Polaris Slingshot - game changer?

Look closer. It's a toy compared the X-Bow or Atom. I looked at a couple of them real close. The build quality did not look great. I really want to like them, but it look really unfinished and thrown together.

At $13k, I'd be a buyer. At $20k, not a chance.



Mark

 

In a few years when they are under $10k they will represent great value.

 

Texas won't license them for the street.

 

I've looked at them a few times up close, I'd rather have an Atom any day. It's an oddity, and quirky, and I'm sure it's fun to drive. But it just doesn't seem special, kind of a copy of the T-Rex.

 

Both the Atom and the T-Rex are 3x the price of the slingshot.

It seems like a lot of fun for $20K..but if I have to wear my motorcycle gear anyway, perhaps I should just ride my motorcycle

 

Judging from what I have seen regarding the reliability of Polaris snowmobiles I wouldn't buy one.

 

I have a friend that just bought one, he was out the door for almost $30k..and I wasnt impressed with the seatbelt, no harness, and you do have to wear a helmet and gear just like a motorcycle which is cumbersome...looks kind of cool but id rather pick up a used Atom for more $$..

 

I would rather have one than a Can-Am, which seems to have the disadvantages of a a motorcycle while lacking the experience of one. Can-Am and Slingshoti are better than the trikes with two wheels in the back I guess. As a Goldwing alternative I guess I can understand the appeal of the Spyder. They just shipped their 100,000th Can-Am, so it is understandable why Polaris wants into the game as well. The Slingshot seems to be more car than bike obviously.

Not sure about taking a motorcyle driving test in a Slingshot though...

 

The state I live in doesn't require a helmet so it would be fun. I am a big fan of simple machines. The Morgan 3 wheeler is awesome but the price is rediculous. The price on the Polaris is right but it is ugly. I want to like it but it is just so hideous. Looks like a hoot to drive even though it isn't too powerful. Engine is the 2.0 GM 4 cylinder.

I wish them well and I thought I was a buyer till I looked at one in person. I am now thinking a RZR 1000 4 seater licensed for the street would be a better option for the same price.

 

Don't you need a pilots license for those?
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Would be for me as well if I had a place to play. But it sure beats a golf cart and have you priced one of those lately (new)?

 

The figure 8 test might be a bit tight...

 

Drive one and ride in one first before buying, that was enough for me not to want..just my 2c

 

They are slow for being so light with the size of motor it has and they look ridiculous when you see one out on the road driving next to a regular car.

 

When ever I see one of those things I wonder if anyone makes a bolt on kit to make it a 4 wheeler?

Buy, license, bolt on and boom! Fast cool little car.

 

I looked at one at a local motorcycle dealer, and the thing is HUGE. The motor is the same the n/a Pontiac Solstice had....there are a number of companies that offer turbo / supercharger upgrade kits already

 

Saw one on the Vegas strip the other day in 110 degree heat.

You have to be freakin' crazy.

 

Agreed

 

It's just DRY heat!