new crate motor for 2008 manual

[hecoon]

has anyone had a new crate motor installed by the dealer?

i havent had much luck getting a firm price from my dealer

my spyder runs well at 72k but its getting old and i dont want to buy anew spyder.
i like mine and want a new engine when this one fails.

thanks
clay

 

[docdoru]

Did yours roll over to zero at 62,137.8 miles?

 

[hecoon]

Did yours roll over to zero at 62,137.8 miles?

yes and the hour meters quit working too.

 

[capt.jim]

I remember seeing one for $1500 a long while back, you might keep a lookout for one from a crashed spyder, while yours is still running good, if you can find a low mileage one, there should be a few out there somewhere.

 

[Bob Denman]

Somewhere in here I thought I saw where somebody mentioned that a crate motor will set you back about $8400... :shocked:
I hope that I'm wrong!

 

[mastertek2000]

Somewhere in here I thought I saw where somebody mentioned that a crate motor will set you back about $8400... :shocked:
I hope that I'm wrong!

it was posted here $8400.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...Warranty/page4&highlight=spyder+locked+engine

 

[hecoon]

it was posted here $8400.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...Warranty/page4&highlight=spyder+locked+engine

thanks
i guess i'll cross this bridge when it becomes necessary.

i guess i could just buy another spyder when this one dies.

it sure has been a lot of fun so far.

 

[mastertek2000]

thanks
i guess i'll cross this bridge when it becomes necessary.

i guess i could just buy another spyder when this one dies.

it sure has been a lot of fun so far.

always better with new 1 they have worked out a lot of bugs i wanted one when they first came out but waited till this year

 

[Bob Denman]

it was posted here $8400.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...Warranty/page4&highlight=spyder+locked+engine

Thanks for the catch!
They say that the memory is the second thing to go, and I've forgotten what went first! pps:

 

[mastertek2000]

any time bob

 

[pro10is]

has anyone had a new crate motor installed by the dealer?

i havent had much luck getting a firm price from my dealer

my spyder runs well at 72k but its getting old and i dont want to buy anew spyder.
i like mine and want a new engine when this one fails.

thanks
clay

Why do you feel you need a new motor? You can have the original rebuilt for much less.

 

[Trickie Dick]

always better with new 1 they have worked out a lot of bugs i wanted one when they first came out but waited till this year

In the mean time, I've had 3 years of fun on my 08.:yes::yes:No issues BTW.hyea:

 

[Recluze]

Somewhere in here I thought I saw where somebody mentioned that a crate motor will set you back about $8400... :shocked:
I hope that I'm wrong!

For a few dollars more you could buy a new to you 2008 Spyder with less than 10,000 miles and be way ahead of the game.

I had a Rotax engine replaced in a SeaDoo jet ski for $7400. It was a factory rebuilt, whatever that means. Then it was replaced again because it burned a quart of oil per hour, Then it was repaced again, I forget why. By this time I am a year into it and had loss all interest in Rotax engines. During this time they were busy ruining my Spyder engine also. I gave the entire jet ski to my landscaper and he redid my front yard. I understand it is still running which is surprising. I sold the Spyder.

Bottomline an engine swap is a risky and expensive thing especially if done by a dealer. If you have 72,000 miles out of one of these you have received good value and maybe it is time to retire the poor baby. They continue to make new and presumably better Spyders.