Too Optomistic?

[Maurtis]

The lag is going to be there as the E series is a test batch and feedback (and funding) is required before actual production begins.

My guess is April 2017 target start with August 2017 being more realistic, even if all goes well. That gives a 90 day feedback window minimum with 210 days more likely to fix unexpected minor problems. That puts 2017 production right around 50,000 based on current line output estimates with 2018 being the roll out of open competition for the impulse buyers.

I agree with your thinking, that feels realistic. That is why I went ahead and stopped waiting and bought a used Miata to hold me over. Late 2016 turned into 2017 which turned into 2018. Then I can have a reliable Elio as my commuter and start trying to stuff a V8 into the Miata as my hotrod project car, teehee.

I think I feel more comfortable putting money into Elio as stock purchases than an all-in. I believe I will get a better return than just the $500 discount and I let you guys get to work out the first year quirks for me

 

[Coss]

I agree with your thinking, that feels realistic. That is why I went ahead and stopped waiting and bought a used Miata to hold me over. Late 2016 turned into 2017 which turned into 2018. Then I can have a reliable Elio as my commuter and start trying to stuff a V8 into the Miata as my hotrod project car, teehee.

I think I feel more comfortable putting money into Elio as stock purchases than an all-in. I believe I will get a better return than just the $500 discount and I let you guys get to work out the first year quirks for me

Do a turbo V6; you have to figure they're getting 300hp out of V6's now; with a turbo you could pull 500hp and have less weight than a V8. True Pocket Rocket Sleeper.