Totaled - 2012 or 2013 Replacement?

[coastrider]

So my Hurricane Sandy flooded 2012 RT LTD and trailer have been totaled by Progressive (great service btw). Is there a compelling reason to try to update to a 2013 rather than to seek out a discounted 2012?

 

[Deputy56]

2013 Has a improved suspension and other changes

 

[Laila's Dad]

I haven't had my spyder long enough to give an opinion of why a 2013 or 2012 is better. I just know my 2012 works great for me. As mentioned above, everyone who has ridden a 2013 says the suspension is better as well the handling? So if money is not a concern for your purchase then I say go for a 2013, maybe the ST-limited and take pictures for us all to see. However, if you want to save a few bucks I don't think you would regret a great deal on a 2012. Good luck!

 

[MouthPiece]

I had a 2010 RT-S Premier Edition. It was totaled when I had my accident last February. Progressive gave me $26,500.00. I waited (made sense in that I couldn't ride anyway recovering from surgery) so I waited until 2013's came out. Hoping to get my new spyder soon. Hope this helps.

Chris

 

[Bob Denman]

Cost versus the 2013 model year upgrades; the choice is yours! :thumbup:

 

[Lamonster]

So my Hurricane Sandy flooded 2012 RT LTD and trailer have been totaled by Progressive (great service btw). Is there a compelling reason to try to update to a 2013 rather than to seek out a discounted 2012?

Not sure how much you ride but if it's not that much and you need the money go for the 12 or earlier but if you ride a lot I would go for the 13, there were major changes in the 2013 compared to all older models.

 

[major911]

Cost versus the 2013 model year upgrades; the choice is yours! :thumbup:

Bob you definitely have a flare for the dramatic :roflblack:

 

[Sarge707]

Bear in mind they still have the $2,000 rebate on 2011 and 12 RT,s and There is a Big Long Island dealer I,m sure you could get a 2012 for Very Reasonable right Now!! Your Not gonna get a 2013 Discounted price until next Oct-Dec?

 

[Bob Denman]

Bob you definitely have a flare for the dramatic :roflblack:

I just like to keep things nice and light! :2thumbs:

Don't be like to poor guy who bought the Tri-Glide....

 

[burg650]

Sorry to hear your RT got totaled hope your house was not flooded as well, did not know there was another rider so close to me I am 5 min outside the Lincoln Tunnel on the Jersey side. At this point I would wait till the spring and if money permits it I would get the 2013.

 

[bunchabull]

Bear in mind they still have the $2,000 rebate on 2011 and 12 RT,s and There is a Big Long Island dealer I,m sure you could get a 2012 for Very Reasonable right Now!! Your Not gonna get a 2013 Discounted price until next Oct-Dec?

Just curious because I'm shopping too, what would be considered a reasonable price on a 2012 RT SM5?

 

[Bob Denman]

That would probably depend on just how nervous your dealer is about his unsold stock of leftover models... :shocked:

 

[bunchabull]

Probably not too nervouse since in Florida the riding season doesn't end :sour:

I just did not want to low ball but I guess I'll find out. :banghead:

 

[Bob Denman]

It never hurts to try...
Godd Luck, and Happy Hunting! :thumbup: