SHOT MYSELF IN THE FOOT

[oldguyinTX]

Let the negotiations begin!! Taking it back to the dealer tomorrow as I only was able to keep it for the weekend. I did manage to crank out 300+ miles, and have a better feel for the differences between the 998 & the 1330. I'll have some time to get the missus on it for maybe an hour. Oh, and I've been giving the missus my best "puppy dog eyes look", but so far it ain't working. Maybe after a ryde--:dontknow::dontknow:

 

[Bob Denman]

Try making the martinis Triple strength... :thumbup:

https://youtu.be/63eMThTLD9Q

 

[oldguyinTX]

Try making the martinis Triple strength... :thumbup:

https://youtu.be/63eMThTLD9Q

Too bad for me, the wife does not drink Martinis.:sour: Margaritas, on the other hand, are a different story. Should I ply her with Margaritas? -and I make them with fresh squeezed lime juice, Hornitos Tequila, Patron Citronage and a dash of Simple Syrup in a shaker with ice. But she would see right through that and be all over my a** wanting to know what I was up to. "Oh honey, I'm trying to make a deal for a new Spyder that will cost me more than you will let me spend".:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: Domestic life is grand, isn't it?

 

[Deanna777]

Well, I have to take it back to the dealer on Monday as it their Demo, but in the next 2 days I am going to put in some serious miles while I have it - upstate CT & NY for leaf peeping on Saturday & Sunday. I am spoiled already, and over the next 2 days I'm sure it's only gonna get worse the more I get used to the 1330. Not that I don't like the 998 engine because it is what I am used to, but the 1330 is light years better. Sent my dealer an Email today asking if he would do a straight up trade, my 2013 RTL with all of the farkels I have done for his 2016 RTS which has no farkles at all. I'm only hearing Crickets (as in silence - no response) but I'm betting the answer from him will be something like "are you on crack?" Can't blame a guy for trying. Oh & BTW Val would do that deal in a heartbeat. Just trying to keep Momma happy.

Dwight, Good luck! Keep us posted! Deanna

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Let the negotiations begin!! Taking it back to the dealer tomorrow as I only was able to keep it for the weekend. I did manage to crank out 300+ miles, and have a better feel for the differences between the 998 & the 1330. I'll have some time to get the missus on it for maybe an hour. Oh, and I've been giving the missus my best "puppy dog eyes look", but so far it ain't working. Maybe after a ryde--:dontknow::dontknow:

Keep in mind, what you are riding is a demo bike. The dealer gets a special rebate when they sell a demo unit so haggle real good on it!

 

[Kwalsh]

good luck making the deal with the dealer and the boss

 

[Bob Denman]

Too bad for me, the wife does not drink Martinis.:sour: Margaritas, on the other hand, are a different story. Should I ply her with Margaritas? -and I make them with fresh squeezed lime juice, Hornitos Tequila, Patron Citronage and a dash of Simple Syrup in a shaker with ice. But she would see right through that and be all over my a** wanting to know what I was up to. "Oh honey, I'm trying to make a deal for a new Spyder that will cost me more than you will let me spend".:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: Domestic life is grand, isn't it?

 

[Buckeye Bleau]

Here is a different negotiation for you. Your Byke has the Farkles, theirs does not, if you r moving from RT to RT, most, not all will transfer.

the dealer is only going to give you book for yours, Farkles count for nothing on the trade except we see all that money lost.

Soooooooo, negotiate the deal to include the labor to transfer the Farkles to the new Byke. The dealer won't pay you for them, he does not care if they r on the Byke or not, you like them, he needs to move the inventory, let him move the Farkles. It works many times, everyone wins.
:dg1::dg2:

Joe

 

[Retired 2012]

Check with IMotorSport they make some great deals, deliver and pick up the trade in too!!!!!

 

[oldguyinTX]

The wife & I sat down with our dealer yesterday to discuss the deal. The wholesaler that he deals with was only willing to give us $12,500.00 for our Spyder as he felt that he would have to sit on it until Spring before he could sell it, and the net result to buy the 2016 RTS demo after the trade in and rebate was $12,850.00. We have decided not to take on any more large debt, so we declined the offer. Too bad, as we both like the smoothness, torque, and shifting of the 1330 SE6. So, we are going to hang in with our 2013, as our dealer is getting all the stuff botched up by another dealer taken care of, and BRP is graciously paying for all of it. Thanks for all of your replies, good wishes and advice.

Val & Dwight

 

[Bob Denman]

:congrats: on what is the right decision for you guys...
After all: your Spyder is a real beauty!!

 

[ThreeWheels]

Geez Dwight.
I thought you meant this

 

[Bob Denman]

 

[Sarge707]

The wife & I sat down with our dealer yesterday to discuss the deal. The wholesaler that he deals with was only willing to give us $12,500.00 for our Spyder as he felt that he would have to sit on it until Spring before he could sell it, and the net result to buy the 2016 RTS demo after the trade in and rebate was $12,850.00. We have decided not to take on any more large debt, so we declined the offer. Too bad, as we both like the smoothness, torque, and shifting of the 1330 SE6. So, we are going to hang in with our 2013, as our dealer is getting all the stuff botched up by another dealer taken care of, and BRP is graciously paying for all of it. Thanks for all of your replies, good wishes and advice.

Val & Dwight

Good decision! Times are tough selling used Spyders-Thats why they just try to wholesale or farm them out and care zero about what you have invested and you can't really blame them? Wait till Spring and Hopefully get what you deserve? I Have a Great 2012 RT sm5 with Lots of updates and don't even get a call at $11,700?
I ride it ALL winter so its No big deal to me and I'm not going to give it away!

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Good decision! Times are tough selling used Spyders-Thats why they just try to wholesale or farm them out and care zero about what you have invested and you can't really blame them? Wait till Spring and Hopefully get what you deserve? I Have a Great 2012 RT sm5 with Lots of updates and don't even get a call at $11,700?

I sold my 2013 RT SE5 with farkles like sway bar and some lights with 25k miles in relatively short order last March for, are you ready, $11,500. I started at $13,000 but got very little response until I dropped it to $11,500. Since the 17's are almost here, and yours is a SM5 approaching 5 model years old, I think you may be about $1000 to $2000 higher than the market wants to pay.

Based on my observations over the past 10 years, most motorcycle owners are convinced their bikes are worth 10 to 15% more than what the market thinks they are worth. I bought my 2005 Goldwing new in 2006 for only about $3000 more than many 'wing owners wanted for their 5 to 10 year old 'wings.

 

[ThreeWheels]

The wife & I sat down with our dealer yesterday to discuss the deal. The wholesaler that he deals with was only willing to give us $12,500.00 for our Spyder as he felt that he would have to sit on it until Spring before he could sell it, and the net result to buy the 2016 RTS demo after the trade in and rebate was $12,850.00. We have decided not to take on any more large debt, so we declined the offer. Too bad, as we both like the smoothness, torque, and shifting of the 1330 SE6. So, we are going to hang in with our 2013, as our dealer is getting all the stuff botched up by another dealer taken care of, and BRP is graciously paying for all of it. Thanks for all of your replies, good wishes and advice.

Val & Dwight

I'm assuming you've elected to dismiss used bikes ?

The 2014 would get you into the 1330 motor. Unlike my 2010, the 2014 seems to be pretty good right out of the crate. There's not a lot of recalls or changes made to subsequent model years. AND, you can get new bluetooth headsets with it..............................

 

[Saluda]

Didn't like it but took a hit on the trade of my '13 STS with quite a few options, the big saving grace was the discount on the left over '16. (I've just about convinced myself after the fact)

 

[PW2013STL]

Geez Dwight.
I thought you meant this

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Now that had to take some interesting body contortions to pull this off!