84 MPG car, US built, $6,800. Would you drive it?

[Vendzilla]

A daily driver. Seats people up to 6'8". Get's 84 MPG on the highway. And it only cost $6,800. Something even the trolls on this forum can afford.
http://www.eliomotors.com/



Would you drive this?

[L-Pink]

That's a motorcycle, just sayin.

[dyna mo]

oh man, let down.. why 3 wheeler, why?

[nico-t]

judging by the girth of your fingers you probably wouldn't fit in it

[xNetworx]

[nexcom28]

For $6,800 it's not worth the pain of everyone pointing and laughing at you as you drive by.

[SplatterMaster]

Sucks to live in a helmet law states with one of those

[candyflip]

Definitely not for the morbidly obese. You'll have to stick to your Harley.

[L-Pink]

Originally Posted by SplatterMaster

Sucks to live in a helmet law states with one of those

hahaha, I hadn't thought of that.

[mineistaken]

why 3 wheeler? To save 300$?
If it was 4 wheeler it would make sense and could sell.

[brassmonkey]

coffin with 3 wheels just wear a suit and zip away!

[BFT3K]

Pretty cool...



https://youtube.com/watch?v=2Ge1ZGi1bTQ

[Vendzilla]

Originally Posted by SplatterMaster

Sucks to live in a helmet law states with one of those

California has an exemption for 3 wheeled cars

[Vendzilla]

Originally Posted by L-Pink

That's a motorcycle, just sayin.

Get's twice the MPG of a Harley

[L-Pink]

Originally Posted by Vendzilla

Get's twice the MPG of a Harley

At less than 1/2 the price ??..

[2MuchMark]

No... and its too bad that they invested the money in it.

I would really suck to be someone who has to market cars. First theirs the technical details such as miles per gallon, acceleration, etc. Then there's style, engine size, power, steering type, wheels, tires, 1 exhaust or 2, body style, color, size, terrain it was built for, etc. There are so many variables when it comes to cars, and car makers have to hit every single one of those points to sell the car.

That being said, cars like this one do not appear to me at all. It looks stupid, its too small, and looks like it will get crushed in an accident. Regardless of the great mpg, it still sucks.

Oh and its not even electric. Bah!

[Vendzilla]

Originally Posted by L-Pink

At less than 1/2 the price ??..

I got my Harley for $8600, it's a 99, just in great shape.

One thing you when you go for a ride is that over 90% of the cars can't use the commuter lane because they are only carrying one person, the driver.
I think this is a solution for people that have a long commute every morning to get to work. $8600 is less than most 5 year old cars and with the fuel savings, it's pretty cool.

I've driven a 3 wheel car, they are very stable

[dyna mo]

top gear would have a field day ridiculing that thing.

i wouldn't mind seeing it get enough traction to at least get that far! lolx

[crockett]

They sell something similar to that but it's a open cockpit. The problem is they are very small and would likely be more dangerous to drive than riding a bike.. Nothing at all wrong with the concept of the car, but the average car on the road in the US is at least 2 times the size of that. That means you aren't going to fair too well in a crash with another car much less a full size truck, that would likely just drive right over it.

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by Vendzilla

I got my Harley for $8600, it's a 99, just in great shape.

One thing you when you go for a ride is that over 90% of the cars can't use the commuter lane because they are only carrying one person, the driver.
I think this is a solution for people that have a long commute every morning to get to work. $8600 is less than most 5 year old cars and with the fuel savings, it's pretty cool.

I've driven a 3 wheel car, they are very stable

why couldn't they have made it the same size but with 4 wheels? certainly at 6800 an extra <$1000 for that makes total sense. certainly not fuel economy either, there are several cars sold throughout the world that get that level of economy

[Vendzilla]

Originally Posted by **********

No... and its too bad that they invested the money in it.

I would really suck to be someone who has to market cars. First theirs the technical details such as miles per gallon, acceleration, etc. Then there's style, engine size, power, steering type, wheels, tires, 1 exhaust or 2, body style, color, size, terrain it was built for, etc. There are so many variables when it comes to cars, and car makers have to hit every single one of those points to sell the car.

That being said, cars like this one do not appear to me at all. It looks stupid, its too small, and looks like it will get crushed in an accident. Regardless of the great mpg, it still sucks.

Oh and its not even electric. Bah!

Have you seen a lot of smart cars out there? I think with this MPG, it will outsell them.
People like to save money where they can. With the cost of an electric car and the amount it cost to charge it, this is less expensive

[Vendzilla]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

top gear would have a field day ridiculing that thing.

i wouldn't mind seeing it get enough traction to at least get that far! lolx

[_Richard_]

reminds me of this.. however i guess peeps learned from some engineering errors

[crockett]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

why couldn't they have made it the same size but with 4 wheels? certainly at 6800 an extra <$1000 for that makes total sense. certainly not fuel economy either, there are several cars sold throughout the world that get that level of economy

Likely due to federal regulations. With 3 wheels it's probably classified as a motorcycle and doesn't need to meet as many safety regulations.

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by Vendzilla

Originally Posted by _Richard_

reminds me of this.. however i guess peeps learned from some engineering errors

exactly! the reliant robin. classic tg segments!

[Vendzilla]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

exactly! the reliant robin. classic tg segments!

Yeah, but you see in your's, he was expecting to roll, he had a helmet on

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by Vendzilla

oh, hah, that's the pop50, hilarious! i didn't recognize it at first, but realized when watching, i got it mixed up, i think i recall tg actually did 2 segments over the years on the reliant robin.

[Vendzilla]

Originally Posted by crockett

Likely due to federal regulations. With 3 wheels it's probably classified as a motorcycle and doesn't need to meet as many safety regulations.

Motorcycles don't need a roll cage or airbags, which this has, so I think it's doubtful they did it because of safety reg's

[tony286]

Originally Posted by **********

No... and its too bad that they invested the money in it.

I would really suck to be someone who has to market cars. First theirs the technical details such as miles per gallon, acceleration, etc. Then there's style, engine size, power, steering type, wheels, tires, 1 exhaust or 2, body style, color, size, terrain it was built for, etc. There are so many variables when it comes to cars, and car makers have to hit every single one of those points to sell the car.

That being said, cars like this one do not appear to me at all. It looks stupid, its too small, and looks like it will get crushed in an accident. Regardless of the great mpg, it still sucks.

Oh and its not even electric. Bah!

The smart car looks like. I sat in it and fuck it was roomy and comfortable.

[Supz]

looks very safe

[shimmy2]

way too much money for such a toy

[mikesouth]

Originally Posted by L-Pink

At less than 1/2 the price ??..

and it prolly doesnt leave a trail of parts whereever it goes.....

[2MuchMark]

Originally Posted by Vendzilla

Have you seen a lot of smart cars out there? I think with this MPG, it will outsell them.
People like to save money where they can. With the cost of an electric car and the amount it cost to charge it, this is less expensive

Yes I've seen them... they aren't that bad but they're too small for me.

[Minte]

I have a smart car and I do drive it from time to time. I would drive that 3-wheel machine. Looks like fun.

[fitzmulti]

Originally Posted by nexcom28

For $6,800 it's not worth the pain of everyone pointing and laughing at you as you drive by.

[Rochard]

I'll stick to my brand new jeep thank you.

[Robbie]

3 wheel cars have been around for over a hundred years. And they've always been kinda cool and very good on gas mileage.

Reason they didn't really catch on was gasoline was so damn cheap and everybody wanted "Bigger"

Check these out from the Morgan Car Company:
http://www.morgan3wheeler.co.uk/history.html

Everything from this:

to this 2011 model:

[DWB]

I would drive it if given to me, but I wouldn't buy it.

[Mutt]

Originally Posted by CamBoss

that's Larry David? jesus, without googling that image I'd have never guessed it was him in a thousand guesses.

[Vendzilla]

Originally Posted by Robbie

to this 2011 model:

That's kinda cool looking

[Robbie]

Originally Posted by Vendzilla

That's kinda cool looking

Here's what the Morgan Site says:

"The 2011 Morgan 3 Wheeler is a fusion of modern technology into a classic design. By fitting a modern V-twin engine and Mazda 5-speed gearbox the car provides 'get in and drive' simplicity and reliability. A sturdy tubular frame and two rollover bars surround the passenger compartment. An aerodynamic 'bullet' hull protects the occupants from the weather. However, the feeling of freedom and contact with the road through the front wheels will bring to mind the joy of driving cars from the 20's and 30's but with none of their fragility or temperament. As Capt. Albert Ball discovered all those years ago, no car captures the feeling of flying quite like a Morgan, and this is so with the latest 3 Wheeler which features a leather padded aircraft-style cockpit."

Here's where you build and price it: http://www.morgan3wheeler.co.uk/carcreate.html

[NinjaSteve]

I wonder how the traction is during rain or snow.

[dyna mo]

there's a problem with that morgan 3 wheeler- the front end.

[Robbie]

Originally Posted by NinjaSteve

I wonder how the traction is during rain or snow.

They answer that in the FAQ's on their site. And the answer is "Great".

And I believe them. I have a Jeep Wrangler with 4 wheel drive. I also owned an MG Midget for years.
And believe it or not...in ice and snow and rain, my MG did just as well as my jeep.

I'd ride right past people skidding and sliding everywhere. But my MG had balanced weight distribution in front and back.

This ELIO does too.

Makes all the difference in the world driving in ice, snow, or rain.

[RyuLion]

Good luck driving that..

[BFT3K]

Very interesting details...



https://youtube.com/watch?v=1OPELEY0T6c

[AllAboutCams]

Id rather walk

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by BFT3K

Very interesting details...



https://youtube.com/watch?v=1OPELEY0T6c

you know what?

i'm starting to agree, i think i'd give this car a whirl!

it looks good all around and really good in the rear. the cockpit looks pretty cool too

[xNetworx]

Originally Posted by Mutt

that's Larry David? jesus, without googling that image I'd have never guessed it was him in a thousand guesses.

Yeah. Its from his movie "Clear History"... pretty funny flick

[whOaKemosabe]

i'll just walk to mc donalds