slingshot

[randyandsandy74]

We went in for a drive belt change this past Saturday and saw that they had some slingshots. I thought why not and take a test ride while we were waiting. Not very impressed with it, to me it was just like driving a convertible car! My wife and I really were glad to get back on our spyder:yes:

 

[cyclekid58]

Slingshot

We went in for a drive belt change this past Saturday and saw that they had some slingshots. I thought why not and take a test ride while we were waiting. Not very impressed with it, to me it was just like driving a convertible car! My wife and I really were glad to get back on our spyder:yes:

Got into one once, took a bit and had to have help getting out. I want no part of one and very satisfied with my RT.

 

[CanAmChris]

It really is apples and oranges. I love my F3 but the next addition to the toy stable will be a slingshot. It was really fun to drive. Drive being the operative word. I ride my spyder, i'll drive the slingshot.

 

[ThreeWheels]

I sat in one. It was a fairly big machine without a lot of room inside.
I may take one for a test drive this summer.
One thing for sure, it is NOT a Spyder and is not a direct competitor.
It's a different machine and can be enjoyed in its own right.
If anything, a Slingshot is a competitor of the T Rex, or Morgan.
When I say Morgan, I mean the Morgan Three Wheeler, not the Morgan Out Island.

 

[Chupaca]

Have to agree...

but it is a choice. the autocycle is a different beast and fun no doubt...it's just not a spyder...:thumbup:

 

[blacklightning]

Got into one once, took a bit and had to have help getting out. I want no part of one and very satisfied with my RT.

I had a similar event happen with me. I went to a larger dealership that had one parked near the highway (almost 100 yards from the front door). I stopped by the road and attempted to sit in it, and then get out before a salesman tracked me down. After sitting my 6'-2", 260 lb. frame into the seat, I could not get out. In fact, I had to have help from my buddy, and the salesman to get me out. I would rather pick up a nice used convertible.

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

a convertible is a great ride on a nice sunny day

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: And the SlingShot is a really cool little car... :thumbup:
It's just not a Spyder; no direct comparisons are truly valid.

 

[BLUEZL600EFI]

I got to drive one last summer, while it was fun like others have said it's kind of like the worst of all worlds in my opinion. I could not get past the major under steer.
For me I would rather spend the same about of cash on a very low mileage, late model convertible Camaro. But to each his own, I know someone who owns one and loves it.

 

[No 2817]

It's more like going from Two Wheels to the Sypder. I thought I was going to fly off. Now After 5 Seasons on Three I love this thing. Probably the same change feeling.

Chris

 

[keefer]

My boss has two Slingshots and loves them. I rode in his 2016 and didn't like it. Engine noise and rattles were pretty loud. He keeps trying to get me to buy one but I picked up an 09 Corvette Convertible for less that what he paid for his Slingshot.

 

[Bob Denman]

:clap: :nopic: of your 'Vette? :2thumbs:

 

[keefer]

:clap: :nopic: of your 'Vette? :2thumbs:

 

[SpyderHands]

Next!!!

The Slingshots are just too expensive to have around just for a conversation piece. :yikes:

Personally, not interested, even if I had plenty of cash.

 

[blacklightning]

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I think you made the right move. I have been looking for one like yours (C6 convertible), but haven't been able to come across the right deal yet.

 

[Bob Denman]

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:clap: And it's even in my favorite color!! :clap: :firstplace:
It's a real Beauty! I hope that you enjoy lots of "Miles & Smiles:, with it! :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

I guess I am one of the few that still like the Slingshot. This opinion based on what I have seen and the information that I have gleaned from searches.

They don't sell them here, but I have seen a black one on the road from time to time. We are always going +50 in the opposite direction, so I have not been able to stop and chat.

I do guess that getting in and out would be an issue with my bad hip. Comfort wise??????? I do like the fact that I could buy top of the line for a bit less than an fully decked out RT. If they come here, I will check them out. Will I buy one?????? :bbq::dontknow: It all depends on the test ride.

 

[keefer]

:clap: And it's even in my favorite color!! :clap: :firstplace:
It's a real Beauty! I hope that you enjoy lots of "Miles & Smiles:, with it! :thumbup:

Thanks Bob!

 

[keefer]

I think you made the right move. I have been looking for one like yours (C6 convertible), but haven't been able to come across the right deal yet.

Thanks! Keep looking, deals are out there. I searched for a while before I found mine. Most were mid to upper 30's. This one was MUCH cheaper.

 

[Tanshanomi]

Comparing a Spyder and a Slingshot is like comparing a German shepherd to a goldfish: You can find them in the same type of store, and they're classified in the same general category, but they don't have much in common beyond that.