Elio Survey - Tranmissions

[saltydog72]

So why wouldn't a simple yes or no be sufficient.

 

[Marshall]

New wrinkle: I think the survey was to determine how many could be sold at a given price. That said, the price that people say they are willing to pay($1000) just might determine which AT they decide to provide. I don't think that the kind of AT is firmed up yet.

The problem with cutting too much information out of the question is a willingness to pay for a true automatic transmission, even with it's higher price, than the lower price for an AMT. It assumes transmissions are fungible rather than individually unique.

 

[Lawrence G.]

Got the same, 1200, 1500, 1000. Make the real money in volume. A manual transmission, better be a 5 or 6 speed.

 

[Coss]

Got the same, 1200, 1500, 1000. Make the real money in volume. A manual transmission, better be a 5 or 6 speed.

In the Configurator it shows a 5 speed

I noticed today, they have added a lot of information, descriptions and pictures for a number of items in the configurator; to see it, click on the little I in the circle behind the word of the item; here's an example of the I in a circle, and what pops up when you lick on it:

 

[MajorXx]

Just got the survey from Elio about the cost of transmissions. Basically they want to know if we will pony up $1,200 for an automatic. I don't know what you guy think but I'm beginning to feel that buying an Elio isn't going to be the good deal I had hoped for.

I would gladly pay $1,500 for a dual clutch 6 speed AMT, but since other manufacturers using the Aisin single clutch 5 speed are charging $800 a much lower price should be in order.

 

[floydv]

I would gladly pay $1,500 for a dual clutch 6 speed AMT, but since other manufacturers using the Aisin single clutch 5 speed are charging $800 a much lower price should be in order.

For perspective, the option for the 3rd-gen Smart Fortwo's dual clutch twinamic (automated manual transmission) when it was introduced in late 2015 was reported to be $930-$1215, depending on the trim model it was being ordered with (Smart Fortwo gets Twinamic dual-clutch transmission). More recently, digitalautotrends reported the DCT option was priced uniformly across all trims at $990 (No longer a laughstock, the 2016 Smart Fortwo still comes with compromise).

 

[stu ostler]

It sounds like there may have been variety of survey sent... I got "would you pay $1500. for and automatic..." , I said yes, at 67 I'm ready for some automation.
I remember hearing Paul say (as and aside in and interview) that the automatic would get better mileage than the manual because the computer works more efficiently than we can - also I've heard the auto will be a DCT which is a more expensive system and robust enough for highspeed racing.
IAV makes DCT's Dual-Clutch Transmissions – IAV Automotive Engineering.

 

[Palliden7]

1. Here goes Elio changing options. When the Elio demostrator was in Flagstaff Arizona over a year ago. I spoke to one of the reps and he stated the optional trans would be a solenoid operated clutch transmission. What happened?
2. Second question; I only put a deposit of a 100 dollars on the vehicle because I could trust that the vehicle would ever be produced.
So, since I live in Sedona Azizona could I make arrangements when the vehicle become avaiailable, to have a turbo charger installed by a service center selected by Elio down in Phoenix, Az.?
3. Then, can I finalize financing and paperwork through the Phoenix Arizona office.

 

[Elio Amazed]

1. Here goes Elio changing options. When the Elio demostrator was in Flagstaff Arizona over a year ago. I spoke to one of the reps and he stated the optional trans would be a solenoid operated clutch transmission. What happened?
2. Second question; I only put a deposit of a 100 dollars on the vehicle because I could trust that the vehicle would ever be produced.
So, since I live in Sedona Azizona could I make arrangements when the vehicle become avaiailable, to have a turbo charger installed by a service center selected by Elio down in Phoenix, Az.?
3. Then, can I finalize financing and paperwork through the Phoenix Arizona office.

I don't think anyone (including EM) will be able to answer any of the three questions you've asked.
We recently had an Arizona member say that the Phoenix office is nothing but a P.O. drop box.
I think all of those issues, including the final production tranny, are still TBD.

Hell of a reservation # you've got there.
I'm sure making that many is a wet dream for Paul.

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

I probably missed something along the way.

Is all of this in reference to a true automatic with hydraulic fluid and torque converter or an automated manual?

If it's MT -vs- AMT I can see the anger and foaming at the mouth at the $1500
If it's MT -vs- AT it's actually not that unreasonable.

I can see Elio making a true automatic an option. It would make sense for the typical driver.

The AMT is just a awkward piece of equipment for the non-techie driver.