Looking to buy a new STS for the wife and need help please

[ChrisW]

The wife and I looked at some at a Ride Now in GoodyearAZ. and she liked the Spyder STS but the sale's man (kid) did notknow what he was doing at all. She will need to get her MC license and alsoboth of us need to have a demo ride. We now ride a GL1800 and she now wants toride the Can Am. We tried the Can Am web site and boy it's BAD !!!!!!! how dothey sell these with such a bad site? I/we want to build one on line or in astore so we know just where we are at overall with price and everything. Ican't find where we can do this anywhere so I am here to ask for your HELPPLEASE??????

You can post here or send me info at: [email protected]

Thanks,
Chris & Sandy

 

[spydaman60]

The wife and I looked at some at a Ride Now in GoodyearAZ. and she liked the Spyder STS but the sale's man (kid) did notknow what he was doing at all. She will need to get her MC license and alsoboth of us need to have a demo ride. We now ride a GL1800 and she now wants toride the Can Am. We tried the Can Am web site and boy it's BAD !!!!!!! how dothey sell these with such a bad site? I/we want to build one on line or in astore so we know just where we are at overall with price and everything. Ican't find where we can do this anywhere so I am here to ask for your HELPPLEASE??????

You can post here or send me info at: [email protected]

Thanks,
Chris & Sandy

chris and sandy,
you have come to the best site for information. there are a lot of people on here daily and most information is invulable to you. the best info i can give you is to say,"spend a day on this site" search using the advanced search box and check out what people have to say about used spyders (2008 to 2012), 2013's and the new 2014's that will be out shortly. many people have had problems with their 2013's and a lot of upgrades have been done on the 2014's! of course the 2014's are untried so to speak, and many that have the 2013's have not had issues with them. you've got a lot of homework to do, and the prices are getting hot on the 2013's now before the new year intro. do some reading and decide what road you want to take.:thumbup:

 

[AZSPYDER]

Hi Chris,

I live in Glendale and would be happy to help any way I can. Ride Now in Peoria is better versed in the Spyder IMHO

 

[Bob Denman]

:welcome: :2thumbs:

 

[Jeriatric]

Do your homework

The wife and I looked at some at a Ride Now in GoodyearAZ. and she liked the Spyder STS but the sale's man (kid) did notknow what he was doing at all. She will need to get her MC license and alsoboth of us need to have a demo ride. We now ride a GL1800 and she now wants toride the Can Am. We tried the Can Am web site and boy it's BAD !!!!!!! how dothey sell these with such a bad site? I/we want to build one on line or in astore so we know just where we are at overall with price and everything. Ican't find where we can do this anywhere so I am here to ask for your HELPPLEASE??????

You can post here or send me info at: [email protected]

Thanks,
Chris & Sandy

before putting your wife on a '13 ST. The fact that you live in and will likely do most of your riding in the desert is the reason I make this suggestion. Spend as much time as you can searching this site and pay particular attention to what others who ride in the desert soutwest have to say. We live and ride in far different conditions than our nortern friends.

Good luck and hope this helps.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

The wife and I looked at some at a Ride Now in GoodyearAZ. and she liked the Spyder STS but the sale's man (kid) did notknow what he was doing at all. She will need to get her MC license and alsoboth of us need to have a demo ride. We now ride a GL1800 and she now wants toride the Can Am. We tried the Can Am web site and boy it's BAD !!!!!!! how dothey sell these with such a bad site? I/we want to build one on line or in astore so we know just where we are at overall with price and everything. Ican't find where we can do this anywhere so I am here to ask for your HELPPLEASE??????

You can post here or send me info at: [email protected]

Thanks,
Chris & Sandy

Welcome Chris & Sandy. Ride Now seems to only hire sales people who know nothing about anything that they sell. I heard a salesman from Ride Now in Las Vegas tell a customer that the Spyder would go 200 mph and when I asked him why he said that he told me it was because the speedometer goes that high. :banghead: Before you purchase from them check out their service department and make sure that you feel comfortable with them because if you aren't happy with the service department it could make your life miserable.

The BRP site used to be pretty straightforward but since they launched the 2014s it has been screwed up.

 

[ChrisW]

Help???

Two things, Do you know what type of License is needed for riding the Can Am? and where can I try one out to see how they are as this is for the wife.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

This part of the website works and it looks like you need a MC license in AZ to ride the Spyder http://can-am.brp.com/spyder/spyder/spyder-st.html

Some dealers will let you test drive if you have the MC endorsement and I believe that a spyderlovers sponsor rents Spyders in the Phoenix area. There is a link to events on the Can Am site which shows where the demo truck will be.

 

[Bob Denman]

Ann,
You jumped me; I was checking BRP's site to see if that section was up and running... pps:
So... :agree: with Ann!

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Ann,
You jumped me; I was checking BRP's site to see if that section was up and running... pps:
So... :agree: with Ann!

It actually looks like the pricing pages work too http://can-am.brp.com/spyder/spyder/spyder-st.html

 

[ChrisW]

This part of the website works and it looks like you need a MC license in AZ to ride the Spyder http://can-am.brp.com/spyder/spyder/spyder-st.html

Some dealers will let you test drive if you have the MC endorsement and I believe that a spyderlovers sponsor rents Spyders in the Phoenix area. There is a link to events on the Can Am site which shows where the demo truck will be.

The next demo is in Long Beach Dec. 6,7,8 and would a three day event for us to go. I can't find out anything on demo rides here in AZ. as of yet. She wants the STS, would like yellow/white, back rest for the driver, no nav. Would building a 2014 be any better that the 2013's on the floor?
Thanks,
Chris & Sandy

 

[Chupaca]

Little checking..!!

call around to dealers in your area and see if they have demo rides. There are a lot of rental places now as well. Check with the ryding groups and clubs (upper left on home page) if they meet for rydes it would be a good souse of information..most written words on the subject you will find here physically you have to search a bit..good luck and welcome to spyder lovers...!! :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

It actually looks like the pricing pages work too http://can-am.brp.com/spyder/spyder/spyder-st.html

Ooh! :shocked: Gotta run! TTFN!

 

[finless]

The next demo is in Long Beach Dec. 6,7,8 and would a three day event for us to go. I can't find out anything on demo rides here in AZ. as of yet. She wants the STS, would like yellow/white, back rest for the driver, no nav. Would building a 2014 be any better that the 2013's on the floor?
Thanks,
Chris & Sandy

If you come to Socal for that show, I will be willing to also hook up with you and take you to 2 good dealers here in the area that do schedule demo rides and have great service departments.
Let me know. I ride a RT and don't know much about the STS other than what I have read here. But again I can reccomend a place to schedule a demo ride.

FYI you do not need a MC license to ride a Spyder in California.

Bob

 

[ARtraveler]

It actually looks like the pricing pages work too http://can-am.brp.com/spyder/spyder/spyder-st.html

I tried the pricing pages on Saturday (10/19) and still no dice. Will try them again after I leave the site this morning.

UPDATE: I tried the pricing pages on my computer this morning (10/21)--they still show the coming soon message. I am beginning to wonder how many people have become discouraged enough to not go back to the site? :gaah:

 

[ARtraveler]

The wife and I looked at some at a Ride Now in GoodyearAZ. and she liked the Spyder STS but the sale's man (kid) did notknow what he was doing at all. She will need to get her MC license and alsoboth of us need to have a demo ride. We now ride a GL1800 and she now wants toride the Can Am. We tried the Can Am web site and boy it's BAD !!!!!!! how dothey sell these with such a bad site? I/we want to build one on line or in astore so we know just where we are at overall with price and everything. Ican't find where we can do this anywhere so I am here to ask for your HELPPLEASE??????

You can post here or send me info at: [email protected]

Thanks,
Chris & Sandy

:welcome: you have come to the right place for all things :spyder2:.

Good advice from those who spoke about the dealers. Also good advice about checking on some of the current information about the :ani29: ST 2013 that you are favoring.

It is model transition time and everything is up in the air. A good time to shop, but recommend you do the homework first.

RE: the BRP site--it has always been a challenge to get or find things there. Hopefully it will be up and running to your satisfaction soon.

 

[happyspyder2039]

Welcome Chris & Sandy. Ride Now seems to only hire sales people who know nothing about anything that they sell. I heard a salesman from Ride Now in Las Vegas tell a customer that the Spyder would go 200 mph and when I asked him why he said that he told me it was because the speedometer goes that high. :banghead: Before you purchase from them check out their service department and make sure that you feel comfortable with them because if you aren't happy with the service department it could make your life miserable.

The BRP site used to be pretty straightforward but since they launched the 2014s it has been screwed up.

:agree:100% with Ann. I bought from ride now in Las Vegas. Had problems with setup among other things

 

[AZLife]

The wife and I looked at some at a Ride Now in GoodyearAZ. and she liked the Spyder STS but the sale's man (kid) did notknow what he was doing at all. She will need to get her MC license and alsoboth of us need to have a demo ride. We now ride a GL1800 and she now wants toride the Can Am. We tried the Can Am web site and boy it's BAD !!!!!!! how dothey sell these with such a bad site? I/we want to build one on line or in astore so we know just where we are at overall with price and everything. Ican't find where we can do this anywhere so I am here to ask for your HELPPLEASE??????

You can post here or send me info at: [email protected]

Thanks,
Chris & Sandy

Hi Chris,

Yes, you will need a MC license to drive a Spyder in Arizona, but you will also be able to drive in the HOV lane too! I live in Cave Creek and just purchased a Spyder RT-S a month ago. I visited several of the RideNow dealers in the Phoenix area and none of them "volunteered" any good deals above the BRP Rebate: that is until I visited the RideNow Surprise location. I got a screaming deal on a brand new 2013 RT-S for $19,999.

I just looked on their website and they have a new 2012 RT Audio and Convenience model on clearance for only $17,999 (http://www.ridenowsurprise.com/defa...00x200/2012_Can-Am_Spyder_RoadsterRTAudio.jpg). Is there a reason why your wife wants an STS rather than an RT for example. I thought I wanted an ST too until I saw the deal on the RT-S. I jumped at it and I am so glad that I did (I saved myself a lot of $$$ on making "mods" to an ST). Incidentally, I did most of my dealings with Gentry the Internet Sales Manager there. I will tell you this: do your research, before reaching out to a Dealer. Know what you can spend, and know what the going prices are. There are great deals to be had right now on 2012's and 2013's. Don't rely on the Dealers for info. You have it all right here without leaving home or picking up the phone. In one month with SpyderLovers.com, I know more than any local Dealer knows about the Spyders. Seriously.

Also, even though I had an AZ Motorcycle endorsement, no dealer would let me do a test drive, not even in the parking lot. I found that so ridiculous. I mean, how do I know I want to buy one if I can't get a feel of it? But my gut said that I just had to have it. But, I did negotiate a day "trial" period in the contract to return the Spyder if I really didn't like it. The Sales Mgr was confident that I wouldn't return it, and I guess he was right.

If you do some research on this site, you will see that many are complaining about all the heat problems on the 2013's. I myself do not have any at this time. When I purchased mine back in September, there was no hint yet of the 2014 features. But even knowing what I know now about them, I still would have gone with the 2013 (or a new 2012) due to the price point.

I can pretty much guide you in whatever you need to know, whether it be for warranty decisions, maintenance plan, best place for financing, etc. I went through it all and researched like crazy. I'll drop you an email.

Whatever you decide, best of luck! They are alot of FUN! I love mine.

 

[AZLife]

Hi Chris,

I live in Glendale and would be happy to help any way I can. Ride Now in Peoria is better versed in the Spyder IMHO

:agree: I do agree with AZSpyder in regards to the Peoria location. Bottom line is this: if you do your homework, it's not going to matter where you go and who you talk to. Except when it comes to service. Now that's a whole different subject.....

 

[Bob Denman]

I tried the pricing pages on Saturday (10/19) and still no dice. Will try them again after I leave the site this morning.

UPDATE: I tried the pricing pages on my computer this morning (10/21)--they still show the coming soon message.

Same results here...