I'm thinking about getting one for the times that I need to get somewhere relatively fast or wearing nice clothes. I'm not worried about not being able to go on highways since I'm already used to that from riding a bike. I want to get something in the 100-150 cc range. I think it would be a good intermediary between a bike and a car in terms of minimizing my impact on the environment. As compared to wastefully hauling around 3000 pounds of metal just to transport a single person, a scooter is basically the most efficient way for one person not carrying anything to get around (excluding bikes of course). I also like the fact that scooters are slower than motorcycles so I would feel safer riding one with only a helmet on rather than having to get a jacket/riding suit, gloves, and boots.