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57. I rented a new Hyundai Sonata last Friday

Sun Apr 6, 2014, 04:32 PM

Apr 2014

to drive a very long distance to take my ailing tortoise to a vet who specializes in reptiles. I have only old cars and wouldn't risk having a possible breakdown with my 94 year old mother along for the ride. I was amazed to discover that I got just barely above 20 miles per gallon of all freeway driving. I haven't driven a newer car in years and I was surprised to discover that gas mileage is so bad on these newer vehicles. My old Renault 4CV gets well over 40 miles per gallon and it's from 1961. My 1973 Saab gets just below 30 mpg. Of course they only weigh about half of what these newer cars weigh.

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84 MPG American Made new car for $6,800 [View all] B Calm Apr 2014 OP

Perfect for an - Hell Hath No Fury Apr 2014 #1

Yes, on all counts. I'd like one. polichick Apr 2014 #8

A different company, and nearly $30,000 (but still no solar panel) - IDemo Apr 2014 #15

Gonna be a while I'm guessing... doxydad Apr 2014 #37

There is so little roof area on these belcffub Apr 2014 #91

No vehicle mounted solar will ever serve as the primary energy source IDemo Apr 2014 #94

Elon Musk has dumbified America about solar BlueStreak Apr 2014 #127

perfect ? kardonb Apr 2014 #36

useless? NOPE. doxydad Apr 2014 #39

i carry groceries on my motorcycle frylock Apr 2014 #41

When I rode I routinely did the same. 11 Bravo Apr 2014 #60

+1 AtheistCrusader Apr 2014 #72

Same here. I can put $80 worth of groceries on my scooter. LuvNewcastle Apr 2014 #76

I used to have a 125 cc Buddy Scooter. About 4 1/2 ft. long and 4 ft high, weighed about 225 lbs. haele Apr 2014 #114

I have a motorcycle trike. I have been watching Elio for awhile. BlueStreak Apr 2014 #129

Uhm, do you ever go to work? mindwalker_i Apr 2014 #61

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I drove nothing but a scooter -- Hell Hath No Fury Apr 2014 #66

Plenty of room for stuff. AtheistCrusader Apr 2014 #71

There's a foldable backseat in the car LynneSin Apr 2014 #105

Not a primary car greytdemocrat Apr 2014 #2

I think it would be safer than a motorcycle B Calm Apr 2014 #3

It can do 100 mph so it will keep up with interstate speeds. B Calm Apr 2014 #6

No argument there. greytdemocrat Apr 2014 #10

I drove 18 wheelers all my life. From my windshield even B Calm Apr 2014 #11

Ahem, *Anticipated* 5 Star Crash Test Rating AtheistCrusader Apr 2014 #21

How do you know what the motorcycle costs vs. what they sell it for? nt Logical Apr 2014 #38

Kawasaki usually pulls about an 11-13% markup between factory and dealer floor. AtheistCrusader Apr 2014 #69

So you think they will have to raise the price from $6800? Or maybe a scam? nt Logical Apr 2014 #74

I expect a higher price, and licensing it as a trike, not a car. AtheistCrusader Apr 2014 #81

It does sound way to low to be the real deal. n-t Logical Apr 2014 #82

It is a niche. I don't see a problem with that concept BlueStreak Apr 2014 #130

Don't "Village" residents use pimped out golf carts? csziggy Apr 2014 #16

Yes, and tons of them. and they dont pay attentions to traffic or pedestrians darkangel218 Apr 2014 #20

I've been there before Aerows Apr 2014 #24

I hate driving through there! csziggy Apr 2014 #63

lol! My company has a branch there OriginalGeek Apr 2014 #88

They like their fun. NCTraveler Apr 2014 #100

They drive more golf carts than regular cars in the Vilages darkangel218 Apr 2014 #19

Villages? doxydad Apr 2014 #40

Here is a link: Raine1967 Apr 2014 #93

Thanks. doxydad Apr 2014 #112

No Problem! Welcome to DU. eom Raine1967 Apr 2014 #113

that's not a car, that's an enclosed tricycle NightWatcher Apr 2014 #4

Lol CFLDem Apr 2014 #28

Don't think the owners of Morgan 3 wheelers look at it that way. dipsydoodle Apr 2014 #92

Pretty cool looking! SevenSixtyTwo Apr 2014 #5

We have a ford cmax d_r Apr 2014 #141

The Cmax SevenSixtyTwo Apr 2014 #145

Better than the POS I recently got from a local used lot Orrex Apr 2014 #7

Fancy go-cart - TBF Apr 2014 #9

Agreed, BUT... doxydad Apr 2014 #35

The nice thing about driving here in Houston, kentauros Apr 2014 #121

Yes in the immediate downtown area TBF Apr 2014 #122

Depends on what you call "suburbs" ;) kentauros Apr 2014 #126

I wish I still lived down there - TBF Apr 2014 #144

The only "subway" we have are the walking tunnels downtown. kentauros Apr 2014 #146

True - TBF Apr 2014 #147

Well, the light rail starts at Fannin South, kentauros Apr 2014 #149

I've seen the Reliant area TBF Apr 2014 #150

Continental Club is just a small bar and music venue. kentauros Apr 2014 #151

can you have a passenger? (like a regular motorcycle) eShirl Apr 2014 #12

Yes it has two seats. The rear seat will B Calm Apr 2014 #13

Picture of rear seat B Calm Apr 2014 #18

It reminds me of the one person cars in Demolition Man jmowreader Apr 2014 #14

And yet John Spartan still can't figure out how to use the ''shells.'' DeSwiss Apr 2014 #55

Can you think of anything more fucked-up than the three seashells? jmowreader Apr 2014 #77

you're not using them right nt d_r Apr 2014 #142

America has some really rough freways in spots.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #17

Messerschmitt KR175 PeoViejo Apr 2014 #22

American Pickers found a guy that had 12 or 13 of them. They are B Calm Apr 2014 #29

a mess of Messerschmitts! frylock Apr 2014 #42

I'd rather have a .... paleotn Apr 2014 #49

Me too nt. abelenkpe Apr 2014 #102

I'd prefer a P-47 LibertyLover Apr 2014 #108

I'll take the overpowered hotrod... beevul Apr 2014 #153

Schultz! demwing Apr 2014 #56

Oh, man !! Look at that R-50 with the sidecar !! pangaia Apr 2014 #48

Exactly my thought pipoman Apr 2014 #73

One of my favorites was the BMW Isetta BlueStreak Apr 2014 #131

Probably not for me, or I'd jump on it Omaha Steve Apr 2014 #23

Nice vehicle. ChazInAz Apr 2014 #25

The Fonz? Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2014 #26

Steve Urkel had a BMW Isetta. House of Roberts Apr 2014 #27

We had one of those when I was a child in Turin, Italy IDemo Apr 2014 #62

First time I ever saw one of those was in a Depeche Mode video. Codeine Apr 2014 #119

How cool is this? doxydad Apr 2014 #30

Same. I'm interested in this car. Gonna keep my eye on this. n/t Beartracks Apr 2014 #33

I've been waiting for this gem since they first began looking for investors. Live and Learn Apr 2014 #64

Can I fit a load of groceries in the back? If so, where do I order one? n/t TygrBright Apr 2014 #31

The back seat folds down to access an additional storage area. n/t Beartracks Apr 2014 #34

Post #18 has a pic. (nt) jeff47 Apr 2014 #96

Spiffy, but it won't catch on these days Warpy Apr 2014 #32

I suffer such financial insecurity Control-Z Apr 2014 #50

When I read the financial writing on the wall Warpy Apr 2014 #54

for 7k Flatpicker Apr 2014 #43

What I was thinking Strelnikov_ Apr 2014 #45

Maybe these guys are on to something Strelnikov_ Apr 2014 #44

Did anyone see the specs of such things as heating/AC /sterio/ cruise control? Vincardog Apr 2014 #46

On their website it says all vehicles standard equipment include AC B Calm Apr 2014 #47

I like cruise Vincardog Apr 2014 #51

That wouldn't be practical in Michigan.... llmart Apr 2014 #52

Too right!! Siwsan Apr 2014 #53

All Elio's development and prototype work has been done in Michigan...n/t tokenlib Apr 2014 #132

Yeah! llmart Apr 2014 #133

I rented a new Hyundai Sonata last Friday aint_no_life_nowhere Apr 2014 #57

Too bad they didn't have the hybrid version customerserviceguy Apr 2014 #86

It's a problem caused by safety jeff47 Apr 2014 #97

Handy. Yank the wheels off and we could bury you in it after the wreck. n/t jtuck004 Apr 2014 #58

pretty and good to look at Niceguy1 Apr 2014 #59

If I ever wanted a 3-wheeler instead of a standard motorcycle: IDemo Apr 2014 #67

That will be my next toy. newcriminal Apr 2014 #68

Those things are great. AtheistCrusader Apr 2014 #70

4x the price n2doc Apr 2014 #78

I've seen mainly 30-somethings on them IDemo Apr 2014 #80

They run from $15k to $23k...about normal for touring bikes. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2014 #101

I want one of those so bad. Codeine Apr 2014 #120

The catch: Insurance would be higher for this vehicle than a regular car Larry the Cable Dude Apr 2014 #75

My insurance was always cheaper for my motorcycles than B Calm Apr 2014 #79

Mentions that in the faq actually... Lancero Apr 2014 #83

This is far from the first enclosed 3-wheeler IDemo Apr 2014 #84

Dumb question, I guess, but does that mean everyone who buys one Heidi Apr 2014 #95

Yes, but most states make it pretty easy to add motorcycle to a 'normal' license. jeff47 Apr 2014 #98

With no practical exam (i.e., driving test)? Heidi Apr 2014 #109

Depends on the state. (nt) jeff47 Apr 2014 #110

Motorcycle licenses are not hard to get. haele Apr 2014 #118

No motorcycle license needed in most states.. tokenlib Apr 2014 #135

My motorcycle insurance has always been way cheaper than my car. Glassunion Apr 2014 #107

It shouldn't; my scooter was $185 a year for full insurance. haele Apr 2014 #116

Husband of a friend mentioned this car to me a month ago TlalocW Apr 2014 #85

really cool ecstatic Apr 2014 #87

Like you I want one B Calm Apr 2014 #89

Thanks, but I'll stick with my SUV. badtoworse Apr 2014 #90

It's not a car, because it has 3 wheels it's classified the same as a motorcycle. dilby Apr 2014 #103

Might be a interesting spring/summer/early fall car.... whistler162 Apr 2014 #104

There are pictures and video of it driving in snow. They say it B Calm Apr 2014 #125

It is now on my list of next cars. riqster Apr 2014 #106

Subject is misleading. It's not a car. Glassunion Apr 2014 #111

It has a windshield, steering wheel, gas and brake pedal, a car engine, B Calm Apr 2014 #124

Then why is it classified as a motorcycle? Glassunion Apr 2014 #134

Good question. It's clearly a car, even has a Chevy motor. B Calm Apr 2014 #137

Where did you see that Chevy supplied the engine. Glassunion Apr 2014 #139

My mistake. It reads it resembles a Geo 3 cyl. B Calm Apr 2014 #140

It's a Geo Metro engine in the "mule"..the IAV engine is based on it.. tokenlib Apr 2014 #148

If I'm going somewhere, I'm always either carrying stuff or passenger(s). lumberjack_jeff Apr 2014 #115

Capability of going 100 mph, for one thing. Ms. Toad Apr 2014 #136

totally thinking out of the box. Sheepshank Apr 2014 #117

At least they put the single wheel in the back. kentauros Apr 2014 #128

I've been wanting one d_r Apr 2014 #138

Does it come with the grimacing Michael Shannon look-alike guy? Warren DeMontague Apr 2014 #143

Now they are talking 2017 BlueStreak Apr 2014 #152