[gl1800benson]

I am very close to purchasing a Goldwing. I can get a 2008 at a good price or I can get a 2009 and pay more $ and get XM / tire pressure monitoring. What do you think?

 

[samiam]

it is very easy to put xm on the 08 but it sure would be nice to have tire pressure visible with out getting on your knees

 

[Two Wheel Wing]

On the base 09 I believe you also get heated seats and grips. The price between an 08 and 09 should be about $1k which reflects a price increase by honda. Also the 09 comes prewired with an IPod jack for playing through the audio system. I don't know if that is standard on the 08. I bought the 09, mainly because I wanted the newer model, but either bike is a good choice. I was not a XM/Sirus radio fan so it was not part of my thought process. Good luck on your pick and enjoy your new Wing. Ride safe and follow the road.

 

[detdrbuzzard]

how important are the features that the '09 have and the '08 is lacking to you

 

[lexfire1]

I had the same dilema I opted to save money and went with the 08' have not regretted it all.