I haven't pre-ordered yet, but I probably will. I have slightly different reasons.
I view it more or less as a future transportation for the masses. Do I particularly need an Elio? Nope. Not at all. I drive a Mini Cooper and a Dodge Stratus coupe. Both are very fun to drive, both have...
I have never been able to figure out where this ridiculous rumor comes from. China holds somewhere between 6-8% of our debt, with Japan holding approximately the same amount. Not only would they not "own" us - it would hardly phase us. How exactly is China going to demand payment?
On the other...
Disclaimer: I haven't taken the plunge yet. I've thought about it several times, but never pulled the trigger. Perhaps I am too cautious, or perhaps I am ill-informed.
Sell me on any new recent developments or whatever as to why you think the Elio will raise enough capital to make production...