$2,000 Rebate

[Bob Denman]

Stefan,
It seems that they're at least trying to work something out for you: why keep biting the hand that might just have something for you? :dontknow:
Let it get sorted out, and please let us know about the outcome! :thumbup:

 

[ahh-cool]

Stefan,
It seems that they're at least trying to work something out for you: why keep biting the hand that might just have something for you? :dontknow:
Let it get sorted out, and please let us know about the outcome! :thumbup:

Bob they are reaching out to me because I made this public. They are sending these to people that bought a 2017 but they did not send it to someone that bought a 2018 and that's who the program is for.
I was told by customer service that it's a raffle and I didn't win. (that's exactly what they said)
Makes me feel welcome to the BRP family. I used to tell people how much I like my Spyder, now I will only tell them about this.

 

[Saluda]

Did they say up front that it is a raffle ?

 

[Chasinsparks]

Weird

Not sure what the deal is and not to rub salt in the wound, but I bought a 2016 RTL last may and have gotten the $2,000 email. I also received a follow up email 2 days ago asking me if I miss the offer. I like other wish we could pass them on.

Bob they are reaching out to me because I made this public. They are sending these to people that bought a 2017 but they did not send it to someone that bought a 2018 and that's who the program is for.
I was told by customer service that it's a raffle and I didn't win. (that's exactly what they said)
Makes me feel welcome to the BRP family. I used to tell people how much I like my Spyder, now I will only tell them about this.

 

[Blue Star]

I too got the rebate offer, and just tossed it in the trash.

Bob they are reaching out to me because I made this public. They are sending these to people that bought a 2017 but they did not send it to someone that bought a 2018 and that's who the program is for.
I was told by customer service that it's a raffle and I didn't win. (that's exactly what they said)
Makes me feel welcome to the BRP family. I used to tell people how much I like my Spyder, now I will only tell them about this.

Why would $2000.00 entice me to buy a 2018 when I bought my 2016 F3T in 2017? That amount would not even come close to paying back the depreciation on my 2016.

On the other hand if I was looking to buy a 2018 I too would be upset that I did not get the $2000.00.

I know when I bought my 2016 there was a rebate on it, and I just had the dealer apply it towards the down payment. I did not have to bother filling out the paperwork, and never saw it other than listed on the sales contract.

 

[Bob Denman]

Bob they are reaching out to me because I made this public. They are sending these to people that bought a 2017 but they did not send it to someone that bought a 2018 and that's who the program is for.
I was told by customer service that it's a raffle and I didn't win. (that's exactly what they said)
Makes me feel welcome to the BRP family. I used to tell people how much I like my Spyder, now I will only tell them about this.

I hope that they can settle it all out to your satisfaction. :thumbup:

 

[Rob Rodriguez]

I've received this "personalized"offer numerous times. The difference between it and a rebate is.

• It's tied specifically to a buyer.
• It is separate from a rebate. So if the dealer has knocked off $3.5K already you still get an additional $2K off. With a rebate the dealer will tell you the $3.5K they knocked off was the rebate

I don't have an issue with the deal except I wish it applied to 2016 bikes. I'm just sorry BRP doesn't have a 2018 model I want to buy. Otherwise I would put the offer to use.

Is it fair. No, not really but life isn't fair. A rebate is fair, its for all customers. This offer is targeted (probably by computer). Will/is it causing bad feelings among BRP customers? Looks like it. Does BRP care.....I doubt it.

What would really be nice is instead of offering $2K and $3.5K rebates and extra years of warranty or both and all these other deals to move bikes........how about just adjusting the normal pricing so its more reasonable. Then maybe more bikes would sell and they wouldn't have to offer all the rebates to push them out the door.

Sleds, Spyders, ATV's, they do it with everything. No one wants to buy at full price because they are all waiting for the rebates to come. This keep product in the showroom longer. Then BRP and dealers wonder why they can't move product faster. Stop offering the continuous rebates and price your product better.

 

[Samson]

I received a call yesterday from BRP asking if I wanted a $2000 rebate to trade in my 2016 F3T on the 2018.

 

[Blue Star]

My opinion on rebates.

What would really be nice is instead of offering $2K and $3.5K rebates and extra years of warranty or both and all these other deals to move bikes........how about just adjusting the normal pricing so its more reasonable. Then maybe more bikes would sell and they wouldn't have to offer all the rebates to push them out the door.

I'm not a tax professional, but I believe the reason any company gives rebates verses lowering the price is because a rebate is considered a marketing (business) expense, and thus tax deductible. Again, not a tax professional, and do not know the tax laws for Canada.

Add that to the fact that some people will use the rebate as a down payment adds to the reason.

Either way, I agree with you about adjusting the price to make the product more affordable.

 

[ahh-cool]

I got an e-mail this morning from Stephanie at BRP. She assured me that someone from BRP was going to call me today.
It is now 9:30 my time and 10:30 Eastern, and I have not received a call.
Shows you how concerned they are about their customer service.
I figure they will give it to me on Tuesday because the deal expires on Monday.

 

[Flamewinger]

Bob they are reaching out to me because I made this public. They are sending these to people that bought a 2017 but they did not send it to someone that bought a 2018 and that's who the program is for.
I was told by customer service that it's a raffle and I didn't win. (that's exactly what they said)
Makes me feel welcome to the BRP family. I used to tell people how much I like my Spyder, now I will only tell them about this.

I had a 2013 ST and traded it in for a 2018 RTL. I got the flyer in the snail mail and the email with special code.

 

[armyspydervet]

1st world problems.

 

[ahh-cool]

Today is Saturday April 14, 2018 I believe the program ends in 2 days and still no call from BRP

 

[Bob Denman]

1st world problems.

Hi Chris!

Where the Heck are you?? :dontknow:

It's been too long...

 

[Tango]

I guess they don't like me. Never got the letter! :dontknow: Tom :spyder:

 

[GearHd]

A couple weeks ago I got a flyer in the mail offering a $2000 rebate on a new Spyder. We've only bought one Spyder, a 2014 ST-L we bought as a leftover in 2015. I threw it in the trash because we're not looking to buy a newer one right now and it was nontransferable.

 

[Al_lockup]

I'm pissed I have been talking to BRP about my $2,000 rebate and they told me today that only certain people are getting it. There is no rhyme or reason to this. It's just random.
I asked to speak to a supervisor and they said that a supervisor can not help me and refused to let me speak to one.
I don't get it! What does it take to be treated fairly? I bought a brand new Spyder and traded in my old one.
If any body on here is looking to purchase a new Spyder and they tell you about rebates make sure they like you're money compared to somebody elses.

What kind of deal did you get on the new Spyder? any money off?

 

[armyspydervet]

Hi Chris!

Where the Heck are you?? :dontknow:

It's been too long...

Korea for a year. I’ll be home in August. You think you may make Spyders in the Ozarks?

 

[Bob Denman]

I might have to try...
It's good to hear from you again! :thumbup:

 

[armyspydervet]

I might have to try...
It's good to hear from you again! :thumbup:

Let me know. Andy Marino, who couldn’t make it to spyderfest with us, is going to go. I rode with him and Roger to TN this past year. Good dude. We can get the East Coast Posse back together :cheers: