VW GX3? Any interest?

JST · 03-16-2006, 08:34 AM

Any interest in this weird trike thing? It's bizarre, but probably offers the kind of no frills experience found in a Seven or Atom for much, much less.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109643

John V · 03-16-2006, 08:58 AM

It certainly won't replace a car, and I already have a motorcycle which is significantly faster.

So... meh.

blee · 03-16-2006, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by John V

It certainly won't replace a car, and I already have a motorcycle which is significantly faster.

So... meh.

Yeah, there's that. But you could say the same thing about an Elise.

IndyMike · 03-16-2006, 09:03 AM

It's pretty cool. But I'd consider it as a track only vehicle. Otherwise it's a death trap looking for an Excursion or Escalade to run or roll over it.

JST · 03-16-2006, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by John V

It certainly won't replace a car, and I already have a motorcycle which is significantly faster.

So... meh.

Can't autocross a motorcycle, though.

Wonder where they will class this?

John V · 03-16-2006, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JST

Can't autocross a motorcycle, though.

Wonder where they will class this?

Can't autocross a three-wheeler, either.

An Elise is a bit different, it's a four wheeled vehicle with a roof and a trunk. It can be used as a car. This would be tough to use as a car - it's more comparable to a motorcycle.

Maybe I'm splitting hairs.

JST · 03-16-2006, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

Can't autocross a three-wheeler, either.

Why not?

If this thing really becomes available, ISTM there'd be a strong argument/good deal of support for including it in the SCCA autox classifications.

John V · 03-16-2006, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

Why not?

If this thing really becomes available, ISTM there'd be a strong argument/good deal of support for including it in the SCCA autox classifications.

It's my understanding (though a quick search of the rulebook did not reveal this) that three wheeled vehicles are prohibited in SCCA autocross.

But I have no proof, so I might be just making things up.

blee · 03-16-2006, 08:59 AM

A car like that for $17,000 would be pretty fricking cool. I think there's definitely a niche out there for something like it.

Jason C · 03-16-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by blee

A car like that for $17,000 would be pretty fricking cool. I think there's definitely a niche out there for something like it.

Yeah. *raises hand*

I hope they're not bullshitting. $17k sounds really good. The other alternatives are much more (Campagna, Ariel, Caterham, Radical, etc).

*Edited for info

5.7 0-62 time
46mpg city
1.6L 125 hp and 112.5 ft-lbs
1,257lbs

03-16-2006, 08:34 AM	#1
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,611	VW GX3? Any interest? Any interest in this weird trike thing? It's bizarre, but probably offers the kind of no frills experience found in a Seven or Atom for much, much less. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109643

03-16-2006, 08:58 AM	#2
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	It certainly won't replace a car, and I already have a motorcycle which is significantly faster. So... meh.

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IndyMike Elected by grace Join Date: Feb 2006 Carmudgeonly Ride: 11 1 M; 11 328iT; 22 M240ix Location: Brickyard Posts: 1,962	It's pretty cool. But I'd consider it as a track only vehicle. Otherwise it's a death trap looking for an Excursion or Escalade to run or roll over it.

03-16-2006, 08:59 AM	#9
blee Doctor Mudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,433	A car like that for $17,000 would be pretty fricking cool. I think there's definitely a niche out there for something like it.