Eddie Posted August 12, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 12, 2013 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBq62lRegOA&feature=player_embedded]CNBC Interview "Street Signs" 1/10/13 - YouTube[/ame] I ordered one of these cars, my wife says she will drive it all over place. Wont get it till next Summer. 84 mpg on the eway. Her company is making parts for it. Looks like a spider with a top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Power Trippin Posted August 12, 2013 Share #2 Posted August 12, 2013 Yamaha venture drive train? That'd be cool. No wait.......vmax power plant, oh ya!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mother Posted August 12, 2013 Share #3 Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) now that is way cool. the price is right too. cheers, Scott Edited August 12, 2013 by mother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G in SC Posted August 12, 2013 Share #4 Posted August 12, 2013 That could be a game changer,,, kind of like the VW in the 60's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe Posted August 12, 2013 Share #5 Posted August 12, 2013 I like it! Don't think they can keep the price down to $6800 though.... Although I Hope they can . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted August 13, 2013 Share #6 Posted August 13, 2013 Jeff want's to get one of them as well. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted August 13, 2013 Yamaha venture drive train? That'd be cool. No wait.......vmax power plant, oh ya!!!!!!!!!!!! All American made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Myers Posted August 13, 2013 Share #8 Posted August 13, 2013 At $6800 sign me up, I want one, maybe even a pair of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Myers Posted August 13, 2013 Share #9 Posted August 13, 2013 CNBC Interview "Street Signs" 1/10/13 - YouTube I ordered one of these cars, my wife says she will drive it all over place. Wont get it till next Summer. 84 mpg on the eway. Her company is making parts for it. Looks like a spider with a top. where, how do you order one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted August 13, 2013 Share #10 Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Wow, its a Spider with a shell... Edited August 13, 2013 by Skid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Myers Posted August 13, 2013 Share #11 Posted August 13, 2013 Wow, its a Spider with a shell... Yea, it's a hardshell Spyder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chag67 Posted August 13, 2013 Share #12 Posted August 13, 2013 I would definitely buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted August 13, 2013 Share #13 Posted August 13, 2013 sort of like one of the messerschmidt mini-cars of the 1950's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star4772 Posted August 13, 2013 Share #14 Posted August 13, 2013 All American made That's funny Eddie I was looking at them today. There pretty sweet alternative to a trike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted August 13, 2013 Share #15 Posted August 13, 2013 do they have a cassette deck?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camos Posted August 13, 2013 Share #16 Posted August 13, 2013 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-usBDlyufs&feature=player_detailpage]Here is another 3 wheel car that is in development. [/ame] This vehicle is expected to get 92 miles per gallon and is very sporty looking but will probably cost more than the Elio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted August 13, 2013 Share #17 Posted August 13, 2013 No A/C though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorcycle_1300 Posted August 13, 2013 Share #18 Posted August 13, 2013 I have been watching these for bout a year now, but I will not put my money down before actual production begins. This looks cool but there have been many advanced technical products announce without enough funds to come to production, some are well meant others are a complete scam. Some use the down payments from investors for development capital. I remember the BD5 homebuilt from Jim Beede, looked like a perfect kit plane fast easy to build etc. unfortunately only few were actually produced. This is the cute little jet Roger Moore was flying in in one of the James Bond Movies. The kits never materialized. So once it is in a showroom where I can walk in with a handful of cash I am always a little suspicious Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share #19 Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) http://www.eliomotors.com/ heres the order info Hey Eck it does have AC , sorry . Edited August 13, 2013 by Eddie oop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted August 13, 2013 Share #20 Posted August 13, 2013 It sho do look interesting. Has a smaller engine than the Ventures. I like the creamsicle color, but I would be worried about a bunch of ventures chasing me down the road thinking I was ice cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icebrrg3rd Posted August 13, 2013 Share #21 Posted August 13, 2013 They look like one-seaters. They look cooler than a Smart car, but those can at least fit 2 people in. I know there are a lot of commuters that ride by themselves, but in practical, real world conditions, you need another vehicle if more than one person is going. That is why 2-seaters lose out to more practical family sedans, minivans, and SUVs, and these will be relegated to those who can afford to have "toys" along with practical vehicles. That said, I'd take one, in that color green. Do they make a convertible? -Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDbiker Posted August 13, 2013 Share #22 Posted August 13, 2013 They look like one-seaters. They look cooler than a Smart car, but those can at least fit 2 people in. I know there are a lot of commuters that ride by themselves, but in practical, real world conditions, you need another vehicle if more than one person is going. That is why 2-seaters lose out to more practical family sedans, minivans, and SUVs, and these will be relegated to those who can afford to have "toys" along with practical vehicles. That said, I'd take one, in that color green. Do they make a convertible? -Andrew These are 2-seaters. Passenger sits behind the driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted August 13, 2013 Share #23 Posted August 13, 2013 And the back seat can fold down to make more room for storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sendaro_99 Posted August 14, 2013 Share #24 Posted August 14, 2013 that's what I've been waiting for, a winter spider, are studded snow tires available and a good heater? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted August 14, 2013 Share #25 Posted August 14, 2013 I have a friend in NM who put down a deposit for the Elio months ago. One of the reasons for the cheaper price is that federally, and in most states, these are classified as motorcycles, so they dont have to meet all the stringent safety requirements that cars do. Of course the flip side, is that in a lot of states, you will need a m/c license and a helmet to drive one. I hope they get it on the roads, and get the DOT and the states up to speed with this. It's a CAR. Not a motorcycle. It should be interesting to see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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