2018 / 2019 Polaris Slingshot - Crazy Fun or Just Crazy?
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- The Polaris Slingshot is hands down the most unusual vehicle I have ever driven. It's simultaneously a blast, irritating, epic, engaging, grating, hilarious, impractical, crazy, flashy, quirky and weird. If you're looking for one of the most interesting vehicles on three wheels, this baby is for you. For the rest of us, there's a Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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I'm a slingshot owner, my experience has definitely been amazing. It's a real head turner and a thumbs up magnet. No point in comparing this to any other vehicle within the price range because there's none.
Ok Alex. As a Slingshot owner myself since 2015, you do not buy one because you like anything remotely cool about a stupid Mazda Miata. We buy them because either we ride motorcycles or enjoy the open road feeling. Every time you said the word Miata I wanted to slap a baby. That is all.
Dear god I couldnt have said that better myself. Well done sir.
Tell me how do you enjoy it? How's the steering? For long distance or short distance?
Slingshot and trex campagna are the best things
The slingshot is the ugliest 3 wheeler on earth. Personally I’d rather... a Miata. You go ahead and slap that baby.
#RYKERGANG
Chad C he said it over and over ....... Mazda is poor choice, two different animals
they have to have at least enough storage space for a case of beer and a pizza
bird718
Lol. Priorities mate!
Texas Tramper
nice...
bird718 lolll
This is a replacement for a Goldwing, not a Miata !!!!!!
No this is defiantly NOT a replacement for a goldwing. I own a BMW R1100RT and you can fit way more luggage on my bmw (I think would be the same as a goldwing) then you can a slingshot
Alex, this is a head turner. It is interesting to watch. But it is not practical for me. Personally I wouldn't buy it. But I would enjoy seeing one on the road :-)
bird271828 aa
Yea I’d be the guy pointing and laughing
Try driving one.. You'll have a sh!t eatin' grin on your face the whole time. ;)
I owned a Miata. It was fun, rode like a covered wagon. It is a different vehicle with a different purpose and market target. I don't understand his comparing this Slingshot to a Miata.
this thing is pretty much a $20k go kart
I would rent one for a weekend blast but it's not something I would want parked in my garage collecting dust.
These machines really ARE Cool ... But I still wonder why they just don't sneak another wheel in the rear ... Dress it up ... Add all wheel drive ... Call it a HYBRID SIDE by Side .... !!
Most of the people I know who have a Slingshot bought it to replace a motorcycle. The better comparison is not a Miata, but an Ultra Glide.
Due they make them with automatic transmission
@@vernonpercell980 no but I saw an automatic in Elmhurst, IL.
@@vernonpercell980 2020 version is automatic
This is the poor man's Lamborghini. Granted, its performance is mediocre at best, but from a fun-to-drive and/or head-turning standpoint, it's hard to beat at any price. Plus $20K gets you in one, and the off-the-shelf GM engine means that maintenance won't break the bank. As for practicality, who cares?!? I'll use my Elantra to get groceries. The slingshot would turn my daily commute to work into an exciting adventure and I can always toss my computer bag in the passenger seat.
This review was paid by Mazda MX-5 Miata!
I rented one it rides pretty horrible the seats are plastic the radios borderline useless. But the parts that frighten me about it was if you're the second car behind a car in front of you at a light the cars in the opposing direction do not know you're there and if they want to make a left turn while you're going straight they can't see you behind a truck or anything else and more importantly you can't see them because you're literally sitting on the ground. Also the place that I rented it from had many front end damage Parts in the back that they had to keep replacing because you can't ride over top of anything that falls on the road. It hits the front and shatters the front... for $30,000 you can buy a convertible car like a Mazda MX-5 or even a used Camaro because in the end that's what it basically is is a car without air conditioning it doesn't ride that nice and is extremely dangerous if you're ever involved in a crash with an automobile
No real reason to own this thing other than a show toy.
In California this is able to go in the carpool lane if you're a solo driver but at that price range to do the same leasing a plug in is better. Otherwise I would get this as a base trim and aftermarket the lights, exhaust, backup camera, and the windscreen with a very good Motorcycle helmet I'm set to own it if I didn't already have a motorcycle.
Jeanejean that makes lots of cent$. Buy the base model and use the ten grand you save to customize it, with cash left over for other things.
I drove a motorcycle in high school and college, and have wanted one ever since. No, I wanted an MGB or Austin Healey Sprite, maybe a BMW Z4, a Mini, or a Honda S2000. No, I wanted a Miata. No, I wanted a Can Am Spyder. No, I wanted an adult go cart I could drive on the road. What about a nice used Vette, Boxster, or Mercedes SL? (I couldn't consider a vehicle that costs north of $70,000.) I carefully shopped for each vehicle in my range. As I shopped, I discovered that I didn't want a motorcycle, or even a Goldwing or Harley trike. Of the true "sports cars," I really liked the Miata best, because it is so much fun to drive. I also liked the Can Am. I even checked into another 3-wheel roadster, the Vanderhall. It's really cool, and only a little more expensive than a Slingshot. Each of these vehicles has its strengths and weaknesses. But not one of these other vehicles is more fun to drive than the road-worthy go cart I bought, a 2017 Polaris Slingshot SL. Hear me out. No, it's not "practical." For that, I drive my Subaru Forester. No, it doesn't get the highest gas mileage. For that, I'd have gotten a Prius. No, it doesn't blow the doors off anything else on the road in either acceleration or top speed. For that, I'd have gotten a crotch rocket. But let me tell you this. When I was 15 and first learning to drive, I would get in the car and just drive, with no place particular to go, for the sheer fun of driving. In a few months, that feeling wore off, never to return. Since I don't race, a vehicle hum drum way to get me from here to there. But wait! I've had my Slingshot for 10 months now, and every day I have that same first joy in driving that I did back when I was 15! Why? It's a combination of things. Even completely stock, it will go quickly when I want it to, more than enough for my needs, though I have yet to test the limits. It takes to curves like it's attached to a rail, though you can drift a bit if you like. No, it doesn't have much cargo space, though I've figured out how to take a guitar, acoustic amp, and gig bag secured in the passenger area, and my tux in the cubbies behind the seats. And though I have gotten wet a few times, I've had no problems in the rain. (I do slow down a good bit, which is not a bad idea for most folks!) I'm in Middle Georgia, and get to use my Slingshot as a daily driver much of the year. I completely understand people saying it's not for them. I get it! But, man, IT IS FOR ME! Whether it is for you is up to you, and I won't call you stupid if you decide on something else. I got what I like, and I LIKE IT!
Great review sir, love mine also! Three years later and I still can't wait until the next time I ride!
First its a dreadful horrible piece of plastic with no resale value at all.The suspension is worst than a wheel barrow .The radio its horrible cant get any radio station and the sound is pathetic.The rear view camera it a joke.The seats are too small you must be side 32 or less for a man or 10 or less for a woman.The pedals are way too close so you better be size 8 or less of foot wear.Too damn hot in the summer and too cold in the winter.The heat or the cold weather blow in your face right out of the dashboard.The oversized glove compartment is too heavy and the latch cant keep it closed.The front and the rear tires are different sizes so better get two sets of. spare tires.More over good luck trying to get this piece of crap insured.OH.. and good luck trying to change the oil filter canister.
A slingshot is not for everyone yes it is loud and the styling is crazy and only having 3 wheels makes it a true fun car or thing to drive if you know how to drive. After my experience with one it doesn't take much to spin the rear wheel and while going around turns allows one to drift very easy. There is not a car on the road that gives you the same fun factor for under $40,000. Its a pure drivers car that lets you have fun without having to go to a track it is true it doesn't have safety standards but that is what makes most cars suck today with all the extra weight with all that crap. I am sure that in a few years the slingshot will go away and its a shame because we live in a world there the only thing people seam to buy now is suv's and soon cars and especially toys like this will all be replaced by today's alternative choice to the mini van. Yes a Miata is more "practical" but it can not give you the same experience and life is just way too short to drive boring cars.
I grew up with a RZR ,when look at the slingshot it brings back memories
Looks like a Sony Xplod boombox, lol.
Richard Cuevas underrated comment
Lol agreed
Richard Cuevas lol....right
Why not compare it to the Morgan 3? www.morgan-motor.co.uk/3-wheeler/
Love my slr slingshot. 2017slr. 24000 miles 22 states in 2 summers.i rode my harleys in the rain, you just put a rain suite on and keep going,same with the SS. I didnt know we had monsoon season in the systes..If I had wanted a CAR I WOULD have bought one.
you seem to be sitting higher in the seat than some of the other videos ive seen..... is there a difference in the seat in the other trim levels????
This toy would be a good 3rd or 4th vehicle in your garage if you had the means. Most of us have one car and if you could have a 2nd car with a limited budget, I would buy a used Miata.
James Chung
Then you would have a used Miata like every other middle aged hairdresser
Let’s all take a “shot” ever time you say Mazda Mx5 Miata ....“ WE WILL BE WHT. BOY WASTED “ shot , shot , shot .
Bonus points for guessing how many shots I had while filming!
They still use a shitty old underpowered GM engine in it too
Thanks but no thanks... I'll get a motorcycle 😎 instead
people have a motorcycle too, its not for poor people, its an extra thing just to have fun
Alex, you really are rural, aren't you! Don't you know who buys these and why? Let's just say that anyone who buys this wouldn't be caught dead in a Miata, and any pretense of practicality, or lack thereof, falls on DEF ears.
I would rather drive a VW Dune Buggy. I'm sure its fun to drive. But the Slingshot is really ugly.
Not as much as your dog
@@patadegrillo007 My dog just recently died. Only a dickwad would rip on a man's dog in UA-cam comments. Now I know what kind of douchebag drives a Polaris Slingshot.
Looks like fun but I wouldn't want to be in an accident in this thing.
I purchased an Electric Blue 2018 SLR with slingshade. I also own a 2016 Corvette Z06 and when driving my vette, I saw many slings so I had to buy one. It's fun.
Nice review, a little over heavy on pushing the Miata with almost every comment made about the Slingshot. Other than that I think I'd much prefer the roofless base or sport model. It is still just a motorcycle...
I'd take the Miata all day every day. The Mazda would have some value after a few years....not so much for the Slingshot.
Don't know what you are talking about. An old miata is worth the price of a moped now days
You're the best reviewer Alex!
You know nothing about this or bikes
How does this compare to a Caterham 7?
(and can you review on of those?)
Seems to be made for showing off or having fun but nothing else really
I was very close to buying this instead of the Miata because it’s a head turner. But what turned me away was the safety requirements they bypass due to the motorcycle classification. I feel better when the car has airbags and bumpers (and doors)
pussy, you must be a liberal
Oh how I wish this was electric. I would buy it tomorrow!!
I bought 2016 Slingshot SL in January of this year. I'm 69yo and have a lot of fun with it. Always get lots of looks and positive signs. People ask me what it's like to drive. My response is it's a 178hp go cart and just fun to drive.
Alex, for 29K I see this only going into 20-car garages. Not so much wide-consumer base
You forgot to say how tall you are. if i am shorter then you i cant see in the windscreen and if im taller then you i will hit my head but how tall are you? ok at 13 min in you said how tall you are thank you good video
Looks even more impractical than a regular motorcycle.
I have a Kawasaki zx636r then bought a 1100custom Yamaha vstar but wanted something bigger so I was looking at an Indian motorcycle but bought a 2018 slingshot SL...the only regret is that I traded my Polaris rzr 1000 turbo in on it....I wish I would have kept the RZR and just bought the slingshot anyway..as for the miata, they suck...I have a G35..way better but all those are my toys...the muscle is my 4door Toyota tundra..
I sold my harley ultra classic 2014.i only had 40,000 miles on it. I bought my new 2017 SLR .. lm loven it. Drive it everyday.i even do road trips. First road trip was 1700 miles. Like Honda used to say You meet the nicest people on a Slingshot.
I have a 2021 R model and the only complaint I have is the brakes. I wish people would review the Slingshot for what it was intended for FUN. Stop comparing it to the
Mazda. If you want a car buy a car. The Slingshot is a fun machine and I love mine.
Alex, you dont have to say "Mazda MX5 Miata" every time you refer to the MX5.
Arto Kiiskinen lol
Thanks for the great review! I'm personally in the market for a three wheeler but am leaning more towards the Vanderhall Venice. If you get a chance to review that and compare the FWD driving characteristics, it would be awesome!
It is purely a cool toy. Using the word practical at any time in reviewing a pure toy shows that you don't understand the concept of "toy". I collect antique Brit sports cars and love that open air experience, no longer available in anything remotely new with 4 wheels. This has that classic open air feeling but can be maintained using 21st Century parts.
You got it all wrong my friend. It's a slingshot not miata nor an mx5.
Get it together.....🤣🤣🤣
Wow what a great detailed review. I hope you get to review the Vanderhall too! Thats what I really want.
I don’t think anyone is going to be turned off by no airbags or other comforts of a car. If you are looking at a Slingshot to buy, you are after this kind of car where none of that stuff matters. Nobody goes out looking for a fast sports car and comes back with a Toyota Prius.
The x bow, ryker or vanderhall shits on this. This reminds me of a mother of 10 kids that let herself go knowing she’s a cloning machine.
Wow, what a ugly vehicle. What a dud of a motor. All the weight is in the front so this anemic motor can spin the rear wheel=poor engineering.
I got a question I'm going to buy one in the future but need to know if in california do u need to wear a helmet per law ... dont care what they recommend but do u need to wear one per law is my question .. oh and dont buy a mazda its trash
Seeing as you mentioned in the video to post comments about the car I thought I might add my experience with the Slingshot. I recently drove one on a recent trip to Hawaii and found it a bit of a mixed bag. I completely agree with your synopsis of it being raw and involving, however there one thing in particular I didn't like about it that you didn't mention. I found the steering feel (or totally lack of) to be a real disappointment. It felt like a first generation electric power steering system that was completely devoid of any feel/loading and made it very difficult to judge exactly whatever the front wheels were doing and how much you were asking of the front. It was that bad that it detracted from what was otherwise a very involving vehicle to drive. It had one of the worst 'turn ins' of any car with 'sporting pretensions' that I have driven. I understand part of it would be due to the single rear wheel, but the steering 'non-feel' doesn't help. Once it is turned and settled on the suspension it was quite good, but still lacking any feel.
Also to add onto your 'bang on' assessment of the exhaust on the passenger side, I will also add that exhaust fumes like to hang around in the passenger area, enough to give you a headache after any extended period of time.
Other than those points I agree with your assessment of the Slingshot. I really enjoyed driving it, but in some areas it definitely was on opportunity lost!
Quit saying Mazda Miata!!! Nobody wants one of them POSs!
Just buy an MX-5.
While I wish it was a Honda engine at least being a GM car motor I can go to any mechanic for maintenance not like a boat or seadoo where you pay an arm and a leg at the dealer.
Ear protection?.......EAR PROTECTION????
also need ear plugs all that wind make you deaf after 40mph
Looks like if another vehicle hits you from the sides or the rear you're dead!
19,999$ how much it would be in india currency (rupees)
I was just pondering how strange these things are the other day... great video as always, I feel like I really understand how this thing drives now. Since the reality is I'll probably never get the chance to drive one anyway, my curiosity feels satisfied now.
Looks super cheaply made. Would be okay if it was $10k but for 20-30k it needs some major build quality improvement. Otherwise just buy a Miata and get something much better for the same money.
what a piece of shit contraption, wouldn't pay 5k for one
How much is the price.....in indian currency ...
Of course I would b the slingshot..its a TOY. A WKND TOY..DAY OFF TOY. ON VACATION TOY....drive it to work on a Friday or nice day.... That kinda thing...
This looks way worse than Ariel Atom. Like, 100 times worse. Of course, it's also more than 2 times cheaper. But IMHO it's not enough of a difference.
I own one!!! I love it. Yes, the exhaust heat is bad but the sound isn't awful for me. I enjoy every moment I can get with my Slingshot.
Would I get this if I was offered one? Probably not cus it would scare the crap out of me with how loud that belt and engine is and how that rear wheel probably wouldn’t have a lot of grip in the first place. I’d suggest Polaris do something to make the ride a bit more quieter Within the next few years if they wanna keep up in sales cus I’m pretty sure that’s what draws people away from it. Also I could imagine with all that wind coming through the windshield on how much pressure it’s gonna push against the seat belts if you had your seat belts on. Probably would leave some marks on your skin and make breathing really hard. They look fun to drive but personally I wouldn’t own one unless I wanted something to just drive through the beach on the weekends or use as a weekend getaway when me and my ex go out. Definitely wouldn’t use it as a daily driver
Is this available in the Philippines?
ALEX if you review this sling shot yur expected to review the Vanderhall Venice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
comfortable on a gravel road doing 5 MPH hmm how impressive. Basically its a fun toy with lots of flaws and annoyances and once you been round the block a few times and put a 1000 miles on it you will want to get rid of it and buy a real sports car. For the price you are being ripped off and being insulted of your intelligence by cutting all the important things out of a vehicle and charging you for a quality vehicle.
I did but the Grand Touring Slingshot last April and its well worth the money. Its a blast to drive and I am going to get a after market exhaust from Slingmods to solve the heat problem and for noise reduction along with dust reduction. Steve
Like Ken Lambert mentioned, I am older guy (+60) but as much as I like the allure of the slingshot in style and cool factor it just seems impractical. I'll probably settle for a Ducati monster instead. By-the-way, superb dissertation on the features as well as the very detailed pros and cons. Thanks Alex...
I own a 2018 SLR, No roof. It is the funnest fastest ride I have even owner. It is a blast to drive. even the wife loves driving it. If your on the fence about buying, don't even hesitate. It is to much fun!!!!!
Another question for Slingshot owners out there: can you perhaps improve the rear traction by swapping for a wet-weather grooved tire and perhaps ignoring that 25lb weight limit for the rear storage compartment by deliberately increasing the rear weight over the drive tire by putting say 100lbs in weights in there? I had a friend in high school who tricked out a Volvo for racing, and one of the things he had to do was drop 75lbs in the trunk above each rear wheel to avoid spinning out, even with track tires. I'm wondering if this same trick could be applied to the Slingshot to improve safety/wet weather handling? Had anyone tried this, or can you direct me to where I can find out more about how and why it wouldn't work? I love to tinker with problems like this and try to figure them out. (Ok, so I went to uni for electrical engineer, not mechanical, but still... 😊)
Is miata also a threewheels car?
The main competition are the Can-ams with their more snowmobile on 3 wheels look. The Can-am reliability has been terrible, however they recently came out with less expensive versions that would help pay for any repairs needed. Arial Atom is a more rare choice- a used Miata/MX-5 with rain protection, a heater and air conditioner seems a lot more practical for driving more days per year.
Great review with the exception the Miata references since it seems like your comparing it to a roadster ( a full -on car) . The sling shot is Neither a motorcycle of a car. its in a league of it's it own.. well with the TRex and other similar 3 wheeled 2 side by side seats - Its raw as you mentioned so can't compare it to a vehicle with all the amenities of a car (heat, air condition, air bags etc.. ) it's like comparing a DuneBuggy with a car.. you just can't. They have their reasons for being.. the Sling is a weekend (or weeklong) fun "mobile" - reminds me of a kid taking apart a carriage to use the wheels and making a "milk crate" go-cart (at least thats what we used to do here in N.Y. when kids ) - But just much cooler !!! Even the Can-am spider is different.. that is more like a motorcycle yet a "reversed Trike" so different than a standard trike.. Somethings just have to be set apart the the rest.. :) but if you have not ridden one of these I recommend it.. go to a Motorcycle shop that sell these when they have the "test rides" they are a blast..
I just purchased a 2018 SL a week ago, all I can say is it's a blast. I checked slingshots out for a year before purchasing mine. Mine was a demo unit which the dealership had put the widest tires on so the ride was better and it only had 250 miles. I get lots of thumbs up and have given lots of people a quick showing of the vehicle. The best is the look on their faces when you pop the hood to show the engine. I retired last year and went back to work and gave rides to all my old work buddies. I have been caught in the rain just once but even that was something my wife and I laughed about for an hour.
Wow, Alex you did a review on a Slingshot and it was excellent. There is another vehicle similar...the Can An Spyder. Would you be opened to doing a review on a Can Am Spyder?
We have a SL. No roof. We have put 10k miles on it in 1 year. Out truck now stays parked more. It is amazing what you miss around you in a regular vehicle that you see (and smell) cruising in the SS.
Whoa Alex...108ft stopping is better than a Corvette and better than any motorcycle! Motorcycles have only two small contact patches for braking.
For Con and Pro you should compare that to the T-Rex from Campagna ... and the bmw inline 6 should delight yours ears more than an Ecotec .
This thing is a blast. I commute with it. it's just like having a motorcycle, you just don't commute on rainy days and this thing is way more fun to drive than a mazada, you can rip donuts and drift corners with out even thinking. It is an absolute blast on a track as well. Yes it is a toy and not super cheap but just hold on the used market will start popping up as they become more common.
I priced one at $42,000.00 with almost everything offered from Polaris sales site.
Dont listen to the haters..I had min for 5 months and its the funnest thing I have driven...it will also get more attention that a Corvette
My son wants this car
It's just too expensive. A lot of stuff that hasn't gone into the car should have made it cheaper.
I simply don't know how you can justify buying this. And that's despite the fact that I love the idea of it.
Dammit Alex, I thought you'd get out all windblown and a stupid grin frozen on your face. You are batman.. I was hoping you'd do a review on it. Your review layout is the norm for me to analyze cars now. Thank you.
YES! I'm waiting (and waiting) for one of the top UA-cam reviewers, of which you're one, to start MOTORCYCLE reviews.
I bought one a couple of months ago and I love driving it. My wife was skeptical at first but now she drives it as well. It's quieter to ride in than being on a Harley and I'm not putting down Harley riders, it's just quieter. If you don't like the wind and noise then by all means, stay in a car. Great review.
Noise should not be a concern. As with a motorcycle, you should always wear good earplugs.
I like your honest review Alex. Hopefully I will be in my slingshot by the end of the year. Did you say, in California you need a helmet?
A motorcyclist wrecks one, it'll be part of the game, non-motorcyclist wrecks one, gonna be calling lawyers.
Said mx5 miadu (?) More than anything related to this machine.
This year I started collecting all types of motorcycles and hybrids.
I'm getting this one next for me and my dog.
I think FBI should raid the lockers at Polaris because looking at it it's clear someone's been hoarding some potent hallucinogenics.
Dude doesn't even know how to pronounce the name right. It's Po-lare-iss.