outsydthebox
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True to the stated Elio goal of affordability, a DIY kit could shave off more cost to the consumer and make it even more affordable. They don't look too difficult to construct for someone with average mechanical skills...and the time and interest.
Any consideration been given to offering the Elio as an unassembled kit? Maybe with and without drivetrains, interiors, gauges, radios, wheel shrouds....?
Part two of this discussion is...what interest do you have in building one if it were available?
This has been touched on in the past. Building a "kit" is a much larger undertaking than most of us are "willing or able" to finish. And, in my opinion, only about 5% of those who are "willing", are actually "able." The RQ Riley XR3 is a good example. It was estimated to cost about $10K to build... and around 400 hours of labor. It's true the XR3 was not offered as a kit, so a lot of fabrication skills were also required. Around 6 years ago, the plans could be bought for $200, and I believe thousands were sold. I don't think more than 1% have been finished.