No, because it went out of stock at the time of my purchase, but the reviews says it looked like new.
https://preview.redd.it/uxn4czpodp6g1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6d5e0b9349fd129511a614a451cdeae825f7fcf6
I bought a Kqi 3 sport from another seller for a steal and guess what it was brand new just open box.
I have a KQI3 pro and going like 26/27kmh it still takes me around 32km on one charge, after about 100cycles and 5000km. It is super solid, my main complaint is there is no replacement battery without a hack.
https://github.com/belveder79/NIUScooterHacking
I’m currently upgrading a KQI3 Sport with a large battery- finish estimated in about a week from now…
niu kqi3. I had the last model too and they've both been consistently reliable. Same scooter for over 3 years and I've ridden about 2k km and she's doing great apart from one flat tire replacement.
This isn't helpful. The person asked a very popular question and you responded with a condescending, "you need more money" tone. You could have referred them to this very question on the escooter sub.
There are scooters out there that aren't "pieces of junk" at this price point. HiBoy, while having poor customer service, is a decent suggestion. Buy the extended coverage plan if you order from Amazon or wherever you order from just to be safe. They also sell extra parts which can be difficult to track down for other brands. NIU KQi2/3 is a great, budget friendly scooter which is recommended in the "escooter" sub and is the only "budget" scooter they recommend. The Ninebot model from Segway isn't the most popular, for quite a few reasons, but I certainly wouldn't consider it a piece of junk. It's a 70/30 chance you'll get your full money's worth, 400 dollars is still a good deal of money, which I think OP and I both understand; although to some who can afford better quality products for commuting there are obviously far better options. If you want to just get around for a little while look into these models. Stay away from brands like GoTrax or Volpam or those who primarily sell on Amazon and create fake reviews etc and you have a better chance of getting a decent life on these.
My car was stolen and didn't receive enough to make a down payment on a vehicle, so I have tried each of these scooters. I will say the one I went with was the HiBoy, despite the NIU having a better track record and some better features. A review of that for a later time.
At the end of the day, yes--you get what you pay for. But, as I said, this is still a decent chunk of change that will get you from points A to B (assuming your commute is primarily campus or city-based). Do not neglect the idea of looking for refurb's or used on FB marketplace and the like (!!!!)
Don't get it wet/ride in the rain. Basic stuff. Look out for potholes and crazy drivers/stay safe and you will be good for a bit until you're able to save up for a nicer model. Hope this helps.
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