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Rickb

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Kinda like Paul Elio starting a new business………who’s going to trust a former failed CEO when asking for venture capital or reservation deposits. If one wants a small foot print, enclosed, high mpg, safe, fully enclose vehicle……..buy a subcompact car……ICE, hybrid, or EV.……….not a fully enclosed three wheeled motorcycle. https://www.caranddriver.com/rankings/best-sedans/compact
 
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RSchneider said:
The thing is, none of those cars are fun. The Arcimoto is fun and the Archetrike will be fun too. All while being safe, and not take up space.
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Yes, they won't take up much space and will be fun while you're looking for parts or a place to get either of them fixed, provided the Archetrike ever appears out of the ether.

A 5 to 15 year old Honda or Toyota, you couldn't give me a Nissan, Kia, Hyundai, Subaru or VW, has plenty of support for parts and shops that will work on it.
 
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Sonoran Sam said:
Are you talking about "BEX" Mark?? The guy that promised to build the 3 wheel Mongrel and then disappeared 18 months ago -- without a single word or explanation.

I don't think I really care what his opinion is on anything!
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I don't know about others.... I can't help but wonder what happened. For quite a while I wondered about him. Why was he working alone? He was supposed to have such deep pockets, where was his "team"? I addressed some questions about his operation a couple of times and got a quick angry back lash. There's an interesting story there somewhere, but we'll never know....

Here's another mystery. Why do I persist? The Elio is dead.
 
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RSchneider

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Sonoran Sam said:
Are you talking about "BEX" Mark?? The guy that promised to build the 3 wheel Mongrel and then disappeared 18 months ago -- without a single word or explanation.

I don't think I really care what his opinion is on anything!
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I'm talking about Mark. The founder of a company that made the most fun vehicle ever and crossed the production finish line. He made a product called the FUV. It was a three wheeler that made it to production and was legit. Maybe around 800 were made, most keep breaking down due to the lack of testing, the company now exists as a small repair shop servicing local FUV's and sending out remaining parts to others that are trying to keep them running. Some long haired dude is the CEO who has been MIA for a long time.

Mark now is going with the Archetrike. So things are going to get back to what he started out doing. Making the best product ever that's going to solve lots of social and environmental problems.

As for the BEX, that Mark was leading you guys on for a long time and it showed in his work. When you are desperate for a cheap three wheeler and since Elio is out of business, the BEX is what some thought was going to be the knight in shining armor. On the other hand, he might be so busy dong the final touches on the Mongrel, that he wants to surprise everyone when the announcement comes out like this:

Dear Supporters,

Here is the world famous Mongrel that you all have been wanting for. $10K, delivered to your home and so simple, your great grandmother could fix it. So, get ready to get into cheap reliable transportation. We will be taking orders and the sooner you order, the sooner you can be driving in your dream car. So, get in contact with us and we can get you set up.

Sincerely,
Mark BEX
Planet Earth, on one of the seven continents
Don't call me because operators are standing by
 
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