two-wheeler

Today especially the 2 wheeler prices seem too high, even the base variants. Is it worth spending money on them or does it make more sense to buy used ones? What about cars?

My father had bought an LML Vespa NV way back in 1991, and it performed well enough till date. But since last few years it has started drinking fuel like anything. I guess our maruti 800 gives more mileage than this machine. So daddy needs a new two-wheeler. Please suggest some. Budget :-...