Extwnded warranty

[Bayouboy]

Hello. I am new to the forum.

I am on the verge of purchasing a brand new 2016 RT S Special Series. Is buying the extended warranty a must? This will be my first Spyder and I've read different opinions on this. Also, how reliable are these? I live in Houma, La., and there is not very many in this area. Of course the dealer says how reliable they are, but maybe I could get some opinions. Looking forward to being a member of Spyder Lovers.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Welcome. I have an extended warranty on my 14 RT and I've used it once in the past year, my 3 year extended was free so in my case it was definitely worthwhile. On my 2010 RT it paid for itself in claims and also when I traded in the Spyder I still had 2 years remaining so that was a selling point. The new 1330 motor seems to be more reliable than the older motors but these are still complicated machines with computers that can go wonky.

You should check out Spyders on the Bayou which takes place in your hometown in March. I hope to see you there.

 

[Chupaca]

Well....

It is not a must and I don't buy them. I do my own work so that helps in my decision. The machine you are talking about is very reliable and the option of the extended warranty is good till the day before your manufacturers warranty expires. You can wait till then and then decide if you want to spend the extra on it..:thumbup:

Have always felt that if I can't blow it up in two years it is not going to break...:roflblack: and they cover all recalls bulletins and manufacturers defects...jmo

 

[murphybrown]

Would not be without extnded warranty

I am totally and completely mechanically challenged and have no desire to become "certified" (I'm already certifiable in many areas!!!:roflblack::roflblack. I always consider and have dealer factor in the extended at their cost (yes the price is negotiable)...
On my 2010 it proved invaluable. Was a plus when I traded it in with 72k and still had year+ left on warranty (warranty stays with Spyder)...The Spyder shortly after trading in "blew" engine. Cost the new owner $50 for a $3000+ repair.
When I traded my 2014 it was a definite plus on trade in value. :thumbup:

 

[Ex-Rocket]

If it was me , I just wait until a few months before your factory warranty expires which is going to be either 2 years or 3 years and then decide if you want to buy the extended warranty. But you must do it before the factory warranty expires. I had a 2012 RTS that when I bought it , I also bought the extended warranty. So when I traded that Spyder in for a 2015, the 2012 still had 3 years of extended warranty left which added to the trade in value. Its your decision but it nice to know that you do have a warranty when something does go wrong. Just gives you that nice warm fuzzy feeling.

 

[ARtraveler]

The extended warranty will give you extra peace of mind. I got mine free with the purchase of the 2014 RT-S. So far no issues, but, I only have 23K miles on that one.

 

[fritzer1]

Hello. I am new to the forum.

I am on the verge of purchasing a brand new 2016 RT S Special Series. Is buying the extended warranty a must? This will be my first Spyder and I've read different opinions on this. Also, how reliable are these? I live in Houma, La., and there is not very many in this area. Of course the dealer says how reliable they are, but maybe I could get some opinions. Looking forward to being a member of Spyder Lovers.

To this same issue, I am looking at purchasing a 2014 RT Ltd, very low miles, from a local MC dealership. This bike was brought up from a dealership in Texas, and was evidently traded in there.
Question - I assume the manufacturer's warrantly has expired - what type of warranty would be available - extended, or new??

Also, in test riding this bike, there appears to be an excessive "fuel pump" whine - an issue which has been discussed on these forums. If the dealer does not replace this pump, would an extended or new warranty cover it, or would that be out of my pocket?

Thanks for any advice - Fritz, Grain Valley, Mo.

 

[Bayouboy]

If it was me , I just wait until a few months before your factory warranty expires which is going to be either 2 years or 3 years and then decide if you want to buy the extended warranty. But you must do it before the factory warranty expires. I had a 2012 RTS that when I bought it , I also bought the extended warranty. So when I traded that Spyder in for a 2015, the 2012 still had 3 years of extended warranty left which added to the trade in value. Its your decision but it nice to know that you do have a warranty when something does go wrong. Just gives you that nice warm fuzzy feeling.

Sounds like the way to go. Thanks for the replies

 

[2dogs]

I would go with murphybrown if i were you ...........

Because when I bought my spyder I didn't, and now I'm sorry. The price goes up every day you don't have it. Negotiate the longest extended warrantee possible into the purchase price of the spyder. You won't be sorry. Compare the different warrantees, and pay close attention to the exclusions. That's where most policies differ. Remember, you are going to be owning a very complex machine and if you are not an accomplished DIY'er, you'll need that extended warrantee. Yes, it's a crap shoot, but better to have than not. Don't get me wrong here, I love my spyder, and I thank my lucky stars that I live within 30 miles of a certified spyder tech. I've visited him many times and he's always fixed my spyder. Some of the issues were warrantee issues, and some were of my making, but they all were resolved. If that tech were not close by, I'd be up :cus: creek. The next closest tech is over 200 miles from me.

 

[siny10309]

If it was me , I just wait until a few months before your factory warranty expires which is going to be either 2 years or 3 years and then decide if you want to buy the extended warranty. But you must do it before the factory warranty expires. I had a 2012 RTS that when I bought it , I also bought the extended warranty. So when I traded that Spyder in for a 2015, the 2012 still had 3 years of extended warranty left which added to the trade in value. Its your decision but it nice to know that you do have a warranty when something does go wrong. Just gives you that nice warm fuzzy feeling.

don't you have to get it before the original TWO year warranty expires, even if they gave you a free 3rd year as a promotion?

 

[duke50]

don't you have to get it before the original TWO year warranty expires, even if they gave you a free 3rd year as a promotion?

You can buy it just before the 3rd year warranty expires. Mine expires in May, so I'm shopping now for pricing, which by the way vary from dealers.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

To this same issue, I am looking at purchasing a 2014 RT Ltd, very low miles, from a local MC dealership. This bike was brought up from a dealership in Texas, and was evidently traded in there.
Question - I assume the manufacturer's warrantly has expired - what type of warranty would be available - extended, or new??

Also, in test riding this bike, there appears to be an excessive "fuel pump" whine - an issue which has been discussed on these forums. If the dealer does not replace this pump, would an extended or new warranty cover it, or would that be out of my pocket?

Thanks for any advice - Fritz, Grain Valley, Mo.

You can not buy the BEST warranty unless the Spyder is still under the original 2 year warranty, you can have a dealer check the VIN. Depending on when it was delivered it may or may not have warranty left. As for the fuel pump whine this was common on the 14 RT some had them replaced under warranty but there really was no guarantee that the replacement would whine any less than the original.

 

[Ex-Rocket]

Well my 2015 RTS came with a 3 year warranty and I'm good till April of 2018

 

[PapaHotel]

I can turn a good wrench and I will probably do my own general maintenance. I also believe that the 1330 machines are pretty reliable. I just added more BEST warranty. I just added coverage to include the full five years allowed. I just don't want to worry about the complicated-expensive pieces.