Here We Go!

[Jeff Porter]

Cruise control is definitely part of the plan for the Elio. Right now it will be an option but is very high on the list to make standard if we can afford to for our $6,800 price point.

Sound like a re-nig?

Hi Elioman, first welcome to the forum!

No, it's not a renege... standard equipment has been stated for many months to not include cruise control. Some of the standard equipment are manual transmission, auto door lock, auto windows, a/c, AM/FM radio, ABS, traction control.

Each of us can say if we want cruise control, or if we think it will be an option, but EM has always said it's an option.

 

[WilliamH]

Cruise control is definitely part of the plan for the Elio. Right now it will be an option but is very high on the list to make standard if we can afford to for our $6,800 price point.

Sound like a re-nig?

................"if we can afford to for our $6,800 price point."..............
I will buy a Corvette Z06 if I can afford to for my $6,800 price point.. Ya think I'm getting one?

 

[AJ Maxey]

I'm definitely getting it too. Helps me keep my speed constant without having to pay attention to the speedometer every couple of minutes. That way I can stay aware of my surroundings more!

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

Cruise control will likely be the only option that i get.
(and tinting)

 

[Ekh]

Cruise is too handy not to have, especially if you have arthritic knees as I do. Elio's said all along that if it can be done for the $6800 price, CC will be standard; if not, you can have it as an option. Right now the car is $500 over target and at 81 mpg. If cruise can help them meet the mpg target, you bet it will be included, but not if it costs $250 per car! (How much does a cruise control system cost, anyhow?)

Elio's now at the point where they have to make dollar vs. mpg decisions. We should start a pool -- what's the final price / mpg going to be? Winner gets free cruise control!

 

[Neal]

Cruise is too handy not to have, especially if you have arthritic knees as I do. Elio's said all along that if it can be done for the $6800 price, CC will be standard; if not, you can have it as an option. Right now the car is $500 over target and at 81 mpg. If cruise can help them meet the mpg target, you bet it will be included, but not if it costs $250 per car! (How much does a cruise control system cost, anyhow?)

Elio's now at the point where they have to make dollar vs. mpg decisions. We should start a pool -- what's the final price / mpg going to be? Winner gets free cruise control!

I say $7500 and 82 MPG

 

[Ekh]

I say $7200 and 82 mpg. Cheap at the price!

Of course, they may honor $6800 for reservation holders (almost certainly will, IMO), and price non -reserved sales at the "true" mpg vs. dollars we're guessing here.

 

[John Painter]

Cruise control is definitely part of the plan for the Elio. Right now it will be an option but is very high on the list to make standard if we can afford to for our $6,800 price point.

Sound like a re-nig?

No. It sounds like Elio Motors still working their way through the last $500 to hit their target $6800 MSRP, and cruise control is not critical to the 4 Must Haves.

 

[John Painter]

I say $7500 and 82 MPG

I think Elio wants the bragging rights to under $7000, they will do everything possible to hit $6800.

 

[Buckeyejake]

My four must haves.

1. I must have my Elio
2. I must have my Elio
3. I must have my Elio
4. I must have my Elio