Re: Aptera Closer to Roll Out.
Deposits are one thing, moving actual product is another. As I recall, Zap always had plenty of deposits, yet sold very little product. Of course Zap is a special case...
If people found the Insight too weird, then how could they like the Aptera? Maybe the Aptera is weird enough that the fact it's a curiosity is what will sell it. Honestly though I just can't see the average person driving around in one. For that matter, the average person doesn't like the SMART either....
Which brings us to the SMART. Ugly is subjective, I'll give people that. For me to say it's ugly is to voice a personal opinion (though an opinion that a lot of people share). I'm sure the SMART is a joy to park, but the issue for me is that it has almost no cargo capacity. The weekly groceries wouldn't even fit in one trip. It's very slow, and does not get the amazing gas mileage people think it does. Keep in mind I'm talking about the diesel fortwo model, which has been the only model available in Canada for the past few years. And the fact that it's diesel means that yes, it rattles and stinks. And for $18,000. $18,000?!
But here's the kicker...They sell like crazy over here. So if people are willing to buy an overpriced, ugly, slow and useless vehicle because it's the in thing to do, then maybe the Aptera has a chance in that sense. But it's so weird. I wouldn't buy it.
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