FWIW. You pay more money for a new snowmobile these days. It would be great for a seaside community. It's a cheap convertible to drive a couple around in. Their website says they have a rental pool. think places like Bermuda where evryone rents scooters/mopeds. This is a nice alternative. As far as a commuter vehicle, truthfully I like it better than a Smart car. but I would never buy one for a commuter/regular transportation.