OK, I admit it. I paid too much for my 1986 Honda CH150D. But before I say what I paid, let me tell you about it. 862 miles on it. Hardly a scratch on it and the candy red paint looks amazing - like new. Nothing has faded, nothing is cracked. Nine+ out of Ten in the paint department. It is complete except for the missing small windshield visor (it has the accessory Honda tall windshield on it) and the right side suspension cover. Light works, dash works, and once I replace the battery I am sure the clock will work (well I hope it will). Everything seems to work. Seems to run a bit hot, but I think it is just in need of fluid that the dealer was supposed to put in before I took off. It is not going to need much work as it was just serviced (and, again, I think they forgot to change out or check the coolant, which I will do tonight).

OK, as to the price, NADA guide says $720 in excellent condition. I have seen these go for between $800 and $1200 on Ebay and Craigs. I paid a premium of -- ulp -- $1,500 at a dealership that I have gone to for years and that I know and trust. Problem was the owner liked the bike and was not too keen on selling it unless he got his price.

I owned one of these back in the 90s and loved them so much I still have the 1984 brochure for the 124 version. I know I paid way over what I should have, but I did it because I am the end-user/collector/rider, not someone looking to turn a profit. Did I get ripped off? I feel like I paid too much, but I don't feel ripped off - I mean, I like it and even though I paid a bit more I feel I have a wonderful example of this classic scooter. But I am curious as to what those of you who are more current on prices think of this.

By the way, I'm in Michigan if that makes a difference (not as abundnat as they would be in California or somewhere warmer).

I don't think you paid too much. I paid $1200 for a beat up '87 with 17000 + miles and it needed everything - new tires, body, seat, etc etc. I ended up with a very fine scooter and a year later I am still very pleased with it. Starts every time.

You paid a dealer price but you got a rally nice model in tip top condition! with a dealer to back it up even though you will never need it it is one of the best scooters built and a nice ride, probably one of the nicest seats I have ever sat on a scooter was a friends elite 150. ride into the sunset friend

I would say jack paid too much but you paid upper market value for my area. Gas prices have pushed them up even in the down economy.

I paid $1000 for my 86. It had 3700 miles on it and was in excellent mechanical condition. Cosmetically, I would have called it fair. I have since brought it up to "good". Runs like a champ and turns heads everywhere I go. Tops out at 65 mph just like it should. I have been told by some that I should have just bought a new Chinese 150 for the same money. Lol.....I don't think so!