Would you Buy 2013 RT (new)?

[PW2013STL]

I owned a 13 and traded it in on a 14. Took a beating on it, but I am very happy that I did it. No comparison - the 14 is that much better.
To the question at hand - maybe if it was 1/2 the price of a 14, but I would have to think long and hard about it.

 

[0992]

my choice is 2014

I had a choice of a highly discounted 2013 or a 2014 earlier this year and I went with the 2014 and love it in everyway. I'm glad I spent the extra money for the 2014. if I'm spending big bucks I want the best I can get and I think I got it on the 2014.
I don't want to settle for less even if it saves some bucks.

 

[Rd_Runner]

Depends....

I actually own a 2013 RT-S. I bought practically new December 2013 with only 436 miles on it. By the end of January I had pulled the Tupperware and wrapped the header pipes all the way back to the CAT input pipes. I then had the two BRP service recalls (software update and fuse box re-seal) done. I have ridden it all summer in hot temps with no problems. I became aware of the reported heat problems on the 2013's after I bought and started researching my nifty new Spyder. I have never experienced what I would call a heat problem. The temp gauge has never went hotter than just a tick above the middle in 98 degree weather. Maybe I got lucky and got a normal running 13 RT-S.

Of course what I would call a "hot bike" was my 2003 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic that absolutely baked my thighs at stoplights during the summer. My 2013 RT-S :f_spider: after nearly 3000 miles has never broiled me like my old air cooled HD has done.


Knowing what I know now about the 2013s, I would at least take the prospective bike for a good test ride first before committing my hard earned $s.



- Mike

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

We noticed that a lot of 2013 Rt are available. With all the recalls & updates that have been done are they a good buy? Are they safe?

What do you think.

I say it depends entirely on your personal financial situation. I have a 2013 RT which I bought used last November with 615 miles on it. I got it for a super price from a motivated seller. For me, it was pretty much buy a Spyder for not much more than what I could sell my Goldwing for, or quit riding. Money was an overwhelming factor.

I have ridden it over 6400 miles this summer so far, a fair amount of it at ambient temps above 90°. The only heat issue that I felt compelled to correct was the hot air coming off the radiator through the upper right hole so I could use highway pegs. I put a block off plate there, removed the panels under the bike, and cut vent holes in the bottom plastic so more air would pass through the lower space. I have had no boiling gas problem, and no burning leg problem. The glove box does get too warm to store heat sensitive stuff in. I have had very little gas smell problem.

Sure, there have been a number of 2013s with problems, but I'll bet at least 80% or more don't. As others have said, the problematic bikes are the ones most likely to be discussed.

If you're going to ride a lot of miles, say 8000+ per year, and can afford it buy a 2014. Not because of the issues with the 2013, but because of the bigger more powerful engine and better gas mileage. If you're going to be a casual rider, say less than 5000 per year, and price is a major consideration, then buy a 2013. The odds are strongly in your favor as far as potential problems with a 2013, and the better gas mileage won't recoup the price difference.

That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!:thumbup:

 

[Bensonoid]

I did

Come over to the dark side.

 

[RLH]

I rarely, as one can see by my # of posts, respond but I had to to yours. I have a 2013 RT Limited (my first SPYDER) and I absolutely love it . I used to ride a Kawasaki Voyager (1700 CC's) and it was MUCH hotter than my SPYDER. No hesitation on buying another 2013 here! Good luck with you decision. Happy in Ontario, Canada!