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A turbo wouldn't hurt mileage too much, depending on the weight of your right foot. I did a stage 2 tune on my '05 Saab 93 Aero's 2.0L 4cyl turbo, bumped HP/TQ from 210/220 to 260/285 and only lost ~1.5mpg hwy, dropping it to about 32mpg. Went back to the stock tune just before winter as the...

Emergency exit door? This is an automobile, not an aircraft.

I'd also like to see some definitive specifications on the IAV powerplant. There is nothing on their website or the Elio website. The only thing I've seen is their short animation of a generic 3cyl.

A larger diameter, wider wheel, prob 17x8 with low profile tires will yield better handling (a very relative term), but ride comfort will suffer. I'll be happy with the 15" wheels - 'cause they're cheap to replace. It's not designed to be a handling machine, and I'm sure will not fail to...

From the EM site; Store, Personalization: "On the outside, you can personalize your Elio with a Wrap, custom wheels and fenders, sunroofs and glass roofs. Our suppliers and partners are putting together lists of items to choose from, so stay tuned for future announcements about available options."

I'm also waiting until I can see one in person, get in it, and test drive before upgrading my deposit. Waiting is not a big deal, I have a few projects draining $$ right now. 500hp Ford 460 build for the jetboat is the priority project right now.

If you think the legalisation of marijuana will increase the number of users, or if you think just because it is illegal in Fl they aren't all around you, wake up. I'd much rather be on the road with high drivers than drunk drivers. Drunk drivers lose motor control and are lucky if they don't...

If the fenders/wheels aren't available as a factory option, I'm sure an aftermarket source will be available at the time of release.

+1. I have a CCW and was happy (really really happy) those two knuckleheads got booted. Was sad recently to see the other Dem that was about to be put on the ballot for recall step down. By stepping down, she could be replaced with another Dem; with a recall they would have lost another seat.

Any-star crash rating won't matter in the real world. I mean seriously, how well do you think you'd fare if hit off-center by an Escalade or Suburban at even marginal city street speeds???? The 3-point harness really won't do much but keep your corpse in the seat so the ME doesn't have to...

15" wheels are NOT all the same size. There is more than just the diameter to consider when comparing wheel size. The P3 had a wider 15" front wheel/tire combo than the P4.

I'm sure the skirts will either be color matched, or color matching will be an option. They're hideous, but keep production costs down. Hiding the front wheels allows them to use cheapo steel rims and smaller tires, also keeping production costs down. Hopefully they'll offer an option for the...

I'll tell you what - I'd LOVE to send all the Californians, Texans, and Floridians away from Colorado and down to you, especially during winter. 95% of them shouldn't be allowed on the road as soon as 1 flake of snow is seen in the air. But giving up my clean air and mountain views? You're...

I doubt there will be any significant loss of traction for the rear wheel attributed to the oil sheen. I've ridden large displacement sport bikes for 25+ yrs and have never had issues with significant loss of traction due to the temporary oil sheen on any part of the lane, and I usually ride...

Paying the lease on 1,000,000+ sqft certainly isn't going to be cheap. They need to get the plant set up for high volume production fairly quickly to create large capital flow. If the final selling price is close to the quoted $6800, there isn't going to be much margin; i.e. they're gonna have...

Agreed. Many mentions of this already in the P4 thread.

fixed; fun part removed in P4.

A CVT should have no lurch when shifting as there are no 'gears'. My wife has a '12 Nissan Rogue with the CVT and it is smooth from start to stop. Def a manual for me as I'll want to tow it behind the motorhome.

I have a backup camera for my Suburban, makes hooking the jetboat much easier. Most, if not all, stereos available with a backup camera input have a safety built in so the monitor only plays a video signal when the car is in reverse. There are loopholes, you just need to find the right code...

This is ridiculously flawed logic. You sound like a 3yr old running across the room yelling "MY TOY!!!!" when another child touches one of their toys. What makes the Elio more special than an "80s clunker"???? Weren't all the "80s clunkers" factory designed? Ehhh, I've got enough archaic...