From Vmax to Spyder....Am I getting old?

[Lamonster]

We are now deciding if we should wait for the 2013 LTD. or purchase the lower priced 2012. I am thinking that the Blackcurrant color is sweet with all of that chrome. If we were to purchase the 2012 and upgrade the suspension and other minor upgrades as I have seen done by many on the forum I would be in the same price range as the 2013.

So now we are sitting back on the fence trying to decied what to do about our Spyder purchase. If we want the 2012 we have to do something before the end of the month when the factory rebates and promotions end. We may be looking at a 2013 Spyder for the spring.

We will let you know when we decide.

Well buddy I'm going to tell you what I would tell anyone else in your situation, take a deep breath, save your money and get the 2013. Seeing you're a performance guy and handling is important to you you would be much better off waiting for the 2013. I have the best of everything on my 2012 RT Limited and it still doesn't handle as good as a stock 2013. The change in the frame and suspension geometry is something you can't "upgrade" on a 2012 so it will never be the same. Your timing couldn't be better now that the cat is out of the bag as to these changes, before folks were just guessing what the changes might be. Wait, you'll be glad you did.
nojoke

New for 2013- Pics that tell all

 

[Champagne]

Well buddy I'm going to tell you what I would tell anyone else in your situation, take a deep breath, save your money and get the 2013. Seeing you're a performance guy and handling is important to you you would be much better off waiting for the 2013. I have the best of everything on my 2012 RT Limited and it still doesn't handle as good as a stock 2013. The change in the frame and suspension geometry is something you can't "upgrade" on a 2012 so it will never be the same. Your timing couldn't be better now that the cat is out of the bag as to these changes, before folks were just guessing what the changes might be. Wait, you'll be glad you did.
nojoke

New for 2013- Pics that tell all

Thanks Lamonster :hun:

 

[Mr. Bill]

"Taking your advise"

Well buddy I'm going to tell you what I would tell anyone else in your situation, take a deep breath, save your money and get the 2013. Seeing you're a performance guy and handling is important to you you would be much better off waiting for the 2013. I have the best of everything on my 2012 RT Limited and it still doesn't handle as good as a stock 2013. The change in the frame and suspension geometry is something you can't "upgrade" on a 2012 so it will never be the same. Your timing couldn't be better now that the cat is out of the bag as to these changes, before folks were just guessing what the changes might be. Wait, you'll be glad you did.
nojoke

New for 2013- Pics that tell all

Thanks Lamonster for the advise about the 2013 and the handling improvements to look forward to .......... We have decide that we will go with your advise and purchase the 2013. We will put a deposit on the 2013 to insure that we get one of the two Blackcurrant models that the dealership has on order for spring delivery. Now the hard part begins.......our 6 month wait for the first ride in the spring. On the flip side I have 6 months to save up the money for the difference in price between the 2013 and the 2012. I will continue to watch this forum which I find very informative and it's great to see a group that has something in common and is so very active. We are looking forward to getting our Spyder and meeting other Spyder owners next spring.

Oh yes..........Debbie is already talking about moving from the back seat to the front seat of our new Spyder. Years ago I bought Debbie a small two wheeler for her birthday. Debbie rode it twice then she would not ride it anymore. Debbie told me the reason was that she could not put it on it's center stand. Spyder has no problem with the center stand. Looks like I may have to share my new ride.

Thanks Again for the advise Lamonster