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"zeontestpilot" (zeontestpilot) 07/06/2017 at 12:06 • Filed to: Michigan

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I saw this the other day, outside a government building. I think it’s a dedicated car that’s for wheel chair assessability... maybe? Any thoughts oppo?

Jcarr > zeontestpilot 07/06/2017 at 12:10

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MV-1

http://www.mv-1.us/

deprecated account > zeontestpilot 07/06/2017 at 12:14

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VPG MV-1. Purpose-built accessibility vehicle, powered by a LPG-burning 4.6 Modular. They. Are. Hideous.

Roundbadge > zeontestpilot 07/06/2017 at 12:17

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I’ve seen quite a few of these in Ohio.

As others have said, MV-1. Specifically engineered for handicapped mobility.

WilliamsSW > zeontestpilot 07/06/2017 at 12:20

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They’re pretty common around Chicago as taxis - very rare to see one that’s not a taxi, though.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > deprecated account 07/06/2017 at 12:30

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They sure are ugly but they do their job quite well.

McMike > zeontestpilot 07/06/2017 at 12:31

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In one of the general automotive discussion forums I read, there’s a 90% chance this is the car in every “What car is this” thread.

It’s so common, that the MV-1 is often the answer when it’s NOT a thread about the MV-1.

deprecated account > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 07/06/2017 at 12:31

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Wouldn’t know, but my city uses them and I see them around sometimes.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > deprecated account 07/06/2017 at 12:32

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There is a blue one I see at work from time to time. They aren’t terribly common.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > WilliamsSW 07/06/2017 at 12:41

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yeah i dont think ive ever seen one that wasnt a taxi or medvan

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > McMike 07/06/2017 at 12:41

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I think even on Oppo, it’s punching way above its weight. The last 3-4 posts with an MV-1 in any capacity here - and we like weird shit! - have been a “WTF is this” post.

zeontestpilot > Jcarr 07/06/2017 at 12:45

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Seems like a car designed with function over fashion. Lol

zeontestpilot > deprecated account 07/06/2017 at 12:46

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I will not doubt the hideous claim, lol. Ita always in the same spot, so I wonder if it ever moves.

zeontestpilot > Roundbadge 07/06/2017 at 12:46

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That explains why it’s outside the government building then.

zeontestpilot > McMike 07/06/2017 at 12:48

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Well, it’s a brand that’s the red headed step child, it doesn’t quite fit it not look edgy... or even bland.

Chariotoflove > zeontestpilot 07/06/2017 at 12:50

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I poked around an MV-1 at the auto show when they came out. Cool idea and funky look, but not a really great car. Too expensive for what you get if I remember.

carcrazydan738 > zeontestpilot 07/06/2017 at 12:53

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It’s meant for handicapped people with wheel chairs it does have a slight resemblance to a Honda Element to me.

Shoop > deprecated account 07/06/2017 at 13:30

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Let’s put the circular lights in square housings!

Slant6 > zeontestpilot 07/06/2017 at 14:18

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I’d love to buy one once they depreciate to use as a work van.

ThePlasticOne - no diggities expressed nor implied. > zeontestpilot 07/06/2017 at 18:09

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I openly desire one of these but I’d hate to deprive the use of the vehicle to someone who needs it. Maybe I should just get a job hooning driving one.

zeontestpilot > Chariotoflove 07/07/2017 at 05:39

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Well, it’s a specialty product, made unique to cover a niche market. Of course it’s pricey, which is the sad part. It should be more accessible...

zeontestpilot > carcrazydan738 07/07/2017 at 05:40

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Originally I thought you said Honda elephant, which I feel is also correct, :).

zeontestpilot > Slant6 07/07/2017 at 05:43

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Hoon it too please, :).

zeontestpilot > ThePlasticOne - no diggities expressed nor implied. 07/07/2017 at 05:44

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Drive it, depreciated its valve (I hear its pricey), then sell it dirt cheap to someone in need. :).

carcrazydan738 > zeontestpilot 07/07/2017 at 08:24

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Lol :) I used to own a 07 element in silver so it did look elephant-ish

zeontestpilot > carcrazydan738 07/07/2017 at 09:22

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Should of put a trunk and ears on it, :).

carcrazydan738 > zeontestpilot 07/07/2017 at 10:19

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it was a good suv rubber floors for easy cleaning both front and rear seats folded flat could make a double size bed or the rear seats could fold flat and hang on the sides by a carabineer clip or be removed. It was like a Swiss army knife of suvs and I miss it.

Chariotoflove > zeontestpilot 07/07/2017 at 10:57

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Thing is, for similar money, I think you can get a better car and do a conversion.