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SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN
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are you talking about dividing the mileage or price by 3
Bob Denman
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There's a difference between saying what a price migh be...
...and what it actually turns out to be! :gaah:
While we are hopeful that they manage to pull this off... I'm not holding my breath!
Bob Denman
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My fingers are crossed for them!! :thumbup:
ThreeWheels
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ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
In an earlier thread--now closed--but readable, we discussed costing ad nauseum. Those who are knowledgeable about cost accounting for manufacturing, do not see how the ballpark $7K price point can be achieved. Mr. Elios spreadsheet with numbers was not according to GAAP and would never fly in real life.
The folks at BRP know what they are doing with cost accounting and the reality of the true prices shows.
I have tried not to spar with Rando as I know he is convinced otherwise on the Elio. He is sounding like an employee of Elio at the moment and quoting the "company" line again.
I have been quiet, but when I see this stuff come up again, I feel I have to put on the Consumer Advocate suit. Am very afraid that the 28,000 people (latest amount quoted) with deposits down are going to lose their money and the Elio--if it gets on the streets, will turn out to be another Yugo.
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Rando
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Elio Motors attempts to alleviate scam fears
http://www.product-reviews.net/2014/08/21/elio-motors-attempts-to-alleviate-scam-fears/
Disclaimer. I have no ties to Elio other than I gave them a deposit. I believe in the American way and hope they are successful.
http://www.product-reviews.net/2014/08/21/elio-motors-attempts-to-alleviate-scam-fears/
Disclaimer. I have no ties to Elio other than I gave them a deposit. I believe in the American way and hope they are successful.
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Bob Denman
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I'm glad to see that they are aware of how things are sounding out here... :thumbup:
Build and market it; I'll have one!
Build and market it; I'll have one!
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
I'm glad to see that they are aware of how things are sounding out here... :thumbup:
Build and market it; I'll have one!
Just curious Bob. How do you think the Elio will perform in winter climates? The :spyder2:, for me anyway, is not a winter machine. It slips, and slides when there is any snow or ice on the road. I end up parking it from October till March.
The very few that actually drive the :spyder2: in winter are exceptions to the rule. My dealer was one, studded snow tires and all, he parked it after a couple rides.
I also bring up my example of safety. Not sure if the protection offered by Elio would stand up to some SUV, pickup, or other car crashing into me as they are doing their "out of control" dance on the highway. The light weight and single wheel drive does not sound like a very good winter driving option. :dontknow:
It's front wheel drive. :lecturef_smilie:
Bob Denman
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Front wheel drive will help; but there's still got to be some seeing, to be some believing! :thumbup:
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Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
Here's a rumor I heard this week that makes more sense than anything. What I heard is the Elio will be fueled by a proprietary fuel cell that you will purchase from your local PepBoys. You won't be fueling this thing at your local gas station. PepBoys is listed as a Official Service Center.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
So, the front wheel drive is going to protect me if an out of control SUV runs into me and crushes me inside the one door only Elio. Hello, jaws of life. Glad to know that my safety has been taken care of. :roflblack:
Four wheel drive is not even enough. I have talked many times about our famous "ditch divers" here in Alaska. Put snow and ice on the roads and you will see 20 or more vehicles upside down in the ditch in a 10 mile stretch. Prior to ending up there, they were singing "I am invincible, I have a four wheel drive."
Okay, I surrender. Enjoy your Elio. :yes::yes::yes::yes:
I will be back when its either on the road or a bust. :lecturef_smilie:
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ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Okay I surrender. Enjoy your new Elios. :yes::yes::yes:
I will be back when its either on the road or a bust. :lecturef_smilie:
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ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Okay, I surrender. Enjoy your new Elio. :yes::yes::yes::yes:
I will be back when its either on the road or a bust. :lecturef_smilie:
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Bob Denman
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Is it just me, or was it understeering an awful lot on the snowy turns? :shocked:
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
I think you missed my point. How much is that 84mpg going to cost you per gal if you have to buy it from PepBoys? Could be $10.00 gal?
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Yes, that one went right over my head. :bowdown::bowdown:
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