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Originally Posted by Chatbrat
The reason its so cheap, its a TRIKE, doesn't have to have any of the safety equipment that a car is required to have, you will also need a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. The running gear is very exposed and if you need support, keep your fingers crossed. Could be the biggest mistake you ever will make if you're in an accident.
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Well I often wondered why the golf carts are so expensive given what you get for your money. Per what I've read, one of the reasons why the Elio is inexpensive is that it's constructed with a lot of readily available off the shelf parts used in other vehicles. Elio has put an agreement in place to have Pep Boy's service the vehicle. Florida is one of 41 states where you do not need a motorcycle license to drive this vehicle (they call it an autocycle). Per the safety factor, it certainly is not as safe as an SUV but it does have anti-lock brakes, airbags, traction control and a frame designed with "crush zones". It's likely a lot safer than riding on a scooter or a motorcycle. Although it's designed to go as fast as 100 mph, I would not want to drive it on I-75. I would drive it in the bubble and around the bubble.