Annoyed by people asking how much $$$$ ...

[mowin]

wen to get a gas today, and when I came out of the store there was two 20 yr olds circleing spydie like a couple sharks. The first thing they asked was how fast I had it up to. Told them fast enough to loose my liscense. Then one asked if it will do a burnout, and if i'd show him a little of what it could do. I said sure..If u give me $200 bucks 4 a new tire i'll be glad too. Thy got in there car and left...Dam kids

[Pilo]

Lately I've been barraged by people asking how much my Spyder cost to buy......and some are downright annoying and rude.

I don't mind when someone seems to have a genuine interest in the Spyder-- or if they ask in a decent manner--- like "If you don't mind me asking.... yada yada yada..".
To these people I'll give them a base of around $17,000 and tell them they go up from there maxing out around $25,000.

But lately I've had people that you can just tell would never make enough in a lifetime to own a Spyder shout out "How much that cost?".

When they are far away I just ignore them like I can't hear through my helmet--- but when they are close and I must answer I'll usually say "around 20". To which they usually ask "THOUSAND?????". No -- like I meant 20 DOLLARS---- WTH ?

I was raised that it was rude to ask people how much something costs - and in this day and age of 'THE' GOOGLE.... I can find the price out on my own if I'm that interested......

Anyway --- how do you all handle this ??

Here rudeness on the street is a way of life...

Usually in traffic lights or traffic jams somebody surely stops by or simply shouts his lungs out and asks the damn question, without even saying "Hello"

Depending on the looks of the guy and my mood, I have two stock answers:

1.- "Don't know..., it was a gift from my youngest girlfriend (I am and look 60 years old...)" which brings a lot of smirking smiles.

2.- "Don't know..., I just stole it and I am running away from the police..." which also brings smirking smiles and surprised looks.

Saludos, Pilo

[Arthur---Mexico]

I have been in a differnt situation twice where someone will ask me for a ride to see how it feels. I always answer "it will cost you 43 centavos. They take out 50 cntavos and once again I tell them 43 centavos. Then comes out one peso and I say again 43 centavos. 43, 40 and 3 centavos. Since there are no 1 centvo coins down here they finally get the idea and walk away knowing why.

[Arthur---Mexico]

I have been in a differnt situation twice where someone will ask me for a ride to see how it feels. I always answer "it will cost you 43 centavos. They take out 50 cntavos and once again I tell them 43 centavos. Then comes out one peso and I say again 43 centavos. 43, 40 and 3 centavos. Since there are no 1 centvo coins down here they finally get the idea and walk away knowing why.

[boborgera]

Like i said in a earlier post, When someone asks how much did it cost ,I just tell them what it cost.
why are Spyder owners so defensive ? Feel guilty you paid so must for a toy?
You shouldn't, i'm sure like me you worked hard for the money, You should spend it as you see fit.
That's whats keeps the economy growing.

[BigRock]

People ask me questions all the time. I don't mind when they ask, usually say they start around $16K and up to $25K+ for the touring version. They have been around since 2008 and if you can find a used one they are usually around $10K now.

[Ga Blue Knight]

When folks ask about how much I always provide an answer in keeping with how serious they are. For example if a snotty 15 year old asks (and I'm packing heat) I'll give him a snotty answer but on the other hand if a 15 year old looks truly serious I'll take the time to try to answer his questions,why?
Because in ten years or so he may be a gainfully employed member of society buying the new 2022 model RS-S with the finally improved foot peg and handlebar position.

most of the time I get folks asking for "just a short ride around the parking lot" the answer to this request is dependent on age and lack of Y chromosomes. Other wise my answer is sure I'll give ya a ride but I may not bring ya back. Still want to go? I suppose my beard, weapon on my hip and my Blue Knights leather vest with Club Colors turns most folks away from asking too many questions.

[bone crusher]

Lately I've been barraged by people asking how much my Spyder cost to buy......and some are downright annoying and rude.

I don't mind when someone seems to have a genuine interest in the Spyder-- or if they ask in a decent manner--- like "If you don't mind me asking.... yada yada yada..".
To these people I'll give them a base of around $17,000 and tell them they go up from there maxing out around $25,000.

But lately I've had people that you can just tell would never make enough in a lifetime to own a Spyder shout out "How much that cost?".

When they are far away I just ignore them like I can't hear through my helmet--- but when they are close and I must answer I'll usually say "around 20". To which they usually ask "THOUSAND?????". No -- like I meant 20 DOLLARS---- WTH ?

I was raised that it was rude to ask people how much something costs - and in this day and age of 'THE' GOOGLE.... I can find the price out on my own if I'm that interested......

Anyway --- how do you all handle this ??

If I have my helmet on, I point to it and say I have earplugs in and can't hear them...if they catch me before I get the helmet on, I tell them I'm in a rush and advise them to go to a dealership...I'd say 99% of those who ask aren't going to buy anyway, so why waste the time. I have countless amounts of people I've spoken to who I've referred to the dealership...I don't think even one has bought one...I'm not for small talk when I'm getting ready to ride...I like to concentrate and make sure I have all my safety checks done...small talk just makes me forget things...like forgetting to strap in my helmet...

I'm withya on this Fire...just give them some uninteresting answer and be off...or tell them to go to a dealership...

[waytootall67]

I tell them its cheap, works out to 34 cents/smile

[Firefly]

Decided my new answer will be that we won them on a game show......

Tell them it was Family Feud and the topic was "Rude questions people ask".....

[harleyRick]

just tell them" the same as a goldwing"

I like that unless it's a trike and well you know.

[spyderdips]

I just say " .. a lot .. " when I can sense they are asking just for the heck for it.

[Blue Star]

I just have to get it off my chest. Today while at the auto parts store I had two people come up to me at different times and the conversation went like this: "That your motorcycle? How much?" The third guy I ran into at another store was driving a 1956 Chevy Bel Air (in perfect shape), and after I complemented him on his car he said "I like your bike, how much do they cost?" In all three cases I took everyone advice and gave them the MSRP. I do have to admit that I did ask the guy with the Bel Air if he wanted to trade There, I feel better now.

[coz]

when i get the how much? question i answer: new ones start around 16. that's usually the end of it.

[SteveMac]

Now why didn't I think of that!!

That's what I was looking for--- some kind of answer to stay away from talking actual dollars....

THANKS!

I always say "Cheaper than a Harley TriGlide!"

[ornerydog7]

I have only had my SpYder for about a month now and have only been asked the question of
how much once. A co-worker asked because he was looking into buying a bike, but wanted something his wife could ride as well. I get asked about the gas mileage far more than how much.

[joe schmoe]

My wife and i went to the local HD shop, she was looking for some gloves....While she was looking around, I went over and priced a few of their touring motorcycles...Sheeeesh, I didn't know a HD Ultra Classic was the same price as we paid for her RT-S...

So here lately my wife when she gets asked the question, how much does that thing cost...(Red RT-S) she or I will tell them; especially HD riders, oh the same price as the HD Ultra Classic...They look like deer in the headlights at that point... Then they walk away mumbling something unintelligable!

[CanAmChris]

I don't mind the price question that much (Yes, I was raised that it is rude to ask) I tell them that mine lists for 20k. That is if they walk up to me in the parking lot. If they shout it at me in the street and I am wearing the full face I just ignore it.

As granpa in Cincy said, the one that gets me is "Do you like it?". I just can't wrap my head around that. Why would I have it if I didn't like it? I used to just say "I love it" but after reading this thread I have been inspired. I will now say "I hate it...but it gets better mileage than my Ferrari and it's just as fast."

[Riker]

I go ahead and tell them...don't really care..

Whether it is 10k or 30k or somewhere in between...

My baby ROCKS

[WingmanRT]

Every time I park the bike, (had it about a month now) I get a a list of questions. The first 20 times it was kind of fun, but it wears thin quickly. I just got my new owners kit from BRP and int it were two hefty stacks of business card sized brochures. At first I thought "huh?" Then I realized this is the perfect answer. When someone starts up with the questions, I will just politely hand them one of these brochurelets. I knew BRP was smart, but this is genius!

[TJ_Spyder]

So I recently bought a new Porsche and I get this all the time now between the Spyder and Porsche. My response for the Spyder is "Mine is 3 years old but I think they start at around $18k now". For the Porsche I say "more than I wanted to pay".

One guy I just met 10 minutes before said, "you must be doing pretty good" nodding toward my Porsche. I replied with a smile, "yeah pretty good at saving for 20 years".

[TicketBait]

Ok Ok, I am changing my previous answer to i now feel that people in general have no shame! I have literally been asked 247, yes I said it clearly TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY SEVEN TIMES. I don't want to be rude, but I now judge people on how soon they ask, If they ask in the first 5 seconds i respond with about the " same price as a GoldWing!", that shut him up, of course he had never heard of a goldwing so toooooooooosheeeeeeee. LOL

[sealfloorboards]

For me, it really depends on how the question is asked. I generally say it depends on where you buy it but staring around 25K. Had some fool walk up the other day and just blurt out "Whadya pay for that?" As usual, I said around 25K base. He said "Ya, but whadya pay?" Just shook my head and rode away. I don't need that kind of rude.

[killerbee]

I'm also sick of being asked right off the bat "How much?". I'd love to ask them what their income is a year and I'll tell you whether or not you can afford it!

[bud2061]

i like some of your answers.... but 'm not likely to confront anyone over a simple question.. The cost of the goldwing is the most easy answer.

Firefly, what is the web site and name of where you bought your hitch, looked but didn't find.....