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Old 12-06-2009, 10:42 AM
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I test drove a spyder once, I bet that thing was an absolute ball bustin blast
 
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Originally Posted by panz4ever
Can't see paying 50 clams for a three wheeled car. But there are those that will/would.
Definitely not a market for everyone on these. I asked the gentleman why they only make 200. He said its because they don't want there to be a market. The moment they start mass producing them, other manufacturers will see that there is a market and their profits will go down.

Its an exotic car. There are only certain parts of the country where this would have a market. Los Angeles is definitely one of them because of the roads, weather, and lifestyle.

Since the Cycle World Show has many stops across the country, I also asked if they were demo'ing in those markets as well. LA is the only show they were doing test drives in. Go figure.
 
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Originally Posted by 1FLTRI4ME
Looks like a modified Can-Am Spyder.
Ive ridden a Spyder before. NOTHING like a Spyder. Nothing. Spyders are crap.
 
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Originally Posted by 1FLTRI4ME
T-Rex 1400R Base Price $49,999.00
Transport* $1,000.00
Optional Equipment (Prices Listed Are To Be Added To Base Price of T-Rex)
Soft Cover $499.00
41L Cases $1,199.00
52L Cases $1,399.00
Carbon Kit $999.00
Chrome Kit $3,499.00
Wind Deflector $299.00
Tall Kit $699.00
*Transport is the minimum price and may vary depending on location.
Thats about right...He said 60k OTD. And no negotiating, its an exotic. You want it, fork it over
 
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Originally Posted by jason628
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I'm surprised it isn't cheaper...I was thinking it was going to be Kawasaki's version of the Spyder to try and capture some of that market.
It has nothing to do with Kawa. The company Campagna, French company out of Montreal, only uses the Kawa motors. I guess they have a contract with them. The T-Rex's have been around way longer than the Spyders. Huge in the Urban Market. The Ruff Ryders made them famous.
 
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Originally Posted by arnold
I test drove a spyder once, I bet that thing was an absolute ball bustin blast
Man, its unreal how fun it was. Its probably the fastest thing (i don't even know what to call it, a car or a bike ) I will ever drive in my life.
 
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Originally Posted by 97FXSTSB
That's cool that you got a test ride in (I went to the show too). But at $50-to-60-grand, that thing is not even on my wish list.
At only 200 made per year, I bet they have a waiting list.
There are many people out there that have lots of toy money.
 
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Originally Posted by papadop88
Ive ridden a Spyder before. NOTHING like a Spyder. Nothing. Spyders are crap.
I road my father inlaws Spyder.Pretty strange to me.
I'm sure this thing probly handles like a car.
 
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At only 200 made per year, I bet they have a waiting list.
There are many people out there that have lots of toy money.
Isn't that the truth. The Speed Channel had on another episode of the Jackon-Barrett Auto Auctions this afternoon. Rick Henderson (NASCAR fame) bought up 1 cars, $350,000.00. No that does not have a decimal point missing. $200,000 on a hopped up 1930's something Oldsmobile and a very limited production Chevy Monte Carlo Dale Ernhardt Sr. edition, signed by Sr. himself.

So, are there people out there with unlimited funds that would pay $60,000 + Taxes for a 3-wheeler, I guess so. Not my riding/driving choice, but then I don't have $60,000 + for toys to play with either.
 
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Originally Posted by Faast Ed
At only 200 made per year, I bet they have a waiting list.
Do they? In this economy, I doubt it. I'd like to test drive it too though.
 


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