Underwater Car Is the money worth it?

@nykel88 (999)
Philippines
February 15, 2010 11:00pm CST
It finally came the day that cars can go to water but not just through the water but under the water. I've seen this video in youtube probably you had. I'm really impress about the technology right now. The movies have come to real life. This car was original made "The Spy Who Loved Me" (1977). That was a long time ago and I didn't know they were serious making one just now! If you want to see the car here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwStjAS9xTY Question coming on my mind about this car is.. do they need to have two license now? Is the car really worth it?
8 responses
@abitcurious (1422)
• Philippines
16 Feb 10
I think it really depends on what country you live. If your country really gives you a lot of opportunities and you can afford it why not? But if you live in our country, it think it would be a waste of money since we can't even afford basic services and there aren't really that many opportunities to be able to afford such a thing. I'm sure everyone thinks of buying something out of the ordinary once in a while. But when reality hits you got to prioritize.
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@nykel88 (999)
• Philippines
16 Feb 10
You could have address that to "our" country since I'm from Philippines too Yes actually you are right we don't have the necessities to get the wants we always dreamed of. But I'm sure if we prosper this coming 2010 we might see someone with this car. I always wanted to see cars in James Bond movies.
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• Philippines
16 Feb 10
US prosper on 2010, I think I'd rather believe in the end of the world than believe that will happen in the next 10 years or so!
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• Philippines
16 Feb 10
I guess, Philippines will prosper before year 2020. Thanks to business communities like ca2020.net ! It's helping Filipinos become prosperity-conscious citizens. :)
• Philippines
16 Feb 10
Funny how movie sometimes can predict the future right and sometimes it gives me the goosebumps. It is fascinating how inventors think and create new technology. I just hope bad movies with scary theme will not move into life only good ones. Going back to this fascinating car if this will be manufactured and be sold into market; I think they should only give one plate number as a normal cars has because it only has special features. But I think it will be better if the person riding that car don't get wet as they are in formal suites. For me this kind of car is a solution for flood and bad weathers.
@nykel88 (999)
• Philippines
16 Feb 10
Good point the car has disadvantage as the riders get wet inside. I mean the car is not yet the full James bond type car with a gas pressurize system built. That is what people are trying to pin point that you get wet inside this car. Who knows they may have develop another one with a convertable tops now that allows maximum leak sealed inside the car. I also agree to your opinion about the car's use which is for rescuing during bad weather and flood. Many rescue organizations would like to have this type of technology in the future to minimize casualties during unpredicted floods or bad weathers.
@udnisak (609)
• Australia
17 Feb 10
i car which can go underwater has lots of advantages.. this concept will cause us to get rid of bridges in future.. wont it be wonderfull... and also this can be a major way to attract tourists to small islands which has beautifull beaches.. i dont know what will happen to the licence.. we might have to get another license for underwater cars..
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
16 Feb 10
nykel88 hi I think maybe just for the pleasure of seeing this car really doing what it did in the movie it is worth it. I think this is fascinating technology and may have some practical use someday. I have no idea about the licensing of it but it was a fun video to watch.
@nykel88 (999)
• Philippines
16 Feb 10
Thank you Hatley. It is really amazing how much technology is developing nowadays. It is not long now to have one of those flying cars with jet packs.I wonder if the world would already have sky cities or submerge water cities built with glass just like in atlantis. That would happen like 2030. But who knows. For now this car might be the first to change car traffic.
@kaylachan (58939)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Feb 10
While that sounds like a far-off dream I realy doubt its a reality. And, no even if I could drive I wouldn't want or need something that could travel under water. That's what subs are for. What's the point of a car/bsub conbo? That video is probably someone real board I doubt that a car could actually last under water long.
• Slovak Republic
17 Feb 10
The car will be a bit out of the traditional market.When a consumer thinks of buying car he or she thinks of the various needs that the person has.Like if you have a big family you will go for a mini van or if you have a girlfriend you will go for a sports car.I am sure in the next few years no one will be thinking, do i need to go underwater with my car.The car right now is for the rich and famous who will buy the car as a collectible.Though the car is a step to the future.Who knows in the coming decades we will be driving across the pacific ocean on a high way under the water.Then we surely will be needing a license to drive under water. The main point to note about the car is how human imagination can bring things to a reality.Cars like this one, I have seen in bond type of movies.The man who thought of such a car several decades ago is now a reality.This is truly a achievement for the human race. I hope to own one of these in the future, i will really feel like James bond..
@dragon54u (31636)
• United States
16 Feb 10
I don't know why anyone would want an underwater car. But you can bet if they become popular, there will be some idiot that runs out of fuel and has to be rescued!
@magtibaygom (4858)
• Philippines
16 Feb 10
I'd like to ask the veterans of MyLot... If you post links like the one above, the link to youtube, will MyLot delete the entire discussion? In my understanding, the link was intended to help the participants get more helpful information. Veterans, what can you see about this?