The Elios Car?

[Short Bus Bob]

Has anyone checked out the Elios (Trike)


Think it will ever hit the road?
Comments?

http://www.eliomotors.com/

 

[Sully]

Don't have a clue what is being said :Shrug: no speakie english :qpnmt:

 

[PIGGI]

http://www.eliomotors.com/

This might work better:clapping:

 

[rhino 2]

I think Its an off shoot of; Bernard Madoff Enterprises.... :Shrug:

 

[Short Bus Bob]

Seems entirely possible except the $7800 price.

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http://www.eliomotors.com/

This might work better:clapping:

Thanks, my iPad no likkie to Copy & Paste.
Bob

 

[Rosy]

I remember the three wheel cars of the 1960s. They are making a come back! But, I don't know if they can make it in the USA because of all the DOT regulations.
Wish them luck!

Rosy

 

[rhino 2]

Seems entirely possible except the $7800 price.

I think the price is $6800......Which makes it even less possible..

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[Veritas44]

I think Its an off shoot of; Bernard Madoff Enterprises.... :Shrug:

Ain't they based out a Dip-Da-DeeTroit?

 

[bikerbillone]

Building them in Louisiana, sure a lot of hype, but if it sounds to good to be true.........I'd like to see it on the road and a success, but I don't see how they can build the thing for that price, nor do I see how they can squeeze the advertised mpg out of it.

 

[WindyOne]

They are not getting my money until they start production and some are out on the road. Remember the Hugo? They didn't last long maybe these won't either. For $6800 considering what the profit margin might be I am not sure I buy into the concept.
Nice idea but their designated servicing is Pep Boys. Also marketing the way to pay for these is on a CC as you buy gas. Not sure how that will work for people like me that seldom drive their car.
I am a wait and see guy now. I test drove a Mazda when they had rotary engines in them and look how well that turned out.

 

[Bikerbozo]

My guess is since most states will treat it as a trike, helmet/special license will be needed. Which means the masses won't buy it.

 

[Rosy]

I wonder if they can perform to the speed limits posted on most interstates?
I would think they may be underpowered, but need to see performance data.
Do they state what type of engine, size, and weight they are?

Rosy

 

[suvcw04]

Google Liz Carmichael and the Dale.
Liz was not Liz and the Dale was not a car.
There are many similarities.

 

[Retired Army]

Looks like the perfect all weather trike to me.

 

[87Trike1200]

Go to their FB page and web site (http://www.eliomotors.com/). Many of the issues discussed here (helmets, speeds, pricing, etc) are discussed there. Overall, for example, helmets do not seem to be an issue except in a few states...

 

[Phu Cat]

I wish the new company well, but I have no desire to be an early investor in an unproven product, at any price.

PC

 

[John Luciano]

I have a friend that has a deposit on one. They told him April delivery. The car will easily do 75 MPH. Highway is possible if you don't want to pass anyone. The original motor was a Geo metro 3 banger. They have stepped up to one of there own design. Wished they kept the Metro. Parts are still available. Getting Elios parts at the local car parts store will be a joke. If a trike can't get 50 mpg.

How can a bodied car do it ? My only comment is door on wrong side. And no rear window.

 

[bikerbillone]

Motorcycle builders aren't interested in fuel economy, no body pushing it.

 

[FRR]

I'll pass on this thing.

 

[Phu Cat]

Other than owning something different than everybody else has I don't see any advantage to owning one.

PC

 

[1800 06 Champion Trike]

JMO, but I don't care for it. To enclosed. We like the open feeling of our trike.
Good luck to them on their new venture.

 

[cavie]

The Elio is advertised on their web site as a car. I don't see anything stating it as a motorcycle.

 

[bongobobny]

I for one AM considering this vehicle but not until they have been in production for a while...

 

[cavie]

great little small town scoot around.

 

[John Luciano]

I would buy it before a Smart for one or that Fiat 500.

 

[Marc H]

I think it would be good for winter months and rainy days.That way no having to own a full on cage.That is if its not loaded with all the bs the new cars are.