Another lifestyle toy, Polaris Slingshot

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by Daox

Looks like fun... lets see the specs:

1750 lbs (kinda porky IMO)
2.4L GM ecotec engine - 173 hp @6200 / 144 ft/lbs @ 4700
5 spd manual trans

All for the low (starting) price of $20k.

I would sell my soul to the devil if I could get one with that 2.0L biturbo Diesel used in some Euro-spec GM's

[Cobb]

Dont make sense that an American company that makes vehicles in China would sell the premium designs to the Euros.

Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr

I would sell my soul to the devil if I could get one with that 2.0L biturbo Diesel used in some Euro-spec GM's

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Didn't know Polaris was outsourcing their stuff from China, but last time I looked at their ATVs they really seemed to feel kinda poorly-built compared to a Can-Am or even to a Honda...

[elhigh]

For that price I could have three nice used Miatas. As fun, better built and a lot more practical in general.

Sorry, no sale.

[Frank Lee]

Attention all you Slingshot owners:

“Stop Sale & Stop Ride” Issued for the Polaris Slingshot

[Xist]

Originally Posted by Frank Lee

Attention all you Slingshot owners:

“Stop Sale & Stop Ride” Issued for the Polaris Slingshot

From the website:

this special recall advises all Slingshot owners to stop riding their three-wheelers, and all Slingshot dealers to stop selling the vehicles, until the two issues are resolved.

The first issue involves the ball bearings on the steering rack, which have been deemed faulty by Polaris. It’s been determined that because of the faulty ball bearings on the Slingshot, the steering system could fail, resulting in an unexpected total loss of steering.

The second issue involves the roll hoops over the driver and passenger seats on the Slingshot. Polaris was advised by a parts supplier that some of the hoops used are not up to the performance specs provided by Polaris, and therefore may not protect the driver and passenger adequately in the event of a crash.

[bannie]

Why do these companies always have to design these as open-top vehicles???

They will sell a LOT more if they had an enclosed cab, with a removable top, and they will be usable in a far greater range of environments... Just a heater / defroster for the windshield, and a removable top. They'd sell like hot-cakes!

By leaving it open-top only, the customers are limited in how often and what conditions they can drive it.

[Frank Lee]

It's a toy.

[mechman600]

In most jurisdictions you will probably need a motorcycle license to "ride" it.
Most motorcyclists seem to hate the slingshot, while car guys love them. I fall into the former category. Maybe if it didn't have a low revving GM engine.....