We took ours on a two week long 5k road trip.... However we added the taller windscreen and the Slingshade roof. The only issue we had was even with the added rollbar mounted storage racks we were a bit limited on how much stuff we could bring along. Over all with a few after market options it's a great compromise between a car and a motorcycle.
That's exactly what I was thinking I just rented one for a couple days and all God are they a blast but they have two huge doors Clarence behind both seats
The Polaris Slingshot has very little storage space, with a combined total of about 3.5 cubic feet split between a glovebox and two bins behind the seats. The storage compartments behind each seat are relatively large and can be locked. There is also a spacious glove compartment on the passenger side
We were interested in a Spyder and a Slingshot after looking at a new Harley Tri Glide. We rented a Slingshot in Gatlinburg for a few hours, conclusion was "3 wheeled Miata". It was fun, but more like a Miata than a motorcycle. The new Slingshot has a powerful Polaris motor now instead of the GM...
I've got a Can Am Spyder manual shift & it's a similar experience but for me more like riding an atv on the street legally. Handles amazingly & tons of power plus It's far more stable so I'm confident I'll make it home without wiping out to take care of my wife & kids
I own one for 3 years. I agree about the windshield. I guess you can get a different windshield. I drove mine last November from the Midwest to Florida. I looked into having it transported they wanted $3,000. I could drive it for that. I wintered there I tried to rent one it was 100 mile drive to rent one $200. A day. I had a rule not driving it at night. Deer rut in November. The day before I left it was 70. A cold front moved in. High 45 degrees. I was wearing many clothes. I checked in SE Iowa the next morning it was Snowing. Not hard but I waited for it to warm up and quit. I was nervous about the road being slick but I remembered that the road temperature was warm. It snowed to St. Louis people did stare at me. As I headed south it did warm up On interstate when I drove next to semis I was looking right at the axle of truck. Knowing that semis have huge blind spots . I one didn’t get too close behind them. Passing them wait till there is nothing else passing them. Pull over and drive like a nascar driver around it. Don’t hang next the cab. I met some incredible people. I was like a rock star, “ you are doing this ALONE? “ “ what kind of engine does this have” usually men ask this” I was educated before title 9 it has a gas engine. “ you put the gas back here. How fast does it go? I don’t know. I’m driving the speed limit. I stopped at a rest area to wait out a rain storm near Tallahassee as I was leaving a man looked at my plates you drove that here? Yes I told him I was retired, was just enjoying the sights. He was retiring soon always dream about a motorcycle cross country tour. He cried realizing that he could really do this. Took my picture. Getting out is difficult for an obese senior citizen. Storage behind seat. I have a towel for seat.
THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS MY SINCERE APPRECIATION MEMORABLE UNFORGETTABLE A GAME CHANGER. People will forget what you did. People will forget what you said. But people will never forget how you made them feel, but I must say your video made me feel good. I got so excited I drove four (4) hours to buy a 2021 Polaris Slingshot S with Technology package one, Wind deflector and Auto drive Security system black and white in color, thanks so much for sharing and making my day, I’m the happiest man in the town, I made my dream a reality, I stopped dreaming and started driving, I’m really enjoying the hot summer days now, I love my new toy, Simply the best Second 2 None A Game Changer A Show Stopper.
Just bought myself a new '21 "S" and my main question/concern is how that cool-looking shark fin might totally steal your ability to turn for a quick look over your shoulder. Thoughts?
I wonder what year model that was. I think most of the new ones have push start engines with heated/cooling seats and an electronic display for GPS and phone connection There's storage in the new ones on the sides and behind both seats I think. Not sure if that is included in the basic one
You need to stick to your Viper even though the Slingshot has a better power to weight ratio and will outhandle it on a road course. Seats too hot, seats too cold, windshield too low, and on and on. A week is not true ownership. I've driven my over 30000 miles and I still love it. As far as exposure to the element, would you park your Viper outside or in the sun? I park my truck inside to protect it...Slingshot is no different. Apparently you have more money than sense and don't take care of your rides.
It is classified as a AUTO CYCLE..NOT MOTORCYCLE..NO INDOORSMENT. NO HELMET IN FLORIDA I have a 2019 GRAND TOURING GT, absolutely love it .I roll 70,80 on i95 every day.
Thank you I have been wondering about this for a couple of years and didn't want to get close enough to a salesman to find out. Surmised most of it correctly but the windshield would be a bitch as I'm 6'4', really have to like the rwd though. Also was your coffee cold before you could drink or are you one of "those people" (my favourite new politicly incorrect statement) that drinks soda for breakfast ?
Nice toy - good fun. For touring it’s a joke despite the comments here. What storage? It’s not thing I’m driving cross country. Dealer support / network. I’d like to thrash it for fun for a day but my money gives me a better return on my 2 & 3 wheeled Harley’s.
Through a towel on the seat when you park it. If your scared don't drive on the highway. Obviously you have never had a motorcycle. Your complaints are just silly. What did you expect? Not a super car in any way shape or form. Glad you sold it.
I see they also require 91 octane or higher fuel, so you have to rum premium gas all the time at a much higher price than regular. In California now that would be over $5 a gallon right now
It's not a motorcycle or a car. It's a high performance go-kart that costs a fortune ($26000 and up)! It looks like a lot of fun but be careful. 1700 pounds matched with that 2.4 engine could be very dangerous if you hit something.
Compare to FUV: 1. Electric vs gas 2. Roll cage vs none 3. Tandem vs abrest passenger 4. Upright vs reclined driving position 5. Partial weather protection vs none I prefer Arcimoto on every dimension .
Gas wins, no roll cage wins, where the passenger sits is irrelevant, Arcimoto does win on seating position, open air beats being enclosed and last but definitely not least rear drive is 100x better than front drive
A lot more fun than getting a wheel nut in the forehead. At 40 mph even a small pebble can knock you out. I rode a bike for 2 years before I got my car licence and then drove one on and off for 40 years.....can't tell you how many times I had to tilt my head down fast when I saw something kicked up by the car in front of me to have it bounce off the top of the helmet. Just about every one I had had a nice gouge in the top from stuff like that.
But does MA classify it as a motorcycle? SC and many other states do not and that generally means helmet laws do not apply. No helmet law for motorcycles here anyway, but you don't need a motorcycle license to operate a Slingshot.
Then you wouldn't get the insurance break, licencing break, inspection, you'd lose everything that makes it what it is. You'd effectively turn it into one of those 70's dune buggies built on a beetle.
It seems like a fun little weekend toy to drive around in sunny weather. Practical or not, I'm sure the owner will get plenty of oohs and ahhs from others, to help build up one's self-esteem. This is usually the reason people purchase old 'classic' cars. I know a few people who take their old cars to weekend car shows. They'll sit in a chair next to their cars for hours on end, hoping others will stop and pay them compliments, lol.
Hi Craig- Your channel is AWESOME! I'm just getting into the used car sales business. I'm buying cars from Manheim Chicago and Milwaukee. So far I'm doing mostly Nissans, trying to get Toyotas and Hondas What cars to you recommend for under 5k to sell fairly easily? Any help is greatly appreciated.
How weird your the guy who sold me a 1999 caddy sts that had a blown head gasket ,an thing was i asked you if the car had issues an you sad no ,glad i did not buy this from you at a marked up price the 2022 version is nicer anyway, buyer watch it,these things are well worth a look at though
It is a junk. You just proved my instinct. Thanks you. I will get a MX-5 or Harley before this crap. Missing the protection of a car, and lack of the excitement and nimble of a bike.
MX-5 is to small for those of us that are man size and I work on machinery for a living, the last thing I want to do is buy a piece of machinery that would require me to spend more time working on it, than enjoying it.
We took ours on a two week long 5k road trip.... However we added the taller windscreen and the Slingshade roof. The only issue we had was even with the added rollbar mounted storage racks we were a bit limited on how much stuff we could bring along. Over all with a few after market options it's a great compromise between a car and a motorcycle.
I purchased one just based on " it helped my posture "🙏 now I never slouch. Made mama proud 👏🏻
Driving with a camera in your right hand. Shifting with your left hand. Genious.
There is storage behind the seats for helmet etc....
I keep seeing reviews where they dont know that. like... read the manualllll
@@Laststepp I know right ✅
That's exactly what I was thinking I just rented one for a couple days and all God are they a blast but they have two huge doors Clarence behind both seats
Is it both seats or only the passenger seat?
@@thescrub5086 both...
It has a trunk behind the both seats
The Polaris Slingshot has very little storage space, with a combined total of about 3.5 cubic feet split between a glovebox and two bins behind the seats. The storage compartments behind each seat are relatively large and can be locked. There is also a spacious glove compartment on the passenger side
Ok I’m half way threw this video and man I love it great video has told me more then any other slingshot video great job
They do make several taller different windshields, you should try/buy one !!!
Looks cool from the front, looks like they forgot to finish it from the back.
EXACTLY 💯
We were interested in a Spyder and a Slingshot after looking at a new Harley Tri Glide. We rented a Slingshot in Gatlinburg for a few hours, conclusion was "3 wheeled Miata". It was fun, but more like a Miata than a motorcycle. The new Slingshot has a powerful Polaris motor now instead of the GM...
Yep, there is plenty of storage behind the seats.
I've got a Can Am Spyder manual shift & it's a similar experience but for me more like riding an atv on the street legally. Handles amazingly & tons of power plus It's far more stable so I'm confident I'll make it home without wiping out to take care of my wife & kids
Dude you literally have giant storage spaces behind both seats
Redline Sky or Pontiac Solstice came with 2.0 turbo. The earlier Saturn Ion redline came with the supercharged motors.
I wonder if a taller wind screen is available in the aftermarket?
Yes there is. Look up all things slingshot. The dealer might have Information also.
I rented one of these I really want one now
I just applied for my dealer license can't wait to get approved. I just posted a video of my carlot, garage and office
Love the channel
How did it go? Did you end up opening dealership?
This guy is a champ goes from a non regulation helmet to no helmet. Goat
I own one for 3 years. I agree about the windshield. I guess you can get a different windshield.
I drove mine last November from the Midwest to Florida. I looked into having it transported they wanted $3,000. I could drive it for that. I wintered there I tried to rent one it was 100 mile drive to rent one $200. A day.
I had a rule not driving it at night. Deer rut in November. The day before I left it was 70. A cold front moved in. High 45 degrees. I was wearing many clothes. I checked in SE Iowa the next morning it was Snowing. Not hard but I waited for it to warm up and quit. I was nervous about the road being slick but I remembered that the road temperature was warm. It snowed to St. Louis people did stare at me. As I headed south it did warm up
On interstate when I drove next to semis I was looking right at the axle of truck. Knowing that semis have huge blind spots . I one didn’t get too close behind them. Passing them wait till there is nothing else passing them. Pull over and drive like a nascar driver around it. Don’t hang next the cab.
I met some incredible people. I was like a rock star, “ you are doing this ALONE? “ “ what kind of engine does this have” usually men ask this” I was educated before title 9 it has a gas engine. “ you put the gas back here. How fast does it go? I don’t know. I’m driving the speed limit.
I stopped at a rest area to wait out a rain storm near Tallahassee as I was leaving a man looked at my plates you drove that here? Yes I told him I was retired, was just enjoying the sights. He was retiring soon always dream about a motorcycle cross country tour. He cried realizing that he could really do this. Took my picture. Getting out is difficult for an obese senior citizen. Storage behind seat. I have a towel for seat.
Did you find the storage behind the seats for your helmet and/or briefcase?
Good video on how frustrating and not luxury these are. Seems like a 90s honda motor swap experience.
Glad it sold quickly for you.
"When I bought it, I didn't know which model I bought" - this guy is clueless....
THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS MY SINCERE APPRECIATION MEMORABLE UNFORGETTABLE A GAME CHANGER. People will forget what you did. People will forget what you said. But people will never forget how you made them feel, but I must say your video made me feel good. I got so excited I drove four (4) hours to buy a 2021 Polaris Slingshot S with Technology package one, Wind deflector and Auto drive Security system black and white in color, thanks so much for sharing and making my day, I’m the happiest man in the town, I made my dream a reality, I stopped dreaming and started driving, I’m really enjoying the hot summer days now, I love my new toy, Simply the best Second 2 None A Game Changer A Show Stopper.
Just bought myself a new '21 "S" and my main question/concern is how that cool-looking shark fin might totally steal your ability to turn for a quick look over your shoulder. Thoughts?
I wonder what year model that was. I think most of the new ones have push start engines with heated/cooling seats and an electronic display for GPS and phone connection There's storage in the new ones on the sides and behind both seats I think. Not sure if that is included in the basic one
It is either a 2015 or 2016, the only difference is the battery the 2015 has an acid filled battery and the 2016 has a AGM battery
You need to stick to your Viper even though the Slingshot has a better power to weight ratio and will outhandle it on a road course. Seats too hot, seats too cold, windshield too low, and on and on. A week is not true ownership. I've driven my over 30000 miles and I still love it. As far as exposure to the element, would you park your Viper outside or in the sun? I park my truck inside to protect it...Slingshot is no different. Apparently you have more money than sense and don't take care of your rides.
My thoughts exactly! And if you're going to do a video on something you don't know that much about, do your research first then the video! 🤣
It is classified as a AUTO CYCLE..NOT MOTORCYCLE..NO INDOORSMENT. NO HELMET IN FLORIDA I have a 2019 GRAND TOURING GT, absolutely love it .I roll 70,80 on i95 every day.
Man there are some haters in these comments lol. Loving my 2021 SL
Doesn't it have storage space behind the seats? If you fold the seats down there should be a storage box behind each seat.
Thank you I have been wondering about this for a couple of years and didn't want to get close enough to a salesman to find out.
Surmised most of it correctly but the windshield would be a bitch as I'm 6'4', really have to like the rwd though.
Also was your coffee cold before you could drink or are you one of "those people" (my favourite new politicly incorrect statement) that drinks soda for breakfast ?
Nice toy - good fun. For touring it’s a joke despite the comments here. What storage? It’s not thing I’m driving cross country. Dealer support / network. I’d like to thrash it for fun for a day but my money gives me a better return on my 2 & 3 wheeled Harley’s.
it depends where are you using it. if on the beach🏖 or country side🏔 i think it is super cool💥. However, inside the city🏢 i don't think so.
Probably good for all. Easy parking in city. Bad on highways
How well would a larger person fit in this?
Through a towel on the seat when you park it. If your scared don't drive on the highway. Obviously you have never had a motorcycle. Your complaints are just silly. What did you expect? Not a super car in any way shape or form. Glad you sold it.
It's spelled throw, champ.
By are you shifting with your left hand?
I see they also require 91 octane or higher fuel, so you have to rum premium gas all the time at a much higher price than regular. In California now that would be over $5 a gallon right now
Great vid great review!
My husband a can am spyder her rode it one day got off it caught FIRE!
did you sell the Ferrari ? also haven't you been a car guy for decades ? What is "base horsepower"
Might want to put a towel over the seat when not in use out doors.
What’s up with the boat you bought?
yeah, been waiting on the 3rd installment for weeks now.
Good review. And for the seat simply buy a slipcover.
You really didn't do a once over before you drove off!! Trunk space is behind the seat!! lol
Bad: Customer service is absolutely the worst, and in my area, 3 Certified Mechanic/Dealers didn't know crap.
I love mine
Boxers are the best dogs, I enjoyed watching the video to see him
There is compartment behind the seats
It's not a motorcycle or a car. It's a high performance go-kart that costs a fortune ($26000 and up)! It looks like a lot of fun but be careful. 1700 pounds matched with that 2.4 engine could be very dangerous if you hit something.
Compare to FUV:
1. Electric vs gas
2. Roll cage vs none
3. Tandem vs abrest passenger
4. Upright vs reclined driving position
5. Partial weather protection vs none
I prefer Arcimoto on every dimension
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Gas wins, no roll cage wins, where the passenger sits is irrelevant, Arcimoto does win on seating position, open air beats being enclosed and last but definitely not least rear drive is 100x better than front drive
Good job roasting the tire and beating the crap out of it before selling to some poor unsuspecting victim.
And I bet the whoever he sold it too, sold it a week later after watching this video! LOL
So what happened to the next video going into burouts etc.?
The cobalt. It's a cobalt motor. Other ones were tuned better with quicker transmissions
I love mine!
OMG Y CAN'T THE VIDEO ALREADY BE OUT 😩
Thank you for sharing
What year is it?
This guy should never own a slingshot. He seems to whine a bit to much. It is what it is, embrace it.
Exactly
Massachusetts we have a helmet law so you have to wear one . I don't think that would be fun.
A lot more fun than getting a wheel nut in the forehead. At 40 mph even a small pebble can knock you out. I rode a bike for 2 years before I got my car licence and then drove one on and off for 40 years.....can't tell you how many times I had to tilt my head down fast when I saw something kicked up by the car in front of me to have it bounce off the top of the helmet. Just about every one I had had a nice gouge in the top from stuff like that.
But does MA classify it as a motorcycle? SC and many other states do not and that generally means helmet laws do not apply. No helmet law for motorcycles here anyway, but you don't need a motorcycle license to operate a Slingshot.
What happened to the boat?
C'mon.......what's up with das boot?
Forget about break in procedures or restrictions
Who let this guy leave the dealer without showing him everything????? Like…..the storage behind the seats are soooo important to me!!! Lol
Did you really not find the lockable storage behind each seat??
Lol 😂
I have it rented for next week. 3 days
If they kept the same look but four wheels I'd buy. 3 kills it in a bad way I feel
I agree but Can't be legal that way though. 3 wheels is the loophole
Then you wouldn't get the insurance break, licencing break, inspection, you'd lose everything that makes it what it is. You'd effectively turn it into one of those 70's dune buggies built on a beetle.
There are kits to make the rear have a dual setup.. they are expensive but out there..
It seems like a fun little weekend toy to drive around in sunny weather. Practical or not, I'm sure the owner will get plenty of oohs and ahhs from others, to help build up one's self-esteem. This is usually the reason people purchase old 'classic' cars. I know a few people who take their old cars to weekend car shows. They'll sit in a chair next to their cars for hours on end, hoping others will stop and pay them compliments, lol.
So where the heck is the last installment of the boat saga????
No where near the last boat clip. There's a lot more coming soon
@@FlyingWheels ok, next installment then!
You're worse than the producers of Game of Thrones lol
That is exactly where that windshield is supposed to hit
Hi Craig- Your channel is AWESOME!
I'm just getting into the used car sales business.
I'm buying cars from Manheim Chicago and Milwaukee.
So far I'm doing mostly Nissans, trying to get Toyotas and Hondas
What cars to you recommend for under 5k to sell fairly easily?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
With all dew respect you complain more and scare easier than my wife.
*DUE respect. LOL not dew
Im sure one of these would make a good ride for someone, they're not really my taste though
Providence was beautiful in this video. Dont disrespect my city
The engine ruins it for me. I'd be interested if it had a Hyabusa engine.
So buy a used Mazda Miata. Got it thx
That's not anything like a supercar. Enjoy your videos.
I'd wear a full face in that thing if a car kicks up a bolt or a rock that bug deflected might not catch it
How weird your the guy who sold me a 1999 caddy sts that had a blown head gasket ,an thing was i asked you if the car had issues an you sad no ,glad i did not buy this from you at a marked up price the 2022 version is nicer anyway, buyer watch it,these things are well worth a look at though
Hilarious watching that thing do a burnout
No helmet,too hot , and hope you bought it. Right.
You might want to stick to cars, bikers are used to this kinda stuff.
Not for me, I just looked at prices , 33,000 rather buy a loaded Harley and not look gay while driving
didn't know what model you bought? uhh wtf...who doesn't know that...
What a odd missed opportunity. WHY would they make it rear wheel drive !? Idiotic !!!
Thanks, I no longer want one. Looks dangerous now.
That is the point, living on the edge is the only way to live
It is a junk. You just proved my instinct. Thanks you. I will get a MX-5 or Harley before this crap. Missing the protection of a car, and lack of the excitement and nimble of a bike.
You nailed it 🙌
You’re allowed to have a slingshot and other things lol. They’re a blast!
MX-5 is to small for those of us that are man size and I work on machinery for a living, the last thing I want to do is buy a piece of machinery that would require me to spend more time working on it, than enjoying it.
Uhh not supercharged bud lol
These is nothing cool About that! When is the next not video dropping?
Expensive ass go-kart.
And just as fun. Love riding a go cart to work lol
I have one but I don't like it.
Obviously you have never driven a British sports car.
This guy complains too much. Just enjoy the ride. Take that helmet off and throw it away.
The Polaris slingshot should go the way of the Victory .just buy a YUGO CAR if your going to WASTE your money .
Just don’t buy one if you can’t afford it.. I think they are made for people with disposable income
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Not cool
The only problem is where I live only a certain demographic drives this vehicle.
What demographic is that?
NOPE
Dangerous.
Not cool. Just a snowmobile with wheels.
Polaris = junk. 👍
The most embarrassing thing on three wheels.
i laugh whenever i see someone in one of these super nerdy looking
Don't hate
Guess feeding u exhaust fumes an rubber smoke is a nerds job then
Hating cause you broke
Slingshots are for boomer's. Lol
And anyone who can afford them