Can't see paying 50 clams for a three wheeled car. But there are those that will/would.
Definitely not a market for everyone on these. I asked the gentleman why they only make 200. He said its because they don't want there to be a market. The moment they start mass producing them, other manufacturers will see that there is a market and their profits will go down.
Its an exotic car. There are only certain parts of the country where this would have a market. Los Angeles is definitely one of them because of the roads, weather, and lifestyle.
Since the Cycle World Show has many stops across the country, I also asked if they were demo'ing in those markets as well. LA is the only show they were doing test drives in. Go figure.
T-Rex 1400R Base Price $49,999.00
Transport* $1,000.00
Optional Equipment (Prices Listed Are To Be Added To Base Price of T-Rex)
Soft Cover $499.00
41L Cases $1,199.00
52L Cases $1,399.00
Carbon Kit $999.00
Chrome Kit $3,499.00
Wind Deflector $299.00
Tall Kit $699.00
*Transport is the minimum price and may vary depending on location.
Thats about right...He said 60k OTD. And no negotiating, its an exotic. You want it, fork it over
I'm surprised it isn't cheaper...I was thinking it was going to be Kawasaki's version of the Spyder to try and capture some of that market.
It has nothing to do with Kawa. The company Campagna, French company out of Montreal, only uses the Kawa motors. I guess they have a contract with them. The T-Rex's have been around way longer than the Spyders. Huge in the Urban Market. The Ruff Ryders made them famous.
At only 200 made per year, I bet they have a waiting list.
There are many people out there that have lots of toy money.
Isn't that the truth. The Speed Channel had on another episode of the Jackon-Barrett Auto Auctions this afternoon. Rick Henderson (NASCAR fame) bought up 1 cars, $350,000.00. No that does not have a decimal point missing. $200,000 on a hopped up 1930's something Oldsmobile and a very limited production Chevy Monte Carlo Dale Ernhardt Sr. edition, signed by Sr. himself.
So, are there people out there with unlimited funds that would pay $60,000 + Taxes for a 3-wheeler, I guess so. Not my riding/driving choice, but then I don't have $60,000 + for toys to play with either.