Elio commercial.

[mowin]

With all the hype about these vehicles, I've never seen a single commercial about them until today. Well actually 7-27, as I was watching a show I DVR'ed, and was watching today.

There still claiming 80+ mpg's and a $6800 price tag.

So what's the "current" delivery date? And how long have these been delayed?. Really hope those that invested get more then a tee shirt.

 

[ARtraveler]

There was a test drive clip on Yahoo the other day. 20 minutes worth, and being driven in downtown New York City.

Of course, I cannot find the link now.

The testers were from a motorcycle magazine. They apologized for the terrible performance of the Elio at least four times. "It's a prototype and is not properly set up."

Noisy, no windows installed, the transmission was "wonky," and the gauges were non-functional. At the end, the left front fender came loose and the vehicle stopped in the middle of the driving lane with the wheel on top of the fender--Oooooops!

I thought to myself, what a POS. With about a year to get the vehicle in full production and get the "bugs" worked out--I am sure glad I don't have any pre-ordered or any money down. On a scale of 1 to 10--I would give it a 1 for starters.

Time will tell--:bbq::bbq::bbq:

They are saying late 2017. They now have one running prototype (above). I would not hold my breath, nor would I jump on the bandwagon to own one.

 

[mowin]

Oh, I agree. I can't believe this is the first commerical I've seen. Seems like there targeting different areas each yr to get as much money as possible. Hope I'm wrong.

 

[ThreeWheels]

I'm still thinking that this is WAY to visible to be a deliberate scam.
I'm reminded of the Tucker.

 

[ARtraveler]

Oh, I agree. I can't believe this is the first commerical I've seen. Seems like there targeting different areas each yr to get as much money as possible. Hope I'm wrong.

I have seen the Elio ads about a half dozen times. They are on the cable channels that I don't watch very often.

 

[Chupaca]

Let's see....

Last I heard...sometime next year. Don't know how many years they have been doing it...:dontknow: odds are they will extend it yet again....:banghead:

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

bernie madoff of the automotive world?

 

[Bob Denman]

Wait until your check clears...

:shocked:

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Here is the commercial.https://youtu.be/HM7F5Rqpuio

 

[Ron2andia]

Thanks! Interesting.

 

[Bob Denman]

I have ot say that I'm tempted to "buy" one of their Tee-Shirts... :clap:

...But the $1000 price tag on them, is a bit tough to explain. :shocked:

 

[ARtraveler]

Here is the commercial.https://youtu.be/HM7F5Rqpuio

The review I mentioned earlier is one of the next up videos. A good watch. The fender comes off at the very end.

 

[Cindy-TricLED]

I think we gonna get one when its out


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[Bob Denman]

Hi Cindy!
Don't you think that the correct phrasing for that sentence should be, "I think we gonna get one IF its out "?

 

[spyderCodes]

Well let's compare the $6800 Elio to a lawn mower I'm looking at the Kubota vs Elio.


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[TR]
[TD]Vehicle[/TD]
[TD]Price[/TD]
[TD]A/C?[/TD]
[TD]Mower Width[/TD]
[TD]In Production?[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Kubota ZD1211-60[/TD]
[TD]$15,723[/TD]
[TD]NO[/TD]
[TD]60 inch[/TD]
[TD]yes[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Kubota Z125SKH-54[/TD]
[TD]$6,323[/TD]
[TD]NO[/TD]
[TD]54 inch[/TD]
[TD]yes[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Elio[/TD]
[TD]$6,800[/TD]
[TD]YES[/TD]
[TD]N/A[/TD]
[TD]no[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

From the above chart the premium Kubota ZD1211-60 is clearly out of the running.
The Kubota Z125SKH is almost $500 below the Elio but doesn't have a/c.
The Elio looks good but as yet doesn't appear to have a mower attachment and it's not currently being produced in anything but prototypes.

I guess I'll go with Kubota.

 

[Bob Denman]

Roger,
The next time that I go shopping for a motorcycle: I'm bringing you with me!
Who knows where we'll end up? :roflblack:

 

[Joe T.]

Humm, this is embarrassing. I watched the video and then selected another one to watch.

The second one was from 'Engineering Explained.' This young guy is a straight shooter. Watch his video explaining the advantages of a CVT.

This vid was published July 5, 2015. So, not current. But, the dang thing is real and looked pretty good!

Will it sell for $6,800? No, I don't think so.

Will it be ready for LIMITED production in late 2017? That's one heck of a challenge.

But, I no longer think it is VAPORWARE like the Dale.

Joe T.

 

[Bob Denman]

I hope that you're right...
But I'm not putting a deposit down on one just yet... nojoke

 

[Cindy-TricLED]

Hi Cindy!
Don't you think that the correct phrasing for that sentence should be, "I think we gonna get one IF its out "?

Lol you are right ! IF is more appropriate .. The hype has been going on long enough now the fizzes is almost flat


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[Bob Denman]

I should have added that I HOPE to be wrong! nojoke
That little buggy would sell the hotcakes, and a manufacturing plant in the Southeast would add lots of new jobs! :2thumbs:
Heck... I'd even buy one of them!