Funny, I was just about to start a thread about scooters.

I'm considering looking into buying one, but I have a lot of questions. I really don't know anyone who owns one and don't know what I should be looking for. Anyone able to help me out with what to look for and where to buy one?

What I would want one for would mainly be for around town, going to work, or getting groceries, maybe a short nearby trip.

I figure I'd need one that

1) can go the posted speed limits (55mph) for the roads I'd need to go on

2) can carry a passenger

3) has some cargo space or a rack or something for groceries etc.

4) Max distance I'd probably need to go would be like an hour drive away (I'm guessing like 30-40 miles???) No expressways though.

Please help if you can tell me anything or point me to a site that has good information on what to look for. I don't have alot of money and don't want to get ripped off, but with the cost of gas being what it is, I'm needing to consider alternatives for some of my travel.

Thanks for any input you can give me.