Spyder GS Value

[3wheeldemon]

I'd say that has more to do with knowing the RT is out there than a lack of interest from Non-Spyder owners.

We know the RT is coming because of forums like this that let us have our finger on the pulse of all things Spyder. But the average person is still not up to speed on the S-model, much less aware that there is an RT to be had.

I agree, my point was that, at least until the "waiting lists" clear, there is going to be one used Spyder coming to the market for almost every RT sold. That will put a lot of pressure on the resale price.

I also agree with Firefly; is normal to take a beating in the resale price of most motorcycles.

3WD

 

[BajaRon]

I agree, my point was that, at least until the "waiting lists" clear, there is going to be one used Spyder coming to the market for almost every RT sold. That will put a lot of pressure on the resale price.

3WD

Point well taken. I missed that one! :yikes:

 

[M2Wild]

HD dealer has trade in value at 9k.

That sounds about right for whole sale pricing .... especially with warm riding weather ending in a few months for most of us.

 

[M2Wild]

I am fortunate to have sold my 08 SM 5 two weeks ago on E Bay for $13,155.55.

You timed the sale just right and lucked out big time.

 

[ArmyJoe]

I will trade if there is a sportier version in a couple of years or earlier if anybody, Japanese or HD, comes our with a leaning trike.

Why would you want a leaning trike? That seems the worst of both worlds. The best thing about a trike is it's stablility (ie, not having to put your foot down or balance it). A leaning trike negates all that. Can you imagine trying to pick up a trike that fell over?

 

[BajaRon]

Why would you want a leaning trike? That seems the worst of both worlds. The best thing about a trike is it's stablility (ie, not having to put your foot down or balance it). A leaning trike negates all that. Can you imagine trying to pick up a trike that fell over?

They don't fall over and you don't have to put your foot down to keep them upright when stopped.

They retain the stability features of a fixed 3 wheeler while adding the advantage of leaning in a turn.

There are disadvantages but not the ones you site.

 

[3wheeldemon]

They don't fall over and you don't have to put your foot down to keep them upright when stopped.

They retain the stability features of a fixed 3 wheeler while adding the advantage of leaning in a turn.

There are disadvantages but not the ones you site.

:agree:At least that what the few existing prototypes seem to show. Is a complex engineering problem. Maybe that is why there is not a production model yet:dontknow:

3WD

 

[Greg H.]

You're always going to lose on leading edge technology. Because that is the product most likely to change quicly, change the most, and change for the better.

That is true of computers, cars, motorcycles and any other product you can think of.

I bought the Spyder to ride, enjoy and keep. If you do it that way you get your money's worth.

If you bought it to pile upgrades on and then trade in after a year or 2 you are going to lose money. Even if you aren't talking leading edge stuff this is true.

I love the look and what BRP has done with the RT. But I'm not into that kind of riding.

I want more power, better handling, increased performance and great fuel mileage. I know I can't have it all so I'll trade off the fuel mileage to get the rest.

The RT is going to offer less of everything that I'm looking for. So I'm going to be very happy with my SM5 for some time.

If I were looking for great comfort, all the bells and whistles and to tour 2-up it would be a no brainer and the RT would be sitting in my garage instead of my SM5.

Very well said, Ron. :thumbup:

 

[WackyDan]

In my experience, if you throw a lot of money into mods, and paint, you never see that back at resale. It is still an 08 Spyder no matter how unique.

I see that all the time with guys who have spent ten+ years tweaking a street machine. They always talk about the "over $20k invested"... That 20k does not = 20k to the buyer.. ever.

In the end, it is recognizing that most if not all hobbies have a cost that you never can get back.

 

[Smylinacha]

:agree: Same here. I will trade if there is a sportier version in a couple of years or earlier if anybody, Japanese or HD, comes our with a leaning trike.

3WD

Me too!

 

[BRPjunkie]

Agreed...if you get the top of the line with the trailer, you have a 30k car...I think I'd throw in a bit more and get a nice car...

I think the RTs are really for the touring crowd. Those of us who go and get one really must have someone else to ride with...the bike is tuned down and made more comfortable for that reason...I realize that many think it's better than a goldwing trike, but whatever, it's still 30k and I have my Spyder that I really love and have put a lot of money into.

My Spyder is still new enough to my eyes and I love riding it (just wish I had more time to do so)...

I'm keeping my bike as long as I can and I hope the new models do well...the better BRP does, the better we do...

Consider it this way...as is the case with any successful brand, the original line of product usually has a collectible value, given enough time.

If we're still here, riding our Spyders in 25 years, more power to us!

Resale and trade in value only matters if you trade up. I am still riding my 1988 Sea Doo and by comparison to the new models that came out year after year, it is stone age. Two stroke, 580cc, 55 hp Rotax with carburators. It still does 40 mph on the water, keeps me cool and regrdless of its depreciated value, it has given me 22 years of fun. Would I like to have traded up. You bet almost every year when I see the new stuff, but if you try to keep up, keep your checkbook handy and don't complain about trade in value. The new Spyders are amazing, but I got the five year BEST as part of a plan knowing full well that BRP would again make my first year model look like a prototype within 2 years.

 

[bone crusher]

Resale and trade in value only matters if you trade up. I am still riding my 1988 Sea Doo and by comparison to the new models that came out year after year, it is stone age. Two stroke, 580cc, 55 hp Rotax with carburators. It still does 40 mph on the water, keeps me cool and regrdless of its depreciated value, it has given me 22 years of fun. Would I like to have traded up. You bet almost every year when I see the new stuff, but if you try to keep up, keep your checkbook handy and don't complain about trade in value. The new Spyders are amazing, but I got the five year BEST as part of a plan knowing full well that BRP would again make my first year model look like a prototype within 2 years.

Yeah, very few of us can afford to buy a new model bike every year. If I could, I'd more likely be donating most of that money to a worthy charity. I'll be happy with my Spyder for years to come...I have the BEST warranty as well...no worries...

 

[Firefly]

You're always going to lose on leading edge technology. Because that is the product most likely to change quicly, change the most, and change for the better.

That is true of computers, cars, motorcycles and any other product you can think of.

I bought the Spyder to ride, enjoy and keep. If you do it that way you get your money's worth.

If you bought it to pile upgrades on and then trade in after a year or 2 you are going to lose money. Even if you aren't talking leading edge stuff this is true.

I love the look and what BRP has done with the RT. But I'm not into that kind of riding.

I want more power, better handling, increased performance and great fuel mileage. I know I can't have it all so I'll trade off the fuel mileage to get the rest.

The RT is going to offer less of everything that I'm looking for. So I'm going to be very happy with my SM5 for some time.

If I were looking for great comfort, all the bells and whistles and to tour 2-up it would be a no brainer and the RT would be sitting in my garage instead of my SM5.

I agree 100%. The mods I've done to my Spyder have been done for ME to enjoy-- not the next guy--- and since I don't buy items like the Spyder 'all the time', I knew this bike was going to be a long-term possession of mine.

Here's a funny video about leading edge technology:

http://www.gametrailers.com/user-movie/the-bates-4000/265867