MSRP decreased to $24,995.

[Mattel]

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

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I hope they are able to weather this downturn and produce more models, and are able to support themselves and their loved ones. Most of us look at fellow stallion owners and the company that produced them as family.

 

[Papa Zook]

I agree Mattel. I'm glad to see them taking whatever steps necessary to build the company, dealer network and customer base. It can only be a positive for everyone including the current owners.

 

[Markie]

I agree Mattel. I'm glad to see them taking whatever steps necessary to build the company, dealer network and customer base. It can only be a positive for everyone including the current owners.

Zook,

Building the company is great, but without a viable dealer network the customer base just isn't there. Being in the Pacific NW, there are exactly ZERO dealers within a ~1000 mile drive from my location; the closest dealer to my location is in Henderson NV. If it wasn't for the fact of TBMS having a reciprocal agreement with Ford regarding service I wouldn't have bought my unit.

From what I have figured out there are 3 Stallions within a 250-mile drive from here (2 in my local area & one in Oregon). Can't rightfully speak for where 3-togo (Oregon) bought his rig but for the 2 local to my area we bought ours out of the area.

Bottom line for success: give them the outlet (dealers) & they will come.

 

[Nauga Mok]

The rumor mill has it that Trike Toys here in "Hooterville" (Henderson), is getting very shakey. He just moved into a new building last summer & probably got in over his head. If he goes under that'll "orphan" a lot of trikes in the area, because he not only handles Stalion, but Motor Trike, CSC, Champion, & a few others.

NM

 

[Charlie D]

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

Dear Rich: Golf Mill Ford in Niles,Il on Milwaukee Ave. # 847-470-9800, with Chris Fannella as Service Mgr. will take care of you service needs. Charlie D.

 

[molinoman]

I know the last reply to this thread is three months old but a couple of the comments cracked me up, and here is why.

The Stallion is not a necessity, those of you who saw it, liked it (at least at the time) and made the decision that you were going to own one, be the first on your block (or state for that matter) to show it off. It is a unique vehicle and has had growing pains but the manufacturer has, from what I have read on most of these threads, made a pretty good effort to fix those problems and get their customers on the road again. Now they have partnered up with Ford (some dealers may not have run into one yet) to fix the engine, some of the electrical and drivetrain issues. Each year they have gotten better and have implemented the new changes to make it a better buy.

I remember back in my past whether it was a new big screen TV, VCR or now DVD player that I often made the purchase paying a heck of a lot more when they first came out than they are priced now. I know it isn't comparing apples to apples and oranges to oranges but I bought a 55 inch rear projection Sony TV for around $2,700 five years ago (at the time that was $300 off normal pricing at Best Buy)...what do you think they go for now? Am I ticked off at Sony that they improved the TV and are now selling a better built, more featured TV for around half that these days...no I'm not, I wanted it then and I paid the price. If it ever breaks down guess what I can buy a better one and come out way ahead over what I did back in 2005.

I look at the Stallion the same way. They made the "options" optional so that there was more play in the price so that more people would be able to buy it.

Cars do it all the time, you get a good car and when it first comes out and if it is a hot item you pay MSRP or close to it. As the year winds down and there are some still on the lot you can get the formerly "hot" deal for thousands less, when I worked at World Ford in Pensacola it happened all the time....then the new models or the new version for the next year comes out and the cycle repeats itself.

You need to take a step back and realize with the economy going thru what it is going thru, there are probably all kinds of deals in certain areas that are going to go for a less expensive price than they used to, enjoy it while it lasts because once the economy recovers (if it ever does) you probably won't find these type of deals around for long. It can also be called supply and demand...less available/costs more, as it becomes more available the price may come down.

And hopefully noboldy bought these vehicles as investment instruments...not a good move for anyone .

Enjoy what you are riding / driving and smell the roses...wish I could...Afghanistan doesn't have any at the moment and I sure am jealous of all of you who can enjoy what you ride / drive at the moment.

Dennis

65 dtg Dubai
66 dtg Home

 

[tomg]

Good reply Molinoman !!!! Sure is a lot of crying over spilt milk !!! Enjoy what you have in life and be thankfull that when you get up every day you are looking down at the grass and not up at the dirt !!!!
When you get back, maybe we can ride, I'm in Titusville with family in Brandon.
Tomg

 

[molinoman]

Thanks for the offer, if we can make it happen, we'll do it.

Dennis

64 dtg Dubai
65 dtg Home

 

[tomg]

Thanks for the offer, if we can make it happen, we'll do it.

Dennis

64 dtg Dubai
65 dtg Home

with 64 and a bag drag you'll miss my b-day so I'll but you a cold one to welcome you back and thank you and everybody else over there for what you do for our country!!!!
Tomg

 

[molinoman]

Thanks, and I hope all of you have a very enjoyable Memorial Day as well.

Dennis

63 dtg Dubai
64 dtg Home

 

[martinr2001]

Just pickup the candy orange Stallion from Trike toys on 5/26. Very happy so far. Have a lot of work to add everything, CB/Intercom, GPS, exernal battery jumper point, rack etc. Could use some help on locating the external battery posts.

Thanks to all the posts we selected this ride.

Martin

 

[tomg]

Just pickup the candy orange Stallion from Trike toys on 5/26. Very happy so far. Have a lot of work to add everything, CB/Intercom, GPS, exernal battery jumper point, rack etc. Could use some help on locating the external battery posts.

Thanks to all the posts we selected this ride.

Martin

If your are going to Maggie Valley, you can look at mine to see if it is what you want and then you can go to a Auto parts store to get the parts. 30-40 bucks, couple of holes in the trunk, about a hour to do as you need to pull the right wheel off and on then complete.
Tomg

 

[Lunchbox1983]

Just pickup the candy orange Stallion from Trike toys on 5/26. Very happy so far. Have a lot of work to add everything, CB/Intercom, GPS, exernal battery jumper point, rack etc. Could use some help on locating the external battery posts.

Thanks to all the posts we selected this ride.

Martin

Good deal

Also add a Battery tender hookup, my wife's is on the left floor board, so the trunk does not need to stay open to trickle charge during the winter. Also I made up or purchased a set of jumper cables to connect to the same plug.

Also added to 3 power ports, one at the console, one for the back seat driver (our 9 year old) and one in the trunk.

Run a stereo cable from the radio and install a jack up front to plug MP3 or GPS into the Aux.

Add more speakers to the front if your are a music person, see big Dogs mod looks the best. I have a set of 6 inch speakers added to the dash under the wind shield, sound is great looks are not super. The kid doing the work added a amp in the truck and basically the sound can push the trike down the road.

 

[Gorilla]

martin congrats on the delivery

 

[Mattel]

Just pickup the candy orange Stallion from Trike toys on 5/26. Very happy so far. Have a lot of work to add everything, CB/Intercom, GPS, exernal battery jumper point, rack etc. Could use some help on locating the external battery posts.

Thanks to all the posts we selected this ride.

Martin

You can order the batt points on JEGS.com.

 

[Charlie D]

Just pickup the candy orange Stallion from Trike toys on 5/26. Very happy so far. Have a lot of work to add everything, CB/Intercom, GPS, exernal battery jumper point, rack etc. Could use some help on locating the external battery posts.

Thanks to all the posts we selected this ride.

Martin

Martin; Congradulations on your Stallion purchase.. You will enjoy the ride and get use to all the lookers and the questions,and can I take a picture We love our Black Cherry...Charlie D & The IMP.

 

[Big Dog]

Martin, what can I say, you bought the best. Now your talking with the rest of the best. We all can and will help you with your ideas and suggestions. Looking forwar to see you at Maggie Valley.

 

[molinoman]

Is there a specific place where all the stereo related posts could go? I've seen a few of the installs such as Big Dog's, Fortsand's (what ever happened to him he hasn't posted lately) and one other one that I can recall.

If I get a Stallion that is one area that I am going to really hammer it on and that is getting a good system put in even up to out and out replacing the factory unit and making it Ipod friendly on top of that.

Lunchbox could you post some pictures of your set up as well, even if you think those six inchers don't look that great (I would hope they sound great anyway) I would still like to see how they look on top of that dash and your amp set up if you have one.

Thanks,

Dennis

 

[Lunchbox1983]

I will get pictures later today

 

[Mattel]

You are going to want to see BigDog's stereo setup. He put a lot of effort in it.

 

[stalliongirl]

I am replying to the base price vs. loaded price. When I bought my blue one in March, it took some inquiry as to why some dealers had lower prices. I think the ads could be clearer. I decided on fully loaded but can understand why dealers want a lower entry point. The attention I am getting as I run my errands is well worth being an early adopter. You always have to decide whether your price paid is a good value for you. We got rid of our second car and so far it's working for us.
StallionGirl

 

[jimjel]

A few questions:<br />
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1. Does anyone know how many Stallions have been manufactured to date? <br />
I assume not too many, as there are still some new 08 models for sale.<br />
<br />
2. Has anyone found a Stallion dealer offering a better deal than MSRP?<br />
<br />
3. Would like to know what kind of problems owners have had with their 2009/10 Stallions.<br />
<br />
4. I have been told by a dealer that production of the Stallion has been stopped due to problems with parts suppliers. I hope that isn't true. <br />
<br />
Thanks,<br />
<br />
Jim

 

[stalliongirl]

In speaking with Nick recently, he said about a thousand have been manufactured.
Stallion Girl

 

[Lunchbox1983]

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</div>I think they all stick to MSRP, the only difference I have seen is the dealer in Summerville, SC does not charge for shipping, and she adds a few little extras, (battery charger, charger hook up pre wired). Very nice people to deal with.<br />
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We have a 2009, no problem other that the stereo controller in the dash came broken (replace under warranty) and our hood is about 1/8" to 1/4" out of alignment, you really have to look to see it, other than those items flawless.

 

[Charlie D]

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<div class="message">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.

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</div>Dear Rich: Did you sell your stallion or just delist it? Are you now riding a Harly again or did you come to your senses and keep the stallion?

 

[Papa Zook]

I am replying to the base price vs. loaded price. When I bought my blue one in March, it took some inquiry as to why some dealers had lower prices. I think the ads could be clearer. I decided on fully loaded but can understand why dealers want a lower entry point. The attention I am getting as I run my errands is well worth being an early adopter. You always have to decide whether your price paid is a good value for you. We got rid of our second car and so far it's working for us.
StallionGirl

Your glass is clearly HALF FULL.