sunfish

Thinking of buying a new car. Who is the best car manufacturer and what is the best model

Snookie

I kinda like Chevy, the New Malibu they advertise seems nice and innovative:}

I've had the Chevy Impala I drive now for a LONG LONG time other than a paint job and a few minor changes it's still going strong!

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Dangermouse01

1998 Chevy Astro van.

DM

LilRaverBoi

What kinda budget do you have? Audi's are very nice cars, the A4 is a good place to look. Otherwise, VW's are excellent cars. Jettas are pretty cheap right now, Golf and GTI are also great. Sorry, I'm kinda partial to the euros.

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What happend with your Soul?

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Abnshrek

He's fixing to do a deal to loose it.. :^)

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I'm a Nannerhead :^)

PR-Giants

Not sure if the Mayor will part with it, but it's worth asking.

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Darkman

Ford!

F-150 Lariat Super Cab w tow package

Hauls more Bananas!

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AS ALWAYS IMHO AND YOUR MILEAGE MAY DIFFER!!!!!!!!

Life - Some assembly required, As is no warranty, Batteries not included, Instructions shipped separately and are frequently wrong!

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If you're really unlucky, you might be able to get the car and the crapper.



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hanabananaman

I have worked on cars for 40 of my 51 years of life. I used to work for GM but I have only owned Toyota's for the last 24 years. American cars have been improving over the years but from a mechanics perspective there is NO comparison. I want to buy American but I don't want a vehicle that is worn out and falling apart before 100K miles. Be careful about flood damaged used cars they can be hard to spot sometimes.
Good luck
Larry

Darkman

Hey Mayor,

I like DAT!!!!!!!!!

Really forward thinking to the problem of municipal sludge disposal.

Awesome Impala!!!

Keep it clean. Keep it simple. Make it sweet!

Well done mayor!

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AS ALWAYS IMHO AND YOUR MILEAGE MAY DIFFER!!!!!!!!

Life - Some assembly required, As is no warranty, Batteries not included, Instructions shipped separately and are frequently wrong!

Kentucky Bourbon - It may not solve the problem but it helps to make it tolerable!

Statistics - Data that analyst twist to support the insane opinions of those that pay them.

Snookie

Thank you Sir:}

Mayoring and Pimping Ain't Easy

Just ask any of my bidness a$$ociates:}

Gotta have dependable ride... A nice suite, nice hat and a whole bunch of...uh never mind!

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eliomotors.com



Why Elio? Simple …

84 mpg

It gets 84 miles to the gallon on the highway. That means you can go from Detroit to New York City on a tank of gas – or drive from Shreveport LA to Dallas and back – then back to Dallas again – and still have about 110 miles left before a refill. How is that possible? Keep reading.

8-Gallon Tank

It can go 672 miles, or thereabouts, because it has an 8-gallon tank and 8X84=672. Of course, other factors will affect your mileage but you get the point.

Only $6,800

It only costs $6,800. That’s about what you would pay for an outboard motor to power a rowboat.

Safety

Each Elio comes equipped with a Safety Management System that includes three airbags – a reinforced roll-cage frame, Anti-Lock Braking System, and 50% larger crush zones than similar vehicles. Preliminary safety tests on computer models anticipate a 5-Star safety rating.

American Made = American Jobs

It should come as no surprise that Elio will create a number of much-needed jobs for American workers. We’re estimating 1,500 jobs at our Shreveport, LA plant beginning in the spring of 2014.

Fun

It’s a blast to drive. Imagine every little errand, every daily commute being something you look forward to because it means you’ll be driving your Elio. It looks cool. And face it, you are what you drive, so that will make you one cool person.

Unique

Because of its unique design, people will talk. They’ll also stare, smile, give you a thumbs up and who knows what else. And while everyone is smiling at you from the outside, trust us, you’ll be smiling from within.

Eco-Friendly

This is a very green vehicle – and we’re not just talking about the color. Yes, it gets 84 MPG on the highway, but you’ll be doing your share of city driving, too. Fear not, with its city rate of 49 MPG, you’ll be consuming only 1/3 of what the average American vehicle consumes.

Power in Numbers

An inline, 3 cylinder, 1 liter, 70 HP, fuel-injected, SOHC gas-powered, liquid-cooled, automotive engine.

Our Transmission Mission

5-speed manual or automatic. And yes, it has a reverse gear.

Fast Facts

Top speed is in excess of 100 MPH, and the 0-60 speed is under 9.6 seconds. So it’s not exotic sports car fast, but it’s not slow, either. And while a gas-guzzling muscle car might pass you, no one will pass gas stations like you.

Great Traction

The engine is in the front and it is a front-wheel-drive vehicle. So, with a low center of gravity and weight towards the front, you’ll get great traction action – even in the snow.

You Deserve a Big Brake

We will have 3-wheel disc brakes with the Anti-Lock Braking System on 15″ wheels. So your Elio will not only stop onlookers in their tracks, it’ll stop you, too – quickly and safely.

A Suspension as Independent as You

The first cousin of cool is smooth. So we’ve built Elio on an independent suspension with unequal length control arms, coil-over-spring and shock in the front and mono-shock with coil-over-spring and shock in the rear. The ground clearance is 5.75″ — similar to most of the passenger vehicles you see on the road today.

Heads Up. A Word About Interior Room

Interior measurements are as follows:









Headroom: Driver 39.8 Passenger 36.4 in
Seat width: Driver 20.6 Passenger 25.3 in

Interior Shoulder Width: 26.8 in

Front seat Legroom: 42.7 in
Rear seat Legroom: 33.1 in

Elio has been designed to fit 95% of all men. The tallest person we have had in the Elio is a 6’8″ former college basketball player, the largest is a 6’3″ 325 lb man, and the smallest is a 5’0″ woman (no, we didn’t ask the weight!). They all fit and loved it! If you are outside of these sizes, you’ll just have to hop into an Elio yourself and see how it fits.

How about the outside

Overall Length: 160.5″
Front Wheel Track: 66.8″ (center rim to center rim)
Wheelbase: 110″ (center of front wheels to center of rear wheel)
Overall Height: 54.2″

Listen to the Sound of Silence

The body panels are made of a composite (which is more sound deadening than steel) and attached to a tight, solid body that doesn’t have a lot of moving (read squeaky) parts. These two design features help keep outside noise from getting into the cockpit and getting in the way of your favorite tunes playing on our AM/FM radio
(that’s standard).

When You Need Your Space

The trunk space will be at least 27″ x 14″ x 10″, enough for an airline carry-on bag or a golf bag with the rear seat down (47″+). If you’re the working type, tools, blueprints, briefcases, and who knows what else can also be accommodated.

Uncommon Standards

When you own an Elio, you’re not just a customer, you’re part of a family. So we’re not going to lure you in with that $6,800 low price, only to mention things like A/C and an AM/FM radio are extra. They’re not. You get those items plus heater, defrost, the three airbags, power windows and door lock, seat belts, tempered glass, and windshield wiper at no extra cost.

The only draw back is if you do not have a motorcycle license you will need to get one - it has three wheels et it is a motorcycle. You do not have to wear a helmet, the cab is enclosed.

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Worm_Farmer

The Elio is not available for purchase I looked into them, seems like a great concept but they want money down now that is non refundable if the company goes belly up.

Right now, I would buy a Subaru or a VW. I really like the VW CC, how ever the passat is very solid and well made car. After doing my research I can get the Subarau Legacy 2013 for a little bit cheaper than the VW 2013 passat. I would give them both a test drive or at least a quick look.


No more Chevy for me, I got tired of working on my car's all the time. (I use to be a Chevy only type of guy.) I have heard that the newer ford are nice and have lots of features but still break quite often. How ever FORD did not take any bail out money so if you buy American buy FORD.

Worm_Farmer

I forgot Audi! If I could afford an Audi I would get the A4. The only car that can compete with the Audio A4 is the Subarau Legacy for size, All Wheel Drive, ride, ect.

lpatelski

Follow the story...
Elio production is slated to begin in the spring of 2014 at our Shreveport Louisiana plant.

now.msn.com/elio-motors-unveils-its-three-wheeled-car

You could soon be driving to work in this three-wheeler
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Check out this three-wheeler that Elio Motors hopes will be your future ride. OK, the 850-pound, skinny roadster looks kinda weird, but before you brush it off and head to the SUV dealer, consider this; the reverse tricycle gets 84 miles per gallon on the highway, 49 in the city, is 100 percent made in the USA and costs $6,800. It seats two passengers, tandem-style, and tops out at 107 mph. Ah, now you're interested. Unfortunately, the three-cylinder silver bullet won't hit the road until next summer — if it passes federal crash tests. Oh, and you might have to wear a helmet since, technically, anything with less than four wheels is considered a motorcycle. Want one? Elio Motors is already taking orders.

Was true in the beginning but now they have a refundable option.
This is your refundable reservation option. All refundable options will get you a vehicle within the first year of production! Remember, your reservation will go toward the purchase of your Elio – and the bigger your reservation and the sooner you make it, the higher you'll be on the list! So don't delay!


$1000
Sign up for this level and it will earn you a place right behind the $100 I'm All In group!

$500
This level puts you just behind the $1000 group above.

$250
At this level, you’re directly behind the $500 I Want In reservationists.

$100
Have no fear, you will receive your Elio within the first year of production.

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Worm_Farmer

This car is awesome! Are you for Real? Bring it to FL and let me test drive it! My grandfather had a 64' Impala and we build up a 327 small block and dropped it in.

GreenFin

Banana Car - Pics

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LilRaverBoi

My guess: the hampsters grooving to electronic music who operate the car either didn't take to his taste in music or maybe they just died.
I like what you have to say! Excellent pics. CC/passat are great cars, as are subarus.

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