Would you buy one?

[Roadster Renovations]

The 84 MPG is very attractive and if it's too cold to get out the Spyder.....

http://eliogenuine.eliomotors.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=elio-launch

This is their website:
http://www.eliomotors.com/

 

[Roadster Renovations]

Fraud?

i found this....

http://gas2.org/2013/08/21/the-elio-motors-saga-if-it-looks-like-a-dale-and-quacks-like-a-dale/

 

[Grandpa Pete]

I dont think anyone has seen more than 5 of them. They are all demo's. I'm not sure they even have a marketable engine yet (last time I checked that is)...

 

[Dragonrider]

I have driven a Slingshot - two seater, no top, all plastic body, (old tech) GM 4 banger, meager brakes, no heater, no windshield wipers, no airbags - but nice tunes, comfy seats, OK handling, seat belts & fun to drive. Yours for either $19K without tunes or windshield, or $22K with. That's 3 Elios... without license or taxes (for those of you who have to pay it) quack quack...

A Velomobile with electric assist is $8,500, plus $300 shipping. A decent 650cc+ ATV is over $7K.

I'd like to believe it, but I don't think the Chinese could build the Elio for under $7K, and have it last longer than an electric kiddie car...

So, no, I wouldn't fish in now.

 

[Chupaca]

Still waiting...

Elio has been floating around for years...this is supposed to be the year it happens..!! Stillopcorn:opcorn:'ing... But I wouldn't buy one even with someone else money....:roflblack::roflblack: just feel that at that price it will be junk...jmo..:thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

I wish him well...

But I honestly think that he's "All Hat, and no cattle" :shocked:

 

[Orange Spyder Man]

I would NOT spend my money on one !!

osm

 

[MSGTDOC]

I also looked at the elio. Checked into it and didn't get a warm and fuzzy. I just retired and for messing around town and rainy weather I just picked up a used smart car. I know it has four wheels but the gas milage i get is great and I don't plan on taking a trip in it. For planned family vacations I'll tow the smart behind the motor home. When just the wife and I take off I'll trailer the RT behind the motor home and use as a day runner.Either way I'm covering the bases.:doorag:

 

[Dan McNally]

The guy trying to bring the Elio to the market has a huge, uphill climb. It isn't easy to start an auto manufacturing business. There have been more failures than successes. Unfortunately, even the best ideas flounder without sufficient financial backing. He reminds me of a guy named Jim Bede. He designed small aircraft, but was never very successful in getting his business ventures that would market small, homebuilt aircraft to be successful, even though he had great designs . . . His Bede-5 was an awesome design . . . but never was a financial success. Here is a picture of one.

 

[Purple Guy]

I would NOT spend my money on one !!

osm

:agree:
It's pretty darn ugly!

 

[WackyDan]

Well. They have gotten 3/4 of their financing in order which bodes well. The 84MPG claim isn't reality yet. Elio is claiming they have achieved 81.4 MPG in current testing on the current design. CEO is also claiming that if they went to production right now the price would have to be $7300.

Recent article here:
http://carbuying.jalopnik.com/elios...-mpg-car-for-6-1677743693/1677806819/+pgeorge

I think Elio has a shot at being a reality. 40,000 people have put down deposits. $6800 is the target price for those early birds. In addition, where they are going to make $$$ on these or at least make up on low margin are the options. They have an infotainment/NAV system for the Elio that will bump the price up quite a bit.

The only problem I have with it is that in most state currently you would need a motorcycle license to drive one. That is a big hurdle for prospective owners that don't want to go through that hassle. Supposedly Elio is working hard to get individual states to classify the Elio as an AutoCycle, which would eliminate the need for an MC endorsement.

So... I think it is possible and by mid year I bet we'll have a better feel for where they are at with these. Would I buy one? I like them, but I barely drive my other vehicles enough or have a commute to work to worry about. If the aftermarket provides some performance tweaks to them I might want one.

 

[bmwlarry]

I have had my deposit on one for quite a while now. Production has been pushed out to early 2016.

 

[ARtraveler]

My short answer: NO!

Another thread currently running.

Elio production moved up again to 2016. I believe we are on year six now.

Has obtained financing of $65 million. Needs another $230 million they say.

Claim to have 38,000 deposits.

Recommend you do not hold your breath. :thumbup:

 

[PrairieSpyder]

The guy trying to bring the Elio to the market has a huge, uphill climb. It isn't easy to start an auto manufacturing business. There have been more failures than successes. Unfortunately, even the best ideas flounder without sufficient financial backing. He reminds me of a guy named Jim Bede. He designed small aircraft, but was never very successful in getting his business ventures that would market small, homebuilt aircraft to be successful, even though he had great designs . . . His Bede-5 was an awesome design . . . but never was a financial success. Here is a picture of one.

Kinda like DeLorean. But his problem was that he was snorting much of the funds, instead of managing the business.

 

[Joe T.]

No, but a DALE - - - -

I still have a deposit on a Dale. Anyday now, - - - - -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twentieth_Century_Motor_Car_Corporation



:yes:

Joe T.

 

[napper39]

yes its been 6 years and ever year they say next year .scam,run dont look back scam never going to happen.:yikes::helpsmilie::banghead:

 

[Freddy]

Elio has been floating around for years...this is supposed to be the year it happens..!! Stillopcorn:opcorn:'ing... But I wouldn't buy one even with someone else money....:roflblack::roflblack: just feel that at that price it will be junk...jmo..:thumbup:

Some former Spyder owners have said similar of their trikes - that they are junk. And I don't blame em.

 

[Chupaca]

Alas..!!

Key word being "former" do feel for them for they spent a good amount of money...so in recapping..better spend a little for junk than a lot knowing that better quality is always cheaper....:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:.....just saying...

Some former Spyder owners have said similar of their trikes - that they are junk. And I don't blame em.

 

[robmorg]

I also looked at the elio. Checked into it and didn't get a warm and fuzzy. I just retired and for messing around town and rainy weather I just picked up a used smart car. I know it has four wheels but the gas milage i get is great and I don't plan on taking a trip in it. For planned family vacations I'll tow the smart behind the motor home. When just the wife and I take off I'll trailer the RT behind the motor home and use as a day runner.Either way I'm covering the bases.:doorag:

Sounds like a plan! :thumbup:.

Can you tow the Smart Car four wheels down?

 

[Rockwall]

No! If the Spyder is not an option my truck is.:doorag: