Somewhat Tough Questions...

[RUCRAYZE]

Are you talking down to me?

not at all, sorry if I represented in a way that offended you. I was trying to let you know there is tons of stuff here, and instead of saying, like many do " go read the threads" which I find dead ending, I said "you'll begin to learn the answers"- the rest was stating the obvious.
Sorry

 

[Jay3wheel]

They have been running these Prototypes around. I wonder how many miles they have on the frames .How many have been recycled into new prototypes?
That would be an interesting subject to hear from ELIO on.
Elio will not only create a new market it will take market share from other failures, like the Smart dumb car.

Funny you should ask. I was sitting in the Elio two weeks ago and never thought to look at the mileage on the dash. Will someone at this weeks event please look at the odometer and let us know? Thank you in advance.

 

[skygazer6033]

Doesn't rack up many miles just moving it in and out of the trailer. I also doubt the Geo odometer was zeroed when it was installed. P4 probably doesn't have more than a couple of hundred miles on it. IMHO.

 

[Rickb]

This isn't a tough question. EM is a market driven company.......developing a product to meet consumer needs with proven in house and out sourced R&D...........which is a common method of R&D.

 

[TexasElio]

I hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday!

Here's today's "tough questions"!

My research indicates Elio Motors was founded in 2008...so they have been in existence for 7 years...

7 years...and not a single specification ready prototype has ever been assembled...

I'm aware that an engine has been designed...and is currently undergoing validation testing...but the lack of news from Elio regarding the status of the new engine is disconcerting...

But...there has never been an Elio vehicle prototype built with any of the advertised saftey equipment integrated...(no airbags...no ABS brakes...no traction & stability control systems...etc...etc...)

And..no prototype with a finalized saftey frame configuration ...no finalized transmission specs...no finalized suspension geometry...no finalized A/C system...again the list of unfinished development appears to be a long list...

And...as I've point out...no apparent in-house engineering capabilities...

So after 7 year...and only a couple of styling mockups built...is there any actual proof the Elio Motors has the ability to deliver on their marketing promises...

$6,800...84 MPG...and a 5 Star safety certification...are all claims the Mr Elio has publicly stated...

When will there be testable vehicles actually produced to validate all of the claimed specifications...

Mr. Elio is claiming a 4th quarter 2015 start-up for production. Any other manufacture would have had a batch of pre-production prototypes running around proving grounds for at least the last 9 months. Elio appears to have 0...

What does everyone think?

 

[PJ]

Not sure what's going on some pics of the motor on the dyno would be nice. But I'm just going along for the ride for now. Hopefully next year this time cruzing central Texas.

 

[zelio]

I hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday!

Here's today's "tough questions"!

My research indicates Elio Motors was founded in 2008...so they have been in existence for 7 years...

7 years...and not a single specification ready prototype has ever been assembled...

I'm aware that an engine has been designed...and is currently undergoing validation testing...but the lack of news from Elio regarding the status of the new engine is disconcerting...

But...there has never been an Elio vehicle prototype built with any of the advertised saftey equipment integrated...(no airbags...no ABS brakes...no traction & stability control systems...etc...etc...)

And..no prototype with a finalized saftey frame configuration ...no finalized transmission specs...no finalized suspension geometry...no finalized A/C system...again the list of unfinished development appears to be a long list...

And...as I've point out...no apparent in-house engineering capabilities...

So after 7 year...and only a couple of styling mockups built...is there any actual proof the Elio Motors has the ability to deliver on their marketing promises...

$6,800...84 MPG...and a 5 Star safety certification...are all claims the Mr Elio has publicly stated...

When will there be testable vehicles actually produced to validate all of the claimed specifications...

Mr. Elio is claiming a 4th quarter 2015 start-up for production. Any other manufacture would have had a batch of pre-production prototypes running around proving grounds for at least the last 9 months. Elio appears to have 0...

What does everyone think?

I'm beginning to get a very specific picture here and it is called stirring the pot. Here is my question for you.

Why are you even here?

Have a very good day. :-) Z

 

[Gas-Powered Awesome]

Here's today's "tough questions"!

All valid questions, for which nobody here can give you any answers because we don't know. We don't work for Elio and only know what they publish on their site and say when they show the vehicle. Anything else is pure speculation.

If you seriously want answers: tellmemore@eliomotors.com

Or any of several other contact methods: http://www.eliomotors.com/find-us/#contact

 

[Mrtoycrazy]

I think that Paul Elio is building Elio Motors using the tightest of budgets, not wasting money. The time it is taking is just in the details of the dream. You can see this in what he is trying to offer and the price of the offering. Seems to me it would be a big waste of time for him if this was just a scam .

 

[RUCRAYZE]

I'm beginning to get a very specific picture here and it is called stirring the pot. Here is my question for you.

Why are you even here?

Have a very good day. Z

Way off base? "stirring the pot"?- they are valid observations and questions, Some folks get very testy when a question is raised that just might "offend", the "true believers'! Texaselio, not only can enjoy the freedom of sharing his concerns, but doesn't need to have his "loyality" questioned. There have been many more comments from others, that have been specifically posted to crank up the site, I do NOT see this as one of them. You know I just posted a Q about the testing of the one engine and the risk I see in that,and we agreed to disagree, and here is another example of sound inquiry.
I'm sorry Z, I think you overreacted.