Help - 2010 RT-S

[KP40]

Hi Everyone
I'm been reading and learning tons about the Spyder RT. We are planning to buy one in the next month or so. We are trying to decide between buying a New Spyder or saving some cash and getting a used model. I've seen a few posts regarding the new vs. used issue but my question is the 2010 a bad bet? I know that was the 1st model year and there were some issues. But are the issues fixable if we buy a used model from a dealer would the issues have been resolved? Any thoughts or info would be appreciated.
Thanks for the help

[Camdenlake]

Hi Everyone
I'm been reading and learning tons about the Spyder RT. We are planning to buy one in the next month or so. We are trying to decide between buying a New Spyder or saving some cash and getting a used model. I've seen a few posts regarding the new vs. used issue but my question is the 2010 a bad bet? I know that was the 1st model year and there were some issues. But are the issues fixable if we buy a used model from a dealer would the issues have been resolved? Any thoughts or info would be appreciated.
Thanks for the help

I bought a used one very low miles from a dealer. Had some issues they were fixed. That said next one will be new. Will have issues very possible but just my thinking right now. If my dealer got another very low mile limited I may do that. Basically I say it depends on the unit and how it was cared for or not. Somewhat luck of the draw. I now know new or used the several items i would do out of the box.

[d.o.spyder-rts]

You may want to wait until the 2013 models come out and see whats "new". That being said, I would tend towards purchasing a new vs used. A new spyder will have a warranty. I might consider used if you can find one with a warranty or be able to purchase additional warranty coverage. Dale

[Ga Blue Knight]

Wait until the 2013's come out as the price on the 2012, 2011 left overs will become very attractive. Pretty close to what a used one may be now.

[ARtraveler]

I am a fan of new over used. I own a 2010 Premier Edition #474. Not too many issues and have 28,000 miles and counting.

If you buy used, get the complete service record and even check if the was talked about on SL. You can find a lot by looking at the previous owner's posts.

[CyncySpyder]

Buying a used anything is always a crap-shoot
Like anything in life, your taking your chances.

Here's a couple of things for you to keep in mind tho

First: As you've already stated, 2010 was the very first year for the RTs to come to market and (speaking from personal experience) many dealers were not well educated on the importance of proper initial set-up of these complex machines, causing many of them (and us) a lot of issues and problems that were mostly self inflicted by their lack of prudent follow through

2nd: It was mentioned about buying used being a better bet if it came with an Extended Warranty, and on the surface, I'd agree with that statement. But after my personal experience with owning a 2010 RTS, What good is a Warranty when your Spyder is stuck in the shop waiting for parts for repairs, sometimes for weeks at a time?
It may cover the financial cost of the repairs, but you can't ryde a Warranty and most of us have a limited riding season

We ended up trading in our 2010 RT-S on our
2011 SpyderFest Eddition RT-S
from Len & the crew at Cowtown
and I can't tell you how happy we are that we made that decision

When you have a dealer that knows what their doing, it makes all the difference in the world

Good luck, and as others have stated, BRP says there are suppose to be big changes for the 2013 model year, so if you can hold out for a little while longer and see what developes, good deals are sure to be had on left over 11 & 12s