I just got off the phone with dealer thanks to you guys:clap:.i go in tomorrow do you have any suggestions for a first time powersports buyer ? ? thank you again you got me this close in only one day. i found my bike for 15,499+1650 tax and license? how much should i pay for fess, is $1,600.00 in dealers fees for freight and setup to costly, if so what is considered a reasonable price? thank you again
This is what I paid for my 2012 RT-S SM5 Spyder
In the Columbus, Ohio area, all 3 local Can-Am dealers are affiliated with each other so no real competition on price, etc. I did try contacting other Ohio dealers. The one in Jackson was too small to have much inventory apparently. The one in Middletown area NEVER responded after several attempts to contact them. The Huron dealership was responsive and willing to deal somewhat on price, etc.
However, I ended up buying from Ridersville Cycle in Berkeley Springs, WV. Right off the bat, they were willing to offer me the incentives to travel and buy from them. I needed a 6' wide X 10' trailer with a gate for loading. While I could have rented what I needed from Sunbelt Equipment in Columbus (right next to the old Cooper Baseball Stadium) for $47 a day (based upon 24 hour period), a member of my church offered to let me borrow their trailer and I accepted his offer.
My trike lists for $25,699. Local dealers wanted dealer prep, freight and documentary fees ($1,000 in addition to list) on top of that. Ridersville Cycle wanted $22,400. NO DEALER PREP, NO FREIGHT, NO DOCUMENTARY FEES. They did charge me another $10 for the 60-Day temporary tag. I had to bring two forms of photo identification (driver license and passport in my case) plus they needed to verify my insurance coverage..
I left at 6:30 a.m. from the Columbus east side and arrived at the dealership at around noon. After an hour or so doing the paperwork; having the dealer review the trike and its features, etc.; loading it on my trailer and tying it down for me; I left and was back in Columbus at 7:00 p.m. By spending 12 and half hours and risking the dealer might try to "jack the price up" once I got there, I ended up saving nearly $4,000 and having the greatest buying experience I have ever had when I purchased my new Can-Am Spyder RT-S SM5.
CLICK HERE for my original post and all the responses I received.
P.S. In your profile, you only put UNITED STATES as to where you are located. Knowing your specific State (and town if you wish to provide it) can be very helpful. Sometimes a SpyderLover member will know a specific dealer within your State who gives better prices; has better mechanics; inventory; etc. Me suggesting a dealership in West Virginia might not make a lot of sense if you are located in Oregon.
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