BRP shipping updates..

[Derwin]

Actually, it was NOT my DEALER that told me I would be getting it by the end of may. IT WAS THE OFFICIALS AT THE COMPANY ITSELF.....THE SPYDER TEAM. So this was NOT simply a dealer error. It was the company itself.

Also, I think your information may be wrong. My dealer just contacted me again, and he read directly from BOSSWEB. It states NOTHING about the SE5 being delivered by November 30th. He stated that it gives a this date for the generic "Spyder" only, and does not go into specifics about the SE5. Funny thing, though.....he told me that if I want my money back, he would be very happy to send it to me! He said that there are people that would LOVE to get my position in line for the SE5. Well, I already knew that, so told him to keep my money.

As of right NOW, the SE5's that were ordered BEFORE February 29, 2008, will be delivered by September 30, 2008. This is the OFFICIAL word from BRP. Anything else is simply rumor, no matter where it is coming from.

Derwin

 

[VIspyderman]

Actually, it was NOT my DEALER that told me I would be getting it by the end of may. IT WAS THE OFFICIALS AT THE COMPANY ITSELF.....THE SPYDER TEAM. So this was NOT simply a dealer error. It was the company itself.

Also, I think your information may be wrong. My dealer just contacted me again, and he read directly from BOSSWEB. It states NOTHING about the SE5 being delivered by November 30th. He stated that it gives a this date for the generic "Spyder" only, and does not go into specifics about the SE5. Funny thing, though.....he told me that if I want my money back, he would be very happy to send it to me! He said that there are people that would LOVE to get my position in line for the SE5. Well, I already knew that, so told him to keep my money.

As of right NOW, the SE5's that were ordered BEFORE February 29, 2008, will be delivered by September 30, 2008. This is the OFFICIAL word from BRP. Anything else is simply rumor, no matter where it is coming from.

Derwin

Copied from BOSSWeb
*SE5 certificates that were created between November 5th, 2007 and February 29th, 2008, vehicles will be
shipped by November 30th, 2008.
SKU's: A28B Yellow and A28E Full Moon.
*SE5 certificates created in BOSSWeb between March 1st, 2008 and July 31st, 2008, vehicles will shipped by
November 30th, 2008.
SKU's A28B Yellow, A28E Full Moon and A28G Roadster Red.
*

 

[Derwin]

Is BOSSweb an "official" outlet for BRP? If not, then it is still simply rumor. The "official" word from BRP still remains for a September 30th release for people that ordered before 2/30/08. My dealer told me that until the word comes DIRECTLY from BRP, then we shouldn't worry about it.

Besides, it's been already posted that BRP has not missed a promised delivery date yet. So I'm just gonna go with that and be happy. If it turns out that there is a 60-day delay, so be it. But for right now I'll just go with the official word. :doorag:

Derwin

 

[SpyderMark]

Is BOSSweb an "official" outlet for BRP? If not, then it is still simply rumor. The "official" word from BRP still remains for a September 30th release for people that ordered before 2/30/08. My dealer told me that until the word comes DIRECTLY from BRP, then we shouldn't worry about it.

Besides, it's been already posted that BRP has not missed a promised delivery date yet. So I'm just gonna go with that and be happy. If it turns out that there is a 60-day delay, so be it. But for right now I'll just go with the official word. :doorag:

Derwin

Now we're on the same page! :agree:

I could be wrong; BRP may be setting the stage for bad news. But until we hear official word from BRP (usually released on their website) I see no point in spinning everyone up based on what might very well prove to be a clerical error by whoever entered the information in BOSSweb

Regards,

Mark

 

[NancysToy]

Again, I agree with you Mark.... but realize the November 30th delivery information came from BOSSWEB.... so it can't really be called a 'rumor'.

I don't even know that we are sure of that. What we actually have is hearsay, from a single source, that it appeared on BOSSWEB. BRP has been pretty prompt about publicly posting changes in shipping schedules thus far. I suggest we all take a breath, and see if things are made official soon. None of us can change this, any more than we can change having to wait for Hindles, backrests, oil filters, or my warranty replacement parts. Going along for the ride is the only choice, especially with a contract that won't give you your money back until the original date is past. Please try not to stew in your juices, folks. This is an amazing machine, and well worth the wait.
-Scotty

 

[Danimal]

Well, two different people (Tharkun & spyderman684) have quoted the EXACT same text from BOSSWEB - so I think we can at least say there is no error in what BOSSWEB had posted.

And yes, BOSSWEB is the official BRP source where the dealers get all of their information. It can only be accessed by dealers.

BRP has been known for posting bad info before (PE numbers come to mind ;-) , but I would say that when tharkun has posted BOSSWEB information - it has been accurate... not just rumor.

Time will tell.... I would rather count on the later date and then be shocked and thrilled if it comes in sooner.

I'm also wondering if the SE5 in Red takes longer since they announced a delay on the Red SM5's due to high demand. You sure wouldn't think a simple color change should cause such a delay.

 

[Derwin]

I still won't believe it until it comes directly from BRP. It just doesn't make any sense that they would not honor the certificate. I guess I like what another post stated......BRP has NEVER broken a promised delivery date yet. So that speaks louder than any rumors that are not from the BRP website directly.

What I think is happening, is BOSSweb is combining both the pre 2/30 with the post 2/30 orders. Because November 30th has always been the date for the orders received after 2/30. That simple glitch in the system would make perfect sense.

But I agree.....we will see soon enough. :doorag:

Derwin

 

[bjt]

It just doesn't make any sense that they would not honor the certificate.

I don't think it is like they don't want to have the SE5s out by the due date. I am willing to bet they would like every potential Spyder owner to have a Spyder in their garage right now. However, there are hundreds of things that can happen that are beyond their control to prevent them from meeting the demand. There are hundreds of other things that happen because of mistakes or inefficiencies somewhere in the process that they can control and will. These things have to work themselves out.

I do agree with you where you note that they moved both dates to Nov. 30. It doesn't mean that every SE5 will ship in Nov. It just states that anyone who ordered an SE5 in any color by July 31, 2008 will get their Spyder by Nov. 30. Some, probably most, will receive their Spyders well before then.

 

[Derwin]

I don't think it is like they don't want to have the SE5s out by the due date. I am willing to bet they would like every potential Spyder owner to have a Spyder in their garage right now.

Absolutely. I agree 100%. That's why I've decided (with my dealers nudging!) to simply go by BRP's track record of delivering these vehicles. According to another poster, they have not missed a promised delivery date yet, and I don't suspect they will miss this one.

Plus, I took a pill and settled-down a bit now! If the thing is 30 to 60 days late.....no big deal. When I finally have it, the wait will be a distant memory! ;D

Derwin

 

[dltang]

When I finally have it, the wait will be a distant memory! ;D

Derwin

That is the most important comment right there. It has turned out to be so true for so many spyder owners. Once you have your machine everything else goes out the window. I know you will enjoy it and you will find all the agony has been worth it.

 

[Danimal]

:agree:

 

[Jimmy Neutron]

Would it not be nice if someone from BRP sent letters out to us who ordered the SE5 and explain why we are not getting till NOV.. They shou;d have not taken our money if they can not deliver.. Gas at 4 dollars a gallon and I can not get my Spyder till NOV.. Guess they don't care anymore about us then the oil companies.. Please BRP send us letters and let us know why.. Or is it because you are shipping them overseas and has was told to me making alot more profit over there..

 

[Derwin]

Don't get too excited, spyderjim. If you ordered BEFORE February 30th, than you are still OFFICIALLY guaranteed delivery by September 30th. Until BRP officially changes that date, let's just relax. I'm pretty much preaching to myself, of course! ;D

Derwin

 

[Danimal]

"Gas at 4 dollars a gallon and I can not get my Spyder till NOV.. "

Like anyone really buys a Spyder because of the gas mileage..... ;D

I took mine to the store this weekend because I needed some grease for my tractor. The tractor store is 5 miles away.

The trip for the grease took me 3 hours..... ;D

So much for saving gas!


BRP shipping confusion.... gee.... who would have thunk it??? :


We'll see if they change the BOSSWEB posting on delivery dates. You would think they would be geared up and ready to make these since the demand is so high.

The extra time could also be due to some problem we don't yet know about. Remember the recalls on the SM5 units?

I know the auto-shift on some of their ATV units were problematic... according to my dealer. Maybe they still have some kinks to work out?

For those that have the SE5 on order... why not go to your local dealer or find a friend that has a Spyder SM5 and take it for a ryde... you just might find out the shifting is SO easy you will want to change your order and get a Spyder NOW.

This bike is easier to shift than any other I've owned.

 

[spyder#1]

Do you think it will take untill Nov. to get your spyder if you were one of the first on the list? Say April 4th.

 

[bjt]

I think that a lot of people are missing a key word in the SE5 delivery notice. It says they will be delivered BY Nov. 30th, not ON Nov. 30th. Many SE5s will probably be delivered before November. If they started delivering SE5s right now, like some of the rumors have said, that would fit the definition of BY Nov. 30th.

 

[Danimal]

:agree:

Exactly !

 

[Derwin]

Well, I ordered my SE5 back in DECEMBER, so I am very comfortable about my position in line! ;D Besides that, the OFFICIAL word is still delivery BY September 30 for those that ordered before 2/30. If you ordered yours on April 4th, than yours was NEVER considered for an "early" delivery.

Derwin

 

[captainryder]

Danimal....
I wish those of us that ordered SE5 could just swap our "pre-order certiicates" for a SM5, but it isn't that easy, we all would loose the deposit and our place in line !!! So we have to wait, and we don't want to wait longer than promised....

If it was so easy, then all those that want to change colors, see if you can swap out for a red one without losing your place in the line....you can't either. Sorry go to the back of the line.

This is the problem with BRP's system. These pre-order deposit/certificates lock you into something that you can't easily get out of. And because money is deposited... it's like the IRS, they want you to pay up front, but you can't get a refund till after you file taxes.. or in this case until the deadline on the certificate passes... Figure that BRP has about 3000 orders at $1000.00 and you've 3 Million dollars that they may or may not deliver as promised on.

But.... will someone just please ask at Valcourt Homecoming when the SE5 is to start being produced / delivered. They said there will be SE5's there to test ride... Ask a factory worker, be a detective, get answers for us please.

 

[Derwin]

AMEN! :agree:

Derwin