WOULD YOU? Elio Motors

[zeitgeist57]

https://www.eliomotors.com

 

I was in downtown NYC yesterday, and passed by company reps doing a press junket I guess. I have to admit I really liked the car/bike...and it looks WAAAY better in person than in pics. Anyone else heard about this thing?

 

I'm a fan. For $7k, to get a non-Chinese-made economy trike with a stick, A/C and decent city/highway performance numbers sounds like a compelling deal...

 

EDIT: Check out this article from TTAC about the financing program, as well as further details about the machine. Given the history of automotive startups it's highly improbable that this is going to get off the ground, but I'm definitely rooting for them!

 

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/08/elio-motors-it-just-might-be-for-real-so-to-check-it-out-ttac-rolls-consumer-reports-style-and-puts-skin-in-the-game/

Edited August 26, 2013 by zeitgeist57

[Otis Nice]

Seen those a couple of months ago when my uncle posted it to FB. Would've posted here, but I knew you would have it covered eventually.

 

I'd drive one.

[Drewhop]

Some slight modifications you might be able to create the ultimate Donk.

 

For that starting price I might look into one of these if I can fit in it.

[Draco-REX]

If I lived in a city, maybe. But I think I'd rather rock a Mevabusa if I wanted a minimalist vehicle.

[RyM3rC]

I'd like to see it with a turbodiesel hybrid drivetrain, but I'm sure that would be MUCH more expensive. Maybe in a few years...

[POS VETT]

Really, Clay ? Really ?

[Mr. Jones]

ELIO VS CTS-V

 

Thoughts?

[SPL_Josh]

Interested in this vehicle. I'd like to see a diesel motor option as well.

[Otis Nice]

  Draco-REX said:

If I lived in a city, maybe. But I think I'd rather rock a Mevabusa if I wanted a minimalist vehicle.

 

Hadn't heard of those. Looked it up and that's sick. I'd rock one. Elio wins in the price category though.

 

  Jones said:

ELIO VS CTS-V

 

Thoughts?

 

[Littleguy]

Would be fun until a woman using a cell phone while driving her Tahoe kills me.

[Stretch]

Should be fun to see people doing busa swaps on these.

 

Hell if I only had a 2-3 mile commute I'd rock one. Buy gas twice a year

[Nickey4271647545519]

Looks like an updated HMV freeway.

http://www.saundersclassics.com/wp-content/gallery/1981-hmv-freeway-15/1.jpg

[Buck531]

LSx swap.

[Yasser-Hanbali]

thats actually pretty cool. id drive one... not sure on owning it however.