Ever hear of a Vanderhall Venice?

**peteg59** · 07-26-2017, 06:24 PM

Me either, until I stumbled upon this.

It is an interesting looking competitor to Polaris Slingshot, but with auto transmission.

Enjoy...

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...ce-test-drive/

**Zammy** · 07-26-2017, 08:33 PM

I saw that story earlier today, 180 HP. interesting.

**Rmitchell55** · 07-26-2017, 08:47 PM

I saw them at the Long Beach Motorcycle show last November. They are running the same running gear as the slingshots except Auto. Trans. The Company is based in Utah. Provo??

I have some picture on my phone if I could figure out how to get my computer to recognize my phone so I could download the photos.

PS Thanks to whomever rotated my pictures. It was correct on my computer but got rotated when I uploaded it.

**Zammy** · 07-26-2017, 08:56 PM

Papa Zook took care of the pictures Ray.

**ulflyer** · 12-17-2017, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by peteg59

Me either, until I stumbled upon this.

It is an interesting looking competitor to Polaris Slingshot, but with auto transmission.

Enjoy...

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...ce-test-drive/

Dealerships have been opening all over by end of 2017 and when one opened near me in Greensboro NC in late October I stopped by to take a look and demo ride. Long story short, I traded my Slingshot for a bright red '18 Venice and drove it home that day. Turned out I bought the first one from that dealer. I have about 1200 miles on it now. Its totally different from the Slingshot that it would be hard to fairly compare the two; it all depends on your likes and dislikes. For me, it was just something different.

The Sling has a lot going for it; a big forum, rallies, and lots of vendors. The Vanderhall is so new there are only a couple dozen of us on Facebook with half that number actively participating. one of the participates is a Vanderhall rep and he will answer any question you ask, in a timely manner. I do like the front wheel drive better and the turbo is a hoot when you want to kick it. I had the shifter and cruise control added to mine.

The shifter is handy to hold it in whatever gear you want, usually forth or fifth, because it wants to shift up to sixth too soon to suit me. I expect this will also be useful when I drive up to the mountains. Its not as big as the Sling nor does it have as much storage but this is not a factor for me as I seldom have anyone riding with me. Plenty of room to toss my bag on the passenger floor.

Visibility is way better, the Sling having that tail piece sticking up makes it hard to see behind, plus you sit lower in a Sling. The entire Venice frame is made of welded aluminum, much sturdier than the Sling, but the ABS shell is very light; so much so that that the hood is attached with several bolts rather than hinges and you lift the whole thing off...it weighs very little.

Not very handy if you are on a trip and want to check fluids. If the motor is as sturdy as the 2.4 in the Sling, it won't be using oil, so taking the hood off is not a big deal for me. They call for oil changes every 7500 miles but I intend to do it every 5K.

**rhino 2** · 12-17-2017, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by ulflyer

Dealerships have been opening all over by end of 2017 and when one opened near me in Greensboro NC in late October I stopped by to take a look and demo ride. Long story short, I traded my Slingshot for a bright red '18 Venice and drove it home that day. Turned out I bought the first one from that dealer. I have about 1200 miles on it now. Its totally different from the Slingshot that it would be hard to fairly compare the two; it all depends on your likes and dislikes. For me, it was just something different. The Sling has a lot going for it; a big forum, rallies, and lots of vendors. The Vanderhall is so new there are only a couple dozen of us on Facebook with half that number actively participating. one of the participates is a Vanderhall rep and he will answer any question you ask, in a timely manner. I do like the front wheel drive better and the turbo is a hoot when you want to kick it. I had the shifter and cruise control added to mine. The shifter is handy to hold it in whatever gear you want, usually forth or fifth, because it wants to shift up to sixth too soon to suit me. I expect this will also be useful when I drive up to the mountains. Its not as big as the Sling nor does it have as much storage but this is not a factor for me as I seldom have anyone riding with me. Plenty of room to toss my bag on the passenger floor. Visibility is way better, the Sling having that tail piece sticking up makes it hard to see behind, plus you sit lower in a Sling. The entire Venice frame is made of welded aluminum, much sturdier than the Sling, but the ABS shell is very light; so much so that that the hood is attached with several bolts rather than hinges and you lift the whole thing off...it weighs very little. Not very handy if you are on a trip and want to check fluids. If the motor is as sturdy as the 2.4 in the Sling, it won't be using oil, so taking the hood off is not a big deal for me. They call for oil changes every 7500 miles but I intend to do it every 5K.

Ted 'Is it easier getting in and out of it than it is with the Slingshot?....

That was the only thing that stopped me from getting the Slingshot....

The in and out......

**Gideon** · 12-17-2017, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by rhino 2

Ted 'Is it easier getting in and out of it than it is with the Slingshot?....

That was the only thing that stopped me from getting the Slingshot....

The in and out......

I like it!!!

But I have the question, how easy is it to get in and out?

**ulflyer** · 01-12-2018, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by Gideon

I like it!!!But I have the question, how easy is it to get in and out?

Apology for delay in replying...haven't been on the forum lately.

I use same technique as with the Sling: put right foot in, put right hand on upper edge of passenger seat...the edges are very firm..., left hand on outer edge of driver seat, then lift left leg over as you slide down into the seat.

**rhino 2** · 01-12-2018, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by ulflyer

Apology for delay in replying...haven't been on the forum lately.

If use same technique as with the Sling: put right foot in, put right hand on upper edge of passenger seat...the edges are very firm..., left hand on outer edge of driver seat, then lift left leg over as you slide down into the seat.

If there was a dealer near me I would like to test ride it! Tell us more about it., Pro or Con... Thanks in advance ��

**1dn5up** · 01-12-2018, 08:59 AM

Was on a review web site , as the testing was done in Harriman State Park NY. Only a stones throw from me. Why would they pick that place from Ohio, is beyond me

I like the FWD idea as well as the GM drive train. Must be a local dealer some ware here, or why test here ?