Like most people, I'm sick of soaring gas price. Anyone know of a honest online motor scooter dealer?

Looking for at least 250cc with mp3 option (if possible but not required)

Try www.powersportsfactory.com there are of course others, but, I believe these guys are trying to do it right.

go to the mall

Unless you're in a remote location you should go to a bricks-and-mortar dealer. Look for scooter groups in your region and ask around for recommendations- a good place to start is scooter.meetup.com or the Yahoo scooter groups.

Check your regional craigslist > for sale > motorcycles for used scooter values.

http://www.bandit-motorsports.com/index....
http://scootersus.com/

Don't forget to budget for proper riding gear . . this is why.
http://real.ksl.com/video/slc/sid_video/...
http://dynamic.cnn.com/apps/tp/video/us/...
http://www.urbanscootin.com/forum/viewto...

Modular or full-face helmet, jeans (with knee armor), jacket, boots, and gloves.
http://www.newenough.com/
http://www.dragginjeans.com/Jeans.htm
http://www.dragginjeans.com/Armor.htm#
http://www.jafrum.com/Motorcycle-Boots/V...

Always "snug-up" jacket wrist straps or zippers.
http://www.urbanscootin.com/forum/viewto...

How a helmet works video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOaSIeEl8...

Motorcycle Safety Course
http://www.msf-usa.org/