When Will Production Begin?

[Craig]

Lets look at how long it has taken Fiat to relaunch Alfa Romeo here in the US. They have a few bucks and it is still taking time.

Three times the cost, three times the regulations, three times the competition and maybe three times the price. JMO

 

[karl]

Why Elio decided to go as a motorcycle? Still lots of work to do.

 

[elio_curious]

This has been answered before - there are many more Gov. regulations for new vehicles that come into play if a company is trying to produce a 4 wheel CAR vs a 3 wheeled autocycle.

 

[ArthurKent]

I have yet to figure out why anyone would be concerned about when production will begin.
Are these people expecting their car to collapse on Sept 14th, 2015, or something?
How can anyone's life possibly be affected by when Elio Motors starts production?
Makes zero sense why a person would claim to be concerned about it.

 

[Horn]

I have yet to figure out why anyone would be concerned about when production will begin.
Are these people expecting their car to collapse on Sept 14th, 2015, or something?
How can anyone's life possibly be affected by when Elio Motors starts production?
Makes zero sense why a person would claim to be concerned about it.

People have money riding on this. For many people this car would triple their MPGs and save them a ton of money. For some the money may not mean much, but for others the savings would be huge.

"Affected" could depend on who you ask. You don't get concerned when deadlines in general are pushed back? I do, and many others do.

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

I have yet to figure out why anyone would be concerned about when production will begin.
Are these people expecting their car to collapse on Sept 14th, 2015, or something?
How can anyone's life possibly be affected by when Elio Motors starts production?
Makes zero sense why a person would claim to be concerned about it.

For the record: I have two cars (a car and a truck actually) that are about to fall apart and I intent to keep them running until the day I get my Elio.
Then I'll give away both.

 

[olddog1946]

I take the delay in the start of production to be a good thing. One: I'll be able to save up the coin to purchase the Elio outright, no matter what options I feel I need to have. TWO: Politics aside, I firmly believe they are taking the time to do it all to the best of their abilities and have a vehicle that won't be a pile of parts slapped together just to get your/our money. THREE: By that time they will come to their senses and have YELLOW as a color option.

 

[ecdriver711]

I agree. I am thinking EM wants the Elio to be a perfect (as much as possible) launch into the market.

 

[Eliometer]

I have yet to figure out why anyone would be concerned about when production will begin.
Are these people expecting their car to collapse on Sept 14th, 2015, or something?
How can anyone's life possibly be affected by when Elio Motors starts production?
Makes zero sense why a person would claim to be concerned about it.

My current car is really starting to nickel-and-dime me. My income can't support a new car payment and the thought of buying yet another used car is so tedious. The Elio will very likely be an "only" car for the hubby and me, so yes, I'm eagerly anticipating the start of production and hoping my Hyundai can make it until then without a large repair.

 

[jetpack54]

My current car is really starting to nickel-and-dime me. My income can't support a new car payment and the thought of buying yet another used car is so tedious. The Elio will very likely be an "only" car for the hubby and me, so yes, I'm eagerly anticipating the start of production and hoping my Hyundai can make it until then without a large repair.

Same here. Elio will be a "replacement" car for us. No more kids to haul around, we rent a car when we go for out of state trips (although we would love to show off our Elio on those long drives) and most importantly, my wife does not mind being a passenger although she's getting her own Elio once I receive mine, stick shift no less!