2020 RT series are cool, but who's keeping their old Spyder

[pegasus1300]

I will definitely be keeping my 2016 F3T for a while. I like the looks of the 2020RT, but I cannot justify that type of purchase right now. There were a lot of changes, but I foresee a driveline change coming in the next 2 years or so. That would be my main reason for changing things up. I feel like the 2020 RT is going to be a stepping stone to even greater things, kinda like the 2013 got new suspension parts and such, but the real upgrades didn't take place until 2014.
Besides, I still have my 2nd generation Vmax for 2 wheeling and picked up this baby for additional open air riding:doorag:

I had a 1994 in that same color with a white top and white leather seats. 5.0 GT. Great car.

 

[Eviltwin]

Everybody will be selling their current Spyder to buy a 2020 RT! Except the OP and one other!:roflblack:

Uh, No. I'm ok with my 2010, it's running well enough. It's not my primary bike and I could never justify spending that much on a new one in any event. Would I take one if it showed up in my garage one day? Sure, but I'd never tie myself to that much depreciation as well as personal property tax it would bring.

 

[Navydad]

We bought our 2015 RT in January of 17. It was a new base model RT in black that no one seemed to want and I got a killer deal. We added wiring and plugs for our heated gear, xm radio, car tires, anti-sway bar, magic mirror mounts, foot rests and armrests for passenger, and lots of other items and tricks to make it comfy and comfy it is. We have racked up many 500 mile days and with 33,000 trouble free miles I have no intention of parting with it. It does what we want and it does it very well. I don't care about the latest and greatest. We travel on our Spyder and can be on the road for several weeks at a time. I care about reliability and comfort on the open road and our 2015 gives us that. I like the looks of the 2020 RT, but none for me thanks.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

My 2014 RTS is serving me quite well. With only 33,000 miles on it, it isn't anywhere near worn out! And I'm satisfied with the ride quality. Then also, I'd like to buy a Ryker Rally so I can safely ride the hundreds of miles of mountain gravel roads we have here in Idaho! Can't do both, a 2020 RT and Ryker and even keeping the 2014 plus buying a Ryker may seriously damage my retirement accounts! I'm thinking of getting one, ride the mountains for 2 or 3 years, and then sell it. Maybe by that time I'll be ready to trade them both for a 2020+ RT.

 

[safecracker]

Sue and I plan on keeping our 2011 RTS, we both like the looks of the original RTS. We ha 72,000 miles on it. Would like to double it. Bruce

 

[h0gr1der]

My dealer pretty much killed the prospect of a 2020 for me when he depreciated my 2018 by 40% (As trade in) in a period of 10 months. I'll stick with my 2018 RTL, warts and all.

 

[spyderherb]

We have a 2014 RTS, kind of modded to our liking. No plans to buy the 2020, even after seeing one in Deland.

Others with 1330 RT series are holding off too.

Anyone else care to post they are not upgrading just yet and why.

Hi Paul, I am keeping mine and planning a cross country trip next year on my 2015 RT LTD. Have had some problems but with only 23K she has plenty of life left!

 

[Navydad]

My dealer pretty much killed the prospect of a 2020 for me when he depreciated my 2018 by 40% (As trade in) in a period of 10 months. I'll stick with my 2018 RTL, warts and all.

:agree:

I am a pretty tough sell. I buy a new vehicle, in this case a 2015 RT and it starts depreciating the moment I sign on the dotted line. Then I go out and spend more money on this vehicle to get it where it suits my needs. Some of these upgrades are for safety and handling and some are for comfort. When I decide to sell or trade this RT the next owner gets these items for free because farkles add no value to the vehicle especially in a trade in situation. Now here comes the all new 2020 and my dealer tells me I just have to ride this machine and plop down my cash. The ergonomics have changed and are somewhat adjustable. That is a good thing. The styling is very nice and has a more modern look. But what is going to separate me from my money is what’s beneath the pretty Tupperware. Is the engine bigger, smaller, more power and torque, turbo option, or does it suffer from ever tightening emissions regulations? Does the transmission have a seventh speed or is it now fully automatic? Did they replace the often troublesome rear air bag with a quality adjustable suspension? How about the front suspension, quality shocks, upgraded anti-sway bar? Does it have real tires versus the crap from the #1 seller of bicycle tires that we know and love? Shaft replacing the belt? Has any effort been made to address the belt vibrations that plague many owners? How about that pesky DESS (Doesn’t Even Start when Supposed too) system? Has it been changed or better yet eliminated? I ride a lot of miles and I spent a lot of money to get my RT to where it is. I really don’t wish to do this again as long as my current RT is reliable. To me the 2020 is just different color lipstick on the same pig.

 

[blacklightning]

I had a 1994 in that same color with a white top and white leather seats. 5.0 GT. Great car.

Glad to see another mustang fan out there. I also had a 94, but it was a hard top. I loved the old style 5.0 in it and did a lot of mods to that car. But these new 5.0's are sweet also. But one of the many mustangs that I really wish I had kept was my 03 terminator convertible. I think that engine was about as good as ford has ever done. With a simple drop in K&N filter, and cat back, it picked up 65 rwhp. Nothing responds to mods like a s/c engine.

 

[jcthorne]

I really WANT to buy a new Spyder....but BRP has shown me no upgrade path from what I currently have. Maybe next year.
Until then I ride what I have until it dies....(again).

 

[rtotten]

In 5 years or so when my Granddaughter turns 18 and gets her drivers license with a motorcycle license. If the parents/Granddaughter can pay for insurance on my 18 F3L, I will give her my bike and look at a newer model, but not until then and only if we are financially in a position to do so. Otherwise, this will be my last bike. I usually buy a new, but the previous year model (saves lots of money).

 

[Arion]

We will be in the San Antonio area in June with the demo truck, even if you've seen one by then please stop by and take a ride or just say hi!

well rats! By June we'll be settled in our summer home in Maine. Too dang hot in S.A. in the summer for a Maine boy.

 

[JKMSPYDER]

My ‘15 F3-S is farkled just the way I like it and fits me like a glove. No plans to change.

 

[stevencovert]

Only because I can't even afford to pay attention these days Love the 2020, maybe someday.

 

[Montery]

I have a 2012 RTL no way am I trading it away,My wife would not hesitate to remove my manhood if I did!!!!!

 

[pegasus1300]

I would trade mine off but I don't think I can come up with the rest so for now even though I would like a 2020 I will be keeping 2012. It does have 53,000+ on it and by this time next year it will ne pushing 63,000+. I have a feeling this may be the last one for me. Or not. I did just find out a friend here on this site is buying a new Spyder and he is 87.

 

[samewok]

I just sold my 2015 to an 87 year old

 

[Chiisai]

I know my opinion may offend some, but it is, after all, my opinion. I have a 2016 RTL. I fell in love with it the first time I laid eyes on it. I love the lines of the body and I loved the fact that I could actually use the running boards to get on the bike without splitting my inseam of my jeans. It was new. I loved new, especially in a Spyder. I now have 71,000 miles on her that I put on all by myself. It fits me and I have all the goodies that I wanted installed on her. In the foreseeable future (maybe next year) I will probably see if I can find a low mileage or possibly a left over 2019 RTL. But until then, I will ride my beloved trike until I find a 2019 that speaks to me and begs me to take her home.

And here is the part that may offend some of you, I think the new 2020 RTL Spyders are butt ugly. I don't want one of those chopped up machines touching my delicate bottom. I don't want my feet stretched out in front of me (as I am very short). I don't like the way they look at all and I would rather stick to the years before 2020. And I don't want to "build" my own RTL. I want one already put together and fitted the way it is suppose to be, as in previous years. I feel that Can Am has done a disservice to the faithful buyers of the previous years RTL model. They actually looked like a trike and not like a chopped up wanna be sportster. Why would Can Am think that the RTL model should look like an F3? I think the F3 is butt ugly too.

Flame on Spyder Riders! I'm a big girl (sort of), I can take it. opcorn: :bbq:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I know my opinion may offend some, but it is, after all, my opinion.

Hey, why don't you tell us how you really feel? :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack:

 

[ARtraveler]

Hey, why don't you tell us how you really feel? :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack:

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