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Trade in value 2012 LTD for a 2013 LTD

It would seem more would be included, considering the price hike, but some of that is based on the power of the dollar.

hopefully when things settle down, we'll see some better resale values for our existing ones.... Probably not.
 
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I'd wait and see how much of the 2013 modifications are able to be back fitted first before trading and losing thousands of $$$. For instance Elka shocks $650 to $1000, depending on model and sway bar from Baja Ron $350? Floorboards for the driver $250? All in all say $2,000 to Farkle up a '12 and have a pretty good ride. The new wheels and fenders may even fit too! But I don't see the need.

:agree: This is what I have in mind for my Spyder. I just received the windshield, which was the top item on my list. Next, I'm thinking of the Elkas and the sway bar.
 
Price increase

The RT-S SE5 comes with floorboards @ an additional $1600. Not that it's a bad value for both, but the price increase is across the board. The limited was listed as starting at 28.5 for 2012 and almost 30 for the 2013. That seems less extreme than across the lower models.

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It looks like the US prices went up across the board but the Canadian prices held about the same for 2013. That still makes our Canadian prices 8 or 9 percent higher, but has reduced the incentive to buy in the US and import it home.
 
I love my 2012 RTS Spyder. i bought it in March of 2012.. I have 12,800 miles on it. I will not trade for a long time. Just get it serviced regularly!
 
TRADE IN PRICES

I'll bet he didn't make a mistake. My dealer told me about 5 months ago $17,000 for my 2011 RT. :banghead:Tradein they don't give much.

10/4/12

I traded my 2011 RTS/SE5 a month ago and was given $18,000 towards my 2005 GL1800 Lehman Monarch II Trike. The Spyder had 4,800 miles and was in MINT condition.

Motogordo:yes:

I originally paid $27,000 for the 2011 RTS/SE5 new......
 
I'll bet he didn't make a mistake. My dealer told me about 5 months ago $17,000 for my 2011 RT. :banghead:Tradein they don't give much.

10/4/12

All the dealers have to make a profit to stay in business. I believe they are happy to make between 20-25% on a bike.My 2011 was traded for $18,000 and I saw it later on the sales floor for $22,388. My favorite cycle store "Cycle World of Cherry Hill" closed a couple of months ago. They were in business for 30 years. Their overhead got very high and cycle sales were off 40% in the past year. Another cycle dealer told me the same thing. They were also selling bikes cheaper then the competition and eventually you run out of money if you constantly do this. I will miss them.

Motogordo:yes:
 
Typical low-ball offer that many car salesmen pull just to see if they can catch a naive owner, hot for a new model!
Best to just walk away smiling than even try to negotiate. You will be surprised when they call you back and say they made a mistake and offer you 2-3k+ more for your trade. Unless you are in a hurry, the longer you delay the more likely you will get a reasonable deal.

10/4/12

I sold cars many years ago. The seller tries to make as much as he can and the buyer tries to pay as little as possible. It never changes. LOL. When I asked trade-in value for my 2011 RTS/SE5 the saleman told me $16,000. I told him, NO WAY. 5 minutes later he said $18,000 which was the figure I had in MY head for trade-In. I don't care how good a machine is, you alwlays get kicked in the butt when you go to trade. The dealer wants to make some profit and the buyer wants to save money over a new one. That's life in the fast lane. LOL
Motogordo:yes:
 
You can buy a new 2012 limited for 22600 with dealer prep included. And there are loads of them at the dealers. Anyone who thinks they are getting 28 needs to go to eBay and look at the prices or call some of the dealers in Texas. Or NY.



They are practically giving away the 2012s at this point and the price is not going to recover any time soon. Stinks if you own one but 19 is about right.[/QUOT

10/4/12
I find that dealer prep runs about $900. If you add the extended warranty, can add another $1100....
 
I don't know about everyone else, but I'm not a fan of being a ginny-pig. It seems each year they change everything and problems arrise from the changes. I sure hope I'm wrong making that statement for all the wannabie newbies just dying to test-drive and buy the new and improved 2013 Spyder.

Well, one out of two ain't too bad. :roflblack:
 
Paid $20,650 for my 2012 RTS back in August. Dealer took out the prep and destination charge. Don't know how many he has left in stock but there are a lot of crates stacked in the Spyder section of his yard.
 
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