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WarZ · 10-18-2016, 09:13 PM

Thanks for this site, and an opportunity to question folks with experience

So the options I've narrowed it down to are:

https://www.wmsbrighton.com/product_...aoata-150d.htm
Newer ? TaoTao 150cc Bull

and the,

https://www.wmsbrighton.com/product_...er-3150dx2.htm
Coolster 3150 Dx2

Based on everything I've read (especially ckangaroo70, thanks!), videos I've watched, and dealers I've called and spoken with ... I get the sense that the coolsters are a little better built and more reliable. However, how much more ? I am not sure, if there is even an actual difference, as I havent been able to find a side by side comparison write up or video.

Some other comments I've heard are the new TaoTao Bull is automatic (vs the rhino) and that it is physically a little larger than the coolster, so a larger individual might feel more comfortable. Spec wise, if the sites have accurate numbers, the coolster appears shorter, longer, and narrower than the bull. But only by a few inches either way. So I'm not sure what kind of difference that really is.

I had the opportunity to locally sit on a coolster 3150. It felt pretty good to me. I would have liked it just a touch larger, maybe. But I dont think it was a deal breaker at all.

One dealer loves TaoTao (wholesale motorsports WMS). The other dealer loves coolster (killermotorsports KMS). WMS says taotao is a better fit for adults, and they feel they have no problem getting parts. KMS says getting parts for taotao can sometimes be iffy or slow compared to coolster, and that coolsters are a little better in terms of quality.

I haven't been able to gain any insight as to performance differences between the two.

I've called 5 dealer sites so far, but I like WMS and KMS most, so far based on my conversations with the reps, and the fact that I can get a physical address from the website

I'm leaning most toward KMS at this point.

Sooo ... does anyone have any insight regarding a comparison of the above machines ? Quality ? Performance ? Feel for size ? Also what about the dealers ?

Thank you for any input !

Edit:
Just saw this post by MizzouFan
http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....6&postcount=12
That had a picture comparison of the rhino 250 vs the coolster. Are the rhino and the new bull same size does anyone know ? Based on site specs they are the same, but those I'm finding can vary widely from site to site.

10-18-2016, 09:13 PM	#1
WarZ Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Western NY Posts: 11	Coolster 3150 Dx2 vs TaoTao Bull Thanks for this site, and an opportunity to question folks with experience So the options I've narrowed it down to are: https://www.wmsbrighton.com/product_...aoata-150d.htm Newer ? TaoTao 150cc Bull and the, https://www.wmsbrighton.com/product_...er-3150dx2.htm Coolster 3150 Dx2 Based on everything I've read (especially ckangaroo70, thanks!), videos I've watched, and dealers I've called and spoken with ... I get the sense that the coolsters are a little better built and more reliable. However, how much more ? I am not sure, if there is even an actual difference, as I havent been able to find a side by side comparison write up or video. Some other comments I've heard are the new TaoTao Bull is automatic (vs the rhino) and that it is physically a little larger than the coolster, so a larger individual might feel more comfortable. Spec wise, if the sites have accurate numbers, the coolster appears shorter, longer, and narrower than the bull. But only by a few inches either way. So I'm not sure what kind of difference that really is. I had the opportunity to locally sit on a coolster 3150. It felt pretty good to me. I would have liked it just a touch larger, maybe. But I dont think it was a deal breaker at all. One dealer loves TaoTao (wholesale motorsports WMS). The other dealer loves coolster (killermotorsports KMS). WMS says taotao is a better fit for adults, and they feel they have no problem getting parts. KMS says getting parts for taotao can sometimes be iffy or slow compared to coolster, and that coolsters are a little better in terms of quality. I haven't been able to gain any insight as to performance differences between the two. I've called 5 dealer sites so far, but I like WMS and KMS most, so far based on my conversations with the reps, and the fact that I can get a physical address from the website I'm leaning most toward KMS at this point. Sooo ... does anyone have any insight regarding a comparison of the above machines ? Quality ? Performance ? Feel for size ? Also what about the dealers ? Thank you for any input ! Edit: Just saw this post by MizzouFan http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....6&postcount=12 That had a picture comparison of the rhino 250 vs the coolster. Are the rhino and the new bull same size does anyone know ? Based on site specs they are the same, but those I'm finding can vary widely from site to site. Last edited by WarZ; 10-18-2016 at 10:03 PM.
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