Car or trike

[John Luciano]

Empower Network - Elio Motors - The New Elio Motors Car preview: A 3 wheeled gasoline Sippin' Car that gets 84 mpg coming 2014! 84mpg Gas Car - WTF?
I want an orange one... So what is it? 3 wheel car, trike. .?? Do you think you can insure and register it

[rmrc51]

Hell,,,. It's got three wheels so I'm guessing it qualifies as a Trike!

Looks like it could be alot of fun!

[Firea100]

I like stuff like that! The Smart car is cool but too expensive for what you get.
This one is reasonable enough to put down the bucks for one. Heck ac/power windows and all included!
How much are the Stallions? A little more than these!
I had a 1 litre in my geo metro (Chevy Sprint) in the early '90's and was getting 42+ mpg, and that was carbureted not efi! The thing ran like a sewing machine! Yeah, you had to think ahead a little as far as acceleration was concerned but I never had any issues with that. Can't wait to see them in production! Made in America, COOL! Wonder though, what the source is for the motor, drivetrain?

[cscsonny]

This subject had been discussed here before about the Elio and at the time several states wanted it titled as a motorcycle and all motorcycle driver requierments would apply.
In my state,Missouri,we would have to wear a helmet also.

[Firea100]

Michigan now allows for you to choose whether or not to wear a helmet. BUT if you carried two helmets in the trunk, you'd be outta luck for carrying any groceries! LOL

[rmrc51]

Just had a chance to read the entire article. If they hold to that price, I'm buying one!

[oleman69]

I think it needs to be a convertible.

[Bill Reber]

Car !!!

[suvcw04]

Keep the price under $8000 and I'll be there with my check book and pen.

[RdKnB]

In MD it would be a Motorcycle/trike, and helmet would be needed

[jackpoet]

In Texas, anything with 3 wheels or less is a motorcycle and requires a motorcycle endorsement. Helmets are optional.

[bikerbillone]

I'm on board for this vehicle....Yep.

[geezerglide11441]

Man that IS ugly no matter how many wheels it has!!

Roger

[vstrommer]

I'm going with it being a combo like the Stallion but more useful......I'm getting one when they come out...Maybe Two of them...I think they are awesome.............

[Big Dog]

If nothing else, for the price, they are almost a disposable vehicle.they are interesting, but you have to wonder seriously about your safety.

[Gorilla]

Read the whole site. It is a motorcycle according to the FEDS and thats what counts. But for 6800 how can you go wrong. 900 cc engine. I'm going to see if the Sheriff wants to make a parking enforcement vehicle out of one. Also would make a great neighborhood crime watch vehicle. Cheap to operate.

[vstrommer]

Looks like Elio Motors are starting to get things rolling with the State Governments across the country on the Helmet and endorsement issues to their favor. I hope they can keep the momentum going and get their trike in production without many more hurdles.

[bikerbillone]

Sure hope so, I'm impressed. Is there a link that goes with your post?

[vstrommer]

eliomotors.com

[Ohio Eddie]

Well I'm going to have one in my driveway, ASAP I think they are really nice looking and if the company can keep that price near what there saying, they will sell them as fast as they produce them