Atta Boy, we share the same opinion on that.
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- Thread starter Jeff Bowlsby
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I agree. It's called natural selection.
Johnny Acree
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I'm wondering what battery will be installed. The reason I'm wondering is. The early Miata has a small battery with automotive post and 370 CCA sells for about $100.00. A lawn tractor battery is the same size but with lawn tractor post and 300 CCA. It sells for $50.00
Of course, cost to build and cost to sell are two different things
Of course, cost to build and cost to sell are two different things
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CompTrex
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Any idea what a motorcycle battery would cost?
Hotscoots
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In keeping with the spirit of the OP's post, They could shave some money to achieve their goal of $6800 by...
- Redesigning the rear light setup . 2 Small lights ( ala Ferrari) would cost significantly less than the full light bar .
- Remove radio, keep speakers ( Provide outlet for Iphone/Ipod/Tablet )
- Source cheaper wheels ( The P4 hides them anyway)
- Shop better for Battery , rubber and filters
- Redesigning the rear light setup . 2 Small lights ( ala Ferrari) would cost significantly less than the full light bar .
- Remove radio, keep speakers ( Provide outlet for Iphone/Ipod/Tablet )
- Source cheaper wheels ( The P4 hides them anyway)
- Shop better for Battery , rubber and filters
CompTrex
Elio Addict
Plus dropping a C-Note at the factory gift shop!You could be correct:
$7500 + $750 automatic option + $750 destination charge + 10% taxes and fees = $9900
karl
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Jeff Bowlsby
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Lost sleep last night thinking about the A/C. Completely understand and agree that in some climates that A/C is an essential.
But a number of climates are OK without A/C. A basic transportation vehicle does not require A/C, its a 'nice to have' and remember how many vehicles in the past never had A/C.
Personally, I have a 40 year old basic small car that does not have A/C and never came with it from the factory. Would not want it either because of the power loss and neither do most of the other 20,000 owners of similar cars (Porsche 914 2.0L). Anyone considered the effects of what the A/C will do to the Elio performance and gas mileage? It could turn an already under powered vehicle into a dog. Say goodbye to 84/49 mpg, probably 20% less. You think 55 hp is slow off the line, how about what is effectively 40hp? If the Elio gets a reputation for being a dog, then goodbye to its popularity.
What if the Elio was designed to accommodate an A/C system, that could be added easily by PepBoyz or others as an option? The A/C is not a complex system, its a few bolt on hardware items, some wired controls, 2 refrigerant lines, and pressure charging the refrigerant lines. If the Elio was designed and set-up to accept this package system so it was a simple bolt on process, it could be considered optional, and we could reach the pricing goal, maybe even reduce the initial cost below $6,800.
So there you have it, a $6,800 vehicle, A/C if you want/need it, no A/C if you don't, no worries.
But a number of climates are OK without A/C. A basic transportation vehicle does not require A/C, its a 'nice to have' and remember how many vehicles in the past never had A/C.
Personally, I have a 40 year old basic small car that does not have A/C and never came with it from the factory. Would not want it either because of the power loss and neither do most of the other 20,000 owners of similar cars (Porsche 914 2.0L). Anyone considered the effects of what the A/C will do to the Elio performance and gas mileage? It could turn an already under powered vehicle into a dog. Say goodbye to 84/49 mpg, probably 20% less. You think 55 hp is slow off the line, how about what is effectively 40hp? If the Elio gets a reputation for being a dog, then goodbye to its popularity.
What if the Elio was designed to accommodate an A/C system, that could be added easily by PepBoyz or others as an option? The A/C is not a complex system, its a few bolt on hardware items, some wired controls, 2 refrigerant lines, and pressure charging the refrigerant lines. If the Elio was designed and set-up to accept this package system so it was a simple bolt on process, it could be considered optional, and we could reach the pricing goal, maybe even reduce the initial cost below $6,800.
So there you have it, a $6,800 vehicle, A/C if you want/need it, no A/C if you don't, no worries.
CompTrex
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I believe that the 84/49 and the 9.5 (or whatever) 0-60 numbers were calculated with the AC running.