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Old 06-19-2014, 05:07 AM   #562 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by sendler View Post
Honda has obviously been around long enough to use the same types of cost cutting strategies and the 430 pound CBR500R is made with cheap labor in Thailand and costs $6,200. Without a front drive trans axle and engine, chassis and body work, door, windows, and air bags, ect. A cheap motorcycle costs $6,200.
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It will take a $7,500 federal tax rebate like the electric cars get, to put the Elio anywhere near $6,800.
Cardboard-Aided Drafting is quite one thing, but I do not think they would be able to ship with cardboard body panels.
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