Others Reaction To The Elio

[CompTrex]

Moderator Comment: Merged into existing thread about reactions to the Elio

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[goofyone]

Uh oh....I can see this thread getting deleted. ...

Moderator Comment: I do not yet see a reason to delete anything as while politics have been mentioned it was within the context of stereotypes. This is riding the line but as long as this does not devolve into an actual discussion of political positions it is ok.

 

[Chris F]

Moderator Comment: I do not yet see a reason to delete anything as while politics have been mentioned it was within the context of stereotypes. This is riding the line but as long as this does not devolve into an actual discussion of political positions it is ok.

If I was concerned about whatever people thought of me because of the car I drove, I'd drive a Benz and not a GEO. When it comes to other's opinions, my reaction is always, "believe what you want, you will anyway."

 

[NSTG8R]

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[#491]

I think Elio owners will become a completely new stereotype. It will be interesting to see what it is.

 

[c0yote]

I think Elio owners will become a completely new stereotype. It will be interesting to see what it is.

And the first year's production demographic may differ substantially from subsequent years. I agree, interesting to see what transpires.

 

[nickskeys]

And this is the car that they should have produced! I still have not heard any reasonable argument for changing from the car pictured (next to the Cadillac) to the current manifestation.

 

[CompTrex]

Aerodynamics! Plain and simple. Tucking in the headlamps. Flattening the front end. Covering the wheels. All for aero. Not saying we LIKE it, but if they intend to meet their MPG goal, they gotta do what they gotta do. They have no intended goal of producing a car that everyone loves to look at.

 

[ElioDigger]

I am wondering the same thing. my smart was stereotyped, as a tree hugger, Obama loving car that he is going to make us all drive. still get it but not as bad. I think it will not get negative response since, it is a auto CYCLE and a new concept.

 

[BlioKart]

The primary demographic of purchasers so far is upper-middle-income, late-middle-age white males, meaning probably mostly conservative-leaning. The largest demographic of the Pious owners was suburban, female, middle-aged, middle-income, and coastal, meaning mostly dedicated Liberals (in political name but not historic meaning). Based on who the early owners will be, I don't think the Elio will get the same perception as the Pious.

I'm sure we'll get stereotyped, but it won't be as bleeding-heart Liberals.
I, for one, won't be putting a "Coexist" stick on my Elio.

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I thinking we might be classified as cheap bastards. Penny pincher brigade.