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Title: VW GX3
Post by: anti_analog on January 04, 2006, 02:05:31 PM

Story Here... (http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/01/04/volkswagen-unveils-gx3-car-motorcycle-crossover/)

(http://www.leftlanenews.com/wp-images/media/jan4gx3_1.jpg)

Yeah, $17,000, 46mpg, 0-60 in 5.6 and 1.25 lateral Gs?! Good lord! They could actually convince me to buy one of these things!

I wonder how "safe" it is compared to a regular car...How much it costs to insure...Will I need a motorcycle liscense...

Title: VW GX3
Post by: Run Away on January 04, 2006, 02:09:44 PM

Now there's a VW I would buy.

Title: VW GX3
Post by: Fire It Up on January 04, 2006, 02:11:25 PM

If they just added another wheel on the back I'd take it. Otherwise it looks goofy.

Title: VW GX3
Post by: Catman on January 04, 2006, 03:32:35 PM

It'll need one of these

(http://www.bikesatwork.com/catalog/flagrear.jpg)

I'd be concerned about it being missed by other motorists. But, overall it'll most likely be safer than a motorcycle. Must be a hoot to drive, looks awesome. :rockon:

Title: VW GX3
Post by: Catman on January 04, 2006, 03:34:37 PM

(http://www.leftlanenews.com/wp-images/media/jan4gx3_2.jpg)

(http://www.leftlanenews.com/wp-images/media/jan4gx3_3.jpg)

(http://www.leftlanenews.com/wp-images/media/jan4gx3_4.jpg)

Title: VW GX3
Post by: Catman on January 04, 2006, 03:35:11 PM

QuoteIf they just added another wheel on the back I'd take it. Otherwise it looks goofy.

Why add the components and weight if it's not needed?

Title: VW GX3
Post by: giant_mtb on January 04, 2006, 03:40:18 PM

Quote
QuoteIf they just added another wheel on the back I'd take it. Otherwise it looks goofy.
Why add the components and weight if it's not needed?

That's what I was wondering. As if anyone's gonna care what you look like out on the track? All they're gonna see is your rear-wheel. They'll be impressed by its goofy looks.

Title: VW GX3
Post by: Raza on January 04, 2006, 03:53:36 PM

Does it have aircon? If yes, then I say "Daily Driver"

Title: VW GX3
Post by: anti_analog on January 04, 2006, 04:59:56 PM

I'd guess no A/C, perhaps no HVAC at all since there's not even a windshield to defog, no sound system at all either.

And having 3 wheels and making it a "motorcycle" and requiring a motorcycle liscense probably makes it legal, otherwise I have a feeling it wouldn't pass any sort of crash testing. Hopefully it still has some safety features, though I doubt much would help if you were sideswiped in it.

I can see one fitting in the other side of my garage...mmmm....but I shouldnt' get ahead of myself.

Title: VW GX3
Post by: JYODER240 on January 04, 2006, 08:50:31 PM

I want one of these, maybe even more than the Ariel Atom

Title: VW GX3
Post by: anti_analog on January 05, 2006, 09:15:22 PM

Oooo, More/better images here (http://www.vwvortex.com/gallery/gallery2.php?mode=album&album=/Volkswagen/Concept%20-%20Design/Concept%20Cars/GX3#)

Title: VW GX3
Post by: BMWDave on January 06, 2006, 05:52:26 AM

(http://www.vwvortex.com/gallery/albums//Volkswagen/Concept%20-%20Design/Concept%20Cars/GX3/006.jpg)

I dont see a/c :P

Title: VW GX3
Post by: SVT666 on January 06, 2006, 07:24:20 AM

Not impressed. It's just VW's imitation of the Canadian built T-Rex

(http://www.artcenter.edu/carclassic/cc03/PhotoGallery/19.jpg)

Title: VW GX3
Post by: anti_analog on January 06, 2006, 09:36:39 AM

Aren't T-Rexs expensive? (I really have very little idea)

I do like the roll cage design on the T-Rex a lot, especially since it could allow windows to be put on, making casual driving in the rain a lot less...mmm...inconvinient...

Title: VW GX3
Post by: 93JC on January 06, 2006, 10:58:21 AM

QuoteNot impressed. It's just VW's imitation of the Canadian built T-Rex

First thing that popped into my head.

(Didn't know they're Canadian, though. Cool. I should have assumed as much, as the real reason the T-Rex popped into my head was because I saw it featured in an episode of How It's Made.)

Title: VW GX3
Post by: Raza on January 07, 2006, 05:47:03 PM

I still love it. Definitely the car that could draw me back to VW.

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