Way OT - Elio Motors

[peanutgallery]

Seriously considering the concept, have I lost my mind?

http://www.eliomotors.com/

here's a picture of one in the snow, so it must be good

http://www.eliomotors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ELIO_STILLS.08-723x406.jpg

[Louis]

What would you use it for? I don't see any place for the bike.

[kramnnim]

Fork mount tray, mounted to the rear roof!

I kind of want one.

[Mr Cabletwitch]

No way my mini is small and impractical enough.

[Netdewt]

$6800? That doesn't seem possible. :confused:

[peanutgallery]

It has a small trunk, all I need is a 3D printer:) The bike is definitely something that I'd have to figure out but I have other vehicles around and usually ride from the house

I have like a 60 mile commute, round trip. Tired of burning the gas

[peanutgallery]

Here it is next to an airplane, that must mean that it's much faster than it's 50 hp engine would lead you to believe

http://www.eliomotors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/41-609x406.jpg

[Anarchist]

The Reliant was a very good car in the UK for a very long time, until people decided that cars needed to be bigger, faster and heavier to drive on converted horse trails.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reliant_Robin

They serve a purpose, and if that purpose fits with what you want from a car, then have at it.

[christian]

Would be perfect for me. Would happily spent $10-12,000 on it. Really the exact car I'm looking for.

[Louis]

The Reliant was a very good car in the UK for a very long time, until people decided that cars needed to be bigger, faster and heavier to drive on converted horse trails.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reliant_Robin


I've seen the Top Gear videos on that, and you won't catch me within a mile of one of those.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQh56geU0X8

[Netdewt]

They serve a purpose, and if that purpose fits with what you want from a car, then have at it.

I'm sure it's not fun to drive, but 84 MPG, $6800, 5 star crash tests, and no silly hybrid junk? That sounds pretty great for a daily commuter. It probably sucks in snow, however.

[Louis]

It probably sucks in snow, however.

As does the F-35, even with anti-skid turned on.

[Anarchist]

For the 90% of my driving that goes from home to work! to home .... This would be perfect.

[ultraman6970]

The elio is the perfect car maybe for almost all of the commuters.

[Louis]

Not a huge amount of space, but enough for a moderately-sized grocery run, unless you also need TP and paper towels.

The trunk space will be at least 27″ x 14″ x 10″, enough for an airline carry-on bag or a golf bag with the rear seat down (47″+). If you’re the working type, tools, blueprints, briefcases, and who knows what else can also be accommodated.

[gasman]

As does the F-35, even with anti-skid turned on.

Think that's an F-22 in the background

It seems like a good commuter car but it's classified as a motorcycle. Wonder how that affects insurance rates.

[Louis]

Think that's an F-22 in the background

It seems like a good commuter car but it's classified as a motorcycle. Wonder how that affects insurance rates.

You're probably right - the F-22 tails are canted out more than the F-35, and those do look like they're at a greater angle. (I don't know either one very well.)

[Saint Vitus]

From the Specs page on 'Why Elio':

It only costs $6,800. That’s about what you would pay for an outboard motor to power a rowboat.

Really? I think I can get the whole deal for that including the trailer...

[Louis]

No way in the world will they be able to sell that for just $6800

[cmg]

No way in the world will they be able to sell that for just $6800

especially when the Cam-Am Spyder goes for $20K+. For $6800 it's worth a go. hope it comes to market. it would work for me. most of my trips are by myself.

[firerescuefin]

You're probably right - the F-22 tails are canted out more than the F-35, and those do look like they're at a greater angle. (I don't know either one very well.)

F-22 assigned to Eielson AFB, Alaska.

[josephr]

Fork mount tray, mounted to the rear roof!

I kind of want one.

seasucker?

[oldpotatoe]

As does the F-35, even with anti-skid turned on.

I've landed a F-16 and F14 on snowy/wet runways with anti skid and it really works. Just trying to stop straight ahead.

[572cv]

What would you use it for? I don't see any place for the bike.

Use the new accessory, the Eliovertheback mat, so the bike fork hangs over like the ones on a pickup truck :cool:

[pbarry]

I attended a boys Jesuit high school with Paul. He was always a gear-head. Bought his first car, a sweet late 60's Cougar, with $$ from a lawn mowing business he started at age 13 or 14. The Cougar was as far away as one can get from the three-wheeler he's developed.

Digging the concept and the price, (even if it's overoptimistic). Here's to trykes! :beer:

[Netdewt]

Maybe it's really a velomobile?