http://www.automobilemag.com/news/2015-polaris-slingshot-review/

I didn't see any topics on it. I've seen probably 3 of these on the road alone this week.
I think it would be fun to own for 6 months, but then lose its novelty.

Would you own one or get something else for $20-$25k?

7/2/2016 4:03:23 PM

Quote :

" The plastic Polaris has a 10:1 pound-to-hp ratio, better than an Alfa Romeo 4C, yet can only muster 0 to 60 mph in a little under 6 seconds, run the quarter-mile in 14.6 seconds, and top out at 130 mph — if you’re willing to risk third-degree windburn, that is — but it makes up for its lack of speed by being nimble and animated."

7/2/2016 5:28:19 PM

I wouldn't want one for half that price.

7/2/2016 7:18:37 PM

Same here

7/2/2016 10:20:18 PM

^^ Don't you own an Ariel or a Caterham?

7/2/2016 11:32:04 PM

They are an attention grabber for sure, but I really don't see the performance for the money value... You have to wear a helmet and it's classified as a motorcycle in NC.

http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/polaris-slingshot-can-am-spyder-f3-morgan-3-wheeler

I think I'd rather have the Can Am in this segment... But I guess if you want a feel closer to a car and less like a motorcycle (can am), then the polaris is the way to go...

7/3/2016 12:52:19 AM

I have a Seven clone...it's a pretty nice homebuilt (from scratch), not a Caterham, though.

...and that's exactly why I wouldn't want one. You could buy a Seven clone like mine that would kick the Slingshot's ass for significantly cheaper (at the expense of fit & finish, warranty, etc)...or you could buy a really nice track day car for that much money.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WenLXInZ8AE

[Edited on July 3, 2016 at 1:05 AM. Reason : ]

7/3/2016 1:02:24 AM

It doesn't sound like the fit and finish of those slingshot things is anything to write home about...not like that should be the deciding factor in this segment

[Edited on July 3, 2016 at 1:34 AM. Reason : i think these things are for old people who wanna look like they're going fast]

7/3/2016 1:33:09 AM

I saw one of these a couple weeks ago. Some old, retired couple at the lake had it.

7/3/2016 5:43:14 PM

would be fun to drive in the mountains. they are overpriced tho

7/4/2016 9:49:23 AM

It's a shame we have to give up a wheel and classify a vehicle as a motorcycle just to get around all the bullshit regulation and end up with a small, nimble, cheap vehicle.

[Edited on July 4, 2016 at 10:17 PM. Reason : And these things aren't even really cheap]

7/4/2016 10:16:21 PM

agreed!

7/5/2016 9:25:10 AM