A 3-wheeled cheap commuter car

[mulletman]

Yes, it looks dorky. Yes, you'll die if you get hit by a truck. But for the money and fuel economy, this thing would be hard to beat for those of us who have longer commutes. Interesting.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2356608/Elio-Motors-Three-wheeled-commuter-car-price-tag-6-800.html

[Cletonius]

I'd rather tough it out on a bike.
Or a smart
Or a min
Or a fiat
Or a miata.

[WhorifyingHunty]

I'd rather tough it out on a bike.
Or a smart
Or a min
Or a fiat
Or a miata.

yes indeed.

but reminds me of the carver.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK4wzBYmTIo

[mulletman]

I'd rather tough it out on a bike.

I've had plenty of fun on bikes. Hard to commute on one though for some of us. Riding in rain sucks.

Or a smart

Still just as dorky, no performance or practicality advantage, half the gas mileage, and twice the price. Smart indeed.

Or a mini

Still a hairdresser's car, and a third the fuel economy. Costs 4 times as much.

Or a fiat

Automotive handbag. Like a Smart, but slightly better looking. Faster, but expensive.

Or a miata.

Great car. Still a third the fuel economy.


I'd take the E30 when I actually wanted to drive. But as a secondary vehicle, this seems to fill a gap in the market nicely.

[flyboyx]

why not just buy a used vw diesel?

[Cletonius]

I've had plenty of fun on bikes. Hard to commute on one though for some of us. Riding in rain sucks.


Still just as dorky, no performance or practicality advantage, half the gas mileage, and twice the price. Smart indeed.


Still a hairdresser's car, and a third the fuel economy. Costs 4 times as much.


Automotive handbag. Like a Smart, but slightly better looking. Faster, but expensive.


Great car. Still a third the fuel economy.


I'd take the E30 when I actually wanted to drive. But as a secondary vehicle, this seems to fill a gap in the market nicely.

All good points. Even if it's not the most fuel efficient I'll still keep on commuting in my E30. Every time I drive it it makes me smile and that's worth more than a few dollars.

[M-technik-3]

Can't see that thing come winter in a snow belt so useless in half the country for 3-4 months. TDi or Honda Fit.

[slammin.e28]

Needs IS lip and a drop.

[jrockbk]

Just get a T-Rex! They're way cooler

[Thizzelle]

http://web.stagram.com/p/502229641036960843_24087948

[Roysneon]

why not just buy a used vw diesel?

Ding Ding Ding!

Can't see that thing come winter in a snow belt so useless in half the country for 3-4 months. TDi or Honda Fit.

Also makes a whole lot of sense.

All the above logical things being said, I'd fuxwitit.

[zig553]

Only one cheap 3 wheeler commuter car in my books.

[Fusion]

I'm seriousy contemplating getting one of these.



Priced like a brand-name 50cc scooter.

[nickflic3]

Just get a T-Rex! They're way cooler

I was gonna say I'd rock it with a huge swing arm out back

LOL

[Poorboyz]

Well...since the thread got away from the cheap part that the OP was looking for...why not stick with a BMW?

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/...a/1579144.html