	Junk Scoot Sept 11, 2012 20:42:07 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alaney on Sept 11, 2012 20:42:07 GMT -5 ouch sorry man. i got mine 3 weeks ago and in excellent shipping condition shipped out of the same place.
	Power Max 150