Phantom limited edition number

[bailed01]

jabba11

I also have a 2009 phantom and am wondering how I would find out which number I am out of 500.

 

[Batmobile]

jabba11

I also have a 2009 phantom and am wondering how I would find out which number I am out of 500.

Vin # , I'm 211

 

[ozzie]

Vin # , I'm 211

i have a 09 phantom as well. the last 5 of the vin # is 00560.. is this the limited edition number?? :dontknow:. i thought there was only 500 of these.

 

[jabba11]

I dont know either its just a guess on my part. My vin ends in 424.

 

[jabba11]

thats why the character os laughing in my signature folks. APprently BRP isnt real picky on living up to their claims in this regard as many with the PE edition are way over what they said they would make

 

[Tom in NM]

I don't know . . . .

. . . . Have you asked BRP? It seems to me, an email to them would get you the answer on how you can tell if you have a Phantom Limited Edition. Some sources say the number of Phantom builds was 1,500, see below.

A quick look at the BRP site, was not helpful, but I only did a quick look. Like a lot of cars and trucks, Limited may only represent a special trim package deal and not a collector's serial #, which has pretty much become a worthless marketing tool.

Back in April, they explained the difference in the numbers for PEs and the number of Spyders that "qualified" for PE (Premier Edition) status. Here is the link to that: http://spyder.brp.com/en-US/Share/Community/News-Detail.html?ArticleID=ebea5b8d-e43a-41d8-a720-bdb6061c860a

Tom

 

[NewRider]

There is a new 2009 Phantom sitting on the showroom floor, at my dealer. (Action Motorsports, Lafayette, Indiana) Dunno the serial number, but I mention it here, for anyone that may be interested.:spyder2:

 

[jabba11]

I have never asked the company but many many dealers advertise them as such EG:

2009 Spyder GS Phantom Black LTD Edition SM5 RoadsterIN STOCK, LIMITED EDITION, ONLY 500 MADE!!!$19537.00http://www.marksmotorsports.biz/default.asp i dont care i love the look of it and thought it was a good deal since I only paid 1500.00 more than a full moon and I would have bought the fog light kit anyway. Ohh and i didnt pay NEAR 19537 for mine.

 

[bailed01]

Talked to BRP today and the woman I talked to had no idea how many were made. She thought 500, but the last five of my VIN is 526.
She asked a couple of people in the office and they were clueless also.

 

[Tom in NM]

Talked to BRP today and the woman I talked to had no idea how many were made. She thought 500, but the last five of my VIN is 526.
She asked a couple of people in the office and they were clueless also.

I would not think the VIN would indicate much, since the Phantom is made up of special colored body parts and a set of specific accessories, they could put them on any Spyder waiting to be shipped. I would doubt that they would make 500 Phantom Spyders and then outfit them one after another. I would guess that after the first bunch that were sent to dealerships and for Shows, they would wait to make the next ones when the orders came in.

If it was done as a true collector item, I would think they would have stamped or labeled one of the parts - like the inside of the trunk hood - with that information. But, what I think seldom has any relationship to the real world - something everyone should be thankful for.

The bottom line is that the Phantoms are a great looking Spyder, with top grade accessories.

Tom

 

[Firefly]

I've never heard that they were limited editions. Hmmm. I know you can buy all the parts and convert to a 'Phantom'.

BRP isn't very good at simple math--- ask any PE owner----:roflblack:

 

[Batmobile]

Here is a link to some info on another site. I have the A19N on mine also.:dontknow:

http://www.spydertalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10627&hl=phantom

 

[jabba11]

mine also is model a19n

 

[jabba11]

also in the past while there were only so may of a certain number of bikes made they have made more to provide dealers with a demo etc which may expalin why there might be more than 500 made. Ozzie deos your bike say a19n on it as I beleive this MAY designate our bikes as phantoms

 

[ozzie]

where do i look for the a19n #?

 

[Tom in NM]

where do i look for the a19n #?

On the Spyder's title, in the model section.

Tom

 

[jasonwilson1974]

#197 here, if the VIN is an indication.

 

[M2Wild]

Limited edition or PE just means you probably paid more for the bike than others. Since there are so many PEs out there (the original PE, the phantom PE and now the RT PE .... and none of these have gone as planned). So, its just a fad.

 

[Cap'n Dan]

Phantom 103

For what it's worth number #103. Sold at C&S Fun Center, Henrietta, TX.:yes::2thumbs:

 

[ozzie]

i do have a15n on mine.