Will Your Elio Retain Its Resale Value?

[KN16]

...snip...When my Elio hits 12 or 13 years old there will be no rust ...snip...

That remains to be seen. It's not hard to find pretty plastic cars that are worthless because of the cancer under the skin.

 

[KN16]

If plastic and fiberglass can rust, this is the first I've heard of it ... now the frame is another matter

LOL great minds think alike!

 

[Ty]

That remains to be seen. It's not hard to find pretty plastic cars that are worthless because of the cancer under the skin.

... anybody seen a Fiero lately?

 

[KN16]

... anybody seen a Fiero lately?

I drive one every day. I'm secretary for the largest Fiero club int the world. Next weekend it's Fiero day in Pontiac IL.

 

[PhilGoings]

Not pointing fingers but I've never seen anyone spell they're and their wrong in the same sentence. The post's point was still made and valid. Not caring about spelling when communicating can indicate a lack of respect to the intended audience unless, of course, the writer is unaware of the error or if spell check struck sneakily. Of course, pointing it out is rude too. I blame my father. Thanks Dad.

 

[jtmarten]

If plastic and fiberglass can rust, this is the first I've heard of it ... now the frame is another matter

Is the chassis comprised of steel tubing, or aluminum? Steel is cheaper, but aluminum will save weight, and won't rust.

 

[Joshua Caldwell]

Is the chassis comprised of steel tubing, or aluminum? Steel is cheaper, but aluminum will save weight, and won't rust.

I'm pretty sure I saw an official mention of steel during the P4 build. Unknown about the P5 or final though. Appeared to be square hollow tubes.

 

[Jeff Miller]

I drive one every day. I'm secretary for the largest Fiero club int the world. Next weekend it's Fiero day in Pontiac IL.

Sigh... I ordered a Fiero when they were first available and waited almost as impatiently for it to arrive as I am waiting for the Elio to go into production. I loved the car at first but quickly grew tired of the horrors that the local Pontiac dealer did to it while performing recalls and fixing the odd things that happen in early production cars. I drove it for a number of years and eventually got rid of it for a nice Olds Tornado from the early '80s.

I loved the tornado upgrade but I still have thoughts of the old Fiero from time to time. I look at them when they become available locally and I find it really amazing what people are asking for them. They don't go for huge amounts of money but for a plastic car that is 2 decades old they go for an impressive amount.

 

[vtx04]

I see it as a utility vehicle. A commuter, a delivery, a money saver...a throw-away vehicle. You drive it as long as possible, then get a new one with the savings you've enjoyed. I'm not investing in this with any expectations of sustained value. I'll drive it as a commuter. When it quits, I'll get another. Ill use it as a 'gimmick' vehicle in my side business too. Now if the values hold...Bonus!

 

[Buckeyejake]

vtx04,

I totally agree. I will drive mine first for the uniqueness. Then will drive it into the ground as a functional vehicle. My fuel saving should pay off the vehicle in four years. Then buy another and repeat the process.