Bravo Mr. Bean!
Posted on 02/05/2014 6:06:08 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
I’d buy one, but, hey, years ago I bought an AMC Pacer.
Remember the “Davis”? 1950’s 3 wheeler.
Bravo Mr. Bean!
You were the one? Prepare to die....
:^)
Sitting in the back of that SOB would be a bear.
But for the college set, it would be great. I can see the Elio taking off, especially as a town car.
Best,
Chris
How will it fare against the brutal cold we're having this winter? Seriously, this winter has been a female dog.
It’s a trike with a body.
Not a bad idea for a cheap, safe and more or less comfortable commute-o-box, but...a little too French for most Americans.
They’ll still sell some.
I’d buy one. The pictures are of a precious version. I don’t like the new one as well but they refined it to improve mileage. There’s a lot to like about the car. Good MPG, low price, probably fun to drive, not gimmicky, just basic engineering with a standard motor.
I always wanted to drive a go-cart on the road so yea, I’d be interested. I like the buy America concept, but would be more concerned what side of the isle their politics lay.
Definitely a car for whose who lack taste in aesthetics and styling.
I like it. But how would you rotate the tires?
I once ordered a Ford EXP from the factory.
They will sell a lot of them.
A three-wheeled vehicle is classified as a motorcycle, so the driver can use the HOV lanes. In some cities, that will be a big incentive. Insurance will be cheaper than a regular car.
You can also finance it in part when you refuel. Say you put $20 worth of gas in the tank, it will bill your card $60 and $40 of it will go towards paying off the vehicle.
The three wheelers of Europe were more tax dodge than engineering. They were considered a motorcycle and were cheaper to license.
I hope so. I like Elio's focus on U.S. jobs. The fact that he's going to do it in Shreveport means he's focused on cost.
Have actually thought about this design myself for a long time: essentially a motorcycle with a body on it. Not good for anything except the commute.
True it can be used in the silly HOV lanes, but one caution...it's not a good mix with Class 8 trucks.
I like it. But how would you rotate the tires?
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Put the car in the preferred gear and when it moves, you are rotating the tires.....
Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzz!!!! <: <: <:
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