[NickJ]

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After a long and winding road, Slingshots are starting to hit the streets, and the owners are starting to hit their strides with the new vehicles. On our end, we have been sharing all of your comments and questions with Polaris hoping that we can start to get news and announcements directly from the Slingshot team... And we have finally hit pay dirt, of course it is all up to you guys to keep this avenue of communication alive with your views, comments, and questions.

The more valuable information that you all can post, the more information we hope to get from the Slingshot team. The document above is our first bit of official communication from Polaris.

Initial stocking orders for dealers did begin shipping on November 12, and are arriving at dealerships as we speak! Our plan has been to deliver two vehicles to every Slingshot dealer within the U.S. and Canada by November 26. Given the current weather conditions and the upcoming U.S. holiday, we now know that some dealers will receive their initial shipment during the first week of December. From there, we will immediately begin filling additional retail sales. Based upon the initial deposit information provided by our dealers, we believe the majority of pre-sold orders will be delivered by the end of the December. From everyone at Polaris, thank you for your patience as we work to complete delivery of these initial Slingshot shipments.

And our very own SlingMods gets a shout out right here:

we did want to congratulate SlingMods on being (one of) the first people to take possession of a Slingshot! And thanks for taking the time to post your review, it is very helpful to us...

Polaris is a great company because they actually listen to what the end users have to say about their products in the real world and make improvements that the enthusiasts want to see. They don't rely on the bean counters to lead the product development. I can tell you first hand... They are all enthusiasts themselves first!

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Official PDF here: Polaris Slingshot Forum Newsletter

 

[Painter]

This is definitely a positive move for Polaris! This forum is full of support for this new and exciting machine. Yes, there have been gripes and a lot of waiting but could they expect anything different from such a passionate group?

My excitement was starting to wane just a bit because of the feeling of just being left out in the cold after putting a deposit down in July on the SS which I've never seen nor touched but still decided to buy because of the reputation Polaris has in the marketplace.

Yes, I am also concerned with the legality issues in the four states (mine included) as well as the delays in shipping which was explained in the Polaris article concerning the camber. Now that they are hitting the road I am even more anxious to receive my #1 spot and look forward to my dealer receiving his first shipment in southern Illinois.

 

[Tom Barber]

It's nice to see communication. I do hope that the presold orders are filled as they promise. It would be a big help if the dealers had more notice of delivery. We have seen many people get a "surprise" call and can;'t pick it up for various reasons. The fact that one has to get insurance etc ; more advance notice to the dealer of the delivery which would allow the dealer to contact the customer in a timely matter would be a great help.

 

[SAINT SS]

Finally!! I'm willing to bet they still don't answer direct questions though

 

[Okierider]

Well slap me and call me Suzy ! Ok so do I actually get excited again as I have Many Many times before just to get my nuts stepped on, or do I take to heart what seems to be a legit delivery window ...? Do I ... Don't I I'm an emotional wreck.
Guess ill head Back to the bank tomorrow to renew the draft that expired Sunday just in case.
Everyone cross yer fingers !!

 

[Kip]

They had your fax number, @NickJ?

 

[Noah Katz]

"POLARIS INDUSTRIES SAID:"

Where on the forum are these posts from Polaris?

 

[Kip]

"POLARIS INDUSTRIES SAID:"

Where on the forum are these posts from Polaris?

You can modify a quote box to say anything.

 

[Noah Katz]

So you're saying Polaris *hasn't* posted here?

 

[alanrdking]

So what the hell is any different than we already knew,11/26 date?

 

[Kip]

So you're saying Polaris *hasn't* posted here?

I don't think they have "officially", except through this document.

 

[Noah Katz]

I don't think they have "officially", except through this document.

FDrom what I can see nickj posted that, not Polaris, so it seems that Polaris still hasn't graced us with their presence.

So what the hell is any different than we already knew,11/26 date?

That too.

 

[DKF Texas]

I knew I had read the 1st part before!!! Are we sure it wasn't EZ using a new alias?!!!hahaha

 

[luckyone]

If they read this why they don't send each day where they go can we have a tracking info that will a must

 

[infostrada748]

Look at the bright side. If they have been reading the posts then they know there is an issue at quality control. Hopefully the new ones are free of manufacture defects....

 

[luckyone]

Look at the bright side. If they have been reading the posts then they know there is an issue at quality control. Hopefully the new ones are free of manufacture defects....

We have some spy and they have to

 

[luckyone]

So do we have to put a post for each dealer and they put the date of delivery lol

 

[NightFlyer]

My question was the "fax" was dated the 26th but just appeared today? Something didn't seem right with that.

 

[luckyone]

My question was the "fax" was dated the 26th but just appeared today? Something didn't seem right with that.

Yes good questions ....

 

[Contact Tower]

Thank you NickJ for the post.

Thank you Polaris, not only for acknowledging and thanking the forum members but also taking the time to read our thoughts and input.
I cannot thank you enough for introducing the new Slingshot into the market place!
It's bold, it's exciting and it's an absolute blast!

CT,