Fabricater
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I am trying to decide if the 2014 rts is worth the 5000 to 6000 more than a left over 2013.I also am trying to decide if 4000 or 5000 difference between a leftover 2013 and a 2011 with 9300 miles is worth the extra cost.
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murphybrown
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TWO THINGS
IMO only consider the '14....look for a better "deal". What I have seen/heard is $2-3k difference in price as long as you are comparing "apples to apples". Enjoy the shopping..drive them both. Buy what is best for YOU. :yes:
IMO only consider the '14....look for a better "deal". What I have seen/heard is $2-3k difference in price as long as you are comparing "apples to apples". Enjoy the shopping..drive them both. Buy what is best for YOU. :yes:
NZSpyderRyder
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2014
If you can afford it then without hesitation go for the 2014, just my humble opinion.
If you can afford it then without hesitation go for the 2014, just my humble opinion.
I agree!
PrairieSpyder
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The 2014 is an all-new model. Like MurphyBrown said, look for a better deal.
Fabricater
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Prices I have been getting are 26500 for a 14 RTS and 22000 for a 13. And 17000 for a 2011. 9500 between the 2014 and the 2011 is a big difference.
maliamd
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i traded in my 2013 RT-S for the 2014 RT-S and I am very pleased that I did. The 2014 1330 is a sweet sweet ride. So much so that I bought another 2014 RT-S today. I test drove the 2014 ST-L and even though I loved the sporty ride of the ST I just did not want to go back to the high RPM's and 2 cylinders.
MikeinGA
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If it was me I would go with the 2014 RTS. The 2013 will have a poor resale value, had problems, and the 2014 you can get a free 3 year extended warranty. Getting a used one with no warranty is a big risk when most dealers get $100.00 to $150.00 per hour to work on them and if it heeds parts can cost big $$$$. That's IMHO.
Mike
Bob Ledford
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What is best for you?
You can ask for opinions but the bottom line is what do you really want.
The 2014 is all new and undergoing its first year of the general public beta testing.
The 2013 basically has a hit and miss heat problem .
The2012/2011 were tried and tested. But some had or still have stinking fuel problems.
Also think about what an extended warranty will cost you. I have already saved 100% of the $$$$ I spent for the extended coverage in one part failure.
You can ask for opinions but the bottom line is what do you really want.
The 2014 is all new and undergoing its first year of the general public beta testing.
The 2013 basically has a hit and miss heat problem .
The2012/2011 were tried and tested. But some had or still have stinking fuel problems.
Also think about what an extended warranty will cost you. I have already saved 100% of the $$$$ I spent for the extended coverage in one part failure.
ARtraveler
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:agree: x 2. I currently have a 2011 with 12200 miles. That's a lot of depreciation. :thumbup:
stewartj239
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The main difference between the 2013 and 2014 is just the engine. The 2014 has more displacement, but overall, it is not a huge HP increase. Do some research, read the online reviews and you'll see what I'm talking about. The chassis, Brembo brakes and 17" wheels are the same. The 2013 heat issues were sporatic. If you can find one without them, then I think it is a better buy for the money that can be saved.
Deanna777
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:agree: Sent pm Deanna777
Bob Denman
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That's not completely accurate... :shocked:
Along with the triple; you get the new 6-speed transmission with the hydraulic clutch lockup system. Smoother shifting, and NO worries about not spinning the old centrifugal system fast enough to keep the clutch plates happy...
You also get the revised cooling sytem: TWIN radiators that reverse their rotation, and blow hot air away from you in low speed situations...
AND the charging system... A 1200 watt alternator versus the old 650 watt magneto.
The triple's powerband is just so much wider; I'm upshifting at no more than 2,500 rpm all of the time; with the 998, I had to wait to 5,000 rpm.
Make the choice that's right for you... But the new setup is pretty darn sweet!
PrairieSpyder
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That's not completely accurate... :shocked:
Along with the triple; you get the new 6-speed transmission with the hydraulic clutch lockup system. Smoother shifting, and NO worries about not spinning the old centrifugal system fast enough to keep the clutch plates happy...
You also get the revised cooling sytem: TWIN radiators that reverse their rotation, and blow hot air away from you in low speed situations...
AND the charging system... A 1200 watt alternator versus the old 650 watt magneto.
The triple's powerband is just so much wider; I'm upshifting at no more than 2,500 rpm all of the time; with the 998, I had to wait to 5,000 rpm.
Make the choice that's right for you... But the new setup is pretty darn sweet!
Also a better service interval!! That's huge for me.
Bob Denman
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:shocked: Ooh! No valve adjustments... EVER! :thumbup:
stewartj239
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That's not completely accurate... :shocked:
Along with the triple; you get the new 6-speed transmission with the hydraulic clutch lockup system. Smoother shifting, and NO worries about not spinning the old centrifugal system fast enough to keep the clutch plates happy...
You also get the revised cooling sytem: TWIN radiators that reverse their rotation, and blow hot air away from you in low speed situations...
AND the charging system... A 1200 watt alternator versus the old 650 watt magneto.
The triple's powerband is just so much wider; I'm upshifting at no more than 2,500 rpm all of the time; with the 998, I had to wait to 5,000 rpm.
Make the choice that's right for you... But the new setup is pretty darn sweet!
Bob ... I said that the engine was the MAIN difference. I did not get down into the nuts and bolts. I typically don't split hairs and in addition, there is nothing that says that those changes are improvements over what was already in place. The last thing I would want is another gear to shift into, my 2013 does not run hot, so the new radiator location does nothing for me and as far as the powerband goes, there are many online reviews that claim that the difference is not as great as people here proclaim. New does not mean better. I suggest the OP does his homework and makes a decision that he is happy with.
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