Elio Motors, The Next Big Thing?!!...

[NeilBlanchard]

The rates of taper we are concerned about with cars only apply up to about 250MPH. Above that, the rates of taper are different.

The thing that totally messes up the Cd of the Elio is the outboard front wheels. I don't think the Cd is all that great. It could be pretty poor, in fact.

[Coroner]

Originally Posted by DonBarletta

I've seen any number of these possible vehicles come and go in recent years. I would like to see at least one of them actually get to market, and be affordable. If this one became available, I'd certainly buy one. I've driven city cars for decades, and all I've ever needed are two seats - plus at its $6800 projected MSRP, this costs a lot less than many of the motorcycles I've owned in the last 40 years. Here's hoping that the Elio makes it!

Let's not forget that the oil and energy companies will be against it's coming to market. High mileage vehicles don't sell fuel! The road is long and tough. I too, hope they will make it to market, but I would expect the pricing to be closer to 10-11,000 by the time you get the automatic and other full features.

Mark

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by Coroner

Let's not forget that the oil and energy companies will be against it's coming to market. High mileage vehicles don't sell fuel!

Many oil companies are actually also involved in some "green" projects, because they know petroleum won't fill their pockets forever...

[UltArc]

Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr

Many oil companies are actually also involved in some "green" projects, because they know petroleum won't fill their pockets forever...

When the wells run dry, they will still want our money.

[brucepick]

As long as the oil companies don't buy up Elio and toss it in the dust bin.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by brucepick

As long as the oil companies don't buy up Elio and toss it in the dust bin.

I don't believe that would happen, but who knows. Now that the mainstream automakers are already into the hybrids and electric drive, maybe those would be the worst opponents to Elio...

[Swordsman]

Originally Posted by brucepick

As long as the oil companies don't buy up Elio and toss it in the dust bin.

I think Paul's pretty well determined to see this thing through. He's devoted YEARS to this project, and anger over the status quo is what brought it on in the first place. He seems to be quite the patriot.

~SM

[slamson911]

watching this thread and the progress of this car closely. wish I had $1000 I didn't care about, I would love to reserve one.

if this comes to be, I think the aftermarket for it would be huge.......body kit, modified boat tail, turbo, wheel pants, stripes, etc.

[freebeard]

slamson911 -- Your first post! Whoo Hoo.

Oliver Kuttner is the guy that gets that part. Listen to him (at 1:28), Edison2 is a/the big competitor to Elio Motors:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06wY7jGu1O0

[Swordsman]

Originally Posted by slamson911

watching this thread and the progress of this car closely. wish I had $1000 I didn't care about, I would love to reserve one.

if this comes to be, I think the aftermarket for it would be huge.......body kit, modified boat tail, turbo, wheel pants, stripes, etc.

You can reserve one for a mere $100. You'll just be further down the line than those shelling out a grand.

~SM