Arcimoto, the real thing? ($12k tandem EV trike, 70/130 mi. range)

[Xist]

A slammed Beetle?

[freebeard]

Originally Posted by redpoint5

...so if it doesn't move then maybe we talk 'em down to $8k cash

It says 'out of stock' on Internet so it must be true. Previously they had two at $12K and one at $9k (that sold) when I first found out they have a certified used program. I'm not sold on the blue powdercoat upper frame.

A slammed Beetle?

If only I could sell the XFi and keep the SUPERBeetle, but alack and alas...

The best freeway car was the diesel Dasher 5-speed. Cruise at 85 with a big quartz clock in the dash.

[Xist]

Originally Posted by freebeard

[...W]ith a big quartz clock[...]

Like a rapper, before it was cool?

[freebeard]

More like this:


http://www.stationwagonfinder.com/wp...n-Dasher-4.jpg

Instead of a tachometer -- a clock. And reet pleats in the seats.

I got to wondering what Arcimoto is up to. There's a video on the pause in production I haven't watched yet, but first this:

The Big Biz Show: CEO Chris Dawson brings insight into the EV market and Arcimoto's huge potential

They talk about sportball of course, but at one point they get onto Faction and the robotaxi

8:47 I would have rather been the guy driving
8:50 so this opens that up so now you take a
8:53 20 30 60 Uber ride and now it's a buck
8:56 fifty three bucks six dollars right cost
8:59 and there's more margin in it sure for
9:01 the for the company plus there's a cool
9:03 factor in riding one of those coming
9:05 back from the you know...

The pause doesn't (overly) concern me, it's still the flood damaged donor vehicles, the used market, and R&D on the tilting velomobile.

[harriska2]

I managed to pick up a 2020 Deliverator for $1500 from Texas. Actually it was $250 but shipping is $1200. Granted, it has no title, no Manufacturer Origin Certificate, no keys and is not working because it sat for 4 years. Hoping for delivery this Friday. Earl is a parts car that might be converted to a Fuvla (truck with overhead rack) just for fun.

[rmay635703]

Originally Posted by harriska2

I managed to pick up a 2020 Deliverator for $1500 from Texas. Actually it was $250 but shipping is $1200. Granted, it has no title, no Manufacturer Origin Certificate, no keys and is not working because it sat for 4 years. Hoping for delivery this Friday. Earl is a parts car that might be converted to a Fuvla (truck with overhead rack) just for fun.

I didn’t think they even made them in 2020, interesting find, hopefully the battery isn’t flat

[redpoint5]

I recently found my LiFePO4 battery pack for the Acura flat and assumed it was a lost cause. I threw it on a charger and it accepted what appears to be a full charge. The charger didn't see the battery pack due to low voltage and wouldn't charge, so I used a switching PSU to give an initial charge. After that, my battery charger accepted the battery and gave it a proper charge and balance.

... still, even if the battery was toast, it's a heck of a deal on the platform. Don't know how difficult it would be to build your own pack.

[freebeard]

I managed to pick up a 2020 Deliverator for $1500 from Texas. Actually it was $250 but shipping is $1200. Granted, it has no title, no Manufacturer Origin Certificate, no keys and is not working because it sat for 4 years

Yay for you. Do you know if pieces and parts are going up for auction? Nobody I knew at Arcimoto will return my phone calls.

All I need is the suspension and brakes. I already have a Lexus drive axle.

[harriska2]

Originally Posted by freebeard

Yay for you. Do you know if pieces and parts are going up for auction? Nobody I knew at Arcimoto will return my phone calls.

All I need is the suspension and brakes. I already have a Lexus drive axle.

They don’t seem to be selling parts. I’d like spare rotors as they are custom and have a support ticket in asking for a quote and the ability to buy and pick up the parts. A few people with warranty are able to get parts mailed to them for free. I think it is a matter of watching what is for sale and trying to get a good deal. I’m waiting for the Deliverator to be delivered any moment, at which we will see what is/isn’t working. I’ve affectionately called it “Earl.”

[redpoint5]

Earl, the Duke.