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[BryanSD]

Well if you think $2000 dollars is just pocket change then you got more money than sense. Thats how much I saved by going long distance as the local dealers would not come down any at all. My last two Spyders were purchased long distance.

My point wasn't that it's not worth trying to save $2000 with the previous year, but that's they're hard to find as inventory of both 2020 and 2021 are much more limited compared to previous years. My 2017 was purchased in 2018 as a leftover at a local dealer with $3000 off. I was happy to save the money. If you can find someone long distant dealer you can trust...that's good. I just know of some situations where that doesn't always go well and added hurdles to coming to a solution. For example, free easy delivery of the vehicle to your house but far from free or easy to returns if you've determined it to be a lemon.

 

[BryanSD]

I live in a rural area of Northern Arizona, so my closest dealer is over 100 miles aways in the Phoenix metro area or 175 miles to a dealer in Vegas. Neither location is a place I enjoy going. So dealer loyalty is not that high on my list, as I try to do all of my own work. Unfortunately I do have to go to the dealer this month to get the latest BRP software update.

I sometimes wonder if I would have bought my Spyders if I didn't have a local dealer. I probably would have been more inclined to go HD or Honda.

On a sidebar, I'm curious as to why you don't have to take your Spyder in for a BRP software update. Is there an at-home solution for doing so?

 

[BryanSD]

Here was my reasoning. I have 2 dealers wishing 40 miles of location. Both do good service but their sales department stink. In 2017, I purchased a RT limited. The best one of the local dealers was $27,749 plus tax which was $29413 total. I wanted $2000 in accessories and they were charging me 10 percent off parts but charged me for installation. I called 5 hours away to the largest Can Am dealer on the East coast and the same spyder ( color/ version) was $21,984 out the door. They gave me 50 percent off accessories and free install. I went back to my local dealer showed him the quote and even made him the offer don’t match it but meet me half way to comp for gas. The answer is “No Way, theres no way he can sell it for that he’s loosing money” That’s $6000 difference. I can tell you this.... My can am side by side was $7000 cheaper 6 hours from me to the south than local. My sleds have all been bought in Michigan from the same place for $2000 cheaper than local. If the local dealer doesn’t want to sell they still can do your labor work if you wanted. They won’t treat you any differently in labor. I’ve tried every time to give them the sale. Each time they turn me down.

Yes, for $6000 difference I'd make the long distant deal too. I will say though with my 2017 there seemed to be more room for wheeling and dealing from various dealers than for the 2020/2021 the past years. I think there are supply chain issues starting to brew that's affecting not only Can-Am but the whole vehicle industry. Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm glad I pulled the trigger for a 2021 this month rather than wait later in the season to make the purchase.

 

[PW2013STL]

I'm currently in negotiations of trading my 2018 RTL for the 2021 Marsala Red RTL.. I have a BajaRon sway bar on my 2018 RTL so does anyone know if that with interchange with the 2021 RTL?
tks
BIG F

Yes they are. I have one on my 2020 that was on my 2015 that I traded in.

 

[kamper]

I just traided for a 2021 rtl in petrol for 15700 plus 10% off any extras. Trade was 2012 rt with 22k.

 

[Snoking1127]

I'm currently in negotiations of trading my 2018 RTL for the 2021 Marsala Red RTL.. I have a BajaRon sway bar on my 2018 RTL so does anyone know if that with interchange with the 2021 RTL?
tks
BIG F

Get the dealer to swap the sway bar on their nickel as part of the deal or just put one on your new rig on their nickel.

 

[Michaelscs]

I just traided for a 2021 rtl in petrol for 15700 plus 10% off any extras. Trade was 2012 rt with 22k.

I think you did really well!

 

[pidjones]

Does anyone have an idea of how long it takes from payment to delivery with iMotorsports?

 

[ARtraveler]

Does anyone have an idea of how long it takes from payment to delivery with iMotorsports?

In both my cases it was about three weeks. There was funky weather going on both times. Dec 2019& January 2021. I see your in TN, so that may cut it down a little.

 

[pidjones]

Just got a text from Mike that the machine has been requested from the warehouse and they should have it within the week. And, since I am near their route (to the Florida dealership I guess) they will be able to expedite the shipping. I email him back and asked that he inform their logistics people that the route many take here leads to a 90 degree turn to a wooden one lane railroad bridge. He replied back that the driver would be contacting me in advance. So far, so good! Now to sell a couple GoldWings.

 

[blacklightning]

Does anyone have an idea of how long it takes from payment to delivery with iMotorsports?

For me, it took 2 weeks. They were going to be 1 day late on the delivery, so they delivered it to me in Pigeon Forge while we were on vacation. I drove my 2012 RSS out from Raleigh, NC, and met them the next day. Enjoyed a 5 day vacation tearing up the mountains in NC and Tenn. on my new bike.
As for buying out of state, I saved $5500 off sticker on my 2014 RT buying new from Texas, and paying the $800 to have it shipped to my door. And then I bought my 2016 F3T in April 2017 and saved $5000 off sticker and had it shipped free to me through Imotorsports. Yes, my local dealers suck (5 in a 50 mile radius) when it comes to new purchases. Two are good on service and still treat me good, even though I did not buy from them.

 

[baxter]

My 2cents worth, Holzhauser Motorsports in Nashville, IL. has inventory and decent prices.

 

[Big F]

I just learned from Mike of IMotorsports that Tim is the owner and approves ALL net sales!! Having said that, Mike sent me a net difference of my 2018 RTL for a 2021 RTL that is over $2,000 higher than a quote/offer I got from my regular dealer in Iowa???????? and I've heard so much about this IMotorsports makes great deals but I now find that is not true for my situation..
AND my Iowa dealer told me he "penalized" me $1,000 for some painted trims I had done as he would have to repaint my Spyder for good resale values..
Now I'm not sure what I may do. My warranty is up this April 30th so thinking about gettilng a 2 year extension and keeping my 2018 Spyder???? I've got 2 weeks to think about it..
BIG F

 

[Big F]

Olsens Outdoor Power in Atlantic, IA - talk to Tad Olsen - the owner as he has two full time sales people on staff also
BIG F

 

[jaherbst]

I just traided for a 2021 rtl in petrol for 15700 plus 10% off any extras. Trade was 2012 rt with 22k.

Now that would be considered a good deal. Who did you purchase it from?

Jack

 

[beerandchips]

My 2cents worth, Holzhauser Motorsports in Nashville, IL. has inventory and decent prices.

That is where i bought my 2020 RT in February. They don't wave on any fees though.

 

[pidjones]

Just got a text from Mike. The bike is prepped and ready to ship! He expects me to get it tomorrow!

Had to move the RD400c back out to the shed to make room. I did sell the '79 GL1000 yesterday, still need to sell the '06 GL1800, though.

 

[K80Shooter]

Just got a text from Mike. The bike is prepped and ready to ship! He expects me to get it tomorrow!

Had to move the RD400c back out to the shed to make room. I did sell the '79 GL1000 yesterday, still need to sell the '06 GL1800, though.

Sounds great, I'm sure you'll love it.

When you get it make sure to check all fluid levels and the air in the tires.

 

[pidjones]

Sounds great, I'm sure you'll love it.

When you get it make sure to check all fluid levels and the air in the tires.

Yep. Same with most al vehicles these days. Our Equinox was drastically over-filled with oil after our first (included free) oil change. I pulled over a quart out to bring it to correct level - just before driving to Florida! And yes, the dipstick is correct. I've done my own oil changes on it since. I spent a summer putting Hondas together back in '67 for $3 apiece. I did careful work by the instructions included with each bike, but didn't really know any motorcycle mechanics back then. With the difficulty in hiring these days, I shudder to thinks of who (or what) assembled the RT. Luckily, most of that is done at the factory. But yes, levels, tightness, check the belt tracking. All things to watch for.

 

[kamper]

Roelfsen implement Toronto SD 605-794-2131.