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Friend looking into Spyders, either a 2016 RT or a 2019 RTL with pretty close mileage & price - any advice/comments/concerns?

Mike0123

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Hi all,
This is very general I know, but I have a friend looking at either a 2016 RT or a 2019 RTL. Mileage and prices are pretty close.

Are there any general concerns of one over the other?

Thanks
 
The 2019 have the fulll digital dash that I like a lot better than the pre 2018 RT's. Also if it is a chrome model, the 2019 chrome wheels are the best looking wheel ever put on a Spyder.

If the price is close, it is a no brainer to get the newer one.
 
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RTL should have more stock options included. Concerns are service logs history & bulletin work up to date. Accessories installed properly & all functional. How long before next service?
 
Which one is your friend's choice?
Of the two Spyders, the newer one is most likely a good thing.
Definitely check out the tires. At 6 plus years they will need to be replaced. So that's a cost factor.

Do your homework before you purchase Anything.
Good Luck on Your Mission. (y)
 
Which one is your friend's choice?
Of the two Spyders, the newer one is most likely a good thing.
Definitely check out the tires. At 6 plus years they will need to be replaced. So that's a cost factor.

Do your homework before you purchase Anything.
Good Luck on Your Mission. (y)
He hasn’t chosen yet. I think he’s looking at the 2016 today.
 
I would buy as new a bike as my wallet could stand! Parts are a big factor when it comes down to a break down, BRP wants you to buy new, so they stop backing the parts, so you have to! Good luck ether one will be a good bike if it's been maintained.
 
Buying used is certainly a crap shoot. I'm wondering why a 19 would be similarly priced to a 16, unless the 16 is overpriced? Or someone is trying to dump the 19?
 
I just purchased a '16 RT-L with only 945 miles on it. I was scared it had been sitting too long, but the dealer had the service records and told me it had been stored in a temp controlled garage. The first thing I did was put new tires on it since the date code was '15. So far, it's been perfect!
 
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