OPPO, Good Idea or Great Idea??

"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002) 02/07/2017 at 16:05 • Filed to: None

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As you might have seen, Morgan is now selling an electric three wheeler targeted at kids. R&T says it will start at $8250. This is quite a bit of coin for a child’s ride on toy, but, what if I had a better use?

A bit of background: I love Morgans. About as much as Ferraris. I really want a M3W but can’t have the both the 348 and the 3 wheeler. I live about a mile from the beach and have been tossing around the idea of a small scooter to use for the beach. I am a former collegiate cross country runner so my dimensions are almost kid sized: ~5'8", 135 lbs.

If you put these together, I might have found a fun little beach transportation device. The 10 mph top speed seems slow but would be similar to a leisurely pace on a bike.

Alternatively: spec racing cup

What do you think OPPO?

!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! just in case

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor 02/07/2017 at 16:07

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I think they need the engines out of a Honda Grom before we start a spec series.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor 02/07/2017 at 16:09

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Oppo spec racing series

Winner gets to be a mod

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 02/07/2017 at 16:10

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That is a great idea! You could even mount the engine up front, between the headlights like the full scale M3W.

tpw_rules > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor 02/07/2017 at 16:10

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What happened to the weird offset headlight? That was the best part!

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 02/07/2017 at 16:11

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Loser gets the BAN HAMMER

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > tpw_rules 02/07/2017 at 16:12

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Brexit, I’m assuming.

MonkeePuzzle > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor 02/07/2017 at 16:12

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drop an LS in it

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > tpw_rules 02/07/2017 at 16:12

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I bet you could mount your own though!

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > MonkeePuzzle 02/07/2017 at 16:15

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Might need larger brakes. THINK OF THE CHILDREN!

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor 02/07/2017 at 16:18

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Given that a GEM e2 retails for $9k without options, why not the Morgan, really... As an electric mobility/in-town zipping around device, it’s pretty competitive, I’d say.

CalzoneGolem > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor 02/07/2017 at 16:18

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Alternately $9k could get you a wrangler you could remove the doors, roof and windshield from and cruise to the beach in.

MonkeePuzzle > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor 02/07/2017 at 16:21

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only the strong survive!

Tekamul > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor 02/07/2017 at 16:24

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The answer is always miata

Get a beatup NB for $1500

Remove all body panels, top and glass

Slap on some spotlights

Add big fat wheels and super aggressive sand tires

Pocket the difference

Wacko > tpw_rules 02/07/2017 at 16:24

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Thanks Obama!

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 02/07/2017 at 16:26

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It would be unique, that’s for sure!

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > MonkeePuzzle 02/07/2017 at 16:27

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Yuussss!

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Tekamul 02/07/2017 at 16:30

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I have a NB Miata. No room in the garage for another car so it needs to not leak (badly) on the few days a year it rains. Or all of January this year. A Vespa would be an even better option. Best option is to keep riding my bike, but where is the fun in that?

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > CalzoneGolem 02/07/2017 at 16:34

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Yeah, 9k is not much of a value, but it is unique. Parking for a Jeep would be a hassle. Our house already has 5 cars with parking for 3. A 300cc Vespa would be fun too. In all honesty though, I will likely keep using my bicycle. Unfortunately, the responsible option is the least fun.

smobgirl > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor 02/07/2017 at 16:36

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I had the same “I bet I could fit in that” response you did. Sounds like a good idea to me!

Urambo Tauro > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor 02/07/2017 at 16:43

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Somebody on the FP pointed out that it looks like a helpless, screaming bug on its back, and now I can’t unsee it. It’s like that kid pulled most of its legs off.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > smobgirl 02/07/2017 at 16:48

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Exactly!! What could go wrong?!

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Urambo Tauro 02/07/2017 at 16:52

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I bet that kid has burned many ants with a magnifying glass. Definitely gives off that vibe. I can see the bug on it’s back thing. But, I still like it!

bhtooefr > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor 02/07/2017 at 17:32

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I think for the beach transportation device, you’re going to be better off with a more conventional electric-assisted recumbent trike (although you’ll want some nice fat tires to not sink into the sand - something that’d be a problem with this, too).

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > bhtooefr 02/07/2017 at 18:58

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I’d park before I got to the sand, with any choice. A little scooter would actually be ideal and my bicycle works well. I like to dream up ridiculous solutions to non-problems though. haha