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Anonymous — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:33:14 -0000

This concept is coool !!

Nice price too !!

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Anonymous — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:22:16 -0000

vraiment trop top

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Chuck — Wed, 16 May 2007 18:46:33 -0000

$3.00 a gallon what are we waiting for. Toyota has enough bussiness. Lets start a new wave VW. I would have one in my garage tomorrow!

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Sun, 04 Feb 2007 09:36:28 -0000

can't wait for the GX3 to come i want one, really bad.

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JC — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 05:24:44 -0000

I like it, but I think volkswagen should create some lambo doors for it!! (LOL) VWPOST.com - check it out!!!

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DAN — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 23:07:42 -0000

I LOVE IT! PLEASE MAKE IT! I CANT AFFORD A TREX OR ATOM SO THIS RIGHT UP MY ALLEY

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Anonymous — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 11:56:06 -0000

bring it ill buy it its exactly what people are looking for!

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mark infantino — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 09:32:54 -0000

I love it! I hope it goes into production and with a $17,000 price tag it should be a hit.

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BB — Sat, 06 May 2006 13:48:55 -0000

I once owned a three wheel car called an HMV Freeway which claimed to get 100 plus mpg. The HMV was a bit crude, I'm sure the VW is more polished. VW is on the right track, but I want more MPG, just think of the MPG if the GX3 had a small diesel engine in it!

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random engineer — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 11:30:19 -0000

If they build it I will buy one. I'll worry about converting it to biodesel or ethanol at a later date. This is just the "fun" answer to fuel economy we need!

BTW, for those concerned about safety, you obviously don't ride motorcycles. This is a half-step better than those, at least.

Also remember that it was not created primarily for fuel economy, but to be a "pure" driving experience. It handles like a sports car, but it has 3 wheels so it doesn't need to meet all the bloody gov't restrictions. Some of us would rather NOT have a high explosive device right in front of our faces (airbags). If my time is up, then it's up, if not, then it's not.

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Don Pena — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 12:35:59 -0000

Put it on the market.I'll be

first in line.

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Anonymous — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 15:13:51 -0000

ya ur right about the weather protection... if they made it at least like a t-top thing that would be cool too... and they better put a radio in it if they know whats good.. but seriously they should start production asap if they do fix some of the minor problems like that

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Jim — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 16:53:42 -0000

I truely hope they decide to bring this to production, it's vehicles in this general line which have the potential to allow personal short distance transportation to remain a viable option while perhaps eventually supporting a larger general and long range transport system, like trains perhaps. Either way its nice to know there are people working at the top of the field with their head in the right direction. Maybe I won't have to run away and live in Austrailia after all.

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Tom — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 22:36:40 -0000

This car's main point isn't fuel consumption or safety or practicality. This is a car for people who understand the significance of power to weight ratios, and that this car is all about that. 125hp, in stock form, but add a turbocharger, net close to 200hp, and you pretty much have a toy for $25k that will rock anybody's socks off. The mileage doesn't hurt though, and the price is terrific.

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mbhiii — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 08:59:50 -0000

Good start, but nothing on the Campagna T-Rex:

http://www.go-t-rex.com/pic...

which is less than 1000 lbs. w/ rollcage, sequential 6sp, 0-60 4.1sec, 140mph, and 1.9Gs!

Price is its only advantage; maybe when Honda realizes in can build a T-Rex-like, all-weather coupe that's curvier, stiffer, lighter, cheaper, and faster than the GX3, people will line up for a trike.

PS: The most important single variable for fuel economy is weight; the incidental performance bonus is obvious.

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bobb — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 15:13:04 -0000

I would buy one of these is a heartbeat! $17,000 is SO reasonable. For those who say this is no better than a bike: Yes it is! You sit low which feels wicked fast. It is Way more stable than a bike. I have a bike license but won't ride anymore. This I would ride happily. 1.25 g forces, are you kidding me? I WANT one!

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JIM CUTTLE — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 01:30:25 -0000

I currently drive a Ford AU XR8 (5 litre V8). Love the power and speed. if I had a vehicle such as the 3-wheel VW, no doubt I could recieve the same thrills and self gratification as I do now. I would trade in a heart beat and save money in running cost's and purchase price and get more performance! mad if you don't!

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Anonymous — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 13:28:34 -0000

if this had a pull up top in case it rains i would buy one.

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pro-bike — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 13:14:55 -0000

VW oe 3 roti pentru piata americana.

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Doger — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 13:42:07 -0000

That would be a hell of a fun track or autocross car.

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frank casatelli — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 14:01:30 -0000

Bring them on!!! If the price is right I'l have one in my garage faster then you can say ZOOM ZOOM !!!

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BenSchiendelman — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 18:52:26 -0000

What about the already-to-market VW Lupo? It gets better mileage than that.

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MD — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 18:21:06 -0000

IIRC, in the mid-80s there was a "woman" in Texas(?) who was trying to sell stock in a company with a trike prototype "she" had designed. It had all the usual hype about putting Detroit out of business with 90mpg and great performance. "She" turned out to be a con-man in drag (with rented kids!). The Car looked kinda neat, though - fully enclosed sporty-looking vehicle with 4-passenger capacity. I don't see why a 2-passenger trike with a mini-Cooper-sized front end wouldn't do well...

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Anonymous — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 17:33:05 -0000

motorcycle insurance is less than automobile insurance...generally speaking...

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Roomba — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 13:48:35 -0000

The odds are still good it will never make it in the US, As if it just looks unsafe. But it would go far in places like Europe and Asia