Polaris Slingshot

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ezra

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yeah every one needs a 3 wheeled side by side. hmm 20+k for ride in spider
not this yr
 
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srt20

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A bud bought a $30k spider.
The poo is rumored to have a bigger faster motor for less $$$$.


Not that I am interested in either one of them.
 
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ezra

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if I wanted a non conventional open air toy not on 2 wheels I would have to get one of those street legal sand rails with street tread like u see around AZ and NV from time to time
 
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xcsp

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Found this posted on another site, bet it will be no less than $30k to start.



The Slingshot is rumored to get its propulsion from a 2.4-liter, Ecotec four-cylinder sourced from General Motors, and its expected output is 200 horsepower. According to the patent documentation ABS brakes, power steering, traction control and stability control will be included.



Another take on the side by side seating like the T-Rex, only this time from Polaris.

https://www.google.com/images?q=pol..._group&ei=tEC0U9yzB9GWqAaU4ILQCg&ved=0CBsQsAQ
 
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The teaser video looked like it had a stick shift and sounded pretty cool! Could be a fun rental for a weekend! Kip, you gonna rent them? ;)
 
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pirate

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Wonder what the power to weight ratio will be ? even at 200 hp it could seriously haul *** .. Maybe 11 second or faster 1/4 mile times .
 
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New video release today doesn't show much at all. The 24th we get to see it all I believe.
 
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elf

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Anybody go online and look at this yet? Not sure I'd want it as a daily driver but it looks like it would be fun.
 
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I think it looks like a ton of fun! I really like the 5 speed stick shifting. Not sure I'd spend that kind of money, but I'd love to rent one for a weekend!
 
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elf

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polarisrider1 said:
bet they will NOT sell.
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I don't know what their expectation is. If their target and business plan is to sell 2000/yr they may be fine. If they expect to sell 20,000/yr I think they will be disappointed.
Based on their track record though I don't think I'd bet against them. They've had some pretty successful new products in the last 5 yrs. And they have the financial ability to carry a dog for awhile to understand the market and adjust to it. I think MSPEASE had a great thought, I can see where this would be a great day rental vehicle. The Harley dealer near my dad's has a trike they rent out and they said it's always rented.
 
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momoney2123

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Id def like to drive one....but yea buying one would be a whole different story. Seems like a niche market for people with money to burn.
 
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Hard to second guess Pol lately. Home runs with Indians and Razers. They carried their Victories for a long time before they caught on. If anyone can do it they can. Now if they could just build a snowmobile! Just kidding.
 
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ezra

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I really dont think the USA is the target market for them . my guess is they already have a dealer network set up just for them all over Europe just waiting.
 
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