Opinions on the T-Rex trike

[Ink]

I figured this would be a better place to post rather than bike tech. I am looking at getting a Campagna T-Rex, and was looking to get opinions on if it is worth it. It will be a toy and not an every day driver, but during certain times of the year I would probably drive it a lot of days. Does anyone know of anyone/anywhere that has one locally? There is a few on ebay, I would like to see one first hand before I buy one. I don't need to drive it in case someone here knows someone that owns one, I just want to sit in it, see how big it is, etc. Thanks for the help, I tried to search for them around here, and I couldn't find any info, I know there isn't many around. Thanks again.

[arsrac]

Those things are bad ass but on the price... Avg $35k for a used one! Most I have seen are for sale in South Fla they have a dealer in Davie Fla Broward Motorsports. Im sure there are some local, but I haven't seen any for sale. Road trip maybee?

[Ink]

I've seen a couple just under the $30k mark, I've seen some in the lower $20k's but don't want to go with an 03-05 really. I can't find information about if it can be serviced by a bike shop or anything, I'm sure it can just wanted to be positive.

[ibidu1]

ide get a bike instead

[FoxHondaRider]

With that kind of money... used Ariel Atom > T-Rex trike.

[burgy240]

Agreed about the Ariel Atom.... I know that one of the players or staff for the Rays had one that was parked at the stadium all the time. I personally have not driven one though so I can't really help. G/L

[Ink]

As far as I have looked, Ariel's are not only harder to come by, but also way more expensive.

[Kabron]

Weren't Atoms for the UK market only?

I've personally have only ever seen two T-Rex's driving around in traffic. They look like fun toys but not sure it would get much use here in FL.

[Thaking]

With that kind of money... used Ariel Atom > T-Rex trike.

Yeah last time I checked they were around $60k new and thats very basic one. I'm pretty sure they are no where near 30k op is talking about.

As far as I have looked, Ariel's are not only harder to come by, but also way more expensive.

Why not build something for $30k similar to Ariel? I mean sure you'll never have engineering capacity to complete something similar but a smart kart like vehicle would be cool.

Weren't Atoms for the UK market only?

I've personally have only ever seen two T-Rex's driving around in traffic. They look like fun toys but not sure it would get much use here in FL.

No they started making them here in US too and had different engines than UK counterparts. I remember seeing 2-3 trex's around St. Pete and I always thought they were the coolest things ever.

[zhillz]

Factory Five GTM can be built for about 30k!

[Kabron]

^ With no engine and running gear.

[zhillz]

It's 20k for the kit
3k in suspensions parts from c5
under 1k for ls1
3k for g50 tranny
wheels and tires - 2k

and then a couple more grand for little things it doesnt come with plus the $700 shipping.

[Ink]

I don't honestly have the time to assemble/build the GTM, and to have it built would probably be 5-10k depending on how many hours it is, plus paint, etc. Plus I can't finance a kit car, I have great credit and was already approved for the t-rex I was looking at, and with the money down I won't be financing much at all.

[zhillz]

Yeah I wasn't serious about it, just throwing out a typical TR curve ball just cuz.

[Thaking]

Either buy it or dont, you're just like honda kids asking whether they should spend $7k on a 15 year old honda.