To trade or not to trade...

[Bob Denman]

So I had to go to the dealer yesterday and pick up some parts. Dang upper mirror clip broke again. Picked up some other stuff too. While there I talked with a salesman. We talked for about an hour. I didn't ride the '12 because of rain and it's two hours one way. They have the F3S I was looking at, color wise, in stock. This dealer has already discounted the F3S a good amount. This is not a BRP discount, dealer only. We couldn't bottom line a number since they couldn't evaluate the '12 for a trade. However, what he said sounds good. So I will be making a trip back there with the '12 and see what the bottom line is. You know, it's nice to walk in to a dealer show room that you haven't been in in 8 months and be called by name.

The best of luck to you; please let us know what happens next! :2thumbs:

 

[bruiser]

Here's a crazy idea. If you're choosing to make the plunge, then sell your 2012 on your own first (chances are that you'll be able to get a few thousand more for it than trading it in). That will lower your cost and I can't imagine that prices on a new F3 will go up (and certainly not enough to cover the spread). That could easily be $3000 less of a loan you'll be taking.

There are so many Spyders advertised for sale now I doubt I'd get much of a response. My brother has had his Harley on Cycle Trader since March. He's had one offer and that turned out to be a scam.

 

[ARtraveler]

There are so many Spyders advertised for sale now I doubt I'd get much of a response. My brother has had his Harley on Cycle Trader since March. He's had one offer and that turned out to be a scam.

This seems to be a very tough site to sell things on. My experience with seats, floorboards, camera, is that if it is not at 50% or more off of list--no takers. My favorite offer was $75 for my Corbin seat/backrest combination.

I don't see anyone making thousands more than the dealer is going to offer on a trade. It does happen, but not very often. As long as the trade is "ballpark (KBB, NADA, etc.)" and you are happy with how much actual cash is spent when you drive out the door--then you have the proverbial deal.

Hope you can find what you want and at a fair price. :yes:

 

[PrairieSpyder]

I like Shakespeare but I do prefer Hunter S. Thompson:

"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to
skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'"

Since you devoutly wish for the F3-S consummation, I say, If the payments won't take food off the table... do it.

I like that! :clap:

So I had to go to the dealer yesterday and pick up some parts. Dang upper mirror clip broke again. Picked up some other stuff too. While there I talked with a salesman. We talked for about an hour. I didn't ride the '12 because of rain and it's two hours one way. They have the F3S I was looking at, color wise, in stock. This dealer has already discounted the F3S a good amount. This is not a BRP discount, dealer only. We couldn't bottom line a number since they couldn't evaluate the '12 for a trade. However, what he said sounds good. So I will be making a trip back there with the '12 and see what the bottom line is. You know, it's nice to walk in to a dealer show room that you haven't been in in 8 months and be called by name.

It looks like you're on your way to a new F3S!! opcorn:opcorn:

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: The hook has been set...

So what will happen to all of the RT jockeys? Will they be trading in their touring mounts, and heading off in the direction of the new F-3?

(Do you remember when all of the RS pilots would accuse their brethren of moving to the "Dark Side", when they traded for RTs? )

 

[ARtraveler]

:agree: The hook has been set...

So what will happen to all of the RT jockeys? Will they be trading in their touring mounts, and heading off in the direction of the new F-3?

(Do you remember when all of the RS pilots would accuse their brethren of moving to the "Dark Side", when they traded for RTs? )

I will stay with the "dark side," no problem with those who are moving to the "darker side." :yes:

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: There's a Darker side?? :yikes:

 

[mxz600]

Well Bruiser, I think you have already made up your mind.

But if not, here is my life long rule and it has served me well. I never carry a credit card balance and I never, ever, finance toys.

That being said, I know all to well how short life is. And based off of that fact alone I just recently financed my first toy, my new car. So I say, if you get the deal you're looking for, go for it.:thumbup:

 

[bruiser]

Nuff said.

 

[Bob Denman]

:congrats: :yes::yes::yes:
Welcome to Club 1330!

 

[CanAmChris]

1330clubYou will smile for miles.

 

[SpyderGTL]

YES!!!! Great choice!