Good deal or no good

[Raewedge]

I have a chance to buy a 2012 Spyder RTSM5 audio and convince package for 9 thousand. It has 30 thousand miles on it. Is this a fair deal?

[ARtraveler]

Price is ballpark good. Have a dealer run the VIN # to check out the service history.

An SM5 manual is worth $1,500 less than a SE5 (semi auto). A consideration if you are planning on re-selling. A bit more difficult to sell because most want the semi auto.

[Raewedge]

I have a chance to buy a 2012 Spyder RTSM5 audio and convince package for 9 thousand. It has 30 thousand miles on it. Is this a fair deal?

Thanks for your input, this bike is in Shreveport not sure when I can go check it out with this quarantine

[LongIsland]

Check imotorsports a sponsor of spyderlovers, click on home and scroll down. I just took a look and they have 2013, 2014 and 2015's with lower mileage at the same price point. They provide free delivery.

[ARtraveler]

Thanks for your input, this bike is in Shreveport not sure when I can go check it out with this quarantine

Call seller to get the VIN. Call any dealer...they can input the VIN into their computer system.
Note: most dealers are usually closed on Mondays.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Check imotorsports a sponsor of spyderlovers, click on home and scroll down. I just took a look and they have 2013, 2014 and 2015's with lower mileage at the same price point. They provide free delivery.

:agree: with L.I. & ARtraveler ..... do some homework ..... and the FREE shipping from IMotorsports is a hugh plus ...... annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd even if you have to spend a bit more to get a Spyder with the 1330 engine I think you will be happier in the long term .... annnnnnnnnnd back in 09 when I bought my first Spyder. .... I had a choice of manual or the SE trans .... I chose manual .... But my next two spyders were SE's and I Loooooooooooooove them..... good luck .... Mike :ohyea: ..........PS on another post I said Gene who has an 08 Manual trans is having issues annnnnnnd the dealer won't work on it .... maybe an isolated case, but remember BRP stopped making and using the V-twin back in 2015 , ya think they had a good reason for doing so ???????

[Raewedge]

Motorsport where?

iMotorsports. A SL sponsor. See home page.

[EdMat]

Try this link

https://www.imotorsportsinc.com/

[SpyderAnn01]

:agree: with L.I. & ARtraveler ..... do some homework ..... and the FREE shipping from IMotorsports is a hugh plus ...... annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd even if you have to spend a bit more to get a Spyder with the 1330 engine I think you will be happier in the long term .... annnnnnnnnnd back in 09 when I bought my first Spyder. .... I had a choice of manual or the SE trans .... I chose manual .... But my next two spyders were SE's and I Loooooooooooooove them..... good luck .... Mike :ohyea: ..........PS on another post I said Gene who has an 08 Manual trans is having issues annnnnnnd the dealer won't work on it .... maybe an isolated case, but remember BRP stopped making and using the V-twin back in 2015 , ya think they had a good reason for doing so ???????

The reason that the 08 is having troubles getting a dealer to work on it is that many Motorsports dealers will not work on anything that is 10 years old or older. There is nothing about the clutch on a manual Spyder that is anything to worry about.

I would be more cautious about buying a used Spyder from a dealer that took it on trade as they have no knowledge of how it was maintained.

[Bfromla]

I have a chance to buy a 2012 Spyder RTSM5 audio and convince package for 9 thousand. It has 30 thousand miles on it. Is this a fair deal?
:welcome: & FYI I’m nxt door in Bossier, would be good see more Spyders round here, maybe meet if mess gets any better:clap: unfortunately can’t say many good things bout local dealer, hopefully they can/will provide you with what you need timely. Price is ballpark, note ‘12 will have the 998 engine yes discontinued, but good motor if taken care of:lecturef_smilie: eats little oil & likes higher RPMs (takes getting use to). Definitely run VIN :2thumbs:
*Bradford marine Texarkana my preferred dealer for area* ( nice RYDE too)
(903) 794-2628
8361 N State Line Ave
Texarkana TX 75503
United States

[Raewedge]

Thanks for info

[sduskin]

Definitely go with a 2014. SM6 and 1330 engine. My wife's 1st spyder was an ST and she was constantly shifting when I was cruizing in 6th. Her ST lasted a month then we traded in on a 2014 RT-S SM6 for her.

[davev1pa]

Just bought a 2012 RTL SE5 with 3600 miles for 10k. I'd keep looking...and try to get er loaded as well.Just an opinion...we all have them

[ricford]

Without going into it, I agree with Bromla about the Shreveport shop. Spyder sales and repair is a sideline. Their big impetus is travel trailers. Very disappointed with the one and only time I used them.