The Elio continues to be an interesting subject. Yes, its off topic and is like the in-between version of the Chinese and the BRP . All have three wheel configuration and then become three entirely different vehicles once we look past the Y configuration.
We have discussed pros and cons almost to death. A couple of us even analyzed the company from a financial and cost accounting status. Both, in the past and currently, the numbers just don't seem to add up.
A few of us tried to convince others not to put up deposits--but Elio now claims that there are about 75,000 of them out there. That's a great start up if it flies. One of the most vocal on-line proponents bought a Slingshot for now.
Most of the statements that I and others have made, continue to hold true years after being made. The production times keep moving a year ahead. Most recent prediction by Elio was last week when the article about Prototype #6 was mentioned on the internet. The company manages to get marketing promotions (press releases) printed on slow days--so the subject keeps popping up.
I am still saying--show me the beef.
Last edited by ARtraveler; 11-24-2015 at 03:46 PM.
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I agree, it seems like an unlikely goal, but I don't think the principals are malicious, just misguided.
I'm reminded of the Tucker.
Of course, I could be wrong, and I'm sure someone here will be letting me know if I am.
I completely agree, and I'm one of the ones that put my deposit down 2 years ago.
I didn't look at this as an investment I looked at it like a gamble
Stefan
Stefan,
I'm STILL hoping that your gamble pays off...
The Elio does look like a great little Urban Transport Critter...
It's just that there have been too many failures of this nature; to really get us too excited (yet!)
There was also an article on the I-net yesterday. Trying to raise $25 million so he can build 25 prototype cars. It appears that all of this (Elio) is based on one or two mock up models. At this point in time--they should be way past prototype.
My question--after all these years--and the most recent announcement that the new Elio's will roll off the assembly line in late 2016--where is the beef.
Last edited by ARtraveler; 12-07-2015 at 12:50 PM.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
...And since Elio likes to boast about their 84 mpg fuel efficiency; Volkswagen managed it over 40 years ago...
Without using electronic wizardry to cheat!
and the BRP
. All have three wheel configuration and then become three entirely different vehicles once we look past the Y configuration.
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