Cognac.......

[ChrisW]

I for one would like BRP quit telling me what color I can have based on MSRP. Why can't they do it like other vehicle manufacturers ? If I could order a plain vanilla RT in Cognac they would have another 2014 buyer. I just do not need or want the added cost of bling to get a color I want. Maybe next year the will get with the program. I want a Chinese menu one from column A one from column B etc.

I don't get it, I looked a BRP for the RTS and the MSRP only goes up when I change from the SM6 to the SE6 ???:banghead:

 

[ARtraveler]

From the BRP site: It appears that:

:ani29:: There are three levels of RT's available. The RT, the RT-S, and the RT-LTD
:ani29:: The base RT is offered in Black and White only.
:ani29:: The RT-S is offered in Black, White, Circuit Yellow, and Cognac. This model has a two tone black/grey seat.
:ani29:: The RT-LTD is offered in Black Current, Platinum with either black or burgundy seat, Cognac with either black or brown seat, and White with black seat.
:ani29:: The SM5 transmission is available on both the basic RT and the RT-S model. SE5 transmission only on the LTD models.

 

[Jeriatric]

From the BRP site: It appears that:

:ani29:: There are three levels of RT's available. The RT, the RT-S, and the RT-LTD
:ani29:: The base RT is offered in Black and White only.
:ani29:: The RT-S is offered in Black, White, Circuit Yellow, and Cognac
:ani29:: The RT-LTD is offered in Black Current, Platinum with either black or burgundy seat, Cognac with either black or brown seat.

Dave will find something he does not like with this list. Oh, black rims......anything else?

 

[cognaccruiser]

I for one would like BRP quit telling me what color I can have based on MSRP. Why can't they do it like other vehicle manufacturers ? If I could order a plain vanilla RT in Cognac they would have another 2014 buyer. I just do not need or want the added cost of bling to get a color I want. Maybe next year the will get with the program. I want a Chinese menu one from column A one from column B etc.

Perhaps I have misunderstood and if I have tell me. I think you are saying that other vehicle manufacturers offer all colors in all trim levels. Looking at Honda, Toyota, Hyundai and Mazda auto manufactures, for example, they do not offer all colors in all trim levels. I'm going to speculate that they are not alone and I seem to recall that auto makers have dictated color choice by trim levels for a long time. In fact auto makers are notorious for packaging options in groups. You may want heated seats but in order to get them you must also get a bunch of things that you might not want combined in a package. At least that has been my experience. People on the Gold Wing forums frequently complain bitterly about wanting, for example, ABS brakes and having to pay for a GPS system that they don't want.
All I'm saying is that BRP is no different from almost every one else. I'm not saying I like it but they are not the odd man out.

Gary

 

[Bob Denman]

I know that Jeep is fussy about trim levels and colors
And Ford is fussy about body styles and models too!

 

[PatGund]

The one I saw at Lynnwood Motoplex reminded me of "caramel".

My 12 year old daughter, on the other hand, said it reminded her of "poop".

 

[dave92253]

look everyday at the site to just think of what color and what set up

 

[Magdave]

Dave will find something he does not like with this list. Oh, black rims......anything else?

Ugly LED fender lights, I like my fenders much more, auto air control that wears out, useless gauges, I like the digital display myself. My point is a $4k jump in price to get a color I want when the body parts are all interchangeable just seems dumb to me I don't like Cognac $4k worth. I do not like white or black at any price never did, never will. At least Blue and Silver were around for 2013 and that is what drew me to the display. If it had been black and white I would not own one. nojoke Like I said the color will determine when I buy my next one looks like it will be used.

 

[auldy]

Ready to pull the Trigger

Hi all from lovely Sydney Aust. :2thumbs:

Not a :spyder2: owner as yet but have been on the fence since 2010.

Have done the :spyder: Experience twice in Sydney, however, we seem to
be limited in dealers and available choice in Aust. At this stage the 2014
Range is not expected here until the end of April.

I have been keen on the LTD Model, even more so with the RT Range now
having the 1330 motors.

You are blessed in the USA in relation to choices and combinations. I love
the new Cognac in the LTD. Here in Oz, we are only getting the LTD in silver,
if you want Cognac you will have to get the RTS, I am happy with the RTS
however, I wanted chrome wheels and the side plates near the foot boards.

It will also be interesting in pricing, I expect the LTD will be at least in the $42,000
AUD price range, so the RTS may have to be the option

Cheers
:cheers:
Auldy

 

[Bob Denman]

Ugly LED fender lights, I like my fenders much more, auto air control that wears out, useless gauges, I like the digital display myself... ...Like I said the color will determine when I buy my next one looks like it will be used.

Hi Dave,
Is this one closer to what you wanted???

 

[Magdave]

Hi Dave,
Is this one closer to what you wanted???

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:banghead: If only this wasn't Black :gaah:

 

[Bob Denman]

It would be easier to paint than a Spyder... :2thumbs:

 

[OJ UK]

I have given that thought but it still adds extra cost when I am already paying for a paint job. I know I could get white and wrap it for cheaper than paint because If I went that route the type of paint I would want would be $$$. Just stating what makes sense and you hit it on the head. The only thing missing on my RT I want is the fog lights not because they work but because they add safety. Everything else on the RTS & RTL they can keep. I eventually will get the fog lights but not from BRP I have already seen some salvaged for less than 1/2 of the inflated BRP price. Cognac is a nice color looks like my old HHR. In the end I love Mag Silver. If BRP had kept it as a RT color they might have gotten a sale. My truck, Corvette and bike are all a shade of it and almost match. :clap:

#1 on the list and still is

WOW!! NO offence meant! Honest guv! Just sayin' what I would do in a similar circumstance. Apologies for having the temerity to suggest
a viable and cheaper alternative.