Demographic of the typical Spyderlovers member

[OldDog]

Based on the article Doc posted about BRP going public, and the statement that most BRP customers were high wage earners with a sizable discretionary income, I thought I would pose this question. I was once a 3. :D :roflblack:



"What is the demographic of the typical Spyder owner here on Spyderlovers?"

1. Young just starting out, lots of startup debt.
2. Middle aged, decent job, time for toys.
3. Reaching retirement, loaded with lots of pocket change.
4. Retired,comfortable , but not much discretionary income.
5. Old and barely scrapin' by.

[Laila's Dad]

Based on the article Doc posted about BRP going public, and the statement that most BRP customers were high wage earners with a sizable discretionary income, I thought I would pose this question. I was once a 3. :D :roflblack:



"What is the demographic of the typical Spyder owner here on Spyderlovers?"

1. Young just starting out, lots of startup debt.
2. Middle aged, decent job, time for toys.
3. Reaching retirement, loaded with lots of pocket change.
4. Retired,comfortable , but not much discretionary income.
5. Old and barely scrapin' by.

...except I am not that young. I consider young to be mid 20's to lower 30's. However I do not have the extra income at all. Shoot, I am saving up for a $200 course if that means anything. I mean I am not broke but purchasing the spyder put a dent in my monthly finances for sure. But every once in a while you have to do something just because you want to and not because you need to. For me the spYder was my "just because I want too" moment. Which I rarely have those moments. So far it has been a great decision. Trying to live more by the motto of "you don't live to work, but work to live" :D

[Bob Denman]

Oh; I definitely would like to climb back up into the "5" category... :shocked: :gaah:

[srwilli]

I was told once that you have to get older, but you don't have to grow up.. I am a "toys-R-us Kid that should be a 4, but still in the 3 category. My last bike was a BMW that was totaled in 1984 (Thank You Pickup truck). I have had the Spyder for about 3 months now and loving it and loving life...;);):yes:

[bruiser]

I'm a three except for the loads of pocket change. Retiring 1 January after 44+ years of working.

[SpyRyd]

Based on the article Doc posted about BRP going public, and the statement that most BRP customers were high wage earners with a sizable discretionary income, I thought I would pose this question. I was once a 3. :D :roflblack:



"What is the demographic of the typical Spyder owner here on Spyderlovers?"

1. Young just starting out, lots of startup debt.
2. Middle aged, decent job, time for toys.
3. Reaching retirement, loaded with lots of pocket change.
4. Retired,comfortable , but not much discretionary income.
5. Old and barely scrapin' by.

I'm a hybrid... fortunate combo 4 and 3; recently retired (4 months) with lots of pocket change.

[TuckMiddle]

I've been all of the first 4.
Now a 4.444

[JkRbbt]

I'll claim a 3 1/2. Retired and comfy, somewhere between "loaded" and "scrapin' by". :)

[Ken Thomas]

4-5

Old but young of mind.


Mind over matter??:yes::yes::roflblack::roflblack::banghead: :banghead:

[Robertsepolen]

2 heading for 4. With a possible 3.
Age 60 in dec.

[oldgoat]

A 4 but not short of $

[paulbrinker]

Definitely a 4, and proud of it.

[napper39]

im not sure where i fall in im 73 retired and still not enough cash to get that rt i need soooo bad will get one as soon as i can from cowtowen for sure,but still riding with the wind.:yikes::chat: its only 50 temp wise right now so as soon as it hite 60 im gone.:thumbup:

[samewok]

I am a 3. But work to have fun.

[Yfactor]

Am 67 retired 8 years and fall in the 4-5 range.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

First of all IMHO there are not enough numbers to cover all the possible scenerio's....I'm 65 years young and have decided to go the other way....next year I'm going to be 64 etc......I just re-found a very special Lady who seems to think I'm something Special also,,,annnnnnnnnnnnnnnd she's a Spyderlover too....It doesn't get any better than that.:2thumbs: :clap: :yes::yes::yes::yes: :2excited: :shemademe_smilie:....As far as this Poll goes My Motto is the in the END the one with the MOST TOYS WINS :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflb lack::roflblack: ......Mike

[OldDog]

im not sure where i fall in im 73 retired and still not enough cash to get that rt i need soooo bad will get one as soon as i can from cowtowen for sure,but still riding with the wind.:yikes::chat: its only 50 temp wise right now so as soon as it hite 60 im gone.:thumbup:

I like your adaptation of the arm rests in your picture.:thumbup:

[ARtraveler]

I'm in the demographic somewhere but not telling where I stand. You will note a comparison between :spyder2: riders and Gold Wing owners as far as age, etc. I am betting similar demographics for GW/:ani29: owners.

You do have to have some extra cash in order to spend 25K to 32K for a toy like the :spyder2:. The :ani29: is not like a usual 10K to 15K motorcycle. The market is pretty tough now. They are still trying to sell my pristine 2010 Vulcan 900 with only 6K miles on it for 7K. They had three potential buyers--but they did not even qualify for a 7K loan.

[OldDog]

I'm in the demographic somewhere but not telling where I stand. You will note a comparison between :spyder2: riders and Gold Wing owners as far as age, etc. I am betting similar demographics for GW/:ani29: owners.

You do have to have some extra cash in order to spend 25K to 32K for a toy like the :spyder2:. The :ani29: is not like a usual 10K to 15K motorcycle. The market is pretty tough now. They are still trying to sell my pristine 2010 Vulcan 900 with only 6K miles on it for 7K. They had three potential buyers--but they did not even qualify for a 7K loan.

I'm fortunate enough, I could buy one outright. Lingering medical expenses have held me back. That may change next year. I sold my Honda a few years ago. I told my wife how much I miss riding. I have test ridden a Spyder several times. I love it. We'll see.

[Bob Denman]

Well getcher butt healed up and pull the trigger!! ;) :2thumbs:

[OldDog]

Well getcher butt healed up and pull the trigger!! ;) :2thumbs:

It wasn't my butt that needed fixin'! ;):roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

[PrairieSpyder]

Definitely 5. My life goal of becoming a rich eccentric old broad isn't working out so well.

[Farmbanker]

I'm a 2 wishing I were a 10. :roflblack:

[Ga Blue Knight]

Definitely a solid 4 after retiring twice once my choice the second due to cutbacks. Now working as a Realtor which in this market is the same as not working!

[Harley]

Retired , happy, and enjoying all life has to offer... Especially the:spyder2:

[flamingobabe]

we are a mixture..we think we are young...we worked really hard for 40+ years....we have been married 18 years...before ...interesting enough...we both lived below our means so we could save and retire early...retired in 2008...Mark was 56....me...I'm ...young....traveling this past year...about 14 weeks...put a dent in our disposable cash...Mark needs to go to work...I want a ST

[Fire911]

2 skipping straight to a 5....(I own a boat...nuff said)

[gnz2250]

2. but I dont have cash for toys. its the daily driver rain or shine.

[Paula(Butch2025)]

We are in the #2 range!

[mcaccamise]

Well were not young nor old not rich or poor still working and love riding our :spyder2: hope to retire some day, 25 years with WDW the Mouse life is good.
Mike

[retread]

Have been 1 thru 4, since the economy took a dump, I'm working on 5.

john

[Bob Denman]

It wasn't my butt that needed fixin'! ;):roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:


That's too bad... Then you could have said that your troubles are, "all behind you now!" :roflblack::roflblack: :roflblack: :2thumbs:
Seriously though; I hope that a solution to medical issues works! :thumbup:

[LLSailor]

2. Would like to retire again, but the bank and credit union own too much of my stuff...

[AgentK]

We're a 2 and living large. Working hard and enjoying our :spyder2:. Got a little place off the Blueridge Parkway finally ready to go now looking for some good riding weather. Have met a couple of Spyder riders up there one day a couple of months ago riding their grandkids around. Now we have ours. Hope to see you guys on the road soon.

[SpyderDuck]

Based on the article Doc posted about BRP going public, and the statement that most BRP customers were high wage earners with a sizable discretionary income, I thought I would pose this question. I was once a 3. :D :roflblack:



"What is the demographic of the typical Spyder owner here on Spyderlovers?"

1. Young just starting out, lots of startup debt.
2. Middle aged, decent job, time for toys.
3. Reaching retirement, loaded with lots of pocket change.
4. Retired,comfortable , but not much discretionary income.
5. Old and barely scrapin' by.

Sort of a 2, except the job is only fair. The only reason I was able to get the Spyder is that I had money from the sale of my old house. It's all I can do to afford the maintenance, lol!

[asp125]

3.14159 ;)

[rhansen309]

We are a 2 approaching 3. Can't wait!!!

[jScotD]

i find just staying confused is a better way to approach this

[Arr MiHardies]

Between one and two

[smoky]

I'm guessing I'm a four but maintenance and operating costs push that loose change further all the time....:bowdown:smoky

[Daisyjoe]

I am very fortunate.
I'm 60 and have been retired for 5 or 6 years.
Plus
So, I hope no one considers this a brag, it isn't or at least it isn't meant to be.






"I've decided that saving for the Nursing Home's benefit isn't why I worked my tush off before I retired. " Well said!! I am 60 and also retired 5 years ago. I would consider myself a 4, I guess. But I did finance my Spyder. :D I actually work part time to pay for my Spyder and the fuel. I am very blessed.

[d.o.spyder-rts]

I think there's one missing between 3 an 4; call it 3a. Reaching retirement, but not much pocket change or discretionary income. :D Dale

[btcherm]

#4 Retired , happy,and having fun with the:spyder2:

[hrbeta]

Friendly, friendly, very friendly !!!


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[Jharpo]

I'm definitely a 3 but without the pocket change. I'm retiring in January, have spent a lot of my pocket change on changing my GS in to a ST without knowing the ST was coming. About four years ago, when I was 65 I actually listened to the words of an old Jimmy Buffett song that said that I would rather die while I am living than live while I'm dead. So I said to myself, "Girl, you better start moving"and two weeks later bought my first motorcycle. Shortly afterwards I suffered a really serious thyroid problem. During recovery, I bought myself a beautiful RED 2009 GS Spyder and my feet haven't touched the ground since. It was used, but perfect. Am I rich, absolutely not, but am I happy, that's an understatement. With the emotional support of my kids and my partner, and my beautiful RED Spyder, Life is wonderful!

[steve635]

I'll claim a 3 1/2. Retired and comfy, somewhere between "loaded" and "scrapin' by". :)

Ditto

[SpydeRider2010]

4.5 and ryding my children's inheritance. :thumbup: scruw em :roflblack:

[viperred]

Here 3-4 and Thankful:spyder2:

[tobor9]

Well I'm a 4,been retired for 5yrs and doing OK,wife still working to pay for gas and farkles on our :spyder2:'s

[Phyxius]

I guess I'm between 1 and 2. 29, good job, no free time :)

[cohoff]

i'm a 4. i retired from the army 18 years ago. i'm 58 and when i asked myself if i should buy my spyder i said......if not now, when?

[major911]

A definate 2 with doubts of ever making it to 3. :roflblack:

[MRH]

47 (I'd call that middle aged), Married, no kids, and enough income and savings that the expense was well considered, as all of our significant expenses are, but not painful in any way.