Elio Motors

[jaherbst]

A thread about Elio Motors. Hmmmmmmm
I wonder what kind of oil they use ?
It would also be interesting to discuss the best tires for the Elio.

Yada-Yada-Yada

Jack

 

[Andy Cserny]

Elio

reminds of the DeLorean, real snazzy and I almost bought one, but by the time it came out the technology had advanced and he got caught in a financial bind and tried to sell dope and got caught........
If I had money to burn, Volkswagen stock might be better....:yikes:
andy

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I do not think it will ever come out!

Of course it will! Doesn't :cus: always eventually come out from even the most constipated system? :roflblack: :roflblack:

 

[Fatcycledaddy]

This reminds me of a company called ZAP motors and the ZAPX they were taking deposits on back in 2007.
[h=1]The ZAP-X Electric Crossover - 155mph, 644 bhp, AWD, 10 minute recharge, 350 Mile Range[/h]

They got thousands of people to invest 1-5 grand per crack, that was about 8 years ago, and now they have faded away.

If it sounds too good to be true it is. :banghead:

 

[Bob Denman]

But wouldn't it be GREAT, if they actually DID make it to the market???

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflb lack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[ARtraveler]

The Elio continues to be an interesting subject. Yes, its off topic and is like the in-between version of the Chinese :ani29: and the BRP :spyder2:. 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.

 

[Mexican]

A thread about Elio Motors. Hmmmmmmm
I wonder what kind of oil they use ?
It would also be interesting to discuss the best tires for the Elio.

I think what you really meant:
I wonder if they will ever be produced?
that about sums up your post:roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

I wonder if they will ever be produced?

 

[retread]

Seems a lot like the Aptera...anybody remember?

john

 

[Bob Denman]

Yes; I do! :thumbup:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aptera_Motors

 

[ahh-cool]

It just seems a bit too exposed to be a scam.

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

 

[Bob Denman]

Stefan,
I'm STILL hoping that your gamble pays off... :thumbup:
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!)

 

[Dubliner]

A thread about Elio Motors. Hmmmmmmm
I wonder what kind of oil they use ?
It would also be interesting to discuss the best tires for the Elio.

Snake oil perhaps?


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[Bob Denman]

Snake oil perhaps?

:agree:

 

[Rando]

http://www.autonews.com/article/20151205/OEM03/312079963?template=mobile&X-IgnoreUserAgent=1

 

[Bob Denman]

That's a cute story; but when is he actually going to start delivering the cars?? :dontknow:

 

[Rando]

That's a cute story; but when is he actually going to start delivering the cars?? :dontknow:

Who cares? It's going to happen though. Patience grasshopper.

 

[Bob Denman]

I really do hope that you are right ; but I'm not holding my breath... nojoke

 

[ARtraveler]

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.

 

[bill pitman]

Just now......

I just now saw a TV ad for the Elio.
It was on the Fox Business channel.
What do you suppose that means.......

Bill