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Is Hicklin Power Sports in Grimes (Iowa) a good dealer? Looking for new or used F3
I’ve decided to purchase a F3, probably in April when I finally get my motorcycle license. I’m looking for opinions on buying used or new. From what I’ve observed it seems like used Spyders hold their value really well. I’m amazed at the amount of money people ask for these with thousands of miles on them and several years old. Seems like the main advantage is just saving the dealer transfer fee for buying new. I’d appreciate opinions from experienced owners on this. I’m just new to Can Am Spyders.
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You have come to the right forum! Bill
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Originally Posted by Knizar
You have come to the right forum! Bill
Thanks Bill.
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Thanks, buying used sounds good, free shipping too.
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When I was looking in early 2020, I stopped in at Hicklin to checkout what they had. They seemed to be more "side-by-side" oriented, there were no Spyders on the floor and they had no idea if or when they were going to get any new models. I wasn't very impressed.
I live about 2 hrs east of you and would recommend you visit Metro Motorsports in Cedar Rapids. I bought from them in 2020; they were (at the time) the biggest Spyder dealer in the state. The salesman I dealt with was extremely knowledgeable (and patient), let me talk with their certified mechanic and let me test one of the first two RTL's shipped to IA.
They've changed my rear tire (to an auto tire), laser aligned the front and a few little things, with no complaints.
Give 'em a call and see what they have on the showroom floor.
Last edited by spyderdave; 01-17-2023 at 04:57 AM.
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Also check with Sportsman Corner in Algona. Good dealer!
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Also recommend Sportsman’s Corner in Algona.
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Originally Posted by spyderdave
When I was looking in early 2020, I stopped in at Hicklin to checkout what they had. They seemed to be more "side-by-side" oriented, there were no Spyders on the floor and they had no idea if or when they were going to get any new models. I wasn't very impressed.
I live about 2 hrs east of you and would recommend you visit Metro Motorsports in Cedar Rapids. I bought from them in 2020; they were (at the time) the biggest Spyder dealer in the state. The salesman I dealt with was extremely knowledgeable (and patient), let me talk with their certified mechanic and let me test one of the first two RTL's shipped to IA.
They've changed my rear tire (to an auto tire), laser aligned the front and a few little things, with no complaints.
Give 'em a call and see what they have on the showroom floor.
Awesome, thanks. I kind of felt the same way at Hicklin.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 01-17-2023 at 10:31 PM.
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Originally Posted by MNF3
Also check with Sportsman Corner in Algona. Good dealer!
Originally Posted by dpetrick
Also recommend Sportsman’s Corner in Algona.
That’s quite a distance for me.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 01-17-2023 at 10:33 PM.
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I bought my '21 from Hicklin... was pretty satisfied.. and another from our riding group here in MN bought an F-3 from them..thought they were fair..
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Originally Posted by MikesNaturalRoast
I’ve decided to purchase a F3, probably in April when I finally get my motorcycle license. I’m looking for opinions on buying used or new. From what I’ve observed it seems like used Spyders hold their value really well. I’m amazed at the amount of money people ask for these with thousands of miles on them and several years old. Seems like the main advantage is just saving the dealer transfer fee for buying new. I’d appreciate opinions from experienced owners on this. I’m just new to Can Am Spyders.
FWIW, We've got good friends in Panora. They've never really felt comfortable with Hicklin. They recently went there to talk about a new 2022 S2S and felt like they were getting the brush off. They too felt like Hicklin is more focused on side by sides. They went to Atlantic, IA to Olsen's Outdoor Power SPorts and felt like they got a great deal with great service
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I got my 2021 S2S at Hicklin and felt it was fair and honest. Got a great trade-in price. Talk to Joe at Hicklins he's a good guy. They gave me the best deal of all the different dealers I worked with. The trade had something to do with it they gave me a good deal.
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