Elio Motors On Facebook, Suggested An Article For Destination Charges

[Jeff Porter]

A person asked on a Facebook post by Elio Motors, "how do I find out what shipping [an Elio] to Tennessee would cost?"

Here is the article that Elio Motors suggested, thought I would share:

http://www.kbb.com/car-advice/articles/destination-charges/

It just occurred to me... sounds like Elio Motors is going to use this model for destination charges for a car, even though federally the vehicle is currently considered to be a motorcycle. Not a big deal, just an observation.

The article does say that the manufacturer will still charge the fee even if you pick it up at the plant. IIRC, we are thinking it's a possibility that Elio Motors will let us reservationists pick it up for free.

 

[outsydthebox]

A person asked on a Facebook post by Elio Motors, "how do I find out what shipping [an Elio] to Tennessee would cost?"

Here is the article that Elio Motors suggested, thought I would share:

http://www.kbb.com/car-advice/articles/destination-charges/

It just occurred to me... sounds like Elio Motors is going to use this model for destination charges for a car, even though federally the vehicle is currently considered to be a motorcycle. Not a big deal, just an observation.

The article does say that the manufacturer will still charge the fee even if you pick it up at the plant. IIRC, we are thinking it's a possibility that Elio Motors will let us reservationists pick it up for free.

Nice article, thanks for posting.

 

[eddie66]

Here is a link I copied from facebook, provided by Elio Motors in response to a poster who inquired about destination charges. It is a very interesting article provided by Kelley Blue Book on how destination charges apply to new vehicles regardless whether you pick it up at the factory or not. Good read. Here is the link.
http://www.kbb.com/car-advice/articles/destination-charges/

 

[Jay3wheel]

Here is a link I copied from facebook, provided by Elio Motors in response to a poster on who inquired about destination charges. It is a very interesting article provided by Kelley Blue Book on how destination charges apply to new vehicles regardless whether you pick it up at the factory or not. Good read. Here is the link.
http://www.kbb.com/car-advice/articles/destination-charges/

All the major auto makers make a profit on delivery (charge more than their costs). I believe I heard that Elio does not intend to profit from the delivery process, but to sell a car for $6,800 they will have to recover costs or they will go broke.

 

[skygazer6033]

I would gladly do factory pickup since I live less than 200 miles from there. However if I'm forced to pay shipping then I will ship. To either Oregon or North Carolina depending on the weather. Fly out and drive back. Advantage of being retired airline employee.

 

[zelio]

I would gladly do factory pickup since I live less than 200 miles from there. However if I'm forced to pay shipping then I will ship. To either Oregon or North Carolina depending on the weather. Fly out and drive back. Advantage of being retired airline employee.

Brilliant idea! Z

 

[Craig]

Here is a link I copied from facebook, provided by Elio Motors in response to a poster who inquired about destination charges. It is a very interesting article provided by Kelley Blue Book on how destination charges apply to new vehicles regardless whether you pick it up at the factory or not. Good read. Here is the link.
http://www.kbb.com/car-advice/articles/destination-charges/

Talked to an EM rep in Columbus. Said shipping will be just north of $400

http://www.elioowners.com/threads/f...store-pickup-or-delivery.345/page-2#post-2930
Post #14

http://www.elioowners.com/threads/two-more-cents.2158/#post-32798
Post #10

 

[OctoberGlory]

Talked to an EM rep in Columbus. Said shipping will be just north of $400...

That sounds reasonable and cheaper than what it would cost me to go get it.

 

[BADBOY]

just a reminder to those who have never ridden in a roadster, several hours in one is not the most comfortable. As I am apprx 4.5 hours 262 miles from plant, I will pay shipping costs. The bonus 50% takes care of that.

 

[Craig]

just a reminder to those who have never ridden in a roadster, several hours in one is not the most comfortable. As I am apprx 4.5 hours 262 miles from plant, I will pay shipping costs. The bonus 50% takes care of that.

The Elio has the seat out of a Ford Mustang. I have a friend here in Ohio, A Nam Vet, him and his 59 year old wife drove to Sturgis last year and back on a hard tail. The Elio is no hard tail.