Even if I could afford a fun car, I don't think I could allow myself to ever

Sep 2, 2014
10:12:52am

supertux

actually buy one. Only the necessities here. We cram our family of 5 into our 2007 Subaru Legacy. This thing would be our 2nd vehicle.

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I went ahead an backed the Elio with $100 non-refundable (with $50 match)

supertux

9/2/14 9:44am

I'm very seriously considering one. I commute 110 miles per day.

zonacougar

9/2/14 9:47am

I had a hard time deciding how much to back and whether to go refundable

supertux

9/2/14 9:51am

when is it supposed to come out

El Joffrey

9/2/14 9:50am

Supposed to start production basically a year from now. Fall 2015.

supertux

9/2/14 9:53am

Is it a motorcycle with a shell?

snowbird

9/2/14 9:51am

No, it has car controls inside (steering wheel, etc). More of a 3-wheel

supertux

9/2/14 9:54am

that said, from an insurance perspective it will likely be considered a

zonacougar

9/2/14 9:56am

Correct. Federally it is a motorcycle and in many states they are still working

supertux

9/2/14 9:57am

Looks like it would suck to drive in snowy weather

HuskerFan2

9/2/14 9:55am

Front engine, front-wheel drive:

supertux

9/2/14 9:56am

why not just make the euro's "clean diesel" engine cars available in the US?

ds7

9/2/14 9:56am

Seriously. Every time I rent a car in Europe I am amazed at the mileage.

IrishBlue

9/2/14 10:19am

Yeah same here....cuz I go to europe all the time....really guys, I do.

supertux

9/2/14 10:24am

That is happening slowly... but I think there are bigger leaps to be taken.

Tokolosh

9/2/14 10:26am

I'm watching it closely and I am tempted but my hesitation is...

Tokolosh

9/2/14 10:10am

Even if I could afford a fun car, I don't think I could allow myself to ever

supertux

9/2/14 10:12am

I haven't put money down but absolutely would get one IF

permiso

9/2/14 10:18am

I'm very tempted.

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