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EZ

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WHEN this little vehicle hits the market down here in the Caribbean, it will be an instant success !

the roads are tight and twisty

we drive on the LEFT so the center position in the vehicle will be perfect

gas is $5.00 a gallon

the front wheel drive is PERFECT !

motorcycle registration is 50% less here

being AMERICAN MADE there is NO CUSTOMS DUTY !!! that is a HUGE ISSUE !

a 20' container with a second floor welded inplace will transport 4 of these

just need those tropical colors !! SO COOL !

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RMClubfitter

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WHEN this little vehicle hits the market down here in the Caribbean, it will be an instant success !

the roads are tight and twisty

we drive on the LEFT so the center position in the vehicle will be perfect

gas is $5.00 a gallon

the front wheel drive is PERFECT !

motorcycle registration is 50% less here

being AMERICAN MADE there is NO CUSTOMS DUTY !!! that is a HUGE ISSUE !

a 20' container with a second floor welded inplace will transport 4 of these

just need those tropical colors !! SO COOL !

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I'm green with envy. Caribbean!!!!
 

EZ

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i struggle with pessimism all the time,

is this a scam ??

PONZI SCHEME ??

but in the end, this is just SOOO COOL !

got my t-shirt today and stickers

I DO own three and two wheeled vehicles, but this little bugger, for where I am at right now, is EXACTLY what I am looking for.

I am TRULY blessed with the ability to retire at age 60 and move to the US Virgin Islands.

it IS, absolutely so beautiful here..

St john is a small Island, 13 miles long by two miles wide. with an elevation in the middle about 2000' (population 4500)

the Island is 3/4 a NATIONAL PARK …NO DEVELOPMENT !

extremely easy to get to

totally 100% SAFE !!

and for those looking for nightlife, it is BORING !!

winter is right around the corner, thank GOD, and it will cool down to 86 during the afternoons, 78 at night ..

WHEN the Elio is in production, it will be SO cool here !

the DMV here is EXTREMELY PICKY about registering imported vehicles,

with a Manufactures Cert of Origin, will be no worries, man … no worries …

I have not found the "map" with the pins, b ut hope my pin is there ???

I ride a motorcycle EVERY DAY, had e for the past 5 years !!

EVERY DAY !

my normal "riding attire" is shorts and a vented bright safety vest ..

I will NOT sit here proclaiming my "wish list", figure the people in charge are plenty busy.

all I would like is a

BRIGHT COLOR !!

no worries,

Man..
 

Music Man

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WHEN this little vehicle hits the market down here in the Caribbean, it will be an instant success !

the roads are tight and twisty

we drive on the LEFT so the center position in the vehicle will be perfect

gas is $5.00 a gallon

the front wheel drive is PERFECT !

motorcycle registration is 50% less here

being AMERICAN MADE there is NO CUSTOMS DUTY !!! that is a HUGE ISSUE !

a 20' container with a second floor welded inplace will transport 4 of these

just need those tropical colors !! SO COOL !

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Hey, EZ! Sounds like this little car will be tailored perfectly for your location! :D
 

EZ

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over 4 MILLION tourists come here every year, spend a week in a VILLA, rent a vehicle

99.9% of the rentals here

are BIG JEEPS !

THE RENTAL FLEETS USED TO BE SUZUKI Vitara or similar mini-4wds

BUT AMERICANS WANTED BIG JEEPS ..

so skinny roads

driving on the LEFT

$5.00 gall gas

people drive JEEPS !!

BIG HONKIN JEEPS …

two cannot pass without going over the centerlines

DMV regulations state,

"the LAW requires we stay as far to the LEFT as is practical"


problem here, rentals must be sold off after 5 years, so there is a constant supply of used JEEPS at fair prices …add $1000. shipping to get an ElioMobile here, along with other expenses, won't work …

but at least it WILL BE American made, avoiding import duty !
 

EZ

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it has been raining HEAVY for five day here in the Caribbean. over 12' so far !

today I put on my wetsuit, and headed to Town to get a few items. yes WETSUIT !

syill 80 degrees but the wind/rain zaps the heat right out .

as I was driving, thinking to myself …

a day like today, a little rain-X on the windshield, and with the front wheel drive how much fun it will be !!

like most of you, I check into my computer and read any news ..

and I think to myself ..

DAMN THEY BETTER FIND A WAY TO MAKE THIS THING !!! it is SUCH a GREAT IDEA !!!

:cool:

not the price

not the MPG

it will just be SO FUN and honestly will make the world a better place ! we NEED something good and fun and positive in this world ..

positive thoughts …
 

Jay3wheel

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it has been raining HEAVY for five day here in the Caribbean. over 12' so far !

today I put on my wetsuit, and headed to Town to get a few items. yes WETSUIT !

syill 80 degrees but the wind/rain zaps the heat right out .

as I was driving, thinking to myself …

a day like today, a little rain-X on the windshield, and with the front wheel drive how much fun it will be !!

like most of you, I check into my computer and read any news ..

and I think to myself ..

DAMN THEY BETTER FIND A WAY TO MAKE THIS THING !!! it is SUCH a GREAT IDEA !!!

:cool:

not the price

not the MPG

it will just be SO FUN and honestly will make the world a better place ! we NEED something good and fun and positive in this world ..

positive thoughts …


Still beats two feet of snow.
 

tazairforce

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it has been raining HEAVY for five day here in the Caribbean. over 12' so far !

today I put on my wetsuit, and headed to Town to get a few items. yes WETSUIT !

syill 80 degrees but the wind/rain zaps the heat right out .

as I was driving, thinking to myself …

a day like today, a little rain-X on the windshield, and with the front wheel drive how much fun it will be !!

like most of you, I check into my computer and read any news ..

and I think to myself ..

DAMN THEY BETTER FIND A WAY TO MAKE THIS THING !!! it is SUCH a GREAT IDEA !!!

:cool:

not the price

not the MPG

it will just be SO FUN and honestly will make the world a better place ! we NEED something good and fun and positive in this world ..

positive thoughts …

With 12 FEET of rain, wouldn't that put your little island Under Water!!!!!lol
 
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