MSRP decreased to $24,995.

[Road Runner]

Received email from TBMS, Stallion price decreased to $24,995. for limited time. Several items are options, such as AC, heat, adjustable petals, trailer hitch, trunk carpet, fog lamps, driver backrest, cruise control. Those options are items subject to frequent breakdown. Geez, instead of fixing the problems, they just deleted those features.
Bottom line, I am extremely happy that I got rid of my Stallion a month ago, as resale value will surely sink to the basement.

 

[Lunchbox1983]

Sorry you have a bad experience, ours has been totally positive one of the best decisions about a toy purchase we have every made.

Not sure your information is up to par, I would think it would cost them more to leave a lot of that stuff off. Especially the adjustable petals, who knows

 

[Gorilla]

MJ loves hers also. If the price drops and they sell more thats great. TBMS is doing what it feels it needs to do to keep producing. In reality AC/Heat is really not something that should be there anyway. Nice for the little it does when used but if it wasn't there it would not be missed. The pedals could be made manually adjustable. Once there set for the person who normally rides it you don't move them much. The rest could easily be options, I would have included, but to attract new sales option them makes sense.

 

[jimc]

website doesnt relflect price decrease still 32995 take a peek

 

[tharris811]

website doesnt relflect price decrease still 32995 take a peek

that would be a hugh price drop 8,000.. maybe something like csc a 1,000 or so drop.

 

[Papa Zook]

I have not had a single customer who has not absolutely loved their Stallion, but non have had any real issues to speak of. I think lowering the price and making A/C and some of the other features an option is a good idea. Not everyone will want or need A/C. In fact if anyone is interested in getting a new 2010 Stallion at the new lower pricing, I will ship one the color of your choice, enclosed and insured for $24,995 to your door step anywhere in the lower 48 states. Sorry about the blatant self promotion, but thats really a very decent deal and as a Stallion dealer I'm kinda excited about Motor Trike doing this. Its been a rough year and everyone is looking for a good deal these days.

 

[Gorilla]

Wow now's the time for those who wanted one but thought they were to expensive to get one.

Randy are the pedals at least going to be manually adjustable? We hardly ever move MJ's setting.

 

[Nana]

What a great offer, Zook!!!! I Like it, and I agree with Ted that this is a wonderful opportunity for someone to get a great deal on a beautiful machine!

Honestly, I personally can't imagine using AC on it myself. I thought that was what the open air was for . I agree that in many areas that is one feature that is probably not needed.

 

[Papa Zook]

Wow now's the time for those who wanted one but thought they were to expensive to get one.

Randy are the pedals at least going to be manually adjustable? We hardly ever move MJ's setting.

I only just got the email yesterday Ted and it didnt address whether or not the pedals would be manually adjustable or not. In fact it didnt specifically say that the price was lowed that much it just said it as being lowered....so I am assuming that Road Runners email was legit. I will find out all the details tomorrow AM and post an update!

Zook

 

[Gorilla]

thanks Zook, Let us know so we can get the word out as ambassadors

 

[John Luciano]

If I could buy a Stallion with out any options at a much lower price and the options are able to be added later I would think this is a good thing.Many people are just as happy with a stripped down car ( many people buy entry level cars still ) Goldwing is doing the same thing now .Good move I think

 

[Road Runner]

If anyone wants a copy of the TBMS email, send me your email addy and I will forward to you

send to blaue@austin.rr.com

 

[Papa Zook]

Yeah I got the email too. I am amazed that TMS is doing new Stallions at $24,995.

 

[ben721364]

MJ loves hers also. If the price drops and they sell more thats great. TBMS is doing what it feels it needs to do to keep producing. In reality AC/Heat is really not something that should be there anyway. Nice for the little it does when used but if it wasn't there it would not be missed. The pedals could be made manually adjustable. Once there set for the person who normally rides it you don't move them much. The rest could easily be options, I would have included, but to attract new sales option them makes sense.

TBMS is doing the same thing that several trike kit manufacturers are doing in an effort to keep their factories open during the current federal spending extravaganza, offering bargain pricing.

 

[Gorilla]

Zook I hope it brings more business for you and the other dealers. The more Stallions the better it is for us all.

 

[Markie]

So TBMS has the option prices available on their website: Prices for each option are as follows:

- A/C: $3895.00
- Back Rest: $295.00
- Cruise Control: $395.00
- Adjustable Pedals: $425.00
- Trunk Carpet: $150.00
- Trailer Hitch: $175.00
- Fog Lamps: $250.00

Doing a quick tally of the option prices along with the "limited time" MSRP of $24995.00 yields a total cost of a full 2010 Stallion of $30580.00.

This opens up an interesting possibility: Does this mean that a previously unsold 2010 Stallion (or, 2008 /2009, for that matter) on a dealer's lot can be had for $30580.00 vice the $32995.00 full price, or does the lowered MSRP and ala carte option list only apply if one were to special order one? A side thought to that is this: Will the ability to purchase one with options exist after the "limited time" period?

Inquiring minds want to know...


Markie
'08 Pearl White #353

 

[Gorilla]

Interesting question. Russel/Libby or Zook got any thoughts? I think they should make this a permanent pricing. It should create more sales.

 

[Mattel]

Does anyone want to buy my AC? 3k? I can use some extra money!!!

 

[BlueTrinity]

Does anyone want to buy my AC? 3k? I can use some extra money!!!

Maybe I can use it! I'll go to my local wrench on Monday and see if he thinks it will fit my UltraGlide. I'm thinking that if we relocate the muffler bearing housing, they may be enough room for the ductwork.
:Flag:

 

[rich meyers]

I think TMS just stuck it to the customers who paid the $32,995 plus tax. Which I did. First they said you could take the Stallion to any Ford dealer. Wrong. I live in chicago area & none will have anything to do with it. There add does not say stripped down model.I know a lot of dealers use this site. Maybe good for you but not me. This machine was engineered great why do the have to sock it to us that way? I bought a trike with air because I think it was a great idea and should be kept that way. Had HD all my life, if I wanted to put up with heat in traffic I would have kept the HD. No longer a happy customer.
Rich

 

[Lunchbox1983]

I guess I see it as every one is cutting prices to stay in the game. I just purchased another Chevy truck for my company, it cost less than trucks we were buying 10 years ago.

Everyone is feeling the squeeze and TOYS are feeling it to a much greater degree, so I am not sure it has anything to do with sticking it to past customers.

 

[Gorilla]

Rich I hear your frustration, but if they can no longer sell enough of them at $33k then what option do they have? HD has come out with a stripped down trike (Street Glide Trike) several K's less than the Tri-Glide to get customers. TBMS is doing the same thing. Yes it might effect the resale of ours, but it would effect the resale alot more if TBMS went out of business due to lack of sales. We need them to stay in business to support our Stallions that we paid $33k for.

As far as the Ford dealers, call TBMS and have them find a dealer for you. I've had my wifes Stallon to 2 Ford dealers and they did well. They had to call TBMS for assistance, but what needed addressed was.

 

[silverdevil]

I was informed that you can take your Stallion to ANY car repair shop that will work on it. just have TMS phone number when you go in and if warranty is still in effect TMS will honor it.

 

[Papa Zook]

I think TMS just stuck it to the customers who paid the $32,995 plus tax. Which I did. First they said you could take the Stallion to any Ford dealer. Wrong. I live in chicago area & none will have anything to do with it. There add does not say stripped down model.I know a lot of dealers use this site. Maybe good for you but not me. This machine was engineered great why do the have to sock it to us that way? I bought a trike with air because I think it was a great idea and should be kept that way. Had HD all my life, if I wanted to put up with heat in traffic I would have kept the HD. No longer a happy customer.
Rich

Rich-
My very first thought when I heard this was, man I bet my Stallion customers will be POed. But the more I thought about it, its more a matter of giving buyers options than a straight price cut, but price cutting is going on everywhere to stimulate business. Ford, Chrysler & GM have offered huge reductions on their vehicles this year in tandem with the govt's $4500 cash for clunkers and I saw an airline who was offering $49 flights to any US destination they service a couple of months back. I know that doesn't help your feelings any but if this helps keep TMS and its dealers in business and makes owning a new trike (even if its not as well equipped) more affordable for some, isn't that better than the alternative?

 

[BlueTrinity]

Rich; Enjoy what you got. You and the dealer made the deal and both of you were satisfied. That's all that matters.

I guarantee you that no mater what you buy, someone else got it at a better price. If you get on an airplane there's probably a number of folks that paid less for their seat.

I'm sure that there are folks here that paid less for their Ultra than I did, but that doesn't make me like mine any the less.

Life is too short and there are too many roads to be ridden to waste a single minute worrying if someone got a better deal than me.

No lecture intended, just my two cents worth.

 

[Road Runner]

Rich-
My very first thought when I heard this was, man I bet my Stallion customers will be POed. But the more I thought about it, its more a matter of giving buyers options than a straight price cut, but price cutting is going on everywhere to stimulate business. Ford, Chevy & GM have offered huge reductions on their vehicles this year in tandem with the govt's $4500 cash for clunkers and I saw an airline who was offering $49 flights to any US destination they service a couple of months back. I know that doesn't help your feelings any but if this helps keep TMS and its dealers in business and makes owning a new trike (even if its not as well equipped) more affordable for some, isn't that better than the alternative?

Good points, BUT Ford, Chevy & GM dont strip out all the desirable features to offer price reductions. And how will this affect stallion dealer inventories? Will you order stallions with various "options", in addition to the various colors?
My Ford dealer was promised a repair manuel by TBMS, none ever arrived. Result was the tech needing to take extra time on repairs. And what happened to the promised "new brake switch" and "hood pin sockets" to reduce the shakes. IMHO, TMS will disappear because of their business practices.

A former 09 Stallion owner

 

[TxGramma]

Please excuse me Road Runner, but as a former Stallion owner I don't see that these conversations affect you any longer.

As a current Stallion owner I am, of course, disappointed to learn of Thoroughbred Motorsport's difficulties but a company does whatever they have to when there is a downturn in the economy and reducing prices to maintain market standing is just good business.

I don't believe anyone who bought a Stallion bought it for investment purposes. Seems to me we just wanted our new, cool toy to ride.

Now, as for maintenance issues I believe we discuss those on another thread.

 

[BlueTrinity]

Well, there you go RoadRunner.

But don't let it bother you none. I reckon I'm only allowed to comment on Harley and CSC issues, seein's how I don't own anything else at the moment.

 

[jimc]

personally i would love to see them go out of bussiness or stop producing stallions. it would make mine more unique. stallion 204

 

[Gorilla]

Just a point of information the new brake switch is out. If you need one contact the dealer that you purchased your Stallion from. The switch is a significant re-design.