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What are ya'll thinking of the new 2020's?
https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/models-2020/spyder-rt.html
https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/models-2020/spyder-rt.html
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2020 RT Limited?
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CentralCoastCA
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I like the looks of them, but need to check out the larger frunk and side cases before selling my trusty 14 RT with 60k miles on her. I also like the lower seat height and optional top case.
Little Blue
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A new Spyder would be nice and with the warranty it is tempting. My is paid off and still has BEST WARRANTY. I think that I will wait another year......:thumbup:
A new Spyder would be nice and with the warranty it is tempting. My is paid off and still has BEST WARRANTY. I think that I will wait another year......:thumbup:
007james
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Do you intend to trade your 14, or try to privately sell it? I think it might be difficult to unload a Spyder with 60,000 miles on it to any private owner. Unless you offer it for Dealer Trade in value and further discount for the high mileage. If the Dealer marketed it, they would have a better chance of selling it, by offering a 90 day Warrantee on it, as some Dealers do.
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Pirate looks at --
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I can tell you it is a fun ryde. I am not in the market right now, but if I was, I might wait until late 2020 or even wait until early 2021 when the 2021s come out. I am a bit skeptical of "first year" models. Let them work the kinks out, and I have found that you get great deals in February the year after as the dealer is trying to clear out the old models. If you love an RT and have been intrigued by the F3 series you will love this model. They claim they have, and it appears that it is true, beefed the sway bar, they have improved the floor boards ( no need for highway pegs ) and the lighting is much better on the stock model. Handles much better than the earlier "stock" RTs. and for me anyway much more comfortable. Go check it out when you can!
ARtraveler
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I have run into a couple dealers offering great prices on the 18, and 19's. One was better than the other. Have not tried getting information on the 2020 which I also like. The hassle comes with the trade in. My 2011 with 33K miles, and in great condition...was going to take a big hit.
We ended up $2K or more off...on any negotiations. For 2K...more than I was willing to pay...I am letting it ride.
I do suspect that 2020's will have even tighter pricing at the outset.
We ended up $2K or more off...on any negotiations. For 2K...more than I was willing to pay...I am letting it ride.
I do suspect that 2020's will have even tighter pricing at the outset.
ThreeWheels
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I pre-ordered mine. I'm anticipating receiving it in March.
JayBros
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I share Pirate's view on waiting, even to MY '21 if I were in the mood which I am definitely not. Little niggling problems like the parking brake issue in the latest RTs is good enough reason to wait IMO. Until we see the new parts lists we won't know what parts are brand new and what are carryovers from '19.
bikerbillone
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Love the styling and improvements on the 2020, but I would surely wait until February 2021 before considering the 2020 to determine the problems and a lower price point.
CentralCoastCA
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I will try a private sale first and if that doesn't work, the dealer will consign it. I'm certainly going to be realistic/reasonable in what I can get for it. There aren't a lot of 1330cc engine Spyders on the used market in California, so that could be helpful to me (fingers crossed).
I'm in the same boat as you(happy wife, happy life). Wife not an F3 fan. My situation is complicated by other factors:
a. I'm reluctant to be an "early adopter" of first year vehicles. There are always bugs/glitches that went undiscovered by the manufacturer that surface once the vehicle is in the hands of the public.
b. Since we started trailering to destinations two years ago @68, my '15 RTL(late April '15) only has 15,500 miles on it. The only issue is that it's going out of warranty as of 04/30/20.
a. I'm reluctant to be an "early adopter" of first year vehicles. There are always bugs/glitches that went undiscovered by the manufacturer that surface once the vehicle is in the hands of the public.
b. Since we started trailering to destinations two years ago @68, my '15 RTL(late April '15) only has 15,500 miles on it. The only issue is that it's going out of warranty as of 04/30/20.
Realtor
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I'm looking to see if there is a few deals on the 2019's before taking the hit on a new year bike like the 2020. What ever I get, I'll have it a while... My Harley is a 2007, still have that. so I tend to keep stuff for a while.... heck, I dont even mind getting a 2015or '27, '17 if low miles and very wekk maintained. I'm very picky when it comes to my equipment....
AVBIZ
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You can get $4k off some 2019s til Oct 30th- my guess is they will continue this. As far as late model purchase options; there should be a flood of trade ins once the 2020s hit the floor.
Mikey
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I am liking the looks of them, and some of the features like that rear trunk large enough for two large helmets, the coolers another neat thing also! But I really think my next one would be the f3L, just like the way you slip into the saddle instead of riding on top! I will rent one for a day and take a 200 miler and really see if I like it better than the rt before I jump!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tFlooffi4k&t=1280s
A video I ran across talking about the new RT. Kind of hard to hear but he goes over it in pretty good detail.
A video I ran across talking about the new RT. Kind of hard to hear but he goes over it in pretty good detail.
AVBIZ
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Thanks for the video- every data point helps.
AVBIZ
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It would be interesting to know how similar these models mechanically (RT/F3L/RTL) are under all the plastic and which one has the best reliability
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