Just looks like you don’t take very good care of the interior tbh. I have lemon leather in my bmw and it’s mint after 5 years. I condition it and take caution when exiting the car it looks brand new
All I can say is we did take care of it but you seem to know more about our i8 then me so who am I to say lol it’s stupid comments like this that annoy me.
I think ppl are disappointed or hating on the i8 because they expect it to be a sports and it isn't. It's a grand-touring car for cruising along on the interstate. The quick acceleration is a bonus and the good/great gas mileage is a double bonus. Just gotta set your expectations and it can be satisfying.
It's the sticker price. $150-$170k brand new for this car is ridiculous. It has the performance of a $55k car. Add in the carbon tub and futuristic looks for another $20k even, that's $75k. In 2024, a 2020 i8 is going for $55k - $80k which I think is very fair now.
TOMMY BEDFORD I love modern classics and great value. With gentlemanly style, sleek design, optional beast mode, and environment conscious I’m pretty confident it’s one of if not the only car in its class and sits shining in the middle. I’m plotting hard on one of these beauties man.
It’s a lease what do you expect. Plus if there were mechanical issues I would have mentioned it. There was nothing misleading about this video. Expectations with always foster resentment. I told you real things we experienced.
I love this car! Incredible how close it is to the concept model. It literally looks like a concept car that’ll never age. Regarding the leather..., denim jeans wear out leather seats, even without large buttons ect.
A B should be interesting to see where they kind of plateau in terms of depreciation. I’d say around 50k-55k. Looking into one of these or an RS7. Decisions decision decisions...
I just drove one today and even after seeing multiple vids of people that own this and I don’t give a single F of the complaints if I had the money to even afford a used one would totally buy it!
I listen to AM constantly. A fan of talk radio. I even sleep with AM on. And when AM hosts conflict due to timing. I listen to the podcast. I wish there was more time in the day to listen to all the great content on AM.
I love the BMW I8. My dad has one. I haven’t been lucky enough to drive it but I have moved it in the drive. It sounds so good and looks amazing. I find it a little bit hard to get in and out of and there isn’t much room when cleaning the inside but overall I like the car
My husband insists you can fit a carseat . 🤦🏻♀️we rented it today to test it out and it’s a lovely car for a couple but definitely not a family weekend car.
Its not fake sound, is the real sound transmitted by conduits to the cabin, using the speakers because they are strategically placed for better acoustics, ¡but not because it is a sound they are playing!
4:12 as a detailed and an owner of white bmw seats. Improper/lack cleaning and mostly no leather conditioner lead exactly so fading leather, crack and more fragile skin
Maybe the ones left in 10 years when they other 80% are being parted out because you can't find batteries and other weird essential parts to keep them running. Until then, used ones will be dirt cheap.
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH will be very easy to find batteries in the future. May even be able to convert to 100% battery since Germany is required to go green by 2030.
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH The technology will be so surpassed in 10 years. I really don't know that the i8 will increase much in value. I know that the mass produced 64 & one half to 66 Mustang has greatly increased in value. And you can get the parts & body shell to all but build a new one. I doubt that the i8 will have this support.
I have a 2016 i8 Pure Impulse. It's been like any other car so it depends-do it yourself oil change/oil filter once a year = $55+$35. Dealer = $250+$150 if done at the same time. Similar with spark plugs. Fuel is really less expensive with 34MPG km the city and 40 on the highway. Unless you drive WOT which I do several drives a week because the car is so much fun flooring through a turn=priceless.
I've never had those issues in my three years of ownership... And I have 35k miles on mine...and you just fall in the seat to get in and use the door handle and pull yourself out...any mid engine or rear engine car is gonna have issues with heat next to storage compartments.
I’m looking to buy a 2015 model with very low mileage less than 10k. Any typical problems I should not be looking forward to? I’m looking to buy an extended warrantee but not sure if anyone provides them for major problems on the vehicle. Please get back to me I would greatly appreciate it thanks
I absolutely love this car. I have had it for 6 months and it is exactly what a 50yo woman would drive. Sexy, fast (but drivable), and everyone whether I know them or not wants to take pictures with it. For a guy this would totally be a chick magnet. The interior is so comfortable and like he said, everything is very accessible. I found an easy way to get in and out of the car so that’s not an issue. When you say ‘touring,’ this automobile is the epitome of touring. You want to go on a long trip in this vehicle. I think the good far outweigh the bad. Plenty of fahrfegnugen! Try it out! It’s a hell of a lot of fun and will stay in my arsenal for years to come!
I traded in my 2017 protonic red i8. I put 5000 miles on it in one month. I drove the shit outa it. But i couldn't hang when a scion xb passed me on highway 8 headed into Cali. Love my F80 I traded for.
Try Panamera, since you ask for idea regarding your next lease. I have enjoyed your review of the i8. Thanks. I am thinking of getting a off-lease i8. Call me cheapskate, but I like saving some cash for other investments. A gently used and certified i8 with extended warranty from BMW will be nice.
so, I take it you aren't gonna buyout the i8 after the lease? I'm not gonna go find all of the other videos you did on this car, so what has it gone to the dealer for other than routine service? How long did it sit at the dealer to get fixed? What would have been the cost(s) of said fixes if out of warranty? Will the i8 make a good 2nd or 3rd owner car 5 or 6 years down the road? Since you seem to be into Hybrid "supercars", why not seek out the new NSX. Similar concept, but with only 2 seats and report back with the differences btwn it and the i8. And since your leasing it anyways, no biggie, right?
Surprisingly these thave dropped greatly in price.. Might consider getting one used. I'm glad I came across this channel to hear about the ugly aspects of owning this car though!
i drove the tesla model S and bmw i8 today i love the driving experience of the tesla....but the look of the i8 is wayyyyyyyy cooler than the tesla cant decide which one to buy yet.
Sorry Sir, 09:02 09:20 09:35 So Sorry to say that dozen of.... everybodys knew that, you know, well, due to say: sleepy under long time despite of long, more correctly which can't clearly express as English itself doesn't do the job carry a proper term or whatever to tell extractly what that should be like in distance, not long nor far just like le man24, its within just that tiny circle but still are long and far way, so, better describe correctly measurement in Time, then not necessary far away but too long in both(not just only Both-not using the wordings Both as this is the FATAL Weakness of the design of any languages same as everything make from people) tri-distance+time+..., all asking Comfort inside including when listen to music in it which is of course not mainly designed for the wheel handler who mustn't being distracted, everyone knows, well, so, can't be disturbed at the same time if long time concentrate on one thing say one way then boring makes sleepy especially working class or personal far away trip, so, designed to keep Awakening And Awareness AAA the Must for avoiding.....everybody knows, right, if no alert from or not enough bewareness etc. from The THIRD which even has insurance which is actually for and has no meanings at all, okay, Sir, the new electric era is a solution more correctly a chance to change Bad habbit just like to silently operating the wheel(without distract and disturbed, yes, but)also till fall in a condition of feeling tire then eye skill fell heavy after long trip and time, then, BOW, it will be too late to keep window opened not practically in snowy icy cold or bad or extreme weather conditions which wheel handler also can't see a damx thing as well, by no means no sound will or to provide enough warning for being consciousness if fell sleepy till fall into it no matter due to LOW TEMPERATURE or just feeling tired by oneself, the only Natural plus 100% sure, won't fail unless its already did fail by itself, right? just like the oldies said, keeping the sword is equal to keeping safety whenever in forest or jungle in old days, so, the most sure way to do this is also from the most naturally and whatever people describe it, THIS is for life safely in long run, long way, long time,(tri-run way time) or in ILLNESS or home ACCIDENT like cut in kitchen with bleeding whatever which always causing wounder in comma that means fall in not just sleepy but also can't control so well but has=need to be drive by ownself to get to safety zone like medical treatment things like that, so no matter under which circumstance, same, Life Safety go FIRST for ALL including passengers who can be VIPS like Bosses no matter who, family members or whoever everyone considered for, here on this issue, show off here is on its' LONG as like a space journey which sure awaken in safety as long as the journey itself goes no matter travelling to even nowhere, no target, whenever, whatever situation people facing like feeling down sometimes like go out for a trip kind of things like that, human like designed before Full A.I.'s arrival in safety generated and come from yet pure machine only, Sorry about this Inadequacy, A Deep Apology for compromising in choosing from comfort in short or .....
lol why so many dislikes? this guy is giving his *honest* account of the car and tbh, these are the sorts of people i want to hear from if i ever consider buying a car like this... how is it to live with and clock up 10k+ miles....
I hate the fact that BMW’s depreciate in value so fast after warranty. A BMW I8 headlight costs $6000.00 each if you need to replace it. The electronics always have issues after so many miles and it’s not cheap to diagnose and fix. Everyone leases or buys new and sells them after warranty expires. This leads to a flood of after warranty cars on the market that need repairs or shortly after. Wouldn’t be so bad if the replacement parts were cheaper in my opinion.
Definitely not a daily driver. I love mine. It does attract attention. It is before its time. Discouraged by the loss in value over time. If I had to decide whether to buy or not, would have wait knowing what I know now. I can handle the chore of getting in and out of the i8. If you wear new jeans, they will leave a blue stain on the white leather. Was able to remove the stain only by using Chemical Guys Inner Clean. I love the thrill of driving the i8, and will be in my garage for a very long time. I am a former Toyota Supra owner (4 different models) and BMW 650i owner.
Luxury Lives On I know, you are probably tired if yours by now. We are super excited about ours. Thanks for the reply. The mystery continues. I assume you used the emergency latch to get out?
@@oeiras99 i agree.. But bmw just went for weight savings fuel economy and for the whole revolutionary hybrid supercar idea ... So they compromised on the grip. They just wanted to get a message out there and be the first to have a fuel efficient supercar
Shortly the new 992 generation Porsche will be hybridized so it will be interesting to see how it does in fuel economy with 305 rear tires up from 295 in the previous generation. They provide grip and give the car a great stance.
@@oeiras99 yes well Porsche is an all out performance brand they dont really care about fuel efficiency and luxury, i think their idea of hybridizing the 992 is for performance oriented reasons only, unlike BMW's i department.
Darwin Brown Its not my car it’s my family’s so I’m always very careful to never claim something as being mine if it isn’t. To many RUclipsrs are fake and try act rich I’m just a guy who loves cars and has some great opportunities to be around them.
HollywoodF1 haha great point. I should have mentioned that. They are German doors so surprisingly they are usually fine unless some jerk parks next to you.
Can you please get something that doesn't depreciate. Ever think of getting a Ferrari Scuderia or 458 Speciale as an investment? At least you would have equity...
@@antoniogriffin7135 honestly i did have to take it to the dealership for multiple different technological issues. But so far they were all just small computer malfunctions. Although irritating i still like the car. I just don't reccomend anyone buy one passed its warranty period. I did have to get new brakes and new tires. Which were pretty pricey. Brake job came up to around 2400. And the tires i dont remember exactly but i wanna say i paid around 1200 or so
Just looks like you don’t take very good care of the interior tbh. I have lemon leather in my bmw and it’s mint after 5 years. I condition it and take caution when exiting the car it looks brand new
All I can say is we did take care of it but you seem to know more about our i8 then me so who am I to say lol it’s stupid comments like this that annoy me.
If Cars Could Talk I know more about yourself than you do
pete b Thanks for the input that’s very interesting to hear from a techs perspective. Appreciate the feedback!
Cody Machado your car is ugly!
Poop Shoot how lol
I SO love my i8!!- Fit in it fabulously- easy in- easy out!- my i8 roadster is a dream!
I think ppl are disappointed or hating on the i8 because they expect it to be a sports and it isn't. It's a grand-touring car for cruising along on the interstate. The quick acceleration is a bonus and the good/great gas mileage is a double bonus. Just gotta set your expectations and it can be satisfying.
Not worth the huge depreciation. Wait and buy a used one at a huge discount.
It's the sticker price. $150-$170k brand new for this car is ridiculous. It has the performance of a $55k car. Add in the carbon tub and futuristic looks for another $20k even, that's $75k. In 2024, a 2020 i8 is going for $55k - $80k which I think is very fair now.
The haters probably hate it because they don't have one. I don't hate the car, I just hate the fact that I don't have one yet.
Believe in yourself.. and u will have it.. 💪
Be strong and work hard
I'm getting there.
no the haters are there because the cringey way that he got out legit, that's the only reason i left a dislike.
Sounds like the 'haters' are living in your head rent free
i dont hate the bmw i8 but i feel like other cars in its price range are better
10 second summary -- Good: looks cool, good speed, good handling, hybrid engine (30mpg), carbon fiber hull. Bad: weird fake engine sound, no manual transmission (too easy to drive), no AM radio. Ugly: cheap leather seats deteriorate.
Lk o ok mø
AM Radio ? you living in the 70's mate
9:36 you’ve become a real bmw driver now
I just bought mines on the 23rd for my 47th birthday and I'm loving it..
TOMMY BEDFORD I aspire man! How is it so far, what’s the reaction like?
@@ODDee816 I'm loving it
TOMMY BEDFORD I love modern classics and great value. With gentlemanly style, sleek design, optional beast mode, and environment conscious I’m pretty confident it’s one of if not the only car in its class and sits shining in the middle. I’m plotting hard on one of these beauties man.
@@ODDee816 I say go for it, you will love it, the performance is nice, its a eye catcher for sure. So if you trying to hide lol lol wrong car to get!!
TOMMY BEDFORD I turned 32 this past Jan def gonna put in the work, save n revisit this thread. Right now I’m 2020 Cts daily driver
No AM radio is because of interference from the electric motor. Would require excessive shielding to have it.
interesting. didnt know about that
AM radio = mostly talk radio stations = no thanks
bullshit the leaf has it.
@@libertysound8575 wtf is excessive shielding? its a god dam radio
@@libertysound8575 so why doesn't the 150000 bmw not have it than, is my point.
Wtf this is just a normal review. When you put 40k miles in the title we expect mechanical/e issues, maintain costs and etc.
It’s a lease what do you expect. Plus if there were mechanical issues I would have mentioned it. There was nothing misleading about this video. Expectations with always foster resentment. I told you real things we experienced.
I love this car! Incredible how close it is to the concept model. It literally looks like a concept car that’ll never age. Regarding the leather..., denim jeans wear out leather seats, even without large buttons ect.
Pro tip, dont buy these new unless you feel like throwing 70k away immediately after driving it off the lot.
They seem like a steal now at 60m with 30k miles of less. I am seriously thinking about getting one. I'm wondering if it will depreciate much further
A B should be interesting to see where they kind of plateau in terms of depreciation. I’d say around 50k-55k. Looking into one of these or an RS7. Decisions decision decisions...
These will be $35-40k in another 1.5 years.
LouSaydus who would be dumb enough to buy it new lmfao you can literally buy these for 60k now with 20000 miles
@@HomemadeFlick nobody; they lease it, then the dealer sells it used.
I just drove one today and even after seeing multiple vids of people that own this and I don’t give a single F of the complaints if I had the money to even afford a used one would totally buy it!
Regarding the leather... did you clean and condition it monthly? Doesn’t look like it.
P V it’s pu leather so it’s kinda hard to maintain but still negligent
They should reinforce the area where you have to enter and exit the car imo.
Lol fake sound car haha.
*Proceeds to leave in his 98 Camry
LOL
smokes you in my I3S your to slow old man
I listen to AM constantly. A fan of talk radio. I even sleep with AM on. And when AM hosts conflict due to timing. I listen to the podcast. I wish there was more time in the day to listen to all the great content on AM.
A car that special with a back seat. Thumbs way up!!!
Im definitely getting one next year, can’t wait
Same here! But I’m getting a used 2015 one in great condition.
What about reliability? Did it break down on you? Any repairs? Did you need to replace the tires? Was is trouble free?
I love the BMW I8. My dad has one. I haven’t been lucky enough to drive it but I have moved it in the drive. It sounds so good and looks amazing. I find it a little bit hard to get in and out of and there isn’t much room when cleaning the inside but overall I like the car
it's not a supercar first of all. it's an hybrid sports car/ gt car.
How many repairs did it need?
My husband insists you can fit a carseat . 🤦🏻♀️we rented it today to test it out and it’s a lovely car for a couple but definitely not a family weekend car.
So. If ur. At a gas station geting. Gas how is ur passenger going. To. Get. Off if. The door goes up
Its not fake sound, is the real sound transmitted by conduits to the cabin, using the speakers because they are strategically placed for better acoustics, ¡but not because it is a sound they are playing!
is the emulate sound can be turn it off???
Andrew Tan no
4:12 as a detailed and an owner of white bmw seats. Improper/lack cleaning and mostly no leather conditioner lead exactly so fading leather, crack and more fragile skin
They will go up in value now since it has been discontinued just like all rare bmws
Maybe the ones left in 10 years when they other 80% are being parted out because you can't find batteries and other weird essential parts to keep them running. Until then, used ones will be dirt cheap.
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH will be very easy to find batteries in the future. May even be able to convert to 100% battery since Germany is required to go green by 2030.
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH The technology will be so surpassed in 10 years. I really don't know that the i8 will increase much in value. I know that the mass produced 64 & one half to 66 Mustang has greatly increased in value. And you can get the parts & body shell to all but build a new one. I doubt that the i8 will have this support.
How do you have a vanity plate on a leased vehicle in California?
What’s the maintenance cost on one of these for 1 year ?
That's what I'm wondering.. Any updates?
I have a 2016 i8 Pure Impulse. It's been like any other car so it depends-do it yourself oil change/oil filter once a year = $55+$35. Dealer = $250+$150 if done at the same time.
Similar with spark plugs. Fuel is really less expensive with 34MPG km the city and 40 on the highway. Unless you drive WOT which I do several drives a week because the car is so much fun flooring through a turn=priceless.
Steve M thank you good sir 🙏🏼 . Congrats on the car 💪🏻
Itachi Uchiha if you have to ask it means you can’t afford it you waster
B N that’s your point of view , but it’s all about mindset. Before I buy something I will do my research on it , it’s the smart thing to do .
I've never had those issues in my three years of ownership... And I have 35k miles on mine...and you just fall in the seat to get in and use the door handle and pull yourself out...any mid engine or rear engine car is gonna have issues with heat next to storage compartments.
lorenmorgan2010 what color is your interior
Vip Coconut the light beige color black seat belts
What happens when someone parks too close in a parking lot? Those doors seem to swing out pretty far.
I’m looking to buy a 2015 model with very low mileage less than 10k. Any typical problems I should not be looking forward to? I’m looking to buy an extended warrantee but not sure if anyone provides them for major problems on the vehicle. Please get back to me I would greatly appreciate it thanks
Total agree have had mine 3 years 45k miles and only had to change the tires ... mommy bought him his and it’s not a Ferrari ... poor baby
if you had a car parked 12" from your car would you be able to open the doors?
If someone parks within 1 feet of the side of the car, you can't get out. Or is that not true?
I absolutely love this car. I have had it for 6 months and it is exactly what a 50yo woman would drive. Sexy, fast (but drivable), and everyone whether I know them or not wants to take pictures with it. For a guy this would totally be a chick magnet. The interior is so comfortable and like he said, everything is very accessible. I found an easy way to get in and out of the car so that’s not an issue. When you say ‘touring,’ this automobile is the epitome of touring. You want to go on a long trip in this vehicle. I think the good far outweigh the bad. Plenty of fahrfegnugen! Try it out! It’s a hell of a lot of fun and will stay in my arsenal for years to come!
Any major issues yet or anything crazy expensive maintenance wise?
I just rented the same one in the video except a convertible! OMG! I'm hooked! This car is fking amazing!
What do you do for work
PIPERBOY WILLIAMS he doesn’t it’s his dads money
Then what do his dad do for work?
Is it just me or do bmw locks, door handles, windows, and water pump all break?
To be honest with you, that was a good review.
They should refresh this car as an EV. It just looks like the car of the future.
and normal doors …!
I traded in my 2017 protonic red i8. I put 5000 miles on it in one month. I drove the shit outa it. But i couldn't hang when a scion xb passed me on highway 8 headed into Cali. Love my F80 I traded for.
Highway 8.....headed INTO CALI?
From where?
Texas. Drove from so Cal to Texas and stayed for a month in that damn car.
@@joshjefferson2360 wow...... At least it saves at the pump 🤷🏾♂️
Josh Jefferson What do you do for a living?
I’m just a high school drop out, livin life man. I gamble too. Real estate is the best way to make money, casino is the best way to loose it!
Did you run a mile before recording the intro
Try Panamera, since you ask for idea regarding your next lease. I have enjoyed your review of the i8. Thanks. I am thinking of getting a off-lease i8. Call me cheapskate, but I like saving some cash for other investments. A gently used and certified i8 with extended warranty from BMW will be nice.
facts.
definitely wouldn't mind having one of those in my garage...
Do u still have it and its for sell?
Great video and really great camera work, thankyou from george
Very genuine reviews 👍🏼
idiotic question, but can you even stall park in this? how do you use it for day-to-day driving?
Zm4rf Turning radius is terrible but doors surprisingly open in tight spaces
so, I take it you aren't gonna buyout the i8 after the lease? I'm not gonna go find all of the other videos you did on this car, so what has it gone to the dealer for other than routine service? How long did it sit at the dealer to get fixed? What would have been the cost(s) of said fixes if out of warranty? Will the i8 make a good 2nd or 3rd owner car 5 or 6 years down the road?
Since you seem to be into Hybrid "supercars", why not seek out the new NSX. Similar concept, but with only 2 seats and report back with the differences btwn it and the i8. And since your leasing it anyways, no biggie, right?
yes that would of made for a better video but he's just rich kid drivin daddys car
I love it! It's definitely a future classic.
Did you notice any battery degradation over time? just out of curiosity
Surprisingly these thave dropped greatly in price.. Might consider getting one used. I'm glad I came across this channel to hear about the ugly aspects of owning this car though!
@timtimzi - Cycling and Gaming its for 60k now. You think its worth it?
Bro. How did you overcome the fault of the doors not being able to open ? Please tell us the remedy. Many thanks.
Jansen Wilder Homestly it would just go away after un-locking and locking the car from the key several times.
Thanks for watching!
Does your i8 not have the manual door release on the interior?
Todd Konifka It does but the car would lock us out of it sometimes meaning no access to the release
How much was your lease payment with insurance? I’m trying to get an idea before I make the plunge.
i drove the tesla model S and bmw i8 today i love the driving experience of the tesla....but the look of the i8 is wayyyyyyyy cooler than the tesla cant decide which one to buy yet.
At the end I bought the Porsche Cayenne platinum edition 😂😂😂
sue shut up
lucky trader You could have got so much attention in a i8...
Sorry Sir, 09:02 09:20 09:35 So Sorry to say that dozen of.... everybodys knew that, you know, well, due to say: sleepy under long time despite of long, more correctly which can't clearly express as English itself doesn't do the job carry a proper term or whatever to tell extractly what that should be like in distance, not long nor far just like le man24, its within just that tiny circle but still are long and far way, so, better describe correctly measurement in Time, then not necessary far away but too long in both(not just only Both-not using the wordings Both as this is the FATAL Weakness of the design of any languages same as everything make from people) tri-distance+time+..., all asking Comfort inside including when listen to music in it which is of course not mainly designed for the wheel handler who mustn't being distracted, everyone knows, well, so, can't be disturbed at the same time if long time concentrate on one thing say one way then boring makes sleepy especially working class or personal far away trip, so, designed to keep Awakening And Awareness AAA the Must for avoiding.....everybody knows, right, if no alert from or not enough bewareness etc. from The THIRD which even has insurance which is actually for and has no meanings at all, okay, Sir, the new electric era is a solution more correctly a chance to change Bad habbit just like to silently operating the wheel(without distract and disturbed, yes, but)also till fall in a condition of feeling tire then eye skill fell heavy after long trip and time, then, BOW, it will be too late to keep window opened not practically in snowy icy cold or bad or extreme weather conditions which wheel handler also can't see a damx thing as well, by no means no sound will or to provide enough warning for being consciousness if fell sleepy till fall into it no matter due to LOW TEMPERATURE or just feeling tired by oneself, the only Natural plus 100% sure, won't fail unless its already did fail by itself, right? just like the oldies said, keeping the sword is equal to keeping safety whenever in forest or jungle in old days, so, the most sure way to do this is also from the most naturally and whatever people describe it, THIS is for life safely in long run, long way, long time,(tri-run way time) or in ILLNESS or home ACCIDENT like cut in kitchen with bleeding whatever which always causing wounder in comma that means fall in not just sleepy but also can't control so well but has=need to be drive by ownself to get to safety zone like medical treatment things like that, so no matter under which circumstance, same, Life Safety go FIRST for ALL including passengers who can be VIPS like Bosses no matter who, family members or whoever everyone considered for, here on this issue, show off here is on its' LONG as like a space journey which sure awaken in safety as long as the journey itself goes no matter travelling to even nowhere, no target, whenever, whatever situation people facing like feeling down sometimes like go out for a trip kind of things like that, human like designed before Full A.I.'s arrival in safety generated and come from yet pure machine only, Sorry about this Inadequacy, A Deep Apology for compromising in choosing from comfort in short or .....
Saw one yesterday in a Carl's Jr. drive thru at 3am. It's a beautiful car to be honest. I'm not a bmw fan either lol
Im surprised the seats are not better quality...had fabulous leather Recaros in my S4..
Solar oven trunk?
Is there a hack to change the fake engine sounds to, say, starship Enterprise sounds? I mean, if the sound is fake, why not!
lol why so many dislikes? this guy is giving his *honest* account of the car and tbh, these are the sorts of people i want to hear from if i ever consider buying a car like this... how is it to live with and clock up 10k+ miles....
I hate the fact that BMW’s depreciate in value so fast after warranty. A BMW I8 headlight costs $6000.00 each if you need to replace it. The electronics always have issues after so many miles and it’s not cheap to diagnose and fix. Everyone leases or buys new and sells them after warranty expires. This leads to a flood of after warranty cars on the market that need repairs or shortly after. Wouldn’t be so bad if the replacement parts were cheaper in my opinion.
Great points! Thanks!
I like the car and they are cheap used. Any insight on reliability? You mentioned the door, why were you getting locked in or out?
Definitely not a daily driver. I love mine. It does attract attention. It is before its time. Discouraged by the loss in value over time. If I had to decide whether to buy or not, would have wait knowing what I know now. I can handle the chore of getting in and out of the i8. If you wear new jeans, they will leave a blue stain on the white leather. Was able to remove the stain only by using Chemical Guys Inner Clean. I love the thrill of driving the i8, and will be in my garage for a very long time. I am a former Toyota Supra owner (4 different models) and BMW 650i owner.
Do you still have it ?
I’m glad when reviews actually talk about legitimate bad stuff about a product.
Nice review D, honest genuine no BS. Up yours to all the haters out there
thanks, great review. definitely in for one of these.
can you turn the fake engine noise off....?
We just bought one. We are curious how you got locked in or out. How low was the charge?
Heidi and Franny's Garage Hey there! Nope not really sure why but it’s only locked us out a couple times.
Luxury Lives On I know, you are probably tired if yours by now. We are super excited about ours. Thanks for the reply. The mystery continues. I assume you used the emergency latch to get out?
The car looks insane good, indeed, very futuristic.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The back end of the car is flat out ugly to my eyes.
Has anyone ever straight piped this? Good that it does not have AM radio. Can I program that out of my 2008 E92?
Dbn Poldermans straight pipe. Lol!
My older brother bought one but he says he doesn't have any problem with it
Can you do the U-Turn again but in a 2020 version?
What’s the maintenance cost doh ? For atleast 1 year
I have heard that these i8s have had a ton of transmission issues. Have you experienced any?
Great review!
Sorry I couldn’t see your Viseo because RUclips Ads load so slowly.
There MUST be an Off setting for the fake noise.
I dont get that turning radius is so bad. Usually BMW’s have amazing turning radius
My main complaint about the 8 is the skinny tires compared with say a 911. Why does BMW do that? Economy?
Yes fuel economy..
I think that anyone who buys a sports car would be more interested in grip than bucks.
@@oeiras99 i agree.. But bmw just went for weight savings fuel economy and for the whole revolutionary hybrid supercar idea ... So they compromised on the grip. They just wanted to get a message out there and be the first to have a fuel efficient supercar
Shortly the new 992 generation Porsche will be hybridized so it will be interesting to see how it does in fuel economy with 305 rear tires up from 295 in the previous generation. They provide grip and give the car a great stance.
@@oeiras99 yes well Porsche is an all out performance brand they dont really care about fuel efficiency and luxury, i think their idea of hybridizing the 992 is for performance oriented reasons only, unlike BMW's i department.
@luxuryliveson have you had any mechanical stuff go wrong? Are these mostly reliable
pwally2714 they are reliable
It's an electric car with phony ICE noise and a 150 mile range. Where can you go with it?
Bob Mikan It’s a hybrid, meaning that it has both electric and gasoline engines. Just fill the gas tank for more range.
AM radio, I have AM radio in my boring Camry but I've never used it. I didn't know people still listen to the AM frequency
Because AM goes uphill and around corners I listen to regularly. There is less drop out and static as well.
You keep saying "our" & "we"
Who are you referring to bud?
Darwin Brown Its not my car it’s my family’s so I’m always very careful to never claim something as being mine if it isn’t. To many RUclipsrs are fake and try act rich I’m just a guy who loves cars and has some great opportunities to be around them.
If Cars Could Talk respect 💯
If Cars Could Talk 👊🏾💫
Did you ever get parked in where you went back to your car and the car next to you was too close to open the door?
HollywoodF1 haha great point. I should have mentioned that. They are German doors so surprisingly they are usually fine unless some jerk parks next to you.
Can you please get something that doesn't depreciate. Ever think of getting a Ferrari Scuderia or 458 Speciale as an investment? At least you would have equity...
Technically speaking the noise is not fake BMW just amplifies certain sounds
How's the stereo?
I was just thinking about that today. None of the car reviewers test the stereo system.
great car, great presentation
What year is this one?
Just Bobby 2016
It’s a sharp looking car 🚘
I don’t know I love the i8 how it looks I have f30 2014 m-sport I wish one day I can have i8
Why didn't bmw use this 3cyl in the 2 or 3 series
Thx mate ! Finally rewiev for intelligent people, not only sweet farting commercial of car or " it's the best because I have it" 👍
The lease deals are killer on the i8 apparently. What would you expect someone to pay for an average lease on the i8?
What do you do for living?
What did you guys get?
Im definitely getting one
Not new of course it would be a waste 😂
I have a black and red one OH My gawd ITS AMAZING O
My 645ci has a shitty turning rate as well
I wait and get for 20,000
Goodluck lol maybe in 2030
It's fairly cheap now!
Same
yeah right!
idk how much they were but you can get one for 50k now
Why are your jeans so tight?
I just bought a blue one i love it
legin nigellus I’m proud of you
Did you have any repairs done yet?
@@antoniogriffin7135 honestly i did have to take it to the dealership for multiple different technological issues. But so far they were all just small computer malfunctions. Although irritating i still like the car. I just don't reccomend anyone buy one passed its warranty period. I did have to get new brakes and new tires. Which were pretty pricey. Brake job came up to around 2400. And the tires i dont remember exactly but i wanna say i paid around 1200 or so
How have you had it for 3 years and still don’t know how to get in or out of it? No wonder those seats look beaten up.
How tall are you?
L O yes