I will be looking to buying a scooter for a friend down there. I was told they are around $1000. I am assuming used. What are decent brands sold down there?
There's alot depends on what you are looking for, and also the availability at the location you are buying from. IMHO, i should say stick to japanese brands. Parts are not too hard to find, and you have quality too.
Depend on the country a lot. I spent some time in the Philippines and found that the best brand to get is whichever one has a local dealer so you can get spares easily. You could pick up quite a nice new one for a thousand dollars though you'd be better off picking up a tidy second hand one as it was less likely to get stolen. Buy them a BIG lock and tell them to chain it to something solid any time they leave it.
Good idea. I will have to see for myself there. It's hard to get answers for yourself when you are not there. I try to not get myself duped into anything. Whatever I get, you will see it.