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Update On My Ayro 311 Reverse Trike & Something Went Horribly Wrong!
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Let's hope for a happy ending on his $8500. investment!
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Samuel Gompers
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More than likely, it was just a purchase, rather than an investment. I, too, hope for a happy ending.
A common problem that the purchasers of trikes, used vehicles, exotics, classics, etc is that of parts, service, and repairability. I love watching Jay Leno's Garage (the youtube channel, rather than the tv show). Jay has the resources to fix and maintain purchases that you or I may not have.
If you can't fix it or afford the loss, it's not always a good idea to buy products that have limited production. Products, or potential products like the Elio, Solo, FUV, Ayro, Sam, Vanderhall, etc all run various levels of risk that repairs won't or can't happen.
Vanderhall is probably the least risky of that group. It's the nature of the game if you want to own something unique or oddball.
I couldn't agree more SG. Which means I could be in real trouble IF (big IF) the SOLO proved to be unreliable and the company folds. That's why the rich....and famous like Jay get to own more toys!
I agree. Arcimoto is doing a good job with customer service and handling the few FUV servicing issues on some of the 100 early adopter retail production vehicles. Arcimoto’s mobile servicing team has made a few on site repairs. If the issue took time to troubleshoot and the FUV had to be hauled back to the AMP, loaner FUVs were provided. A good sign that Arcimoto intends to take good care of their customers. Expected issues was the reason for theIr limited 3 State (close to the AMP) retail delivery roll out. The announced partnership with Roadside America will allow them to expand the delivery area after the AMP re-opens, plans for production scale kicks in, and Roadside America Techs receive the required factory training. The good news is Arcimoto has a plan and is making slow, but real progress.
Samuel Gompers
Elio Addict
When I had more money than time, I bought new and let the mfg fix stuff under warranty when (fortunately seldom) needed. If things broke after the warranty, I'd get rid of them.
Nowadays, I buy (cheap) used, and fix it myself. I'm friends with tinkers, parts stores, and salvage yards. I have spare vehicles for if/when things break down. Over the years, I've become a halfway decent mechanic, and most of the time have enough sense to know when I shouldn't tackle a job.
Definitely can't go wrong there. It's also very gratifying to DIY and avoids paying garage fees!When I had more money than time, I bought new and let the mfg fix stuff under warranty when (fortunately seldom) needed. If things broke after the warranty, I'd get rid of them.
Nowadays, I buy (cheap) used, and fix it myself. I'm friends with tinkers, parts stores, and salvage yards. I have spare vehicles for if/when things break down. Over the years, I've become a halfway decent mechanic, and most of the time have enough sense to know when I shouldn't tackle a job.
They're definitely sending the right signals so as to keep customers happy.
Independent Road America Service Centers will send techs to the Arcimoto Manufacturing Plant in Eugene, OR for training as the retail delivery area expands beyond the current Tri-State area. Arcimoto has already hosted a handful of training sessions prior to the mid-March COVID shutdown.