Car or trike

John Luciano · Oct 17, 2013

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 · Oct 17, 2013

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

Looks like it could be alot of fun! :10:

Firea100 · Oct 17, 2013

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 · Oct 17, 2013

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 · Oct 17, 2013

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 · Oct 17, 2013

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

oleman69 · Oct 17, 2013

I think it needs to be a convertible.

Bill Reber · Oct 17, 2013

Car !!!:Shrug:

suvcw04 · Oct 17, 2013

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

RdKnB · Oct 17, 2013

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

jackpoet · Oct 17, 2013

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

bikerbillone · Oct 17, 2013

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

geezerglide11441 · Oct 17, 2013

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

Roger

vstrommer · Oct 19, 2013

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.............ThumbUp

Big Dog · Oct 19, 2013

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 · Oct 19, 2013

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 · Dec 11, 2013

Re: Car or trike Elio Motors

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.ThumbUp

bikerbillone · Dec 11, 2013

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

vstrommer · Dec 11, 2013

eliomotors.com

Ohio Eddie · Dec 11, 2013

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