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This Car Is Not For Realtors, or Is It?

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This Car is not for Realtors, or is it?

 

This car, the Elio, reminds me of a motorcycle, a very expensive one at that. It only has three wheels.  Some stats on this vehicle that came out this summer are:

  • 84 highway mpg
  • 8 gallon tank
  • American made
  • projected 5-star safety rating
  • only $6,800
  • Choices in several colors (mushroom, rocket silver, sour apple, creamsicle, red hot, true blue, and licorice.)

Check out the video below, and let me know what you think of this car or motorcycle! 

 

 

 

It looks like it would be fun. Although, you couldn't take clients around in this vehicle.   And when my husband and I go on long trips, I like to be in the front seat with him and to also enjoy the scenery. 

 

This Car is not for Realtors, or is it?  No, I think it is for those folks who have everything and just need a new toy!

 

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Comments (43)

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

It might work for RE agents who do nothing but list homes. I'm with you though .. it's more of a toy for someone who has everything or for someone who uses it for around town. 

Aug 19, 2014 05:00 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Debb, yes I agree a safety issue, as are motorcycles.

Jon, glad that he is a cautious.

Kathleen, nope not for Realtors.

Aug 19, 2014 05:50 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Rebecca, I think that is more for the younger generation. I wouldn't use it for Real Estate.  Where do you put the new couple that wants to look at soe homes you have listed?  Enough said!  Not for Real Estate!

Aug 19, 2014 06:48 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Rebecca: No, not practical for agents but I bet it would be fun to zip around town in.

Aug 19, 2014 07:19 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I find more and more clients follow me and want to have the privacy to talk to each other between stops when viewing property, so this may not be a bad car for an agent after all.

Aug 19, 2014 09:19 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Rebecca, I'm on my iPad and unfortunately the video isn't showing up, but I'll check back tomorrow on my desk top...can't wait to see it.

Aug 19, 2014 12:42 PM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

I rarely have clients in my car nowadays. I agree with Chris Ann, many prefer to discuss the homes we've toured in private and that is just fine with me. As far as the car is concerned, I'm intrigued. As a European small cars are not foreign to me.. affordability, safety and fuel efficiency are key. I would need another car however, unless I can somehow beam my kids to their various activities.

Aug 19, 2014 02:19 PM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Years ago I drove a Nissan Stanza and I felt that was small. One day while traveling through Milwaukee, two ROADWAY Semi Trailer OTC Drivers tried to squash me and my little Nissan Stanza to a thin-as-a-pancake piece of metal. This little Elio would not have a chance in the world between those two ROADWAYS:)

Aug 19, 2014 04:26 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This little car would be fun for some uses. However, I would not want to be in it during rush hour in DC.

Aug 19, 2014 11:40 PM
Karen Mathers - REALTOR®
Keller Williams Vero Beach - Vero Beach, FL
When it Matters, Choose Mathers! 772-532-3221

I can see where this would be a great investment for someone who has considered or is currently utilizing a motorcycle for transportation.  As a upgrade from a motorcycle maybe, but to trade from a car or SUV, not so sure about that.  Let us not even discuss the claustrophobia issue.......  It is adorable though for the right personality. 

Aug 20, 2014 12:50 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Wow very cool...I am surprised it is so cheap

Aug 20, 2014 06:04 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

No, No and more no.  I need way more protection around me when I'm on the road.  I don't see that car/motorcycle handing an accident well at all.

Aug 20, 2014 06:18 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Rebecca ....Not for me, but Aimee would love it!

Great post!

Aug 20, 2014 07:42 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Rebecca, told you I'd be back and after much thought and analysis I've decided the answer is...not for this Realtor!

Aug 20, 2014 08:37 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Larry, the younger generation will probably be the ones buying this car.

I agree, Anita!

Chris Ann, that is true!

Nick, I hope you do view the video, it is an amazing little car.

Aug 20, 2014 08:43 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Andrea, beam as in StarWars!

Jane Chaulklin-Schott That is what would scare me. Those big trucks might not see that itty bitty car.

Nor would I, Roy!

Karen, yeah it is an upgrade from the motorcycle...you want get cold or wet!

 

 

Aug 20, 2014 08:47 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Debbie, so was I..it is so cheap.

Tammy, I'm with you I want more protection when I am out on the highways.

Rob Thomas This would make a nice Christmas for Aimee.

Nick, and not for me!

Aug 20, 2014 08:49 AM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

That car would be fabulous for my college son.

Aug 20, 2014 02:17 PM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Rebecca-I cannot see it on the iPad but it does not sound like it would work for this REALTOR..

Aug 25, 2014 02:06 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

It would be a good car for your son, Tammie.

Wayne Johnson others have said this as well. Try going to YouTube.com and viewing the video.

 

Aug 26, 2014 06:50 AM