Turbo vado 2022 3.0 new or 4.0 demo?

[Svado]

Hi all, I’m looking to buy my first ebike for commuting (around 10 miles one way, flat roads with a few bridges). I initially went to my LBS for more information on a turbo vado 3.0, but they only had a 4.0 on display.

The vado 3.0 was currently sold out and will be back in stock around July. The 4.0 demo bike has around 400km on it, and he’s willing to give me a 10% discount on it (also the last model, no new stock is expected to arrive in the near future). Now I’m in doubt on what to do: wait for a brand new full retail priced 3.0, or pay just a little more for a ‘used’ 4.0? I do get a full warranty on the 4.0.

 

[mikeschn]

Hi all, I’m looking to buy my first ebike for commuting (around 10 miles one way, flat roads with a few bridges). I initially went to my LBS for more information on a turbo vado 3.0, but they only had a 4.0 on display.

The vado 3.0 was currently sold out and will be back in stock around July. The 4.0 demo bike has around 400km on it, and he’s willing to give me a 10% discount on it (also the last model, no new stock is expected to arrive in the near future). Now I’m in doubt on what to do: wait for a brand new full retail priced 3.0, or pay just a little more for a ‘used’ 4.0? I do get a full warranty on the 4.0.

What year is the Vado in question?

Is it this one?

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[Svado]

What year is the Vado in question?

Both 2022 model

 

[mikeschn]

Both 2022 model

The 2022 is a nice model... I would take the 10% discount on the 4.0 and run. You'll be glad you did!

 

[TrevorB]

The 2022 is a nice model... I would take the 10% discount on the 4.0 and run. You'll be glad you did!

Make sure you get two year factory warranty on motor and battery from day you buy it.

 

[Svado]

Make sure you get two year factory warranty on motor and battery from day you buy it.

Yes I specifically asked this and I do get the full two years warranty

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Given you are offered a full warranty, a discount, and the Vado has only 400 km on it, I would buy the demo 4.0 were I you. The bigger battery, stronger motor and better components are all worth of it.
Note: You can always buy the 600 Wh battery (plus the battery cover) later if you need it, and use the 500 Wh as a spare or rotate the batteries for better longevity.

 

[CodyDog]

So here in the states I have never seen a demo bike with that much milage. More like 40 to 50km. 400km sound like a used bike versus a demo. I would push for a larger discount.