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Dayze 05-16-2013 06:53 PM

I'd just buy a CanAm .

BWillie 05-16-2013 07:02 PM

Actually I kind of like this thing. Most of the time when I drive its only me in there and this way I never have to give anybody rides. Never have to be DD or be the least drunkest guy to drive home. And also you get to stand out as one goofy sob

DaFace 05-16-2013 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cannibal (Post 9687758)
With gas approaching $4.00 / gallon, this could be a good option for singles who drive in town.

Or commuters. Something like that would save me somewhere around $100/month on gas. I'd have to be convinced it was safe to get too excited about it, but I can see it gaining some traction as gas prices continue to climb in the coming years.

BWillie 05-16-2013 07:06 PM

Just cuz its small doesnt mean its totally unsafe. Sounds like the Derp derp ur god damn right I drive that there pick up crew is intimidated with practicality. This is certainly better and safer than a motorcycle

DaFace 05-16-2013 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWillie (Post 9687788)
Just cuz its small doesnt mean its totally unsafe. Sounds like the Derp derp ur god damn right I drive that there pick up crew is intimidated with practicality. This is certainly better and safer than a motorcycle

Agreed.

Deberg_1990 05-16-2013 07:08 PM

Meh,

I'll stick with my Camero and F150

Signed, KC resident

CrazyPhuD 05-16-2013 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie (Post 9687788)
Just cuz its small doesnt mean its totally unsafe. Sounds like the Derp derp ur god damn right I drive that there pick up crew is intimidated with practicality. This is certainly better and safer than a motorcycle

The problem is that it's really hard to say that because this is classified as a motorcycle. That's a plus for designers because they don't have to meet things like stringent crash test rules. For MPG that matters because they can save significant weight. Now 84 MPG sounds like a good deal when compared to a car, but compared to a motorcycle it's not really a huge leap.

It's a trike, and you'll have to get a Motorcycle license to drive one(at least in most places today). Insurance will also be motorcycle insurance. But the plus is motorcycle MPG and the ability to use carpool lanes by yourself in some states.

Realistically this isn't a terribly novel concept they've tried to market a bunch of trikes in the past few years to make riding less intimidating and 'easier' but none of them have really taken off.

Saulbadguy 05-16-2013 07:24 PM

Sigh.

Hydrae 05-16-2013 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious (Post 9687597)
Elio Go-Cart 1 person = 84 miles/person/gallon


Chevy Tahoe 8 person = 136 miles/person/gallon


Elio Crash = Grease Spot

Tahoe Crash = Live



They need to do better.

2 people in the Elio. That help the equations for ya?

Bwana 05-16-2013 07:55 PM

Death trap. No ****ing thanks.

threebag 05-16-2013 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990 (Post 9687795)
Meh,

I'll stick with my Camero and F150

Signed, KC resident

Get it right douche it's a Camaro. It's a nice accessory for my mullet.

rockymtnchief 05-16-2013 08:37 PM

Reminds me of the Carver or Venture One that was being developed a few years ago. The Venture One was a hybrid supposed to seat two and get 100 MPG. It worked on a Carver-like chassis.

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http://media.treehugger.com/assets/i.../NewCarver.jpg

mikey23545 05-16-2013 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by listopencil (Post 9687712)
I like it.

Why am I not surprised...LMAO

mikey23545 05-16-2013 08:46 PM

Ladies and Gentlemen...I present to you the brand new 2014 Chevrolet Metrosexual Elio!!!

notorious 05-16-2013 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrae (Post 9687827)
2 people in the Elio. That help the equations for ya?

As long as the 2nd is a good looking girl doing fun things to me.


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