For the price they're offering it - I feel like it might end up going down the same road as a Segway. For 5000$ - why not buy a used car if you really cant get

For the price they're offering it - I feel like it might end up going down the same road as a Segway. For 5000$ - why not buy a used car if you really cant get around those distances on foot? I just feel like the speed vs price vs safety vs existence of other much cheaper options - will make this thing a lot less attractive.