Are Dealers 'dumping' New-Old-Stock Spyders instead of selling latest models?

[MRH]

In the past I would have thought that a nearly identical machine a year or two older, with a better price, would be a bargain.

Now, my concern would be that it seems many dealerships only service for the first ten years, which would now be down to eight.

At the very least, if you go with an old stock Spyder, perhaps they would be able to give you a WRITTEN commitment to service it for AT LEAST ten years from purchase at their normal, under ten year, rates, but 12-15 would be better. The commitment should also include what happens if they don't honor it.

The GM might sign it, because it's unlikely he'll be there in ten years when it backfires on him.

 

[broderp]

My dealer had many (15-20) new 2023 models listed on their website when I started looking into getting mine last year, but only had a few (6-10) at the dealership on display. I assumed they all have projected inventory (either force fed or purchased) and would keep the showroom stocked as needed. My dealer was able to "preorder" a 2024 if I chose, but I declined for various reasons and got exactly what I wanted at a cheaper price (in my case there was nothing that the 2024 model year offered for the $500 price tag bump).

I assume dealers look for "old new stock" as they can be bought at a larger discount and sold at MSRP, increasing profit. BRP hasn't changed the design for MANY years, so it's also an attractive proposition and selling point for customers.


:cheers:

 

[BajaRon]

My dealer had many (15-20) new 2023 models listed on their website when I started looking into getting mine last year, but only had a few (6-10) at the dealership on display. I assumed they all have projected inventory (either force fed or purchased) and would keep the showroom stocked as needed. My dealer was able to "preorder" a 2024 if I chose, but I declined for various reasons and got exactly what I wanted at a cheaper price (in my case there was nothing that the 2024 model year offered for the $500 price tag bump).

I assume dealers look for "old new stock" as they can be bought at a larger discount and sold at MSRP, increasing profit. BRP hasn't changed the design for MANY years, so it's also an attractive proposition and selling point for customers.


:cheers:

Many dealers just put a few of their Spyders out on the showroom floor. They take up a good deal of room. They keep the rest in crates stacked outside and will build it for you. That's why, even if they list a good number, you may only see a 2 or 3 on display.

 

[Jesster72]

Overall, I think the Spyder is selling well, considering. It has a very loyal and widespread following. And it holds its own against other products and, I think, blows the socks off other 3 wheel bikes, except for maybe the Goldwing conversions. But a conversion brings with it some baggage that the Spyder does not suffer.

Still, we are a fringe bunch of riders. Personally, I like fringe as long as it is a good product. Overall, I think the Spyder fills a niche that desperately needed filling. And filled it quite well. If BRP stays on track, there will be steadily increasing riders joining our great community.

Ron, thank you for all the good points you make. Being relatively new to the Spyder world, I hope you're right. I hope BRP stays on track and starts to bolster their dealer network. I wonder if all those ambassadors give that feedback? It wouldbe so nice if the mothership actually listened to their customers.

I will say I have a good dealer, and a good shop that I trust (and verify). But as you stated, Spyders are not their bread and butter - it is an overall powersports dealer.