Is there a worse road trip "car" than a Polaris Slingshot? 

So basically the experience of anyone who's ridden a bike in heavy rain.

This guy is bashing the # 1 most fun vehicle I have ever owned in my 70 years of driving. I have gone thru some major upgrades to make it my own. My wife and i have been on a bunch of long distance rides, like 10 days at a time, we have traveled thru Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington Colorado, Nevada, South Dakota and New Mexico.

Sounds like an employee that just got fired from Polaris.

The Polaris Slingshot is not a car .. it gets registered as a motorcycle. As a car it would never pass the crash tests.

I love how much he wants to like this thing

LS swapped slingshot sounds epic.

Totally disagree. I have owned my Slingshot for two years and have gone on several trips exceeding 600 miles and loved every minute of them. Wouldn't trade it for nothing.

That “I am the warranty" shirt tho. 😂

It's funny how the miserable drives always make for the best stories.

Last time I was this early, Rob hadn't drawn out the finger guns yet.

My brother owns a slingshot that thing isn't right if it's not maintaining speed I've been in it up to 120 easy .

Don't know what this dude is talking about ?? I rented one and I loved it. Can't wait to buy one real soon.

In south Florida, it rains everyday at about 3pm for 15 minutes. Facts

It wouldn't do more than 85 MPH? I've taken mine over 100 EASY, and it gets there pretty quick! BTW, the engine size is 2.4L Ecotec not 2.2L.

There's two type of story tellers. There's Ed who mesmerizes you into anything he's talking about. Then there's Freddy......

The guy must have had a limiter on it. Because stock ive been 130mph with ease.

I have no idea how to start with this video. 1) max speed of it is 130 and car and driver took theirs to 110 before stopping because that was their personal limit. 2) 11 year veteran motorcyclist. Ride motorcycle - you will get caught in the rain. So much of this video is botching about getting soaked due to his own lack of preparedness for inclement weather. 3) waterproof interiors will never look like a posh Bentley. 3) Manage your expectations to the vehicle type being reviewed. This vehicle is designed for exposure to the elements. If you can't handle that seems like more of an issue for you than the vehicle. 5) A major point in a review would be comparing a vehicle to similar vehicles. If you were in a Morgan or a Can-Am Spider would your experience have been any different? Better? Worse?

Lol. The Slingshot you drove had to be governed. I own a Slingshot and have had it up to 130.

Up for Dragonforce.

5:45 I get what you did VinWiki...😂

last time I was this early tavarish's hairline wasnt receding

I don't know what he's on about. I rented a Slingshot off Turo in LA and was immediately impressed by how quick it was. I was doing 100+mph on some of the canyon roads in it. Even around corners. Drives like an economy car my ass. Got it up to 140 on the highway chasing down my buddy on a bike.

If you’d asked for the worst “truck”... well, then we’d have something to say 😂

It was still better than the guy who talked about his AMG SLS getting airborne

The slingshot does easily over 120mph. 5th gear is overdrive and only lets you hit 90 tops. You have to stay in 4th gear if you want to exceed that.

“It was a bit too loud” Boi you own a modified gallardo that spits flames u kiddin

I once tried to haul a cord of firewood in my caddy, that day i learned that a car is a tool and to pick the right one for the job at hand, This isnt the slingshots fault its the fault of the fool that tries to tour and back road blaster, its like doing the TransAmerica trail on a GSXR, it can be done but again wrong tool for the job at hand

I was at a gas station and a older lady pulled up with one. There was a few people gathered by it and someone asked what’s it’s top speed....she said 220. I wanted to tell her just because the speedometer says that doesn’t mean it can go that fast but I thought I would come off kinda rude so I let her have her moment lol

You can do 130 mph + in fourth gear, fifth is overdrive -- for cruising. You could have rented one with a top, if not, be prepared for rain in Florida (haha). Basically -- it's a recreation vehicle -- it's a toy. I keep rain gear in mine just in case. The base model starts at $19,000, the Grand Touring (comes with a top) is $30,000. I know -- you were not aware of these things.

The miserable experience of my life was this video!

I've been wanting a Slingshot. I'm a stubborn s.o.b. and Freddy didnt change my mind. I might actually Turo one first. I'm experienced on motorcycles, which may give me the upper hand with the wind issues.

he's basically describing how awful it is to ride a motorcycle

And yes, you'll get wet when it rains. This is a specialty vehicle that does one thing: exposes you to the elements. If you don't like the elements, drive a car with a roof, or stay indoors that's air conditioned.

My slingshot is stock and I can do 130-140, big stereo and wheels and im in at 23000.00. Florida must pay way more geez

I dont know what he's talking about. I have a 2018 SL. No problem doing 100mph. It does lack power on the highway and I have ordered a turbo. I've been on multiple motorcycle trips and this is no different. It's not a CAR. it's a motorcycle...sort of. But not a car

Tavarish 5th gear is over drive gear sad to say you had a bad experience with the slingshot. If you stay in 4th you can get up to speed pretty quick 1 through 4 esp with removing the factory lag in the system with a pedal max. If I bring mine to FL hopefully you drive and have a better experience. No it won't beat your Lambo or Bentley to 0-60. lol 110 is easily to reach but going to 5th brings your speed down.

its a 2.4L, I've done 140 in mine and with just bolt on mods, 5th gear is just OD, sounds like you were paid to hate on it. Its not the best car i own but its definitely the most fun car i own for a sunny day.

Don't know what you were doing when you were driving the " Slingshot " ( probably " Granny Shifting " or either you''re not very good with a " Clutch " ) I've driven them and I've gotten up to 100 mph ( I got off of it because I didn't want to get arrested or get a ticket, and if you knew how frequently the weather could change or didn't even bother to check the " Forecast " for the probability for " Rain " then the experience you got was of your own fault ). For those who say " Slingshots " are " Shit or Not worth the money " well that's your opinion and your entitled to it, but there's " Thousands & maybe Millions " of " Slingshot Owners & Clubs " that would beg to differ, I'm sure there somethings you've owned or thought about owning that others thought the same about that as you do the " Slingshot " only difference is they let you & others find out for yourselves & didn't try to " Impose " their thoughts & views on you & others. Peace 2 u & urs stay frosty " Mamba " out.

I just rode one 675 miles from Pawtucket Rhode Island to Richmond Virginia. Froze my ass off. But it was awesome.

There's a pack of about 10 of these that come to my neighborhood every weekend. They have neon everywhere and the loudest stereos on earth. They remind me of a certain South Park episode.

If only those T'Rex things were as popular as the sling shots... The company really missed out on a huge opportunity after the hype died down. Could have made a cheeper version at that 35K price point instead of the 50-60K they charged and they would have sold like hot cakes.

I drove from Mn to Fl 2 years ago. I don’t know if something was wrong with the car or your driving but I can do over 100 I my 05 slingshot without issue. I have a windshield and sometimes I wear a helmet but it’s not a requirement to drive or interact with my passenger. As far as the rain, you are just as exposed as a motorcycle but the rear end can get lose depending on the tire treds.

Funny, I just entered a raffle for one of these at a mall... now I'm reconsidering even entering the raffle... worried for "what if I actually win it?" I live in Chicago mind you...

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I own one!! Your lying.. and I have the base model.131mph is the max! If you don’t like it say that...

I have the 1st year slingshot...I got it to 130mph really easy... so maybe that thing had a governor

Haha good story tavarish

This is a review from the perspective of someone who doesn't want an open vehicle. This thing is "safer" than a bike and cheaper and more open than a Miata. Not to disparage bikes or Miatas, I like both. This guys assessment is pointless, and no one should make a decision based on this review.

Not defending the Slingshot. But it's hard to drive a permanent convertible or ride a bike in the rain and complain about that in your review of the vehicle. I've been caught in really heavy rain on my bike and I don't hold that against the bike.

A Polaris slingshot runs over 85 mph. I just sold mine and it would cruise 85 easy.

But... its not a car.....

You have to treat this as if you're riding on a Bike. YOu must have proper motorcycle rain gear with you at all time

This is the only VINwiki video that I haven't liked. You had a motorcycle experience in a motorcycle. Then you said the car had crappy tires, and felt cheep.

The moral of the story... well, two of them... Always drive a vehicle that is designed to have a top, and learn how the heck to pack clothes for a trip.

They make them with roofs now

Is it the car's fault or his fault for choosing the wrong vehicle for the conditions? I think the latter. That's a twisty mountain road vehicle. Not a straight/flat/highway vehicle. Reviewer error.

Put your pink panties back on get Yourself Mazda Miota and come out of the closest already 😎

I was a Polaris salesman and needless to say once you get over the strangeness factor of it it’s an eh car. It’s great to learn how to drift in if you get a boosted one.

The worst part about the Slingshot is it's dirt slow and owners think they are cool... There is a turbo kit and 4 wheel conversion now, for $80k you can build a track monster. 😂

I ride a motorbike day in day out and even in rain I've got a smile ear to ear the polaris sling shot is horrible it for some one who wants a motorbike but doesn't want that danger that comes with it and wants a steering wheel

What was Polaris thinking a cavalier with the same motor and id hit the speed limiter with ease at about 3k rpm in 5th

“I was so wet in the first 5 minutes...” - Tavarish

Must have rented from the same guy I did, questionable mods led to a crappy and remarkably slow drive. Rented another bone stock one a few months ago, and it was night and day. 85 is not the top speed.

They should add a windshield and a soft top and a turbo

1:57 what a convention, looked packed.

I couldn't decide wether I wanted the bike, or the sportscar, so I got neither. Exactly the pos I knew it was. My buddy had one for 6 months, and tried to goad me into a ride. I declined saying that I've never seen anyone smiling while driving one. Including him. Look, the next time you see one.

Answer: No Why: IT’S NOT A CAR

I dont want to be that Guy but isn't it a 2.4 liter? I thought the Slingshot was cool for all of 1 day till I realized it was basically a 3 wheeled FRS... SLOW

This bike isn't built for people who don't have common sense. That's why it was a bad experience for him. Who did he blow to get his job?????

What about a BAC Mono. That would probably be worse

rather than driving a slingshot, a KTM X-bow is way funnier ! and it handles pretty well

I had a 5 speed manual 2 door Cobalt. It was a very reliable car and good on gas. Good motor for this Polaris but I think the slingshot is very over priced just like those Spyders

i think they missed the mark with these cars, cool concepts, but I think the T-rex better accomplishes what they were going for.

Looks like batmobile but drives like a scooter.

Florida traffic average 92-95 lol where? I want what your smoking

Living in Southwest Florida, I can attest to how insane the rain can be down here. I believe Tavarish ran into what I call "a wall of water". Impossible to drive thru with a normal car nevermind in this Polaris.

I didn't kno they were waterProof..

I wouldn't waste my time or finances.

I thought the hair on his shirt was a hair on my screen

Smart car would be pretty awful to travel in.

"It looked really outlandish but sort of drove like an economy car" -My experience exactly. It's slower than a Camry, and doesn't exactly handle well. Like a kei car with no top, a blast to take to town on a sunny day, but that's it. It is kind of cool that you can touch the ground while buckled in and holding the wheel though.

Rain water on the hotel carpet is the nicest thing anyone ever got in it lol

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It's a Polaris it will break down

They make turbo kits for the slingshot, really opens it up.

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He should check out the Smart Crossblade. It's a First-gen Smart Fortwo, relatively powerful (for a Smart car), with waterproof interior, no roof or windshield, and horizontal bars for doors so you don't fall out.

Never drove one ... but just from examination and stories I would NEVER own one ... for $30K I could hand build a 3 wheel Rail that would be so much more fun...Many blessings , SMR

I thought there was going to be a review of the Slingshot. I have ridden bikes in the rain, and sand rails in the rain, and topless jeeps in the rain, if you ride in a topless vehicle you get wet, it is part of the ride, not really a good reason to whine about getting wet. No walk around, no observations about the options and amenities. this has to be one of the least informational reviews ever. All I learned is you may get wet if you drive a vehicle with no top, most 10 year olds could tell you that. Thanks for wasting 10 minutes of my life.

Isn’t the Slingshot classified as a motorcycle?

Dragonforce .... nice

lmao, what an endorsement. "You always need a 0".

You see these everywhere in SW florida, or maybe its the same one, I cant tell.

$30K? You can buy one hell of a Ducati for $30K.

He went from “Florida is sometime known for its rain” to “ its Florida. We have torrential rainfall everyday”

my "rock bottom" was a four hour motorcycle ride through a blizzard.

He likes Dragonforce, I like this video

Documented Rebuilder of cars that should probably stay dead oh my God that's hilarious

"As for an experience... You need a rock bottom so you can go up from there." 😂💀😂💀😂💀😂

Hillarious review. I always wanted one until now!! The funniest thing said was, "Other than that, Great car" LMAO