Would you drive one of these?

[PNWGuy]

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[Backwoods]

It's kinda neat looking but I would not. I'm a pickup person. Not trying to be funny but it makes me think tree hugger, lib , etc. I also think the same stuff when I see a prius or a Nissan leaf.

 

[1border4manu]

Nope, not for me. Thank you.

 

[rickoshea]

also a truck guy,but it's inevitable whether we like it or not.just hope it's not in my lifetime.

 

[Vikes79]

Looks like a Polaris slingshot with a cab.

2019 Slingshot Lineup | Polaris Slingshot

Its definitely a lot less expensive.

 

[CumminsPusher]

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What’s the largest tire you can get on it without a lift?

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

Looks like a Can-Am Spyder with a body.

 

[Vikes79]

What’s the largest tire you can get on it without a lift?

I sure it will need an igr as I doubt there is a lot of power in that rig.

 

[Adam490]

I've seen a few of these around in New Orleans. They were supposed to be built in LA but never got enough funding to do anything from what I remember. They would be fine to get around in the city, but I think you'd die trying to get on a highway or interstate with one of these things. The black one I saw had aftermarket wheels/tires and some sort of body kit that made it look less like a Cessna with no wings.

 

[L2R]

I don't have enough bungy cords to strap down the wife but I can see the value in have some quiet time during the ride.

 

[Adam490]

I sure it will need an igr as I doubt there is a lot of power in that rig.

Just looked it up - 55hp and 55 ft/lb out of a beastly .9L 3 banger.

 

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[PNWGuy]

When they were first introduced, they had more exposed fenders and the powerplant was a Kawasaki 1000cc motorcycle engine that made 120hp.

I think I could have rocked one 15 miles to work and back on rural 2-lane roads. But now, with half the horsepower and fenders that would absolutely make it impossible to drive in snow... Nope.

I liked the older ones better...

 

[Adam490]

When they were first introduced, they had more exposed fenders and the powerplant was a Kawasaki 1000cc motorcycle engine that made 120hp.

I think I could have rocked one 15 miles to work and back on rural 2-lane roads. But now, with half the horsepower and fenders that would absolutely make it impossible to drive in snow... Nope.

I liked the older ones better...

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Yep I remember that now. That would explain why the one I saw looked a lot better too. The open fenders are listed as "Retro" and cost extra to add on now.

 

[Remington]

Negative.

 

[Mopower58]

Nope.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Elio Motors | The next big thing in transportation!

84 MPG. $8,000, AC and heat, room for one passenger.

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if it had i3wd and an ecoboost I might consider it......

 

[gullyjumper]

Only if I was stranded with a large amount of zombies coming and only then if I had a mask to cover my face !

 

[farmtimpioneer]

Coffin with three wheels, when They run over You because they didn't see You They just throw the whole thing in the hole !!!!!

 

[Farmer]

Yep, If I had a 9 to 5 you bet I'd be trying to save money on gas. I always had a hooptie when I worked for someone else. Drove my truck if it snowed.