Elio Trike

[ARtraveler]

Too late, you need to READ the letter. It's not for naysayers.

I consider myself to be a Consumer Advocate--not a Naysayer. However, there is plenty of material for either side.

I read all I can about the subject very carefully.

The purpose of an outdated letter?

Are you working for the company?

Where's the Beef?

PS: :congrats: on your new Slingshot. I like the colors.

 

[Rando]

Not outdated, it's a recent letter to long standing reservation holders. No ties to the company. I just believe in the dream, just like I believed in and waited for a Spyder and most recently a Slingshot. Thanks!

I may end up eating my words, along with 46,000 others. In all honesty, I don't expect to see it before 2017.

 

[ARtraveler]

Not outdated, it's a recent letter to long standing reservation holders. No ties to the company. I just believe in the dream, just like I believed in and waited for a Spyder and most recently a Slingshot. Thanks!

I may end up eating my words, along with 46,000 others.

As a business/accounting professor, there are just to many red flags that have and continue to pop up. This was one dream that I just could not get on board with. Others even smarter than I have also mentioned many of the same issues.

I sincerely hope that you and 45,999 others do get their Elios.

Enough sparring for today Rando. As ever, its always fun with a little bit of lively banter.

I am guessing that you are enjoying the SS though.

 

[Rando]

I am guessing that you are enjoying the SS though.

YES, YES and YES! It is sooooo much fun "surfing the asphalt" of the smooth Arízona roads! I don't miss the potholes of Michigan at all. Everyone back home said I would hate the heat but I'm kinda enjoying it! 110 degrees today. I just take my SS rides early in the morning.

 

[Bob Denman]

A good friend of mine met a Lady up at Americade this year; she was cruising the U.S.A and Canada in one! :bowdown:

She said that they're certainly NOT a motorcycle; but they're a dang nice sports car! :2thumbs:

 

[Highwayman2013]

I think it's a scam, but I hope I'm wrong for those that put money down.

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

i don't think the delorean...er i mean elio is a scam just a pipe dream perhaps. time will tell.

 

[Rando]

I think it's a scam, but I hope I'm wrong for those that put money down.

I don't think it's a scam per say since Paul Elio has good intentions. Sometimes the little guy gets squeezed out by corporate America who will kill the little guys dream. I knew it was a big gamble when I gave them my money but I did the same thing for the Pebble Smartwatch and look where they are today. I love my Pebble, and they might get squeezed out by Apple, and I hope someday I will love my Elio!

By the way, my Pebble will last a week on a charge. The Apple Watch, maybe a day.

 

[jwood4242]

funding

http://masterherald.com/elio-motors...mass-produce-three-wheeled-car-in-2016/19090/

we'll see? I still doubt that it will happen, not for $6800 anyway.

 

[Bob Denman]

I don't think it's a scam per say since Paul Elio has good intentions. .

An awful lot of real messes; have started with "Good Intentions"... :shocked:
I certainly hope that he can pull this off: We can sure use the jobs, and I'd hate to see so many good folks lose their money...
Time will tell...

 

[Rando]

An awful lot of real messes; have started with "Good Intentions"...

You are right! I guess you could say even Hitler (in his demented mind) had good intentions, in an evil twisted sort of way.:yikes:

 

[Bob Denman]

Malcolm Bricklin, and John DeLorean too!

 

[jerpinoy]

Remember.......:banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead: Deposits are not refundable:banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead: but a shirt is sent.:banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:.

I have challenge Paul Elio to sent me one and I'll pay CASH but no response yet.:banghead:

 

[Rando]

Elio = StartEngine Crowdfunding

Oh, oh.... This might be good or ........ Bad!

https://www.startengine.com/startup/elio-motors

 

[Bob Denman]

That's very glitzy and impressive ad for them... :clap:
But is it saying; what I THINK it's saying? :shocked:

 

[ARtraveler]

Oh, oh.... This might be good or ........ Bad!

https://www.startengine.com/startup/elio-motors

A very impressive ad--they have some good marketing people aboard. They continue to refine the basic shape, and I have to admit, it does not look to bad.

I see only a left front door, and not sure I would want to be riding shotgun in the rear compartment. That's just me though.

I did not read every word, but it seems to be asking for investors this go around.

Left out: Production and availability information.

I am still having a hard time with how can they sell it for $6,800 and become a viable, profitable, company. Those arguments were presented long ago so will not repeat them.

My best advice--go with your gut. If you have money to invest and can write it off as a deduction--in the event of a fail--no problem.

If you are considering buying one--the jury is still out.

 

[Bob Denman]

nojoke My Rule of Thumb: "If it sounds to good to be true; it probably is." :shocked:

 

[Rando]

I am guessing that you are enjoying the SS though.

Are there any SS dealers in AK? Have you seen any driving around?

 

[ARtraveler]

Are there any SS dealers in AK? Have you seen any driving around?

When I last checked (about 2 weeks ago), there were none. A Polaris dealer is about 100 feet from my :spyder2: dealer. That could be fun, yes? :roflblack::roflblack:

The nearest dealer was in the Seattle area, and a couple in Canada.

Akspyderlady saw a black one driving around town. I have not seen it. If I do see it, and can get a conversation going, I will see what I can find out. I really would like to test drive one. Am a bit afraid that I will have issues getting in and out though.

opcorn:opcorn:

 

[Bob Denman]

I'll be interested to see how the driver handles the Black flies and mosquitoes... :yikes: