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TlalocW

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85. Husband of a friend mentioned this car to me a month ago

Sun Apr 6, 2014, 11:08 PM

Apr 2014

I've been looking at their website more and more. I'm in my early 40s with very little likelihood I'll get married, and if I do, there won't be any kids. 90% of the time I drive alone. I currently have two vehicles - an E250 van - that runs on CNG - and then my mom's car, which my sisters told me to "borrow indefinitely" from her (because they don't want her driving because of her age and health) after I got rid of my 1994 Nissan Sentra, even though I was prepared to buy something else. It's a boat of a Buick, and I'm looking either at this or getting a used Honda Fit (one that has been heavily discounted because of repaired hail damage - which you can't see) because I have an issue paying more than $10,000 for a car. I look at vehicles as tools, and if they can save me money in one way or another, I can pretty much live with anything.

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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