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Morning All,
CBT completed so it’s off to my local Honda dealer next week in Crowthorne, Berkshire to see what deal I can get on a new white PCX. Very excited!! Any purchasing tips greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone.

Congrats! Best advice is not bothering with dealer servicing, well not after the 1st 6 month check and doing it yourself and saving £1000 in dealer charges over 2 years. You take a risk, but if you use Honda parts and a major thing such as a fuel pump, battery or engine issue raises it's head, your covered under UK law anyway so no worries.

Thanks Iceman, makes sense.

Always excitement when you walk into a dealer showroom full of enthusiasm and cash to make the big buy!

Do try to keep a level head though and don't be afraid to ask questions with the sales person. Their product knowledge and the general attitude of the employees will say a lot about their commitment to the brand and the service. If there are several Honda dealers within a reasonable range of your home then don't be afraid to shop around.

And additionally important. . .sit on the machine and make sure it absolutely just plain feels right for comfort and ergonomics. The reach to the handle bar, leg room, seat padding and mirror visibility are all important. It's not like getting married but in a way you will be married to the scooter for some time and like any relationship there is give and take. Know what you are in for when scheduled maintenance is due. That said, ask yourself if you have the tools you'll need and know where you will get any gaskets, lubricant, filters, o-rings, spark plugs, washers, etc. . . you'll need along the way. You can have the dealer perform the maintenance work or you can try to save on the labor charges and do it yourself if you feel confident. Buying the "Service Manual" is strongly recommended. There are a lot of panels to remove and reinstall when valve clearance checks are required.

One last thing. Just for contrast, also check out other machines bordering on the price range you expect to pay for the PCX. Maybe sit on a CBR300R or CB300F. Have a look at the Honda Rebel 300. And if the new Honda Super Cub 125 is available where you live have a look at that also. Doing the comparisons and getting a feel for what those other machines are like will help you to make a more informed decision. The one thing you want to avoid if possible is buyers remorse or growing out of what you get too quickly.

The PCX is a really nice machine. In a way. . .it's really all anyone needs. I'd still have mine today instead of my new Zuma (BWS) 125 if the seat was more comfortable for me. It didn't "break in" as I thought it may. . .it's just not made to accommodate larger people. That said, I still miss it though. . .especially the power and LED lights. . .not to mention the underseat storage.

Measure twice, spend once. It can really help to add smiles to the miles later on.

Brilliant! Thank you!!

iceman wrote:Congrats! Best advice is not bothering with dealer servicing, well not after the 1st 6 month check and doing it yourself and saving £1000 in dealer charges over 2 years. You take a risk, but if you use Honda parts and a major thing such as a fuel pump, battery or engine issue raises it's head, your covered under UK law anyway so no worries.

How is it £1000 over two years?

gbru2505 wrote:

iceman wrote:Congrats! Best advice is not bothering with dealer servicing, well not after the 1st 6 month check and doing it yourself and saving £1000 in dealer charges over 2 years. You take a risk, but if you use Honda parts and a major thing such as a fuel pump, battery or engine issue raises it's head, your covered under UK law anyway so no worries.

How is it £1000 over two years?

That would be like 5 a year at £100 any hows I got my first Service free with Honda. I think you can have it service anywhere and get your booket stamped and your warranty well be fine. That's what I did with my first Honda PCX I ever owned. Took it their for my first service then got wise.

The motorcycle shop up the road is a total rip of so not really saved any money.

gregsta wrote:

gbru2505 wrote:

iceman wrote:Congrats! Best advice is not bothering with dealer servicing, well not after the 1st 6 month check and doing it yourself and saving £1000 in dealer charges over 2 years. You take a risk, but if you use Honda parts and a major thing such as a fuel pump, battery or engine issue raises it's head, your covered under UK law anyway so no worries.

How is it £1000 over two years?

That would be like 5 a year at £100 any hows I got my first Service free with Honda. I think you can have it service anywhere and get your booket stamped and your warranty well be fine. That's what I did with my first Honda PCX I ever owned. Took it their for my first service then got wise.

The motorcycle shop up the road is a total rip of so not really saved any money.

I'm not saying anything

Old Grinner wrote:Maybe sit on a CBR300R or CB300F. Have a look at the Honda Rebel 300. And if the new Honda Super Cub 125 is available where you live have a look at that also. Doing the comparisons and getting a feel for what those other machines are like will help you to make a more informed decision. The one thing you want to avoid if possible is buyers remorse or growing out of what you get too quickly.

Measure twice, spend once. It can really help to add smiles to the miles later on.

Rebel 300 not available in the UK, only the 500 which is £5600
CB300R costs £4429
Can't ride anything bigger than 125cc on a CBT anyway.
£3400 Super Cub is more expensive than £3000 PCX and is much less practical.
IMO best to buy a decent used 125 there's gazillions of them on the UK market, this one would be high on my shortlist if I was in the market for a 125: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... 5306991601