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Any ideas on what the Release Date is for 2018 models?
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Bob Denman
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The information should be available on September 21st... :2thumbs:
Pirate looks at --
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Happens every year!
Bob Denman
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:agree: If you always wait for next year's improvements: you'll never end up buying anything. :banghead:
Yeah, but there weren't many dramatic changes from 2014-2017. And I just got mine last Saturday so it stings a little more...
But OTOH, I got a demo 2017 RT-S with comfort seat and bunch of other goodies with 300 miles on it for $20,999 - and the extra warranty.
Now to get the air suspensions, fog lights, heated grips, etc I'd have to go to the Limited which is now $29,299 MSRP. I think for that kind of savings I can live without the fancy display
Spider-man
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Yeah, but there weren't many dramatic changes from 2014-2017. And I just got mine last Saturday so it stings a little more...
But OTOH, I got a demo 2017 RT-S with comfort seat and bunch of other goodies with 300 miles on it for $20,999 - and the extra warranty.
Now to get the air suspensions, fog lights, heated grips, etc I'd have to go to the Limited which is now $29,299 MSRP. I think for that kind of savings I can live without the fancy display
This is the issue - I got a great deal on my 2017, so with the 2018 bikes going at full list(at least for a while), it would cost me literally thousands of dollars to have those improvements. Not worth it to me, so I'll stick with my decision on the 2017!
2RTsGV
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On the bright side .....
You wouldn't have gotten the discounts on the 2018 model that were given on the 2017 model
You wouldn't have gotten the discounts on the 2018 model that were given on the 2017 model
I know, and with the RT-S gone I'd now have to go with the Limited. And that makes it even more expensive.
Looks like the Garmin GPS isn't included anymore on the Limited - guess because that's somewhat integrated into the new display somehow? Or maybe I just missed that.
So I'm fine with the deal I got, especially knowing that the RT-S isn't an option for 2018.
ARtraveler
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Okay, I have an RT-S and I like it a lot. I bought it because I was okay with the "fake" chrome plastic decorator panels and not willing to pay an additional $4K for "real" chrome and the Garmin. I paid about $28K for my S. No way am I going to pay $32K for an L. It appears they are pricing some out of the market. If true, they appear be going to entry level/deluxe and no mid market. My 11 was an A & C (a step above entry), I added floorboards, a different seat, trunk light and driving lights. Linda likes hers better than my S. So...I guess we are happy.
RE: new model announcement: Was yesterday evening.
Well...we waited, we procrastinated about what, and then we saw.
I feel like I got Ralphied. A new dash, toggle switch, and some speakers????????????? :roflblack::roflblack:
It looks like my predictions for the model year were right on about models, colors, and no engine tweeks. I do like the colors. :yes::yes:
For me, not worth several thousand more for a new dash and a color change. Will be sticking with my 2011 and 2014. :thumbup:
RE: new model announcement: Was yesterday evening.
Well...we waited, we procrastinated about what, and then we saw.
I feel like I got Ralphied. A new dash, toggle switch, and some speakers????????????? :roflblack::roflblack:
It looks like my predictions for the model year were right on about models, colors, and no engine tweeks. I do like the colors. :yes::yes:
For me, not worth several thousand more for a new dash and a color change. Will be sticking with my 2011 and 2014. :thumbup:
Spiceman64
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I feel the same way. Sticking with my 2017
I knew the "really cool" 10 year anniversary models would be coming out, and I knew they would be pricey. That also plays into the big discounts on current year models. That's why I bought the 2017. There couldn't have been enough new widgets to make the cost differential worth it. I love what' I've got, after 2 weeks of riding. Besides, somebody may very well figure out some after market widget to make cell phones work better, and who cares about a new digital display?
I knew the "really cool" 10 year anniversary models would be coming out, and I knew they would be pricey. That also plays into the big discounts on current year models. That's why I bought the 2017. There couldn't have been enough new widgets to make the cost differential worth it. I love what' I've got, after 2 weeks of riding. Besides, somebody may very well figure out some after market widget to make cell phones work better, and who cares about a new digital display?
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