If Elio Said They Must Raise Base Price At What Point Would You Pull Out?

[Hotscoots]

If Elio begins production and is widely received , I still don't expect the big guys to follow . Ultra-low cost cars are not their strong suit . However , folks like Tata , Chery and even Renault would probably jump in . We could also see a few Motorcycle manufacturers add a wheel and enclose their bikes to compete .

 

[WilliamH]

If Elio begins production and is widely received , I still don't expect the big guys to follow . Ultra-low cost cars are not their strong suit . However , folks like Tata , Chery and even Renault would probably jump in . We could also see a few Motorcycle manufacturers add a wheel and enclose their bikes to compete .

That's why it is so important to get Sen. David Vitter's S.685 - Autocycle Safety Act through Congress. It will prevent cheap knockoffs from flooding the market and making decent hard working people unsafe.

 

[Rickb]

The auto manufacturers may follow through with some of their 4 wheeler narrow cabin commuter concepts. I may prefer the that 4th wheel for ride, handling, and AWD stability control. VW and Audi both had/have narrow commuter concepts on the drawing board. VW was set to manufacture a three wheeler a few years back, but their attorneys pulled the plug and said no to motorcycles because of liability issues.

Half a cabin could reduce an auto's cost while increasing MPG dramatically. Big auto is always ready with concepts to meet market demand or even create market demand.

 

[Rickb]

That's why it is so important to get Sen. David Vitter's S.685 - Autocycle Safety Act through Congress. It will prevent cheap knockoffs from flooding the market and making decent hard working people unsafe.

A cheap knockoff under $6800 may not be a worry or even possible. I would worry more about a sporty roadster commuter design in the $12-15K range marketed by the competition.

 

[Juney]

I'm not playing. The Elio will be American Made. Nothing can beat that. This is what if and a set up for doubt and speculation. Go Elio!

Speculation, yes. That's what Americans do. Doubt? No, that's not how we win!

 

[jimvw57]

I paid just over $15K for my smart fortwo and it has served me well, but at 6 years and 135,000 miles, not too sure how much more i will get out of it. I figure it has paid for itself at least twice now. at 45 mpg I have been happy with it, I'd be happier at paying half the price and double the MPG's... Obviously I don't mind driving oddly shaped cars. That is most of the fun! First week I had my smart, a policeman pulled me over to make sure it was a highway legal car to drive. (did not have the license plates yet) I still see him occasionally and we both laugh!!

No doubt the same will happen with this one!

If the price goes up around 12K, I'd still purchase one.

 

[Hotscoots]

I paid just over $15K for my smart fortwo and it has served me well, but at 6 years and 135,000 miles, not too sure how much more i will get out of it. .

After seeing this Billboard I will never buy a Smart Car at any price ......Arrogant pukes

 

[Elio Amazed]

After seeing this Billboard I will never buy a Smart Car at any price ......Arrogant pukes

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I'd advise not listening to the radio or Ihart then either.
Clear Channel (the billboard provider) or a subsidiary of, owns Ihart and probably owns your favorite airwave radio station.

 

[BaldGuy]

6 years and 135,000 miles, not too sure how much more i will get out of it.

Compared to my 94 Ranger this is a new car. Is it really having trouble already? I would like to think you would have over 135K more miles and over 6 more years.

 

[John Higgins]

Anyone who is all in at the$1,000.00 level would not pull out. We want our ELIO!