Does anyone know the current dealer cost of a 2014 RT Limited and any promotions?
I purchased a 2013 RT Limited in July/2013. I live in Texas and really enjoy riding it for the first 15 minutes, it is perfect. Once it heats up it is miserable. I spent $2000 on modifications to improve the handling and hopefully the heat. It is still not the vehicle I thought I was purchasing.
Therefore, I am going to purchase a 2014 RT limited and based on what I have read it is the vehicle I was looking for in 2013. I want to make the best deal and it looks like that is going to be costly.
A dealer has offered to trade for $6746 difference. You can make the numbers look any way you want but here is their offer.
Purchase price of 2014 25199
Trade in 2013 -18653
Difference 6546
If I add the $2000 in modifications it will cost me $8546.00 to ride a Spyder for 3200 miles. I am willing to spend the money to get a better product.
Question: Is this a good deal? If not, any suggestions or input? I don't mind the dealers making a fair profit on the transaction. They did not manufacture the 2013 spyder so I don't blame the dealers.
Looking forward to any suggestions.
Have you had the opportunity to
take a 14' for a ride?
I was in about the same boat with our 13' and like you I was focusing hard on the best value. After my ride on the 14' my decision was much easier, and I got out the door with a similar cost model as you, although our 13' had 11,500 on it.-Best of luck to you!
ANSWERING WHAT WAS ASKED .............INSTEAD OF GOING OFF THREAD
I am basing this figure against what I paid for mine in MAY 2014 and what I am seeing they are selling for now at places like Greenville Texas ( posted on E-Bay )......... So my guesstimate on dealer cost would be approx. $20,000...........................Your problem with bargaining is going to be THE TRADE.......The dealer now has to sell TWO spyders not just ONE......................It's in your best financial interest to leave out the trade ( sell privately ), and bargain for the NEW 14 .................The dealer really wants to unload OLD inventory .....and NOT acquire more OLD inventory..................................JMHO ......Good Luck, Mike :thumbup:
Thanks to everyone for such thoughful replies
I really appreciate all the thoughtful replies, I expected to get some of the sarcastic ones! Maybe recent comments about those types have reduced this behavior.
I learned today that there is a $2500 rebate to dealers on the 2014 RT / LTD. Also, they are extending the warranty to 4 years. I believe I am going to do the deal.
If you live in Texas or close by and are in the market for a new one let me know, I really like how easy it has been to work with this particular dealer.
Beware of Greenville TX dealer
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Originally Posted by
BLUEKNIGHT911
I am basing this figure against what I paid for mine in MAY 2014 and what I am seeing they are selling for now at places like Greenville Texas ( posted on E-Bay )......... So my guesstimate on dealer cost would be approx. $20,000...........................Your problem with bargaining is going to be THE TRADE.......The dealer now has to sell TWO spyders not just ONE......................It's in your best financial interest to leave out the trade ( sell privately ), and bargain for the NEW 14 .................The dealer really wants to unload OLD inventory .....and NOT acquire more OLD inventory..................................JMHO ......Good Luck, Mike :thumbup:
The dealer in Greenville is very difficult to work with at least over the phone. The are smart at marketing when it comes to low price points but good luck actually ending up purchasing at the prices the advertise.
If you are in Texas I can recommend some great dealers. You can call on the phone and work out the deal.
Note: I am in the advertising business and we service over 4000 auto dealers so I am very familiar with the difference between honest or shady dealers.
You got a bit bitten on the 2013 but in the end I say "Make The Deal!
If you wait too long you are going to own a bike no one wants. The 998 cc engine is obsolete and the amount you will get as time goes on is going to go way down. Now is the time to move on it and the numbers you quoted are reasonable for sure. Do the deal and you will be happy after eating the nut.
Go for it!
Don't Know Dealer Cost or Invoice
I don't know what a dealer gives for one but my dealer has one (platinum silver satin/black seat) for $26,000 on his website. Down a notch from that he has a few RT-S SE6's for $23,500 and SM6 for $22,000. I'm sure he's still making some profit at those prices.