"Girl" needs help with negotiating pricing

[0228lisa]

I like the Spyder and and want to get one. The closest dealer here in Jacksonville, Florida wants $21,400 OTD (out the door) for a 2009 Silver Spyder in the crate with these upgrades I would buy......phantom package upgrade, upgraded wheels, non HID fog lights, upgraded muffler, and upgraded windshield. It can be ready in two days to drive which is appealing to me. It that a fair price??????? Any help on this is greatly appreciated.

[Roaddog2]

welcome SE5 or SM

[pitmon]

I bought my silver spyder in Jacksonville with sport rack and touring windshield out the door for 16,000. I don't know what the extras you are buying cost but that sounds high to me.

[Roaddog2]

I bought my silver spyder in Jacksonville with sport rack and touring windshield out the door for 16,000. I don't know what the extras you are buying cost but that sounds high to me.

[steven888]

Take your time with the upgrades. There are so many choices on the mods and more on the way.I would just get the machine first. Just my opinion. Save alot of money without mods. That is how I did it. Now I have an amazing amount of work being done over the winter. Including paint. Good luck.

[0228lisa]

welcome SE5 or SM

It's a manual transmission so I'm guessing a SM.

[0228lisa]

I bought my silver spyder in Jacksonville with sport rack and touring windshield out the door for 16,000. I don't know what the extras you are buying cost but that sounds high to me.

Where in Jacksonville? Maybe that's where I need to go! I don't mind the dealer doing the mods since I only like the phantom upgrade as opposed to the yellow, red or silver. I'm currently riding a HD Ultra Classic and I just don't feel safe on it although it's got a really good center of gravity. I feel that if I had to make a life saving manuever on it I'd crash.

[Roaddog2]

It's a manual transmission so I'm guessing a SM.

Ya thats alot of money for a SM5 I would pm Miss or MRS Pitmon she in North Fla maybe she could steer you in the right direction good luck and keep us posted

[0228lisa]

Ya thats alot of money for a SM5 I would pm Miss or MRS Pitmon she in North Fla maybe she could steer you in the right direction good luck and keep us posted

I just joined the forum an hour ago so I'll see what if I can figure out how to pm Pitmon. Thanks a bunch guys!!

[sleepman]

welcome
I hear that Ride Now in Ocala is a good dealer to look at, not local but not that far from you.

I paid $15,400 in Ft. Myers when I bought my SM5.

My suggestion would be to call around and get some pricing from other Florida dealers, then you'll know exactly where you stand.

[0228lisa]

welcome
I hear that Ride Now in Ocala is a good dealer to look at, not local but not that far from you.

I paid $15,400 in Ft. Myers when I bought my SM5.

My suggestion would be to call around and get some pricing from other Florida dealers, then you'll know exactly where you stand.

What year is yours? Ocala is not that far from here for a good price. I'll definitely call around but I sure think forum members won't take the two or so hours I spend at the dealer today to get me a number.

[Roaddog2]

I just joined the forum an hour ago so I'll see what if I can figure out how to pm Pitmon. Thanks a bunch guys!!

Anytime

[sleepman]

What year is yours? Ocala is not that far from here for a good price. I'll definitely call around but I sure think forum members won't take the two or so hours I spend at the dealer today to get me a number.

Mines an 08 PE SM5, bought it in July. Here's Ride Now's info and my dealers info down in Ft. Myers. All the Florida dealers can be found through this link. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=8711


RIDENOW OCALA
3920 N.US Highway 441
Ocala FL 34475
Tel.: 352.732.8531

WEST COAST MOTORCYCLES & WATERCRAFT
1855 Boy Scout Dr.
Fort Myers FL 33907
Tel.: 239.275.5535

[Kariblay]

I like the Spyder and and want to get one. The closest dealer here in Jacksonville, Florida wants $21,400 OTD (out the door) for a 2009 Silver Spyder in the crate with these upgrades I would buy......phantom package upgrade, upgraded wheels, non HID fog lights, upgraded muffler, and upgraded windshield. It can be ready in two days to drive which is appealing to me. It that a fair price??????? Any help on this is greatly appreciated.

I just got the 2009 limited edition black phantom with the $3340 worth of upgrades all for $17,600 OTD.

[bone crusher]

I just got the 2009 limited edition black phantom with the $3340 worth of upgrades all for $17,600 OTD.

That's because you root for the Steelers and they just wanted you to leave...

(I'm obviously quite biased, being a Ravens fan!)

[0228lisa]

I just got the 2009 limited edition black phantom with the $3340 worth of upgrades all for $17,600 OTD.

That's an incredible price. Help me find that a little closer. I have vacation property up in PA so GO STEELERS!! That was an awesome game even if you didn't like the teams playing. I thought I was going to have a stroke.

[Kariblay]

(I'm obviously quite biased, being a Ravens fan!)

I am so so sorry for you....well, at least you still have Ray Ray!

[Desert Spyder]

Didn't the 2009 Spyder go up in price by about $1500? I paid over 20 including tax, lic, setup & delivery, touring windshield, and backrest on my SE5 at a time when there was not much negotiating. I think the original letter is getting a decent deal.

[czdaryle]

I just got the 2009 limited edition black phantom with the $3340 worth of upgrades all for $17,600 OTD.

WOW so without the upgrades you paid 14,200 !!! that has got to be the lowest anyone has paid. Also don't forget they are getting a silver and upgrading to the black..thats an extra grand right there

[Kariblay]

WOW so without the upgrades you paid 14,200 !!! that has got to be the lowest anyone has paid. Also don't forget they are getting a silver and upgrading to the black..thats an extra grand right there

The dealer only charged me $1300 for the $3340 accessory upgrade - which was his dealer cost.

He is a large volume dealer and I am a multiple repeat customer - so I am sure this played a role - sometimes loyalty does pay in life!

[Cundiffla]

I like the Spyder and and want to get one. The closest dealer here in Jacksonville, Florida wants $21,400 OTD (out the door) for a 2009 Silver Spyder in the crate with these upgrades I would buy......phantom package upgrade, upgraded wheels, non HID fog lights, upgraded muffler, and upgraded windshield. It can be ready in two days to drive which is appealing to me. It that a fair price??????? Any help on this is greatly appreciated.

Hi I live in Orange Park, which dealer are you talking to? There are there of them here and one in St. Augustine. You might want to check all of them and make sure you are getting a fair shake. The unit is usual the same but the accessories is where you can save a lillle bit on.

- Larry

[Roaddog2]

The dealer only charged me $1300 for the $3340 accessory upgrade - which was his dealer cost.

He is a large volume dealer and I am a multiple repeat customer - so I am sure this played a role - sometimes loyalty does pay in life!

Deal or no Deal my friend you got a Deal

[M2Wild]

Been seen brand new '08 SM5 being let go on eBay for $13,499. So keep that in mind when you are shopping around.

[bjt]

Welcome to SpyderLovers 0228lisa. That quote you got does sound high. Not knowing exactly what upgraded exhaust, windshield, etc. you are being quoted on, I would still guess you are getting about $2,500 (list price) worth of accessories. Most dealers give their best price breaks on the accessories, especially if they don't discount the Spyder price. It doesn't appear that they are giving you any break whatsoever.

Like others have said, shop around. Have them give you a written quote of each item and its price. You can take that to other dealers to see who is willing to compete for your business. Take other quotes back the first dealer to see what they are willing to do to complete the sale. Maybe hook up with one of the SpyderLover members down there who bought from a good dealer and have them go with you to their dealer to get you a good quote.

[dltang]

Something else to consider Lisa. If your quote is kind of high, is your dealership putting aftermarket accessories on your spyder for you? Many dealers will not do that. So maybe that includes labor for items you would have to do yourself or pay someone else to do. So it may not be that high after all. Get your quote on paper as suggested and then make sure you are comparing apples to apples. If you consider all the accessories, both BRP and aftermarket and all the labor costs to put them all on the spyder, you probably have a fair price. I will have to go back and look at your list but I was thinking you were the one that wants all the NMN and Kewlmetal aftermarket items as well as the Phantom Black package, or am I mistaken? Either way, enjoy and welcome again.