New ET Member Thinking About Purchasing a Spyder

[pwm]

Hello all. I am from the Seymour/South Knoxville area. I am in the process of purchasing my first Spyder. I am an avid 4-wheeler but I am ready to get into a new hobby. I have been looking at this one http://www.mtn-motorsportstn.com/new...71&pov=3224805 and wondered if there is anything I need to be looking at/for when purchasing a Spyder?

Thanks and hope to be riding soon.

PWM

[SpyderAnn01]

I would find out if it has an extended warranty. If it has the Best extended warranty you should have up to 2 years of warranty left and that would be a really good thing.

[pwm]

I would find out if it has an extended warranty. If it has the Best extended warranty you should have up to 2 years of warranty left and that would be a really good thing.

It does have the extended warranty. Anything else that I need to look for?

[cjackg]

Dont know what kind of price you are getting on this one, but I sure would shop around some.... there are some amazing deals out there on practically new 2012s.... and trade-in values seem to have dropped like a rock this year. A friend of mine was recently offered only $10k for his 2010 RT on a new 2013 at full price!

[pwm]

I will be doing some more looking around although I've looked for a couple of months but finally talked the boss......I mean wife into getting one.

[retired1]

2010 Blue RTS(Premier Edition). Someone has things mixed up. Someone may have put a (PE) seat on a 2010 RTS, or had a Black (PE) painted Blue, because they did not build any Blue (PE)'s.

[pwm]

2010 Blue RTS(Premier Edition). Someone has things mixed up. Someone may have put a (PE) seat on a 2010 RTS, or had a Black (PE) painted Blue, because they did not build any Blue (PE)'s.

Thanks for the info.

[Cruzr Joe]

A 2013 would run you around 23 - 29,000. Call Pitbull Powersports in Springfield Missouri and talk to Len 417 863-1418. He also has some that have been traded in and might be able to save you some money.

Cruzr Joe

[spyderpoop]

for that price and mileage you might find a 2012 leftover with less miles on it I know Matthews fun Machine has a used one and RPM cycles in NC they both have leftover 2012 leftovers are new machine with all warentees also good luck

[Agent K]

Highly recommend RPM in Albermarle, NC. Bought ours there and they are great to work with.

[Chupaca]

Make sure all updates and recalls were made (can check by vin number). See if you can get a (buds) printout and check basics tires, belt, fluids, last service..but agree you should shop around...good luck..!!

[Tx web rider]

from the forum rants here the 2010 rt had a lot of issues being first year run might want a 2011 also might ask to see the maintenance records for this one to see if it has been in a lot for problems

good luck on your purchase on whichever you choose

[ARtraveler]

2010 Blue RTS(Premier Edition). Someone has things mixed up. Someone may have put a (PE) seat on a 2010 RTS, or had a Black (PE) painted Blue, because they did not build any Blue (PE)'s.

Attached from an article reviewing the 2010 RT's.
The 2010 Can-Am road tourer is available in three versions. The 2010 RT comes in one color, Full Moon Silver, and has a manual transmission. The 2010 RT Audio & Convenience version is offered in Orbital Blue and Full Moon Silver and comes with a choice of gear boxes, either a manual tranny or the semi-automatic SE5 version. The RT-S has a special Timeless Black paint job that isn’t available in the other models and comes with a choice of transmissions as well. The Premier Edition Spyder RT-S roadsters can be pre-ordered with deliveries scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2009.



Good Catch. The 2010 RTS only came in Black. I am still driving mine.

If your interested in the dealer one--have them run the mechanical history by running the VIN. If you can find out the previous owner, they may or may not have posted about the
on the site. Good or Bad.

Price seems to be in the range for retail for that model and year--but that is subjective of course.

[pwm]

Thanks for all the advice. I have talked to a few of you and I have decided on looking for a new 2012 TR-S. I will let you know the final outcome.