Would you pay full price on a '25 F3S this late in the year?

[Donk]

Ummmm... Many Spyders now have matte/denim paint.

I've seen those but these were a pearl white and the dark blue paint and you could see the shine where the sun wasn't directly on the bike. Texas sun don't play! lol

 

[racoon]

I've seen those but these were a pearl white and the dark blue paint and you could see the shine where the sun wasn't directly on the bike. Texas sun don't play! lol

The CAN-AM white is Vegas White Satin and the blue is Mineral Blue Satin, so neither is designed to be "shiny".

 

[Donk]

The CAN-AM white is Vegas White Satin and the blue is Mineral Blue Satin, so neither is designed to be "shiny".

I had to go back and see what the listings showed on their colors, and your right on the money, that explains why the paint felt like my 21 year old trucks paint and had the same shine
Still, if I'm looking for a brand new bike, the last place I want to see it sitting, is in the blazing 100+ degree sun. I'll just keep looking, that's been a blast, and from what the dealer said, they are just around the corner from getting a larger price drop on the 25' models.

 

[Mikey]

This was probably pointed towards @Jim's_Spyder
But I did walk away from a great deal on a bike today. But after getting more info plus looking at the bike, I didn't even take it for a rest drive. It looked like the dealer stores their new bikes out side?! Paint on 2 different 2025 RTL's already looks years old, not even a shine on the paint! I couldn't get out of there quick enough, so we're back to where we started.

A good wax job will work wonders! Just saying

 

[ned64]

You've been looking for years and you still think you're going to get a new Spyder for cheaper than the last year's models! Either buy one, or stop looking for one, seems to be the answer. Just my opinion.

 

[CloverHillCrawler]

Ummmm... Many Spyders now have matte/denim paint.

Which I don't understand, it requires special care and products to keep it looking decent, would of been nice if the F3 was offered in other colors other than Black or Matte Black. I feel the matte finishes takes away from other color options that could be offered.

 

[Donk]

You've been looking for years and you still think you're going to get a new Spyder for cheaper than the last year's models! Either buy one, or stop looking for one, seems to be the answer. Just my opinion.

Where do you see I've been looking for years?!

 

[BCNewell]

^ Post #9 - “hunting down the ‘one’ since the early 2000’s”

 

[Woodaddict]

^ Post #9 - “hunting down the ‘one’ since the early 2000’s”

Maybe he meant to say 2020?

 

[Mikey]

^ Post #9 - “hunting down the ‘one’ since the early 2000’s”

Thank you, that's what I read also!! But I got schooled, that's not what he meant.

 

[Donk]

I could only find one F3-S for sale anywhere near me, and after seeing nothing special for '26, I'm glad I grabbed the bike before it disappeared.

 

[BajaRon]

The F3S is a great choice. I'm biased because that's what I ride. (When I'm not on my GS, that is)

 

[greer]

Glad you got your bike, Donk.

Sarah