[TuscolaMatt]

found at http://www.eliomotors.com/

Supposedly :

-84 MPG
-$6800 new
-3 wheels
-roll cage
-3 air bags
-5 star crash rating
-2 seater (front to back)
-using an existing factory in Shreveport LA

 

[LickSkillet]

Did you get to test dirve one? Curious. My wife and I are consultants. I work from home but she "moves around".

 

[Watchingtheweasels]

I might do that. At 84mpg, the payback on a $6800 vehicle is pretty quick. I'm not sure how they are doing this; you can't even get a proper motorcycle for $6800 new anymore. When do they anticipate delivery?

 

[Han Soloflex]

Last I knew, they were still trying to get it designated a "car" instead of a "motorcycle", probably a pain to have to do in all 50 states. I hope it works out for them, 84mpg sounds really nice...

 

[txflyer]

Be very careful putting money into this.

They do this with airplanes all the time. Promising a faster, new half price double gas mileage plane with all the bells and whistles.

Then they take your 'startup' money and never start up.

 

[ExArmy]

That reminds me of Aptera, I hope these guys have better luck. My Dad put a deposit on one, I'm not sure if he got it back when they folded.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aptera_Motors

 

[ForestBeekeeper]

I hope it works out for you.

They look neat.

My wife's new car cost us $24k, it gets between 53 and 62 mpg for us. A vehicle that got 84mpg would get great

 

[concernedcitizen]

I would like to see the crash test data and the insurance institutes crash rating (and actual insurance costs per month) on this (what will likely be regulated as a motorcycle).

Then I would like to see crash test data for what happens to the occupants when an F150, F250 and F350 hit it, I have a feeling picture of such would be to graphic for most to view if using humans.

Great concept (for some) but with all the non-midget cars out there on the roads and the morons driving them, it looks like buying one could save you money on buying a coffin

 

[NateTx]

Looking at their site and doing some research, these trikes aren't even in production, they HOPE to have them in production Jan 2015 and 'anticipate' a 5 star crash rating.....

That's a lot of hopes and dreams in my book, we all know how well that worked out last time!

 

[MrPunem]

If they ever do come to market and can follow through with all they are offereing, it will defintely be in my future, granted s doesnt htf by then.

 

[unno2002]

If it becomes possible to just buy one, I would be interested...

Putting money down to "reserve" one if it ever gets built, no.

 

[Alpha-Zombie]

How many hamsters does it run on?

 

[no_fair_fights]

Would you like to put a deposit down on bridge I have for sale?

 

[Jamesconn]

Looks like a casket on wheels I think my live is worth the extra gas I have to put in my truck.

How does it do in rain, snow, mud, flooded roads, off-road? How many people does it carry 1?

 

[Nomad 2nd]

I would like to see the crash test data and the insurance institutes crash rating (and actual insurance costs per month) on this (what will likely be regulated as a motorcycle).

Then I would like to see crash test data for what happens to the occupants when an F150, F250 and F350 hit it, I have a feeling picture of such would be to graphic for most to view if using humans.

Great concept (for some) but with all the non-midget cars out there on the roads and the morons driving them, it looks like buying one could save you money on buying a coffin

Till the last yearish (haven't for medical reasons) I rode motorcycles....
Meh


That said.... I wait till "something new" is out a year.

 

[OldBlackWater]

This is real.

Sure they could be pulling some scam and light out with the investors money but I don't think so.

They have already jumped through all the hoops to get it approved, set up manufacturing and start getting sales orders.

And it is like any smaller car in that it uses it's lightweight and crumple zone features to get the 5 star safety rating.

I'll still feel safer in my Excursion but I may buy one someday just for the mileage I can get for my commute to work. Better gas mileage than most motorcycles and you don't get rained on.

YMMV :

Be Prepared,
OBW
.

 

[Xshot]

I hope it works out for you.

They look neat.

My wife's new car cost us $24k, it gets between 53 and 62 mpg for us. A vehicle that got 84mpg would get great

I'll bite. What car did you buy?

 

[DWwolf]

Oh oh this reminds me of the carver one. I had the oppertunity to drive one a few years back, pure fun. If not really an efficient vehicle.

 

[Plagued707]

I'll still feel safer in my Excursion but I may buy one someday just for the mileage I can get for my commute to work. Better gas mileage than most motorcycles and you don't get rained on.

YMMV :

Be Prepared,
OBW
.

I've hit 3 trees this winter in my Excursion just messing around on trails and such and now I have 3 bumper dents.

Issue is It gets 8mpg and I find myself driving my Geo I bought this winter solely for anything that is not offroad (38mpg). So if I do get in a crash during regular driving I'm probably going to die in the little tin can and wish I was driving the Excursion.

I'd buy one of these vehicles for $6800 right now if they were available.

 

[Cool Hand]

I have one in the works that will get 106 mpg, can carry 5 people and has a mini bar in the back.

Now gimme a hunnit dollas....