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In reply to the discussion: 84 MPG American Made new car for $6,800 [View all]Live and Learn
(12,769 posts)64. I've been waiting for this gem since they first began looking for investors.
They have a cool new way to pay too:
Payment Options: This is the Coupe de Gras. Along with the traditional methods of paying for vehicles, we wanted to add something else unique; a credit card payment plan. It will allow you to drive off with your new Elio with no money down. You simply sign an agreement to use the Elio credit card for all of your gas purchases. We, in turn, charge your credit card three times the amount of the fuel (most likely less than what you were paying for fuel on your existing vehicle). The simplicity is the difference. Two-thirds of the bill is your car payment the remaining third of the bill is the original fuel cost.
Lets give an example: You put $50 worth of fuel in your new Elio. Your credit card will be billed for three times the amount, or $150 due in full. The breakdown is simple; two-thirds ($100) is the Elio payment, one-third ($50) is the fuel. Details on minimums and the like are being worked out with several banking institutions, but the reality is simple. Drive off with a new Elio for no money down and pay for it with the massive fuel savings you have over your existing vehicle!
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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
Kawasaki usually pulls about an 11-13% markup between factory and dealer floor.
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2014
#69
Yes, and tons of them. and they dont pay attentions to traffic or pedestrians
darkangel218
Apr 2014
#20
I've been waiting for this gem since they first began looking for investors.
Live and Learn
Apr 2014
#64
Did anyone see the specs of such things as heating/AC /sterio/ cruise control?
Vincardog
Apr 2014
#46
The catch: Insurance would be higher for this vehicle than a regular car
Larry the Cable Dude
Apr 2014
#75
Yes, but most states make it pretty easy to add motorcycle to a 'normal' license.
jeff47
Apr 2014
#98
It's not a car, because it has 3 wheels it's classified the same as a motorcycle.
dilby
Apr 2014
#103
If I'm going somewhere, I'm always either carrying stuff or passenger(s).
lumberjack_jeff
Apr 2014
#115