RE: Slingshot I got an ad yesterday showing a NEW model.
The SE LE: A limited edition with a killer paint job (if you like red and orange). Dual windshields, and the interior lighted with LED's. The upgrades cost $1,000 making the total cost $24,999. I tried to post the link and picture, but was not able to. Maybe someone else is better at it than I.
It is showing on the Polaris site.
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I don't know about where you live, but I've seen more SlingShots on the road in the last month, than Spyders over the last two years.
At least out here, looks like Polaris has hit a sweet spot.
Ya, I know my Spyder dealer has sold 6 Slingshots. I subscribe to the theory "a new broom always sweeps well". Personally, I was not that impressed. they are difficult to get into unless you are a contortionist??????? It appears your butt is almost dragging on the street. I like my 2014 RT Limited and will not change. Time will tell.
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I think that I found an effective way of making ingress and egress easier:
Getting in...
Step into the car, and with both feet on the floorboards; grab the wheel, and then sit down.
Getting out...
Grab the wheel, stand up, and step out...
It makes that whole process of pulling the last leg in over the side body panels a non-issue.
When I was an undergrad, our big thing was the "sports car" - MG A/B, Tiger, Healey, Alfa, etc. The SS owners I've talked to feel more draw to those than to motorcycles. There's even a Friday night SS only rally scheduled for next month.
There's also a local guy who has installed a SxS roll cage on his SS (I'll take a pic, next time I see him), with a roof and grab handles to assist entry/exit. I'm waiting for the 3 wheel drive unit to show up...
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I am trying to copy the site.
Cost is $24,999 as mentioned in post #2 It has a yellow/orange/red paint job. Randy has an SL model.
The colors in the piece below do not show off the stunning paint job. The actual Polaris site has a good representation. I was not able to transfer from that site.
Polaris unveils Slingshot SL LE at Daytona Bike Week
March 10, 2015
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News Release
After unleashing the much buzzed about Slingshot, Polaris debuts the most exclusive Slingshot yet at Daytona Bike Week. Delivering on the same high-octane experience, the limited edition Slingshot SL LE is packed with head-turning features including striking Nuclear Sunset Orange coloring throughout. This sharp 3-wheel roadster is also equipped with dual windscreens and an interior LED white and blue lighting package for an exhilarating nighttime driving experience.
“The public response to Slingshot has been phenomenal and the head-turning exhilaration it delivers is in high demand,” said Mike Jonikas, Vice President of Slingshot. “We are offering Slingshot fans the chance to be one of just a few to own the exclusively striking Slingshot SL LE. We encourage you to see and experience it for yourself.”
The unique Slingshot experience includes:
A low, wide stance which lets you feel the rush of pavement under the seat
An open-air cockpit for a 360-degree rush of sight, sound and smell
A shared riding experience allowing both the driver and passenger to get a front row shot of adrenaline
Optimized weight distribution and proprietary low-profile tires for maximum cornering
Lightweight and powerful, the Slingshot delivers exhilarating acceleration
Slingshot Trim Levels:
Slingshot is now offered in three distinct trim levels for a limited time only. The base Slingshot with a U.S. MSRP of only $19,999 features titanium metallic paint, 17-inch lightweight alloy wheels upfront and an 18-inch wheel in the rear.
The premium Slingshot SL, with a U.S. MSRP of only $23,999 features red pearl paint, larger 18 inch forged aluminum wheels upfront and a 20 inch wheel in the rear, as well as a blade windscreen for wind protection. It also features a media console with a 4.3″ LCD screen, back-up camera, Bluetooth integration and a 6-speaker audio system.
The Slingshot SL LE offers all of the same upgrades as the Slingshot SL, but on top of that will include a striking Nuclear Sunset Orange color covering parts of the body, interior, coil springs and aluminum swing arm. It is equipped with dual windscreens and offers an interior LED lighting package with both white and blue lighting for an exhilarating nighttime driving experience. The Slingshot SL LE has a U.S. MSRP of only $24,999.
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This is SoCal and here they dress to impress. The ones that I have seen are parked with the owner standing by for praise. They seriously avoid mentioning price so the unsuspecting think its like a Lamorgini or Ferrari and out of reach for them. I have seen two on the roads we travel. One was an older couple who could barely see over the dash puttering about (glad I was not behind them I think they stopped for banked curves) and the other looked like a parts guy from a bike shop picking something up from home depot (wonder whose bike they were working on). Wonder if there is a state by state sales estimate ( TX and CT are out). At any rate they are not that abundant here.
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I saw one on the road in Las Vegas and at first I thought it was a fancy car, then I saw the driver with his helmet on and I had to laugh at how silly that looked. We also saw one on the road in Yuma and they waved at our group on Spyders like mad. They were probably former Spyder owners.
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Originally Posted by miltonb
..............Is that " Randy " formerly of Spyderlovers ????????? 
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