This could be my first new vehicle purchase

"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
12/11/2018 at 16:35 • Filed to: None

Used Grom’s go for the same amount of money as brand-new ones so it seems like a no-brainer? Talk me out of it Oppo

Oh and then there’s this, which makes the Grom sound pricey. I could definitely use another European luxury car, right? Right?! Hey RPM, wanna buy this so I don’t have to?

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And yes, the rainy season means that all Seattleites increase their Craigslist car shopping by 200%.

DISCUSSION (42)

Tripper > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 16:36

Current Grom owner. I’ve even been ticketed on it. AMA

AestheticsInMotion > Tripper
12/11/2018 at 16:39

Can you park it anywhere? Even in downtown areas? Are you ever worried about getting parking tickets? What about someone just picking it up and putting it in their truck?

Any reason to spend the extra Benjamin's for the ABS version?

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 16:42

You shouldn’t buy a Grom!

You should buy a Monkey

Kinja'd!!!

AestheticsInMotion > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
12/11/2018 at 16:44

Ohhhhh that's right. Isn't this new for this year? I would happily own both but I think(?) I'd rather start with a Grom

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 16:45

2 grand is “fuck it” territory — except here. That car will kill you. Think about how much you spent in the first month on your 2k Volvo — now make it a 17-year old German V8 luxury sedan. Good luck.

DanZman > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 16:45

Not sure where you are located, but around here they sit on OfferUp for months without selling.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 16:46

I mean it’s just a Grom with retro styling

BeaterGT > Tripper
12/11/2018 at 16:48

An ‘ attempt at speeding’ ticket?

Tripper > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 16:49

Depends on the parking authority in your area, but I’ve parked mine next to a bike rack, next to a dumpster etc... and never had a problem. I ride it into my office building when it’s raining.

I’ve managed to get mine in my Ranger by myself. I had to lift one end then the other and I nearly injured my back doing it, but I did it. Two people could actually “toss” it into the back of a truck.

I can’t see a reason for abs on this bike. I’ve been fine even in panic stop situations.

They are absolutely endless fun in the city or on tight suburban back roads. Once you’re out on wider faster roads, it feels tiny and slow. If you’re at all thinking you want to “get out and ride”, get a real bike. If you’re zipping around the city, beach, backroads etc... it’s perfect. It’s size is super convenient.

Decay buys too many beaters > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 16:50

I am so sorry :(

Decay buys too many beaters > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 16:51

I park mine everywhere in portland, bike racks included. Never been ticketed.

Tripper > BeaterGT
12/11/2018 at 16:52

Illegal pass. Some bozo in a wrangler in front of me was all up in his phone, going slow and swerving all over when I was on the way to brunch one Sunday morning . So I made the pass over the double yellows down a long straight section. Obviously it took me a while to get past him, and I met eyes with a cop on the left side of the road, haha. He wrote me a ticket. I went to court to plead it down to just a fine (no points). They dropped it all together and gave me my money back.

AestheticsInMotion > DanZman
12/11/2018 at 16:54

I always forget about offer up. I'll check that tonight

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/11/2018 at 16:54

A friend just offered to go halfsies on it.... Oh man. I need an intervention

Decay buys too many beaters > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
12/11/2018 at 16:54

Problem is, right now they are unobtanium and selling for over msrp (I’ve tried to even find one to LOOK at in person for months)

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 16:54

Grom? Can't go wrong. In that color? GIB NOW!

Autophile412 - what's the world got in store? > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 16:55

My Costco store has had a Grom on display near the exit for months now and every time I walk past it I tell my wife I want one. She laughs. I also laugh at the thought of driving that thing around town and the comedic scene it would undoubtedly create.

Decay buys too many beaters > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/11/2018 at 16:56

To be fair, mine was less and I didn’t put all that much into it. Just a cooling system.

BeaterGT > Tripper
12/11/2018 at 16:57

Love a story with a happy ending. The locking eyes was probably pretty funny. “It was at this moment he knew ... ”

Unfortunately, there’s no way I could feel safe driving to work on such a small bike so I’ve thought about picking one up and only using it on back roads. But then I just put the idea off altogether.

AestheticsInMotion > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
12/11/2018 at 16:58

That color is the main reason why I'd rather buy new.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 16:59

Someone else's money? Waspinator down with that.

AestheticsInMotion > Autophile412 - what's the world got in store?
12/11/2018 at 17:01

A gemologist I know commutes to work on one, while wearing a suit. It's absolutely rediculous, in the best way

Decay buys too many beaters > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
12/11/2018 at 17:03

Have you ridden a G rom yet? If not I’ve got to throw you the key’s some time for some city shenanigans. T he stuff you can get away with right in front of npcs is insane. Burnouts on a street triple in downtown? Dangerous! Call the police!!! Burnouts on a G rom in downtown? J ust laughs and smiles.

Tripper > BeaterGT
12/11/2018 at 17:04

“Unfortunately, there’s no way I could feel safe driving to work on such a small bike”

Yea, I have to agree on this. I didn’t stop but cut waaaaay back on riding it to work after my daughter was born in June. You just can’t get out of the way if you need to.

Now that it’s only for fun. I haven’t ridden it nearly as much. Also, with another car on the way I’m considering selling it to one of my buddies who lives in the city.

Chariotoflove > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 17:07

Time-share a 5-series? What a world we live in.

BobintheMtns > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 17:09

Why anyone would spend $3500 on a 125cc bike is beyond me.......

I found these bikes in a 2 minute search on my local craigslist.....

For $1000 cheaper you can find a used Honda 650 enduro ....

Kinja'd!!!

For $500 cheaper, a low mileage KLR

Kinja'd!!!

2000 BMW R1150GS.. for $3500

Kinja'd!!!

$3000 for a classic 600cc Transalp (this is a SMOKING deal btw)

Kinja'd!!!

*OR* drop $3500 on a the two-wheeled equivalent of a clown car....

To each his own, but if you’re looking for a fun, economical way to boogie around town, why wouldn’t you just get a regular motorcycle?

BeaterGT > Tripper
12/11/2018 at 17:12

Once the car arrives, you probably won’t even look at the Grom anymore!

Tripper > BeaterGT
12/11/2018 at 17:14

Yea between it, the Grom, and the M3, I have to many “sunny day” mobiles

Future Heap Owner > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 17:16

Great, you’ve reduced the worst-case loss by 50%!

OmerCarrothers333 > Tripper
12/11/2018 at 17:17

Wheelies, yes or no? And are they easy?

OmerCarrothers333 > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 17:17

Why do I have an erection?

Tripper > OmerCarrothers333
12/11/2018 at 17:20

Yes, but I wouldn’t say it’s easy . You have to clutch them up, I preload the front spring and yank up as well. Certainly not as easy as it is on something with a ton of torque where you can just rip the throttle.

Mercedes Streeter > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 17:34

Have you ever owned a motorcycle? Because if not, welcome to the N+1 club! I’ve ridden my neighbour’s Grom and it’s hilariously fun. The payments are only $80/mo too. It’s basically a street legal pocket bike with all the smiles that go along with it. And the aftermarket for the things is bonkers.

If money were no object I’d love to buy a Grom or a Monkey, but because money is an object, Craigslist!

benjrblant > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 17:35

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/talk-me-out-of-a-moto-1793213285

been there, talked about that. essentially, the grom is the miata of motos, but it’s very small and too underpowered for highway use. If you’re circa 200lbs give or take, don’t expect it to reliably hold +45mph

Mercedes Streeter > BobintheMtns
12/11/2018 at 17:37

Honestly that’s the biggest thing keeping me from buying a new Grom, too. I’ve ridden my neighbour’s Grom and it’s hilariously fun. The payments are only $ 80/mo too. But I have a hard time justifying the cost when the same coin can buy me several vintage bikes. Shoot, out of the five bikes I own together I haven’t spent much more than $2,500 for them.

BobintheMtns > Mercedes Streeter
12/11/2018 at 17:44

Right?? I built up my cagiva for under $4k.... and you wanna talk about a hoot around town... or over the mountains, across the desert etc etc...

Kinja'd!!!

Kiltedpadre > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 17:45

There are three airmen that ride them around the base where I work. One of them is a tall/built guy which makes it comical.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
12/11/2018 at 19:04

I am buying one in the next few years. My first mod will be some speakers so I can blast the beach boys’ song “Little Honda” at full blast during the summer.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Decay buys too many beaters
12/11/2018 at 19:28

No! But that would be great!

Manny05x > AestheticsInMotion
12/11/2018 at 21:08

Wait for suzuki to drop their 125 (if the decide to).

AestheticsInMotion > benjrblant
12/11/2018 at 23:54

Ohhh didn’t even think about that. I’m 210ish so... Guess that’s a thing.

I still think I'll end up buying one

atfsgeoff > benjrblant
12/12/2018 at 15:33

It’ll take a 210lb rider to 60 no problem. Just.. not uphill.