>>If you end up with an Elio be cautious driving it. You try to drive it like an X1/9 or a Europa and you're gonna hurt yourself. Also don't hit potholes, curbs etc. at any kind of speed.
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>The Elio isn't a sports car for sure. As for potholes and such I don't see that being any bigger problem than any other car - EXCEPT that with the 3rd wheel in the center like that, you're going to hit every pothole. But for a commuter car it seems like a real winner to me. I've seen plenty of videos of the Elio driving (even in the snow). Seems fine to me. Compared to an X1/9 or an Europa its going to be a lot safer too.
>I have to say that almost everyone I talked to about the Elio is quite skeptical. Many don't think it'll make it to production (it will), think it's too unsafe (it is not) , or (my favorite) than it will tip over when you go around a corner lol lol (it's less tippy than a mini-van or a jeep or any other high profile vehicle) and of course people seem to have a problem with the front suspension pieces exposed like that.
>It would be nice to be able to drive from LA to NY on roughly 30 gallons of gas. At a cost of only $6,800 and 84mpg - how long before the car would actually pay for itself? For a lot of people in just a year or two it would be like getting the car for free because of the $ you'd save on gas. I mean the thing would pay for itself before the warranty even ran out on it haha
I share Al's doubts on 3-wheel drawbacks without benefits. Myself riding older CB 500 when not climbing on bicycle and weather is not too lousy - in your location Renault Twizy or old BMW C3 would be among the things to ponder as no riding gear is necessary, not even a helmet. As normal cars are available (and necessary over here) for bad weather or timid females, currently only thinking of switching to a slightly bigger machine, but as I think a 2cyl engine is best fit for a motorcycle, not really an urgent wish ;-)
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