Dealer Set Up

[spyderdreams]

With so many posters feeling that dealer set up is the cause of many of the problems with the Spyder, why doesn't BRP ship the Spyder complete? Or at least with just the front wheels and fenders removed. I understand it's done for space issues but relying on different dealers all over the world to assemble the Spyder correctly is asking for trouble and headaches for many owners.

 

[NancysToy]

The more assembled, the more chance of damaging things during shipping. The rough road trip would probably neccesitate numerous adjustments by the dealer, too. It doesn't sound practical to me.

 

[ARtraveler]

:agree:x2

 

[jos]

to assemble or not to assemble is the question

We import cars, fully assembled from all over the globe, tested, warranted and ready to roll. To the customers specification. Same for planes, robotics, you name it. Unless there is a large local component I do not see the reason for a local chap to put all the spyder bits together, unless it has to do with import duties and taxation which could be different for sub assemblies compared to finished product, there is no other reason for shipping sub assemblies.
I would prefer to place an order for a spyder to be ext factory, factory tested and warranted, wrapped in bubblewrap, delivered to the local dealer, checked over by the dealer and onto me
Jos

 

[boborgera]

We import cars, fully assembled from all over the globe, tested, warranted and ready to roll. To the customers specification. Same for planes, robotics, you name it. Unless there is a large local component I do not see the reason for a local chap to put all the spyder bits together, unless it has to do with import duties and taxation which could be different for sub assemblies compared to finished product, there is no other reason for shipping sub assemblies.
I would prefer to place an order for a spyder to be ext factory, factory tested and warranted, wrapped in bubblewrap, delivered to the local dealer, checked over by the dealer and onto me
Jos

Brp does it that way because it's easier for them to do it, Their assembly line is not so precise, So a fully assembled Spyder will have to be worked over by the dealer anyway.
Back in the days when a car company would ship a car that was suspect assembly wise, They would push it on the trailer and call it a present for the dealer!

 

[billythekidd]

When mine arrived in the crate, it looked assembled except for the windshield and the front tires and fenders. I took pictures and will have to see if I still have them at home. The dealer had to take it apart to install the cb and some other things I wanted installed. I am sure it needed fluids since there are so many different laws regarding toxic chemicals (oil and antifreeze).

Willy

 

[docdoru]

...unless it has to do with import duties and taxation which could be different for sub assemblies compared to finished product...

:agree: ...rob Peter to pay Paul approach.

 

[MarkLawson]

When mine arrived in the crate, it looked assembled except for the windshield and the front tires and fenders. I took pictures and will have to see if I still have them at home. The dealer had to take it apart to install the cb and some other things I wanted installed. I am sure it needed fluids since there are so many different laws regarding toxic chemicals (oil and antifreeze).

Willy

The front trunk was also removed & had to be installed by the dealer.

 

[spyderdreams]

We import cars, fully assembled from all over the globe, tested, warranted and ready to roll. To the customers specification. Same for planes, robotics, you name it. Unless there is a large local component I do not see the reason for a local chap to put all the spyder bits together, unless it has to do with import duties and taxation which could be different for sub assemblies compared to finished product, there is no other reason for shipping sub assemblies.
I would prefer to place an order for a spyder to be ext factory, factory tested and warranted, wrapped in bubblewrap, delivered to the local dealer, checked over by the dealer and onto me
Jos

I totally agree. We can send a man to the moon. We can certainly fully protect a Spyder in transport to the dealer.