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Post by prodigit on Oct 1, 2013 17:29:00 GMT -5
I love China bikes! Scoots, motorcycles, I love them all! But I just found a new vehicle, Elio, All american, 3 wheels (reverse trike), caged (with a roof), storage space, 84MPG, 900cc; top speed over 100mph, AC, radio, 3x disc brakes, for $6,8k with possibility of an additional discount! Since Fl always has rain, and is too hot for rain clothes, I think I'd be interested in riding this thing! My Honda VT750 always gives me shoulder aches, so I think this is a good solution to travel cheap; best for the longer rides; besides, my VT750 does 60MPG max, so this thing is actually even better!  www.eliomotors.com |
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Post by americanpsycho on Oct 1, 2013 18:31:55 GMT -5
Looks like one of those old clown cars.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2013 18:41:39 GMT -5
Looks weird.
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Post by prodigit on Oct 1, 2013 18:52:59 GMT -5
If you ever rode a reverse trike, which is hugely popular in Miami, then you'd not find this bad looking at all!
And the fact that it goes highway.
For Florida that means, getting everywhere you want, dry, register it as a motorcycle meaning no insurance necessary (though I think I'll take the $240/yr PIP), that's about 1/10th of a car's, and almost triple the gas mileage (of a regular car).
The savings will be gigantic!
Replace my car with this:
Initial cost car: $20k
Tax + Tag: $2500
Dealer fee: $500
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$23.000
Annual cost gas: $1500 (For 10k miles/yr)
Insurance: ~$2000
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$3500
Initial cost Elio: $6800,
Tax + Tag: $950
Delivery fee: ~$750
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~$8500
Gas price annual: $500
Annual insurance: $250
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$750
Annual savings: $2700
Not including maintenance; or tag renewal sticker
Estimated tire wear: lifetime of the vehicle (unlike a car that needs tires every ~30k miles).
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Post by earlylight160 on Oct 1, 2013 20:25:31 GMT -5
Damn, $2000 insurance premium on a 20K car? I have a 19K car and my full coverage with $250 deduct collision is $620 a year.
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Post by domindart on Oct 1, 2013 21:44:19 GMT -5
I like this thing..
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Post by spandi on Oct 1, 2013 22:19:29 GMT -5
Interesting PD. I think I saw something like this on "Back To The Future Part 2"
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Post by prodigit on Oct 2, 2013 10:20:08 GMT -5
Damn, $2000 insurance premium on a 20K car? I have a 19K car and my full coverage with $250 deduct collision is $620 a year. Are you sure it's not every 6 months? In Miami, PIP only is ~$80-100/month, Full coverage can be anywhere between $160-220 per month! Usually with discount if you pay 6 months in full (or $1000-1200 for full coverage, and $500-700 for the basic PIP coverage); however prices this month are ridiculously low compared to last year (this month I paid $720, compared to last year $1000+ for 6 months... |
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Post by freefour1968 on Oct 2, 2013 13:54:12 GMT -5
Love those reverse trikes. Remember wanting one in the late 1970's . Even tried to build one from a Honda 750 and a chevette in the mid 1980's lol but never could get it to track right. Looks great I would say buy it and have a happy ride  |
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Post by sharks06lly on Oct 2, 2013 14:02:35 GMT -5
to me doesn't look half bad and for florida your right would be alot safer and cheaper with all the rain. i wonder who makes the motor. 30k for tires is a little low maybe if you went as cheap as possible with chinese brand tires but mostly tires for street use have a 50k life and if you go for the top brands you can get 80k and 100k tires now price depending on your connections and skill at searching for a deal of course lol
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Post by loganhes on Oct 2, 2013 14:11:34 GMT -5
I think it looks awesome!!! I am torn between the green and the red.
--Jim
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Post by scootnwinn on Oct 2, 2013 14:17:02 GMT -5
to me doesn't look half bad and for florida your right would be alot safer and cheaper with all the rain. How is it safer? How do we know it handles well in the rain? Why is a motorcycle unsafe in the rain? I have ridden many times in the rain, the beginning of snow storms etc. I'm still alive. I would prefer to be able to jump out of harms way rather than be "safely" enclosed in a little fiberglass box of death waiting patiently for the 150 lb motor to land on my lap. Good tires on the bike and gear on your body make rain a breeze on a bike. Last I checked they don't cancel motorcycle races for rain, they just put tires like you are already running on slow down a bit and race anyway... |
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Post by prodigit on Oct 2, 2013 14:55:35 GMT -5
No one says it's unsafe to ride in the rain; just unpleasant. on the other hand, if you do get into an accident, the Elio offers rollcage, and triple airbag protection. to me doesn't look half bad and for florida your right would be alot safer and cheaper with all the rain. i wonder who makes the motor. 30k for tires is a little low maybe if you went as cheap as possible with chinese brand tires but mostly tires for street use have a 50k life and if you go for the top brands you can get 80k and 100k tires now price depending on your connections and skill at searching for a deal of course lol We all know that the 'rated' mileage never equals the real mileage. I have an almost brand new Chevy cruze, tires rated 50K miles. I'm not even at 20k miles and they'll need to be replaced. Even the more the older the car gets (due to alignment issues). |
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Post by scootnwinn on Oct 2, 2013 22:47:28 GMT -5
No one says it's unsafe to ride in the rain to me doesn't look half bad and for florida your right would be alot safer and cheaper with all the rain. We all know that... Seriously no one says that not even the guy we both quoted right? |
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Post by prodigit on Oct 2, 2013 23:10:41 GMT -5
Nope.
He says the elio is safer than a motorcycle, and it is, because of the rollcage and triple airbag protection.
He's not saying riding with a motorcycle is unsafe.
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