Buying a demo

[Don in E Texas]

Demo bike

My first Spyder (08) was a demo. Two year new vehicle warranty started when I purchased it - bike just had the 3K mile checkup. No issues with the bike outside issues all of us were having at the time.

don

 

[BUZZARD II]

To my way of thinking a "demo" has maybe 500 miles on it. 5,000 miles is a USED bike that has had a bunch of "owners". That's a lot of miles with people winding the piss out of it.

What would you pay for a used bike with 5,000 miles by one owner? I would think that would be a much better treated machine.

 

[JayBros]

This is the part, that concerns me... :shocked:

That's why I said I'd put it in the dealer's lap. If the dealer really wants to make the sale he'll work it out. Otherwise...

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Don't leave the lot, without having this sorted-out! nojoke

 

[SL Ken]

I bought my bike from Pro Caliber in Vancouver WA. I got it in Nov 14 and my warranty lasts until 4-29-18. I didn't buy the extended warranty. I got a heck of a deal, but because I was an extreme newbie, I am not sure how much. The only problem that I have had so far (knock on wood) was self inflicted. Because it was a demo, they made sure everything was running great because they were trying to sell Spyders. They figured if it wasn't tip-top shape, people would be hesitant to buy. Before they turned it over to me, they went though the service schedule and I got the 12000 mile service thrown in. I bought it with 7000 miles. If your dealer is interested in selling the Spyders, they probably kept yours up in great shape as well. Good luck. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another demo again.

 

[cheska]

Demo bike got ext warranty

Purchased 2016 RTS demo last spring got original 2yr plus 1yr special being offered at the time. Was told by dealer that
I can purchase extended warranty any time before the original 3yr runs out. We will see. Good luck on your decision.
We have had no regrets. Bob

 

[cmar157]

Thanks for the feedback

I appreciate all the great advise. I am dealing with one of the site sponsors, Imotorsports, so I am hoping they are being up front. Unless they discount deeper I will not be getting this one and will go with the new model. They have a great reputation and a lot of the members on the board have dealt with them otherwise I wouldn't even consider buying it from them. I will also be expecting an extended warranty and the first service done. This is always a great place for info and advise. Thanks everyone.

 

[Bob Denman]

Good luck with your negotiations, and we hope to be seeing pictures of you and your new bike soon! :thumbup:

 

[ruralgirl]

This doesn't sound like a good deal to me. Like Buzzard said, this is a used trike. How does a demo even get 5000 miles put on it? And how many trial riders were revving at much higher RPMs than you're supposed to with a new engine?

But, more to the point, I got a brand new 2015 RT-S in early 2016 for $6000 off retail, plus an extra year on the warranty. There were several units available for that kind of markdown, so, at least in my neck of the woods, a $3K discount on a used machine wouldn't be attractive.

 

[safecracker]

I bought my Spyder in 2012. It was a 2011 demo. My warranty started the day I purchased the.Spyder. Good luck.

 

[RudyB]

Purchased 2016 RTS demo last spring got original 2yr plus 1yr special being offered at the time. Was told by dealer that
I can purchase extended warranty any time before the original 3yr runs out. We will see. Good luck on your decision.
We have had no regrets. Bob

If you want to extend your warranty you have to do it before the original 2 year factory runs out


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[WackyDan]

Dealers can buy a demo unit at either 10% or 15% discount off their typical cost.

Think about that.

Now do you think he is offering you a good deal?