Sondors already has learned from Elio's mistakes. Don't buy an ex GM Factory and make employment promises that you can't keep. Once the Sondors concept car is unveiled in America, I would bet the 20 Million needed for tooling will be raised in record time. The car will more than likely be...
" It's going to be really hard to look viable after 31 July. "
Unless there are some more reservations from the unenlightened or a White Knight Investor.
I'm confident that my $500.00 was wasted and even if someone else picks up the scraps, they will not honor any pricing or reservation bonus...
JOEKER 88 should have started the tour by looking down in the Boiler Room, because it's becoming quite clear that Elio was a Boiler Room Operation from the beginning.
After awhile, it's like the TV Evangelist that says that Jesus will return on a certain date that is never fulfilled. If I never get the car, the money will be spent on a new roof less my $500.00 non refundable all in commitment.
If there are any Break Action Single Shot Shotgun Fans out there, Wal Mart is selling Hatfields. They are available in 12, 20 and 410 gauge for $99.00.
They seem very well built with no plastic parts at all. I purchased the 12 gauge first and was so impressed I went back and bought the other two...
Or just pull in about 6 Feet over the Pit and leave the back wheel on the solid floor. Just don't pull forward when you're ready to leave, but you know it will happen eventually somewhere!!!
In the St. Louis area, there are several of the Quick Oil Change Buildings vacant. One might be a good location for a temporary Elio Store because they are in high traffic areas and already have a garage.
A bonus option and a VIP Tour of the Factory would be a nice gesture, maybe a free Uber ride from the Airport to the factory, since you're still paying the delivery charges.
Do the Ziebart Franchises still exist anywhere? My Father had a 1973 Chevy Pickup that had the full Ziebart Rustproofing treatment when new and had no rust ever, even after 20 years. If anyone remembers GM Trucks of this era, they were rustbuckets in 2-3 years otherwise.