Probably a stupid idea - thinking I might go from a 2018 F3 Ltd to an RTL S2S - am I crazy and should just keep what I have?

[rjinaz86323]

I have a very nice 2018 F3 Limited. The Spyder is in perfect condition and has lots of great upgrades. It only has 19k miles on the odometer. But for whatever reason I have the bug for a new one. I am thinking I might try an RTL S2S, but have not even sat on one, so that may change if I really start looking. The only things I would gain are heated seats, a big dash with CarPlay, and a backup camera. Seems stupid to even think about, but the bug has bitten. I am 77 years old so probably not that many years of riding left. Tell me, am I crazy and should just keep what I have?

 

[pauly1]

All of your readers may have an opinion, but only you can decide if you want the smell of new paint. Your 2018 has a lot of life left in it, but it is nearly 8 model years old. I would not make a decision (my opinion, anyway) based on CarPlay - many of us have been burned by the lack of any reliability in their systems working; maybe 2026 is the year?

I think the acid test would be to sit on one and test ride it, if possible. There is a big difference in the way the RT sits and handles vs the F3 series; for me, I don't care (remember, my opinion) for the RT.

Ps: I'm 72.

 

[Gwolf]

You can't take it with you - the money or the Spyder!

 

[Dansy]

I have an RT S2S and an F3 SE (wife) and I have driven both; frankly, the RT has a lot more to offer for the $$, and I find it a lot more comfortable, better windshield and amenities, but the wife wanted the F3, so she’s got one...

I have to also say that my RT is fully loaded, including front/back Elka suspension and a Lamonster Garage Swaybar.

Frankly, only you can say what you want. I have changed vehicles before just because I wanted to; pretty much never because I had too.

 

[Snoking1127]

I would not buy anything with the matt or satin finish.

 

[JayBros]

How many miles on the F3? I'm frugal; wife calls it World Class Cheap. I have almost 95K on the odo and it's doing just fine. Statistically, I'm not going to outlive her, so everything I do focuses on her wellbeing after I've checked out. Last and most important, I'm unimpressed with what I read here on/about the new dashboard(s) and I don't need that s**t in my life at my age, which is farther down the pike than you are.

 

[CopperSpyder]

That new 2026 Red S2S looks real nice. I'm thinking the same as you (new one more time).

 

[baxter]

For what it’s worth, having both models, I prefer the F3 L over RTL for the ride/handling. Having a 2024 model, the new dash layout is really nice compared to previous models.

 

[VitoNam]

* I suggest that you go and sit on an RT.
* Coming from the F3, you'll find that you sit ON the RT whereas you sit IN your F3.
* Also, the dashes are now Touch Screen dashes. See how well you would adjust to one.
* I tried out the new dash at my dealer, and personally I'll keep the "old fashioned" dash on my 2018 F3L any day.
* You probably have more riding years left than you think, says this soon to be 79 year old.
* Good luck with your decision and keep us informed as to what you decide?

 

[BajaRon]

I ride all kinds of Spyders at the shop. I much prefer the F3. I don't care about the wind. I just did 1,500 miles without a windshield. If I want wind protection, I drive a car.

But this is nothing more than my personal opinion. In this decision, yours is the only one that matters.