spyder-dude
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I have seen several dealers currently selling 2012 RSS for $14,300 price range. CRAZY!
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$20,000 2013 RSS se vs 18200 RSS se out the door which one?
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Are you guys including the tax freight and assembly charges too? I thought 19,700 out the door with everything included was a great deal. I went to like 5 different dealers too
otter28169
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I was right around 16000 after taxes, and I live in NY:yikes:
I have heard very good things about Klinger's in Walton, NY. I am not sure how far that is from Honesdale though.
Just sayin'............
I have heard very good things about Klinger's in Walton, NY. I am not sure how far that is from Honesdale though.
Just sayin'............
Wow I looked at several places and that was the best price. I guess I bought at the wrong time of the season maybe
donec
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Location has a lot of effect on price. If there is more than one dealer in the area then try and decide which dealer you like. Then check for prices within a 100 mile radius to find the best price. Go to the dealer of choice and try and get them to match what you found. Here they start at $19999.00 for a new rss se5 2013 then you add the extra charges. A new 2012 rss se5 start at $19599.00 and then add extra charges.
You don't say if both are new or not. If you are concerned about price then consider a used low mileage ryde. Here they have a 2010 rss se5 $14299.00 with 11K on it and it includes a lot of farkles like hard sided bags, top box, stereo and floorboards as can be seen from the pictures. 11k is just gotten the bugs worked out of it and is ready to go. Is 2 years of depreciation and 11k miles worth $5,700 plus the cost (possibly over $1900.00) of the farkles? Look around and you may find something their that would be good.
You don't say if both are new or not. If you are concerned about price then consider a used low mileage ryde. Here they have a 2010 rss se5 $14299.00 with 11K on it and it includes a lot of farkles like hard sided bags, top box, stereo and floorboards as can be seen from the pictures. 11k is just gotten the bugs worked out of it and is ready to go. Is 2 years of depreciation and 11k miles worth $5,700 plus the cost (possibly over $1900.00) of the farkles? Look around and you may find something their that would be good.
billrob71
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Hey All
I just picked up mine Tuesday, I got a 2013 green RSS SM5 this is the first Ive owned but did ride a 2008 GS limited belonging to a friend. Had the 2 next to each other and mine sits alot lower then the 08 and the up-grades from the 2012 RSS to the 2013 RSS warranted the extra cost in my eye. The wheels and fenders alone besides all the other up-grades BRP has done made up my mind. Got mine at J&J here in Delaware and Jim gave me a pretty good deal, could of probably waited couple of months and found a close out at some other dealer but at times paying a little extra and having a dealer that cares and not just another number thats forgotten when your tail lights are out of site is little more important.
I just picked up mine Tuesday, I got a 2013 green RSS SM5 this is the first Ive owned but did ride a 2008 GS limited belonging to a friend. Had the 2 next to each other and mine sits alot lower then the 08 and the up-grades from the 2012 RSS to the 2013 RSS warranted the extra cost in my eye. The wheels and fenders alone besides all the other up-grades BRP has done made up my mind. Got mine at J&J here in Delaware and Jim gave me a pretty good deal, could of probably waited couple of months and found a close out at some other dealer but at times paying a little extra and having a dealer that cares and not just another number thats forgotten when your tail lights are out of site is little more important.
spyder3
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congrats and welcome neighbor. J & J is a good place, Jim & CJ are good guys. I bring mine there for service...50 mile ride. :thumbup:
billrob71
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Nice and they really are good people! I have been talking to Jim about a spyder for about a year, and finally pulled the trigger after I saw the new ones.
Frank G
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Late in 2012 and early in 2013 there were huge discounts offered by BRP and the dealers on 2012's to clear inventory. They have all seamed to disappear as the riding season arrived. It also appears that there has been an intervention by BRP to the dealers to hold pricing and quit the Low Ball Volume dealer mentality. No facts on that last statement, just a GUT fealing through observation. Several weeks ago the 8 or 9 pages of BRP Spyder accessories on Honda East Super Store DISAPPEARED! :yikes: Last I looked they were down 1 item and Elka shocks, what is up with that?
Good Luck on your decision.:dontknow: we all have different needs and tastes.
Good Luck on your decision.:dontknow: we all have different needs and tastes.
MMcc
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compare the 2012 to the 2013
Background: I had a 2008 GS SE5 and traded it for a 2011 RT-s SE5. I enjoy the RT but wanted to check out the RS again. Test rode both the 2012 and 2013 RS. The 2012 did not appear to me to be much different in ride from my 2008 GS. The 2013 on the other hand provided a different ride but it is hard for me to explain any major differences. The handling seemed to be much better on the curves and freeway. The seating was different and I thought more comfortable. The styling differences did not make a big impression either way. 2013 seemed a little more responsive to the throttle but they did have different windshields. Talking with the salesman he explained the major differences between the 2 models. Tried to figure out what upgrades and costs I could add to the 2012 to bring it closer to the 2013. For my money I would go the 2013 as BRP has listened to riders and responded with a nice machine. The 38 mile ride back home on my RT convinced me that I will stick with it for a year or two longer to see what BRP has up their sleeve for the RT of the future. JMO
Background: I had a 2008 GS SE5 and traded it for a 2011 RT-s SE5. I enjoy the RT but wanted to check out the RS again. Test rode both the 2012 and 2013 RS. The 2012 did not appear to me to be much different in ride from my 2008 GS. The 2013 on the other hand provided a different ride but it is hard for me to explain any major differences. The handling seemed to be much better on the curves and freeway. The seating was different and I thought more comfortable. The styling differences did not make a big impression either way. 2013 seemed a little more responsive to the throttle but they did have different windshields. Talking with the salesman he explained the major differences between the 2 models. Tried to figure out what upgrades and costs I could add to the 2012 to bring it closer to the 2013. For my money I would go the 2013 as BRP has listened to riders and responded with a nice machine. The 38 mile ride back home on my RT convinced me that I will stick with it for a year or two longer to see what BRP has up their sleeve for the RT of the future. JMO
wyliec
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Less hp (2013's) and I think the 2013's weigh more and more responsive?
Does throttle by wire make a difference? I think the 2013's have TBW.
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Orange monster
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I just picked up my 2013 RSS in orange for $17400 out the door with taxes and all fees included in that price. I looked around at used machines but figured the updates they implemented on the 2013 were worth the extra cash compared to what I could get a used 2012 for.
Hello all! first post 
Orange Monster - where did you go to purchase your Spyder? I am in Euless, TX. and will start hitting up the local dealers soon...I just purchased a Kawasaki Ninja 300 SE ABS in March and saw a Spyder on the road and fell in love, now I have to go test ride one.
I was very interested in this thread because I wanted to know what everyone was paying OTD (out the door)
Sorry for the thread hijack!
Maria
Orange Monster - where did you go to purchase your Spyder? I am in Euless, TX. and will start hitting up the local dealers soon...I just purchased a Kawasaki Ninja 300 SE ABS in March and saw a Spyder on the road and fell in love, now I have to go test ride one.
I was very interested in this thread because I wanted to know what everyone was paying OTD (out the door)
Sorry for the thread hijack!
Maria
StanProff
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I agree, all being said I think the brakes, frame, and tire size is a plus for the '13. If money is the REAL issue, go for the '12.
Orange monster
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Hello all! first post
Orange Monster - where did you go to purchase your Spyder? I am in Euless, TX. and will start hitting up the local dealers soon...I just purchased a Kawasaki Ninja 300 SE ABS in March and saw a Spyder on the road and fell in love, now I have to go test ride one.
I was very interested in this thread because I wanted to know what everyone was paying OTD (out the door)
Sorry for the thread hijack!
Maria
I bought mine from Louis Powersports in Greenville Tx. I'm in Dallas so it was about a 45 minute drive to get out there but their price was much better than what the dealers in town were offering. I have the RSS SM5 just for the record and $17,400 was OTD with taxes, freight, assembly and any other misc charges they throw in there...lol
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