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• LottoBoner

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  Quote: Originally posted by mypiemaster on Jun 6, 2014

  No need for a coffin, if you get into a head-on collision in that thing.

  When was the last time you got into a head on collision?  If you are worried about getting into a head on collision, then I doubt this guy can help you.

    From the Gecko, "Honestly I don't know why he was driving so fast? Its Sunday, and we were only buying groceries."

   

  If recently than you need to put down your drink and just drive.

  If recently then I can understand if your wife was probably driving and she is Chinese.
• psykomo

  

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  Yes>>>>>>>>>>>>guess UR makN >>>>>>>>>>FUN^^^^^FUN^^^^^of D smart 4/2 but yes & DARE is

  always a BUTT>>>>out DARE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>FUNNY r no FUN<<<<<<< D  smart is a car yes & DARE 2

  have D PEP<<<<<<toothpaste guys work on <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< & DARE U

  2 stick UR nose UP>UR>asset's>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>and smell D^^^^^^^^^^D>>>>>>> ROSES!!!
• psykomo

  

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  Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Jun 6, 2014

  noise-gate,
  
  I was wondering the same thing but I think the Elio has reverse. The early Yugos didn't have reverse.
  
  
  
  rdgrnr,
  
  
  
  ____________________________________________
  
  The Elio does have a Jetsons look to it but the idea of the thread is that no one would suspect someone of driving a $6400 car of having hit a jackpot

  CT:

  This LOOK's Like a >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>REAL>>>>>>>>>>>>>>car>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

  not a >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>WHEELIE>>>>>>>>>>>car R<<<<A>>>>>>>>KID's>>TOY!!!!!

  Janis Joplin would B proud of this Mesersadies Bensodrain>>>>>>>>>car>just LOOK @ that GRILLE>>>>!!!!!
• hearsetrax

  

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  Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Jun 6, 2014

  noise-gate,
  
  I was wondering the same thing but I think the Elio has reverse. The early Yugos didn't have reverse.
  
  
  
  rdgrnr,
  
  
  
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  The Elio does have a Jetsons look to it but the idea of the thread is that no one would suspect someone of driving a $6400 car of having hit a jackpot

  

  this is the car that rdg needs hehehe

  a nice old BMW isetta

  
• Shelby Mustang

  

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  Quote: Originally posted by mypiemaster on Jun 6, 2014

  No need for a coffin, if you get into a head-on collision in that thing.

  No kidding a F-250 would kill you in that thing....heck even an F-150 in a side impact would kill you
• Artist77

  

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  Quote: Originally posted by Kola on Jun 6, 2014

  Here's a cool video:

   

  I'll take one in the color creamsicle.

  
• CDanaT

  

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  Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Jun 6, 2014

  
  
  The Elio. The three-wheeled wonder of personal travel and authenticity at its finest. A revolutionary new approach in transportation engineered to achieve 4 key "Must Haves":
  84 MPG Highway (gas powered 3 cyl.)
  American Made (utilizing 90% North American content)
  Engineered for a 5-Star Crash Test Safety Rating
  $6,800 (starting price)
  
  Oh yeah, and it needed to be reliable and fun to drive.
  Top speed over 100 mph
  0 to 60 speed in under 9.6 seconds
  3 year/36,000 miles warranty
  Safety Management System includes three airbags, a reinforced roll-cage frame and Anti-Lock Braking System
  
  Yes it's the real deal. Many call it the next big thing in transportation, or simply ingenious.

  CT,
  I think you may have a point there..Not at all like financially well off persons reasonably expected mode of transportation..although(scratchin head) I can see my dog going with me but where do I put the Mrs ???
• Coin Toss

  

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  Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Jun 7, 2014

  CT,
  I think you may have a point there..Not at all like financially well off persons reasonably expected mode of transportation..although(scratchin head) I can see my dog going with me but where do I put the Mrs ???

  CDanaT,
  
  Not sure if the video I saw is the same one Artist77 posted but it looks like this is a one person affair. Maybe a dog or a grocery bag or two or a shaving kit could go behind the driver but sure doesn't look like there's room for anything else.
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  hearsrtrax,
  
  Good fid on that BMW.
  A long time ago my father worked for Ford International and used to bring home Anglias and Zephyrs.

  Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. So many systems, so many theories, so few jackpot winners. 

  

  There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers.
• hearsetrax

  

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  Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Jun 7, 2014

  CDanaT,
  
  Not sure if the video I saw is the same one Artist77 posted but it looks like this is a one person affair. Maybe a dog or a grocery bag or two or a shaving kit could go behind the driver but sure doesn't look like there's room for anything else.
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  hearsrtrax,
  
  Good fid on that BMW.
  A long time ago my father worked for Ford International and used to bring home Anglias and Zephyrs.

  those Anglias made fun toys

  

  
• RedStang

  

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  Quote: Originally posted by psykomo on Jun 6, 2014

  CT:

  Yes>>>>>>>>>>>>guess UR makN >>>>>>>>>>FUN^^^^^FUN^^^^^of D smart 4/2 but yes & DARE is

  always a BUTT>>>>out DARE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>FUNNY r no FUN<<<<<<< D  smart is a car yes & DARE 2

  have D PEP<<<<<<toothpaste guys work on <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< & DARE U

  2 stick UR nose UP>UR>asset's>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>and smell D^^^^^^^^^^D>>>>>>> ROSES!!!

  OMG  smart car. Skip to 1:25.

  
• noise-gate

  

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  Coin Toss- just got to thinking about your original question and if memory serves me correct, a multimillionaire Jackpot winner from a few years ago bought a slew of bicycles. Cannot recall his name but no one would have suspected him of being a winner either, unless his face was familiar.
• NightStalker

  

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  Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Jun 6, 2014

  
  
  The Elio. The three-wheeled wonder of personal travel and authenticity at its finest. A revolutionary new approach in transportation engineered to achieve 4 key "Must Haves":
  84 MPG Highway (gas powered 3 cyl.)
  American Made (utilizing 90% North American content)
  Engineered for a 5-Star Crash Test Safety Rating
  $6,800 (starting price)
  
  Oh yeah, and it needed to be reliable and fun to drive.
  Top speed over 100 mph
  0 to 60 speed in under 9.6 seconds
  3 year/36,000 miles warranty
  Safety Management System includes three airbags, a reinforced roll-cage frame and Anti-Lock Braking System
  
  Yes it's the real deal. Many call it the next big thing in transportation, or simply ingenious.

  I think in most states it's going to be classified as a motorcycle, which may require a helmet in some states.  I read an article that says they are trying to get around the helmet requirement.

  I think they could resolve it by putting the helmet requirement on something you "ride", like a Can Am Spyder as opposed to a three wheeled vehicle you "drive" like this Elio or a Morgan Three Wheeler.

  I like this concept, but having to drive 45 minutes to the nearest Pep Boys is a big minus.

  Life's Too Short To Be Unhappy 
• Coin Toss

  

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  noise-gate,
  
  When Yugos were available there was a Mercedes or Corvette dealer in Vegas that gave away a Yugo with each new car bought. They advertised that the Yugo was for driving to your IRS audit.
  
  Nightstalker,
  
  Gee, I didn't think about the helmet aspect.
  
  When  you do  a search for 'Elio' one site says 'Elio hoax' and that made me wonder if the Pep Boys ad was some kind of Mad Magazine thing or something.
  
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  When I was stationed in Germany there was a Citroen very popular with the European hippies. The car body was attached to the chassis by six leather straps and when they got hit the body actually flew off.
  
  

  Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. So many systems, so many theories, so few jackpot winners. 

  

  There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers.
• Drenick1

  

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  Quote: Originally posted by noise-gate on Jun 8, 2014

  Coin Toss- just got to thinking about your original question and if memory serves me correct, a multimillionaire Jackpot winner from a few years ago bought a slew of bicycles. Cannot recall his name but no one would have suspected him of being a winner either, unless his face was familiar.

  I think you are referring to Brad Duke. 

  The elio is not for everyone but I think it would be ideal for a single person to use for commuting to work and running errands.  Going on a date with it is unlikely unless you both drive separately.
• mikeintexas

  

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  Quote: Originally posted by NightStalker on Jun 8, 2014

  I think in most states it's going to be classified as a motorcycle, which may require a helmet in some states.  I read an article that says they are trying to get around the helmet requirement.

  I think they could resolve it by putting the helmet requirement on something you "ride", like a Can Am Spyder as opposed to a three wheeled vehicle you "drive" like this Elio or a Morgan Three Wheeler.

  I like this concept, but having to drive 45 minutes to the nearest Pep Boys is a big minus.

  I had read that somewhere, too. 
  
  I saw a Jay's Garage video on YT about his Morgan and thought that interesting;  I did some reading on the vehicle, then saw one for sale on Hammacher Schlemmer for $59,000 and a Cam-Am like I'd want would be $15k+.  Makes me wonder how the Elio can be built so cheaply.