Polaris Slingshot
 

Anybody seen these new Slingshots? They look freaking awesome! :thumbup:
4 cylinder 173 HP engine

http://images.craigslist.org/00r0r_j...Ta_600x450.jpg

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Yup. I watched a couple youtube videos on this when they first came out. They are awesome. A little expensive for a motorcycle but it would be cool to have one.

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Between that and the CanAm Spyder the 3 wheel motorcycle world is looking really awesome.

http://www.cedarcreekmotorsports.com...%20Orange1.jpg

Saw one of these in this color in person, it's just plain mean looking. Front end is Camaro-esque.

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What I love about the Polaris is that it has the feel of a car with two bucket seats... :thumbup:

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I saw that, bet it's a blast to drive. :mrgreen:

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I want to see Polaris come out with a dual sport slingshot. So it can be driven down the road and then thru the game reserves. That would be cool. It could take the world of side x sides to a whole new level.

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THEY ARE AWESOME.....but unfortunately, and believe it or not, they can not be licensed in the state of Texas.....the state says they don't meet the requirements of a motorcycle and don't meat the safety requirements of a car.....

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I like the slingshot better than the can am because you sit in it not on it.

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Interesting...

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There is one that drives around my town. As Sir Nuke said some states wont recognize them as anything so that would suck if you bought one. They are friggin awesome though

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I love the idea of the reverse trike. I just think this side by side slingshot needs a fourth wheel and a roll bar. :thumbdown:

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As much as I like them, I gotta agree with you. I'm going to give them a few years to work out the bugs before I consider getting one...

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The motor is a GM Solstice. It is powered by a new 2.4 L (121.9 cu in) I4 Ecotec engine. If equipped with a dual-scroll turbocharger. The engine's output is 260 hp! 2384 cc
At 1743 lbs. with this motor all you need is a pilot licence.
There are several of them here at work and they will fly.
My bossman just got his a few weeks ago.
At $24,000 for the top model I'll wait a few years.:thumbup:

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while dropping my bosses RZR off at the Polaris dealer we took one out for a test ride, Holy hell these things FLY

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Here is the wife and I fixing to take a test drive in Garden City SC.:thumbup:

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Very nice Andy! :thumbup:

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They are cool little rides but for the $$$$$ I can buy way better vehicle. But you never know!:thumbup:

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That's what I'm thinking, the price seems steep

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The wife was like what! When he told her how much it was, I already knew what they where. She said once we get my Tahoe paid off I can get one. I think I'll buy a 67-68 Camaro instead if she still says the same thing.:thumbup:

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Actually they are cheaper than a rzr1000 side by side and are street legal.

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Yep:thumbup: Wish I kept what I had...:roll:http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...ps62622803.jpg

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Andy. Get the vintage Camaro. They are in limited supply. You can always get a slingshot later.

Dave: Nice Camaro. DZ302? Butternut yellow?

adatsdgadshutybnavhnuriaphrtdnanlyrd. Pardon me. Some drool got into my keyboard, and it shorted out for a second... Nice car, Man!!!

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'69 Z28 Rally Sport 302 Daytona Yellow. The pic is faded--1971.

It had the Double Hump heads...and was quick.

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That is a Dayumn expensive car nowdays - Great looking car.:thumbup:

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I want a 67 RS/SS are a 68 RS/SS either one would be fine with me.

I found the 67 my parents owned back in 67 that dad bought new. The guy bought it from my older brother after dad sold it to him. He sold it to this guy when he got married. I have tried to buy several times but he want sell it. Some day I hope he will. at least it's sitting in his basement and not outside.

This is a google but it's what I want and looks just like my parents old car.
Dad worked for GM Chevy all his life and he had a Camaro every year.:thumbup:


http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1282846794

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Memories...
My Popz had a Cortez Silver 4-speed, 375HP 396BigBlock 1967 Camaro SS when I was younger. He wisely sold it when I turned 16. I would have crashed that car for sure. It is on my bucket list to own one of those cars. I remember looking over from the passenger seat at those big round gauges waiting for him to shift gears and listen to the tires chirp when he did. It was funny that I remember by the time he hit third gear, the vent window (that was only on the 67) would slam closed as the wind blew by.
It looked just like this one without the wheels...
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMj..._id=880000500F

I'm also about to go to Florida next week to trade in my 2006 GTO on a 1970 Buick GS455 Stage one car. It isn't the GSX, but still one of my bucket list cars. I'll post up some pictures if everything works out...
Wish me luck!!!

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Cool! Good luck!:thumbup:

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Things worked out. Say hello to my new baby!!!
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Nice looking car. love the A bodies .

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Thanks, Man. I wish it wasn't raining so much here. I really want to drive her around a little.

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Good looking car man! You done well!:thumbup:

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Thanks Andy!!!

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Andy: Have you decided between the slingshot or the Camaro yet???

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If I get my choice it's the Camaro hands down! I've been wanting one for years.:thumbup:

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Well our local Dealer finally got one in And had it setting outside the other day, So I stopped by and talked to the salesman about it. Now mind you I have bought 2 street bikes, 2 dirt bikes, 1 four wheeler and a off road go cart from this place over the past years and always had a good relationship with this dealer . I would like to think I was a good customer ? So when I asked to take the Slingshot for a test drive I was told NO ! I told the salesman to go get the owner I wanted to talk to him, Salesman comes back and says owner said nobody is driving it but him. And if I don't like it go somewhere else! Well needless to say I will never darkin his doors again ! My hard earned money will be spent somewhere that appreciates a good customer! Sorry for the long rant guys.

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I wouldn't get all tore up about it. Unless you put some cash down want none of them let you ride them. I've been to 3 differant dealerships and none would let me drive it.:thumbup:

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Andy I have know the owner for 20 some years, and I have spent a lot of money at his business. If that is the rule of the dealers so be it, But you don't treat a good customer or any customer for that matter rude and expect them to come back to your place of business. maybe I am wrong with the way things are today, But it's my hard earned money that keeps business open like that and it will be a cold day in ______ before I go there again!

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I hear ya and I'm with you. I'm trying to teach my daughters the value of business relationships, customer relations, supporting local businesses and the like. Getting hard to do. Businesses aren't interested in customer loyalty anymore. They wine about churn rate but think of it as an absolute. The solution is to steal customers from a competitor with no thought about keeping the ones they have.

There was a slingshot operating locally. I used to see it a lot but not lately. Hope the cops didn't get him --- or worse.

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I have to agree 100%. That's is my dream car, just have to wait till retirement.

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Were you seriously thinking about purchasing the slingshot from your dealer or just wanted to take it for a spin for the wow factor?