any body hear of these people, the site don't say much on tech type stuff.
[url=http://www.eliomotors.com/]Ultra High Mileage Car : Elio Motors[/url]
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any body hear of these people, the site don't say much on tech type stuff.
[url=http://www.eliomotors.com/]Ultra High Mileage Car : Elio Motors[/url]
Looks like an interesting vehicle. Not a bad price. No info about motor. Decent warranty. Since they do admit it is classified as a motorcycle, I think we can safely assume everyone WILL need an M/C endorsment on their license. Which also means you will need to wear a helmet in a lot of states. Since the video never showed the head room with a helmet on, I would think this wouldn't be the vehicle for us big guys.
Bozo, You bring up a good point about the helmet requirement in most states.
Very interesting vehicle. If they can build this thing for their advertised price it will be a hit for sure. Its not what most of would classify as a trike in terms of that open air, motorcycle riding experience, but it would be fun and a great commuter vehicle.
In SC Trike doesn't require a MC endorsement.
68 Hundred, ;) Was/Is the intended price, 2014/15 delivery.
I'll believe it when i see it, :Shrug:
But if they can pull it off, I'll be first in line.
But i definitely won't give them a thousand dollar deposit now, like their asking for.
The helmet requirment maybe it's big challenge...I like it but need more info, I thought the Stallion would have been more excepted... so I will hold for a bit....$ 6800.
Very interesting vehicle to say the least.. The price point is great to get into the market with. Sounds too good to be true in a way. I wish them the best of luck getting it to be successful. Go USA !!!!...ThumbUp
I saw a article about how theres a Elio on display the next couple days in Cincinnati, Ohio. Trying to test the waters on interest and raising money no doubt.
Elio is in the commercial market as a high efficiency vehicle. Test reports are good and the trend seems to be the wheels forward trike style. Yamaha is coming out with a 3 wheel trike / scooter this year and Polaris is moving into the wheels forward trike market with a automobile similar to the Elio.
It seems to be the new more logical direction.
Elio is featured on the [url]www.reversetrike.com[/url] website. There are some interesting documents and test data on various three wheel cars and motorcycles on that site.
[QUOTE=Bazooka;138373]Very interesting vehicle. If they can build this thing for their advertised price it will be a hit for sure. Its not what most of would classify as a trike in terms of that open air, motorcycle riding experience, but it would be fun and a great commuter vehicle.[/QUOTE]
Yep......ThumbUp
A friend has a $100.00 deposit on an orange one.
The more you put down the higher up on the list you go. Said they are due out in 6 months to 9 months.
here is a pdf map of the states that reguire a helmet and those that do not.
[URL]http://www.eliomotors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/helmetlaws.pdf[/URL]
According to my friend. The pro type has a Geo metro motor in it. There is a newly designed 3 cyl for it. It has power windows and A/C. Speed good out at 100 0 to 60 about the same as the old VW or the new Smart Car. Won't win any stop light races. MP g sounds impressive I heard 60. Will be great if in real world it averages 50. I would like to put a. $5,000 deposit on one.
( that would put me high on the list ) get it drive it and the. Sell it on E Bay for $8,000. Unless the really pump them out some people with low deposits are going to be waiting a year if 2.
OK these guys are awesome! Elio motors that is. I first saw this car on reversetrike.com as my trikes are featured along with Pauls.
As it turns out I reserved a booth at SEMA for November and the Elio booth is right next to mine.
I am all excited about their product and will be exchanging info and looks as much as possible.
I think they are onto something and to date have pre-sold over 22,000 units.
Yea I know been reading on it for a few months. Did not read there was a limit on the deposit. Every time I see a picture it looks different. Makes me wonder what the real one will look like. Many have made claims they were hoping to produce such a car. Corbin had one in almost production ( electric and gas model ) Sparrow.
claim it is still alive and well
[url]http://www.corbin.com/motors/100gallery/index.shtml[/url]
Polaris industries is doing a RT side by side model as are other manufactures. It appears the small, light wheels forward high efficiency cars may be a big market for the current and future commuter segment.
Let's face it 80mpg is a big deal if you commute daily. Think of all the gas you can put in your 32mpg motorcycle if you save that much driving a car.:cool:
The finished Elio will have a 3 cylinder 1000cc 55hp engine but can do 100mph and 84mpg highway. (not both at the same time)
ThumbUp FYI ... I sat in one today and it was comfortable and very easy entry and exit, nicely appointed. If it comes to a mall or venue near you I believe it should be on your to do list for a first hand look and touch. :LooksGreat: