Reservations: 65341 As Of 6/20/2017

[Neal]

Just wait 6 months after they hit the road and then pick up a used one. I'm looking at waiting 2 years after the kickoff date to get one. Then most of the bugs should be worked out and new items added to the car.

You are a patient person. I thought waiting another year was difficult.

 

[Jeff Porter]

Is there any way to determine what the reservations are? In other words, I am currently all in for $100. I wonder how many are all in for 1000, 500, etc. I'm trying to decide whether to pony up the additional $900 to get my car sooner. It's a balancing act of spending the money vs getting my car sooner. I assume that with the reservation that I have, I should get my car by the end of 2015. But if I bumped up my reservation, how much sooner would I get my car?
I don't imagine my question can be answered, but thought I'd throw it out there.

Hey CompTrex, here's a quick compilation of what I've seen over the months through 2014, based on my memory:

• Elio Motors has said that 90-95% of all reservations are the all-in (non-refundable) type
• Based on stats, folks here on the forum have said that roughly 25% of all reservations are the $1000 all-in; that was before the announcement of the end of the 50% bonus as of Sept 1
• You only get a definite number in line if you are a $1000 all-in person
• The order of reservationists getting their vehicle: all-in $1k, all-in $500, all-in $250, all-in $100, then $1000 refundable (want-in), $500 want-in, $250 want-in, and $100 want-in
• My guess is that there will be at least 12,000 of the $1k all-in folks when productions starts; there probably will be more;
• If production starts in Sept 2015, and that's a big if, my guess is that not all of the $1000 all-in folks will have taken possession of their vehicle by end of 2015; most are of the opinion that the ramp up will realistically be slow and steady; the goal is 250 per 8/hr shift, but it's possible it'll be Dec. 2015 before that happens; I could be wrong, we'll see
• There's also the installation of the options; if you have a vehicle with very few options, it's possible it would take much less time to install the options and thus get your vehicle sooner

 

[Jeff Porter]

Just wait 6 months after they hit the road and then pick up a used one. I'm looking at waiting 2 years after the kickoff date to get one. Then most of the bugs should be worked out and new items added to the car.

Realistically, how many will be for sale 6 months after they hit the road? Is 6 months after they hit the road = roughly Apr 2016?

 

[wayne kemp]

Elio to me is just a toy to play with.
Anyway, I've waited for several years already just to have the production date moved. I was like a lot when the Elio was first announced but when I saw the dates keep changing I said this may or may not happen so I started an off frame rebuild on a 63SS Impala. I'll probably have it done by the time Elio hits the road. BUT the chase, wishing, hoping and looking is where the fun is anyway.

 

[CompTrex]

Thanks Jeff. I will miss out on the 50% bonus, but will probably up my all-in to $1000 after I see the car in Richmond in December. (And my bonus check arrives!)

 

[zelio]

I think the biggest push so far is driven by the AP story. That story was picked up by a lot of news agencies and a lot of small and medium market newspapers. Loving the new pace.

I understand it was even in the Roseburg News Review. A swim partner told me about it. LOL :-) Z

 

[RUCRAYZE]

and for me, another factor. I'll be 73 next year, and if things go south, I won't even understand why I can't open the passenger door!

 

[zelio]

I hope they give an update on September 2. Looks like the end of bonus is ramping up the reservation rate somewhat, and I would expect next week's rate to be even higher.

My guess is they will post it on Tuesday, 9/2. After all, they are entitled to a day off once in a while also. :-) Z

 

[Jeff Porter]

and for me, another factor. I'll be 73 next year, and if things go south, I won't even understand why I can't open the passenger door!

LOL!

 

[LockMD]

and for me, another factor. I'll be 73 next year, and if things go south, I won't even understand why I can't open the passenger door!

Now that thar is funny, I don't care who you are.....