Buying a scooter w no ARC. Gogoro?

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@chichihuil

So. How do I buy one sans ARC?

(This has been asked, but the post was from 2004… so. Let’s update!)

Also. W the new gogoro. I know dealerships are ruthless and will sell you a vendor if u can’t buy. So, could I buy a gogoro and put it in my name in… 4mo? Should I get a TW friend to sign for me?

How would this work.

You can’t. Your best bet for both a new/used Gogoro or a second hand scooter is for a local friend to buy in their name and to register under their name. You can still ride it because Taiwan is pretty relaxed if the vehicle you’re riding is not in your name. Unless you have an international driver’s license in which allows to operate a motorcycle/scooter, you still need a local scooter license. The likelihood of being pulled over is low, but if you ever do and you don’t have a license, you’re pretty much screwed.

@chichihuil

Also. I will make a separate post later. But. How does the cell contract work, it seems like a great deal to get the gogoro discount. Plus I need a cell anyways ;-p

I believe the Far East Tone phone contract + Gogoro promotion is over. If it isn’t, I do not believe you can get the incentives. For you to receive any kind of government incentives, you need a local ID NOT an ARC.

Check my post here for more info:

Gogoro 2

People are reporting roughly 2 weeks to get paired and less than 2 weeks to riding off with one from the store. So…a bit under a month. You’re in luck…I wrote a novel on how to buy one Don’t forget to use yours truly as your referral person! I get a free Gogoro mug Kymco didn’t force them to do shite except reveal what that plug inside the seat compartment was for. Gogoro already had plans to dish out home charging for the G2 since the outlet was already available on every singl…

@chichihuil

I would most likely buy a used scooter, unless the gogoro thing works. I have contemplated a ghost. But… My wife would also be driving it… so…and we both have international driving permits

Try giving the admin a PM on this group and ask if he’s willing to lend you one of his.

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I do not recommend buying a ghost bike, the consequences after you get pulled over are not worth the convenience you get from a ghost bike. Admin of the FB group will probably say something similar.