I had a little discussion with the manager at my dealer and he filled me in with what he has heard. Polaris is in on the Slingshot for the long haul. He said he was told that the next special color will be navy blue. There are plans in the works for a model with an automatic transmission and a model with the turbo installed at the factory. They are also planning a model under $20k for the budget friendly and the mod to the extreme crowd. No idea no the time frame.
Slingshot's future
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That pretty much fits with the questions in the survey I filled out for Polaris after buying my 2015 Base Slingshot. IIRC, I completed the survey in Sept 2015. One of the questions specifically addressed a lower-cost model. Automatic transmission and turbos were also addressed in different questions.
Polaris has also been talking about developing their own engine. Having the GM motor and transmission was one of the big selling points for me, especially as the main Poalris-designed and built component (the right angle drive and axle setup) has seemed problematic for a sizable number of purchasers. -
IMO...they should fix the problems with the current design before trying to come up with new options / variations.
Just REFINE what they already have:
Design / Source a whisper quiet right-angle drive.
Solve the passenger area heat problem in a meaningful way.
Etc.
They have a great concept which simply needs refinement...they shouldn't start messing with the recipe.
Look at the debacle with the 'Slingshade' roof. They can't get something that simple done. No way I want them building the engine / trans...
Zim
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IMO...they should fix the problems with the current design before trying to come up with new options / variations.
Just REFINE what they already have:
Design / Source a whisper quiet right-angle drive.
Solve the passenger area heat problem in a meaningful way.
Etc.
They have a great concept which simply needs refinement...they shouldn't start messing with the recipe.
Look at the debacle with the 'Slingshade' roof. They can't get something that simple done. No way I want them building the engine / trans...
Zim
What was the debacle with the slingshade?
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What was the debacle with the slingshade?
The "debut" video showed the Polaris rep bragging about how great the hinge system was ... and as he was saying this, he lets go of the hinged panel and the hinges couldn't even hold up the panel. That was followed by launch delay...more launch delay....and now still showing as 'Pre-Order' only status (read: we have absolutely NO idea when we can deliver a viable product....but we'll gladly take your $$).
Debacle.
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@Cameron Roberts I think Polaris jumped the gun a little on letting the buying public know about the top. I know who is making it for them (If I'm correct) it was a joint development. With the 2017s having the mounting holes already placed in the hoops they kind of needed to let people know why.
The ones seen in the videos I can promise you were development prototypes and not production. My guess is yes the system they used to hold the panels up have been reworked. I think what we will see used are standard gas struts. Simple design that can easily be replace under warranty for far less money.
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Hahaha that's some funny stuff right there! Thanks!
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While I can understand @ZimDogs concern about refining what already has problems, unfortunately, that is NOT Polaris' approach to marketing. They never viewed the noisy right angle drive as a design flaw, instead thinking of it as another way of extracting money from their customers. The survey I took back in 2015 specifically asked if I would be willing to pay more for a quieter drivetrain.
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I will say my late 2016 is a LOT quieter than my 2014 build ever was so who knows?
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After This Slingshot I will probably not get another. Ticks me off Polaris is pumping out 2-3 models a year and changing every time. I get it, keeping up with what people want, but when a SS is "Out dated" a year later, Not good for owner. Plus trade in will probably deplete like crazy. MHO
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I've had Polaris snowmobiles, 4 wheelers, side by sides, and all have problems, think I'd learn by now. Thought it would be different. Nope. I love my sling, but if another company made one, I would be the first person to buy. This is a G2 I'm thinking about.
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I've had Polaris snowmobiles, 4 wheelers, side by sides, and all have problems, think I'd learn by now. Thought it would be different. Nope. I love my sling, but if another company made one, I would be the first person to buy. This is a G2 I'm thinking about.
That is a little busy for my taste. I have a hard enough time with the Slingshot. Sometimes less is more. I say this but here I am sticking a top and wings to my SS. Go figure.
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I've had Polaris snowmobiles, 4 wheelers, side by sides, and all have problems, think I'd learn by now. Thought it would be different. Nope. I love my sling, but if another company made one, I would be the first person to buy. This is a G2 I'm thinking about.
when you get it, let me know.
I will make a trip to Vermont to see it, and pick me up some maple syrup and cheese while i am there from Sugarbush farms. -
...Vermont, beautiful state, fond memories from my teens to early 20's
Hell, if I jinx myself, oh well. But, my 16.5 has been pretty solid with only a few minor issues such as hood latches, radio reception but not much rear angle drive noise. A few gremlins but nothing major.
Cross my fingers and throw salt over my shoulder
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There are some benefits to having an early 14 build. For one the subframe on my sling is steel. For two, there were hot wires under the seats for powering heated seats. Can't complain about that.
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This is good news for the Slingshot. I can't wait to get mine back on the road in April with the better weather. And of course to get it to the dealer for the recall fixes.
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There are some benefits to having an early 14 build. For one the subframe on my sling is steel. For two, there were hot wires under the seats for powering heated seats. Can't complain about that.
Interesting. Mine was built 4/14 and I don't recall seeing those wires under the seats. I'll have to look again. I do have the steel subframe.
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Interesting. Mine was built 4/14 and I don't recall seeing those wires under the seats. I'll have to look again. I do have the steel subframe.
They're there. I think they all had them until 16.5?
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@Shatneyman I hear ya! Polaris was a swear word when I was into ATV's. No one had a Polaris in the club, well over 100 quads. However, I hear they've gotten better? I'm happy with Sling just not liking what I mentioned above. Pics look like a T-Rex with body kit? I almost went that route but not for $60-70k
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You can get a kit or a complete version. Kits are about $25K and complete is about $35-$40K. The company is about 100 miles from where I live. They contacted me last year and had a rolling chassis complete, with everything, minus motor for $22K. I was all set to buy one a couple years ago, before the SS was released. I went with the SS and having a ball!