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Old 05-06-2014, 01:38 AM   #467 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by The Other Andy View Post
Plus if they're smart, all of the parts are just pulled from other models.
Therein lies the rub. Most of us expected them to be using an off-the-shelf Suzuki or Fiat solution. They're now committed to building their own engine.

And that's an expensive decision.

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Though the build quality will also likely be kit-car level. I wasn't expecting much anyway (maybe better than say, a Zap! Zebra).
Everything is better than a Zebra. The gasoline variant costs under $5k over here. Of course, the carbureted 250cc those cars get is probably twice as thirsty as the Elio motor at idle...
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