I see that cnn.com had an article on the Elio cars. Still expected to be produced next year I see. A couple things do make me wonder. 1. What about in snow. No doubt the 2 wheels will run in the track but that rear wheel would be running in slop. 2. What about high cross wind?
I can see where they would be really good for short trips or in good weather. I'd have one especially for that price and up to 82 mpg. With the price of gas continuing to go sky high, we need to have some vehicles that get good mileage. I'm even considering buying a scooter.
I see some scooters but mostly in the villages, the Escape is getting 31.2 miles per gallon, 28 in the winter. More mileage per gallon would be nice.
Ya, my Buick is getting over 30 too but I'd still like more. Right now it is reading 38.8 for this tank but I doubt if it will hold there. In addition, it usually reads a little above the actual mileage but is close. Only a couple times have we got more than the computer readout. So far all but 2 tanks have been above 30 mpg. Those 2 were on trips and twice we were going into 50+ mph headwind! I was driving around 70 then too so didn't expect much. I know someone with a scooter and he is getting over 100 mpg. I think top speed for it is 45 and it is quite comfortable.
I couldn't wait and bought a Nissan Versa Note. I've gotten as much as 42mpg highway. Here's the CNN article for anyone interested: http://wqad.com/2014/06/27/elio-mot...t-84-miles-per-gallon-and-be-made-in-america/ And one from Forbes this week: http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorz...e-wheel-car-that-could-be-the-next-big-thing/
I think the most interesting aspect about this car is the relationship between Elio and Pep Boys. I wonder how that relationship will work? Bring the car to Pep Boys for warranty work, they do it and bill Elio? Or bring it in and Pep Boys contacts Elio for approval? I would think that any warranty that is offered with this car should be read with a magnifying glass to see what the fine print has to say. I would think that the low price has something to do with their overall lack of investment in big facilities for manufacturing and service.
That I understand and driving after the roads are plowed is a lot different from before they are plowed. Even during storms. Plows may have gone through a half hour ago but there will be the two tracks where vehicles have driven but that center has snow and slush and I wonder what that rear wheel will do in it. Traction I'm not concerned with except for this.
I like them. My brother, and his wife, both drive Toyota Prius. They really like them. They bought them used, 2-3 years old so they did not have to pay all the extra it cost for them. Seem to be nice, and man are they getting the gas mileage.
