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    11/06/09

    In reply to BMW C1-E Electrifies Car/Scooter Hybrid
    It looks retarded with the double chest straps. I would rather drive a cheap KIA car than that thing. #bmwc1e
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    11/06/09

    In reply to BMW C1-E Electrifies Car/Scooter Hybrid
    If it's a car/scooter,,, does that make it a,,, cooter? #bmwc1e
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    11/06/09

    @freds4hb: Well, 'taint a car, and 'taint a scooter... #bmwc1e
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    11/06/09

    @beercheck: It is, however, a taint. #bmwc1e
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    11/06/09

    In reply to BMW C1-E Electrifies Car/Scooter Hybrid
    That's not safer. Your head is as vulnerable in many types of crashes as if you were on a motorcycle. Except you aren't wearing a helmet.

    There's also a lot more weight, and the mass and center of gravity is much higher. It will be less maneuverable and controllable.

    The four point belts would be an improvement in cars.

    BMW initially produced this to provide more weather protection for riders, but it doesn't really provide all that much more. It is breathtakingly expensive. They managed that very well. #bmwc1e
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    11/06/09

    @Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: Your right - this lady is very susceptible to a head injury of the worst sort; bft to the temple. Believe it or not, I think they had actually planned on putting airbags on this when it was first developed. I doubt they've figured out how to do that though.

    I think the MP3 by Piaggio is probably safer just from a stability standpoint. And they could actually make a version with an enclosed cockpit if they wanted, which could be kinda cool and allow for riding in inclement weather. #bmwc1e
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    11/06/09

    In reply to BMW C1-E Electrifies Car/Scooter Hybrid
    Oh, I get it, they're under the impression we live on Endor. #bmwc1e
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    11/06/09

    In reply to BMW C1-E Electrifies Car/Scooter Hybrid
    Insert PaulJones' avatar here.

    I'd rather be driving a Peel P50. Even at 6'4" I'd be less embarrassed. #bmwc1e
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    11/06/09

    @pauljones: perfect timing below #bmwc1e
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    11/06/09

    In reply to BMW C1-E Electrifies Car/Scooter Hybrid
    Someone once said that there are no bad ideas.

    Said someone did not work at BMW. #bmwc1e
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    11/06/09

    @pauljones: I think Chris Bangle said that.... #bmwc1e
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    11/06/09

    In reply to BMW C1-E Electrifies Car/Scooter Hybrid
    The real key to the success of vehicles such as this is cost. If this thing costs $10,000 or so, I'd rather buy a car. It has to be cheap to buy and cheap to own. #bmwc1e
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    11/06/09

    @TR3-A: Given the BMW badge, the chance of either of those things is nil. #bmwc1e
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    09/16/09

    In reply to The Best Way To Get Around The Frankfurt Motor Show
    It's a Maximilian II Elektroroller (electric scooter) made by HeNi, sold by Tante Paula. 18 mile range, 20 mph top speed. I think it costs 1800 EUR ($2650) or half a Segway.
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    09/16/09

    In reply to The Best Way To Get Around The Frankfurt Motor Show
    Does she make you ride on the that little pillion pad right over the rear wheel there?
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    09/16/09

    @Flathead Smith:
    I bet the view from there is great. Unless you're far-sighted that is.
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    09/16/09

    In reply to The Best Way To Get Around The Frankfurt Motor Show
    It seems that I'm a bit late to the innuendo party. Maybe if I had a little 'lectric scooter, I could have gotten here sooner.
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    09/16/09

    In reply to The Best Way To Get Around The Frankfurt Motor Show
    I don't know... I'm kinda big and she might get tired.
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    09/16/09

    In reply to The Best Way To Get Around The Frankfurt Motor Show
    Oh I know. I'll ride the scooter and she can ride on top of me! I think it'd be much more enjoyable for both of us.

    *feels relieved to take part in the "ride the woman" jokes before too late
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    09/16/09

    In reply to The Best Way To Get Around The Frankfurt Motor Show
    How would you even know the show is going on if you where on top of her all day long?

    /jumps on the "ride the woman" joke bandwagon.
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    09/16/09

    @lilwillie hides autos in the attic: A couple more and they'll cross-post this to Jezebel to really get things moving.
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    09/16/09

    In reply to The Best Way To Get Around The Frankfurt Motor Show
    All the "ride the woman" jokes have been done before I signed on. Terrible.
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    09/16/09

    @Pessimippopotamus: That's Jalopnik for you. What did you expect?
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    09/16/09

    @alexander_the_car_salamander: Mysogopnik?
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    09/16/09

    In reply to The Best Way To Get Around The Frankfurt Motor Show
    People mocked me for riding mine to my evening classes, but after burning out my knees running thousands of miles on pavement as a high school athlete, I discovered I could hear my battered joints much more clearly than I could hear any asshole.
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    09/16/09

    @Elhigh: I suppose your butt would be quite quiet when resting on one of those.
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    09/16/09

    @Dhillaz 2.0: Took the seat off, rode it as a stander. Less weight, and I could fold it right up and take it into the building.
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