Slingshot has me curious!

[JerryB]

Hi Bob,

Re: They took advantage of . . .

And almost all of us do it when we do our taxes.

IMO they played by the rules. I guess it is the rules that some folks don't care for.

Jerry Baumchen

 

[JAS POWER]

nojoke It's how thew game is played... They took advantage of the safety standards for motorcycles.
Smart business move! :clap:

In my opinion gutsy (bold) move, let alone costly in some states as they had legal battles to figure out the classification of the Slingshot. Some states were saying it was a car. You don't straddle a seat, it has a steering wheel, they have a GM engine.

I do agree with your "took advantage" of statement. I Just feel like other auto makers may start taking advantage of this Polaris style vehicle then it may just open up a can of worms.

 

[Slowpoke387]

Id never invest in one of those. Its a car. An ugly car with a GM 4 banger. Side by side seating with a steering wheel and car foot controls with a shifter. Thats a car lol. For the same $24k you can buy a pretty nice used convertible that does everything that thing does but better. Its def different though, thats for sure. Idk, just screams i need attention too much for me :dontknow: Hey if it floats your boat then rock it out.

 

[JAS POWER]

Id never invest in one of those. Its a car. An ugly car with a GM 4 banger. Side by side seating with a steering wheel and car foot controls with a shifter. Thats a car lol. For the same $24k you can buy a pretty nice used convertible that does everything that thing does but better. Its def different though, thats for sure. Idk, just screams i need attention too much for me :dontknow: Hey if it floats your boat then rock it out.

:agree:

 

[dpetrick]

Slingshot

See them all the time around here, but they are built here, and factory executives drive them around all the time. Local dealer has at least 6 of them out front.

 

[ARtraveler]

Interesting to see this thread come back (2015). Still no dealers here. I like the front end looks, the back end is hideous. Guessing I would have entry/exit problems--a little bit of back problems still going on.

No dealers, so I am safe and okay without a SS. I also see them as a bit of a safety issue in AK. 95% of the vehicles are big trucks and SUV's. One could get run over very quickly.

My .02. :thumbup:

 

[UtahPete]

Saw a red Slingshot downtown tonight during our Nightfall Music Series. My girlfriend now wants me to trade or sell my :spyder2: and buy a Slingshot! Man folks surrounded it taking pictures like it was a celebrity..well I guess it is!!

Sounds like you need a new girlfriend...just sayin'

 

[UtahPete]

Id never invest in one of those. Its a car. An ugly car with a GM 4 banger. Side by side seating with a steering wheel and car foot controls with a shifter. Thats a car lol. For the same $24k you can buy a pretty nice used convertible that does everything that thing does but better. Its def different though, thats for sure. Idk, just screams i need attention too much for me :dontknow: Hey if it floats your boat then rock it out.

:agree:

 

[oldgoat]

I saw one in a color called "Midnight Cherry", a 2017 model. To me it looked great. I did not kike the red or orange or silver ones. Problem is, once I get in I have great difficulty getting our again. Never driven one.

Saving my pennies for a tilting motor works Harley

 

[Bob Denman]

Jerry,
You're 100% correct: they played by the rules! :thumbup:
While I'm not that wild about driving around in a three-wheeled convertible: there are some other versions out on the market that DO intrigue me!

 

[RinconRyder]

I wanted one, that is until I had a chance to sit in one. Instantly knew it wasn't for me. It's no longer cool to me, and no longer gets my attention.

I agree. My bum knee and ample belly preclude an easy entrance and exit. If anyone knows a permanent solution to arthritis or weight loss let me know. Otherwise I will stay on my RTL. I can always mount it like The Range Rider did his horse.

 

[Bob Denman]

We did figure out a way to get in and out of them that is easier...
1. Face forward, grab the wheel, and step in with your right foot.
2. Now, bring the left foot on board.
You are now standing up, with probably both hands on the wheel...
3. Scoot yourself down into the seat.
Easy-Peasey! :thumbup:

Getting out is simply the reverse procedure. :clap:

If you try to sit down before you've got both legs in the cabin: it seems to be pretty awkward. :shocked: