Unfortunately , The 35-150 " visitors" are simply bots . The 0-3 members that occasionally drop in are all that remain in this dystopian group . I wonder how feasible it would be to offer Elio $10k for one of their prototypes . They don't need them .
I've enjoyed this group and the optimistic discussions over the years . I guess that will continue . But believing that there is any chance of Elio achieving their initial goals is simply unrealistic . Please don't throw any more money at places in line, Elio stock or crypto currency.
There may...
Hard to believe I've been here for 5 years . Game of thrones was only in Season 4 , Ebola was spreading across the globe, Malaysian FLT 370 vanishes, GOP takes the Senate , Robin Williams and Joan Rivers die and Obama restores relations with Cuba .
Well, time passes and the mother of dragons...
IMHO , going with a 3 cylinder Ford engine is exponentially better than rolling the dice on an unproven "Elio" design .
Seriously , Paul should have put this plan B into effect years ago .
My interest in the Elio years ago was predicated on the promises .
< $8000
84 MPG
Fully enclosed , full featured 3 wheel vehicle
The Elio is certainly an "and" vehicle for me . The same way a bike or classic car would be .
If they ever go to production , I am willing to forego the tasty...
Like many , I would accept any MPG in return for a quick delivery . The Elio is simply an enclosed motorcycle with car-like accoutrements.
I want it to be quick and nimble and odd as hell .
:doh: How many of these big idea folks are going to pop up , build a model , ask for seed money and never deliver ?
I could not find a puking smiley , but I'm truly sick of it .
Once the 1st Uber driver arrives in an Orange Elio , the Millennials will claim the Elio as their own ironic vehicle .
90 million of them at $8000 a ride . The future looks bright for Elio motors .
I must stop saying "never" . It all started with ......I'll never drive a 6 cylinder , then I'll never drive a 4 and ultimately I would never drive a Hybrid . I mull these things over as I cruise in my Hyundai Sonata Hybrid ( 42 mpg)
So maybe there is an electric in my future . One never...
For me , back seat comfort is moot . I will never be there , my wife will never be there and the space will most likely be used for storage . Groceries and such . My Elio will truly be an "and" vehicle . Solo excursions and around town fun.
BTW ... Loving the black
We all know the stated rules but my instincts tell me that there will be many ways around them . Once launched, Elio will probably not spend a minute of time being concerned with who is buying .
IE :
-"Dad" has a place in line for 2 Vehicles . One for each of his darling daughters . If they...