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7/31/2014 - Fastcoexist - People Flock To Put Deposits Down For A Three-wheeled, $6,800 Vehicle

Ty

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Just like the correlation with fuel prices, the number of "units" they can sell and reservations I believe are fairly low correlation factor. Someone willing to buy something sight unseen is fairly low. Most of us need to see feel and touch something before writing a check. Needing a motorcycle endorsement is the biggest "No thanks" factor in my personal view. Helmet requirement is number two. Small is not safe #3. Never seen anything like that coming in at #4. You could go on forever with this but the bottom line for me is I want one and will do what it takes to get it parked in my driveway.
For #3, I'd have to agree in a collision... However, I'd also argue that smaller vehicles can avoid collisions better than, say, my F350. That may not make up for frontal danger...
 
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