Big F
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I would certainly try for a 2014 OR newer with the 1330 engine. Do a demo ride on a 998 and then a 1330 and you will understand and be hooked ASAP. good luck on becoming a fellow Spyder Ryder!!
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I would certainly try for a 2014 OR newer with the 1330 engine. Do a demo ride on a 998 and then a 1330 and you will understand and be hooked ASAP. good luck on becoming a fellow Spyder Ryder!!
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robmorg
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Nothing much wrong with the 998 Engine
Everyone here pushes the 1330 engine on the 2014 and up RT's and F3's. It is nice - lower RPM's, cooler, smoother transmission, and a bit better fuel economy. But if you are on a limited budget (and who isn't), there is nothing much wrong with the older 998 engines and you can generally get one for a LOT less money. I would look at a 2012 or 2013 to get a nice one in your price range.
Also many folks on the forum are used to advising potential buyers to stay away from the 2013 RT because it had heat issues. But there was some service bulletins and a major recall that addressed that. That means the 2013 RT's are a very good deal now. The 2013 RT-S and up come with the floorboards and the improved front end suspensions that are on the newer models. I have a fully loaded 2013 RT Limited, and I love it. It should sell used for well under $15,000 now, as should the 2012 RT. If you buy any used Spyder, take it to a dealer and make sure all the service bulletins and recalls have been performed. They will check your serial number, and update it with any that may have been missed.
Everyone here pushes the 1330 engine on the 2014 and up RT's and F3's. It is nice - lower RPM's, cooler, smoother transmission, and a bit better fuel economy. But if you are on a limited budget (and who isn't), there is nothing much wrong with the older 998 engines and you can generally get one for a LOT less money. I would look at a 2012 or 2013 to get a nice one in your price range.
Also many folks on the forum are used to advising potential buyers to stay away from the 2013 RT because it had heat issues. But there was some service bulletins and a major recall that addressed that. That means the 2013 RT's are a very good deal now. The 2013 RT-S and up come with the floorboards and the improved front end suspensions that are on the newer models. I have a fully loaded 2013 RT Limited, and I love it. It should sell used for well under $15,000 now, as should the 2012 RT. If you buy any used Spyder, take it to a dealer and make sure all the service bulletins and recalls have been performed. They will check your serial number, and update it with any that may have been missed.
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MRH
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Absolutely agree the RT is your choice.
2014 or newer is ideal because of the better engine and all around under the hood improvements. No significant differences from 2014 until today.
2010 was the first model year and not as dependable (I dumped mine for a 2014).
I don't know much about the differences in the 2011.
People who own the 2012's call them very well built.
The 2013's had major issues that were corrected, or can be under warranty if you find one that hasn't yet been updated, perhaps a very good value.
2014 or newer is ideal because of the better engine and all around under the hood improvements. No significant differences from 2014 until today.
2010 was the first model year and not as dependable (I dumped mine for a 2014).
I don't know much about the differences in the 2011.
People who own the 2012's call them very well built.
The 2013's had major issues that were corrected, or can be under warranty if you find one that hasn't yet been updated, perhaps a very good value.
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