i8

Longboarder · 07-13-2016, 06:58 PM

This thing is cool. Furthest thing from the e92 M3 that I can imagine but I dig it for sort of a daily driver. The tech is nothing new - hybrid technology using a battery and internal combustion motor. But they use it the right way - the way that only Porsche previously implemented with their 918 with the battery motor driving the front wheels and the mid-engine driving the rears. Looks like it has a carbon fiber monocoque like the McLaren but maybe it's just carbon pieces and not full carbon. I assume this because the i8 weights a lot more the McLaren. This also makes the car hard to get in and out of unless you are young and dexterous. Drives very smooth. Not a sports car in any sense really. You aren't going to smoke people with this car. It's best attribute is the way it looks. So just chill and drive slow and get 90 mpg. Oh yeah no trunk. So it only makes sense if you have other cars. And are young. Oh yeah and a male, cause a woman getting out of this car would be showing her goods.

I got close to a deal this weekend but walked. Argued for a lease payment lower than has every been done and I was surprised that they even considered it. Have them calling me back. So who knows.

okusa · 07-13-2016, 07:48 PM

I think it could be interesting if a lease, but never as a purchase.

roastbeef · 07-14-2016, 08:50 AM

i don't see what the appeal of that car is. fun dd? sure. i've heard lots of grumbling on the forums/etc. that they don't get that good of mileage, and they aren't that fast.

car_fan · 07-14-2016, 10:24 AM

Beat them over the head. Many are readily available and sitting in dealer inventory - at least in SoUth Florida. Lease rates $1500.00 > on a $135K -$$140k MSRP

elim11 · 07-14-2016, 11:13 AM

The greatest strength is the looks and attention (if you're into that). One of my friends picked one of these up. Haven't had time to check it out yet, but from pictures it looks pretty amazing. I heard a couple of them drive by at autoshow. Ferrari WAHHHH, Lambo WAHHHH, i8...silent. #EVlife.

dragonsi · 07-14-2016, 12:01 PM

It's actually pretty quick in a straight line, it's faster than an M4.

Longboarder · 07-14-2016, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by okusa

I think it could be interesting if a lease, but never as a purchase.

Totally agree. In 3 years it will be old tech.

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

i don't see what the appeal of that car is. fun dd? sure. i've heard lots of grumbling on the forums/etc. that they don't get that good of mileage, and they aren't that fast.

Agree if someone buys this as their only car or even as their second car it's a bad idea. In my case it will be my 6th car

so I'd just use it to go to work and back.

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Originally Posted by car_fan

Beat them over the head. Many are readily available and sitting in dealer inventory - at least in SoUth Florida. Lease rates $1500.00 > on a $135K -$$140k MSRP

Yeah I want the $148K MSRP Terra World I think is what the option is. Twist wheels and blue interior accents. We have high tax rates in the OC which I think is around 8% but despite that I got a lease deal all-in for no down and less than $1,500 per month and I still walked away from it. They are calling me today to see if they can go lower.

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Originally Posted by elim11

The greatest strength is the looks and attention (if you're into that). One of my friends picked one of these up. Haven't had time to check it out yet, but from pictures it looks pretty amazing. I heard a couple of them drive by at autoshow. Ferrari WAHHHH, Lambo WAHHHH, i8...silent. #EVlife.

Haha there's quite a few in the OC. Maybe it used to be unique but I don't people even give it a second look anymore. It does have a futuristic look which I look but understand that stuff like this gets quickly dated.

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Originally Posted by dragonsi

It's actually pretty quick in a straight line, it's faster than an M4.

It does get off the line pretty quicky and with the battery and turbo has gobs of torque. Felt about as quick as my old tuned n54 335i actually. Power dies up top. Maybe I can build up the little 1.5 litre petrol motor and put a bigger turbo

Mspired · 07-14-2016, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by car_fan

Beat them over the head. Many are readily available and sitting in dealer inventory - at least in SoUth Florida. Lease rates $1500.00 > on a $135K -$$140k MSRP

They are letting them go for under $1200/month here in Jersey.

Sellout · 07-14-2016, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mspired

They are letting them go for under $1200/month here in Jersey.

But you have to live in Jersey

STooK · 07-16-2016, 08:28 AM

I remember dealers were selling these for $200k+ when they came out. Now I see a ton of them sitting around. These will be the next 8 series.

roastbeef · 07-17-2016, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Totally agree. In 3 years it will be old tech.
Agree if someone buys this as their only car or even as their second car it's a bad idea. In my case it will be my 6th car

so I'd just use it to go to work and back.

i have an electric smart car as my commuter. i got it because i'm cheap, i know you have a different situation.

however, this stupid smart car gets more attention than the m3 or my rock crawler has ever gotten. lots of laughs, and very usable. believe it or not- decent power.

Longboarder · 07-20-2016, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

i have an electric smart car as my commuter. i got it because i'm cheap, i know you have a different situation.

however, this stupid smart car gets more attention than the m3 or my rock crawler has ever gotten. lots of laughs, and very usable. believe it or not- decent power.

Interesting. Didn't think the i8 or i3 was much of an attention grabber actually. I've seen people recently pull up in i8's in crowded areas and no one even looked. That's one of the reasons I'm interested now...there's more of them around and people have seen them and they aren't a big deal. The tech is cool for a road car. The i8 uses the hybrid powertrain like the 918 but the i8 also has another small electric motor to assist the gas motor and also uses regenerative breaking. So it's likely the most advanced hybrid car out there. For a bargain now that demand has slowed to a crawl.

Longboarder · 07-30-2016, 09:09 PM

Well...couldn't resist.

webninja · 07-30-2016, 11:18 PM

Very nice! I've been oogling them at the dealer, let us know how good they are as a daily.

roastbeef · 07-31-2016, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Well...couldn't resist.

well, congrats on picking up the car!

///M Power-Belgium · 07-31-2016, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Well...couldn't resist.

Congrats bud !

It looks really good

Longboarder · 07-31-2016, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by webninja

Very nice! I've been oogling them at the dealer, let us know how good they are as a daily.

No trunk, no one can get in it u less you are a contortionist, poor visibility, fake sounds, 6 speed auto lol, tiny 215 tires, not comfortable,,,but otherwise it's fine lol.

Hujan · 08-02-2016, 12:00 AM

Have you considered the i3? We are leasing an i3 as my DD and it is EPIC. I love that car. So smooth and torquey down low. Great visibility. Very easy to park and get around traffic. Super quiet. The carbon frame and small size may it extremely nimble.

I think it would be a super cool compliment to your stable. Option that thing up and roll in style and comfort, my friend.

webninja · 08-02-2016, 02:09 AM

What did surprise me was how much I liked driving the i3 when I was getting my car serviced at Steve Thomas. I have to admit they are a lot of fun. If they had a little more oomph, like an i3 sport, I'd go for it.

radiantm3 · 08-02-2016, 11:55 AM

I know like 2-3 guys who bought one and sold within a year. They got bored of the car VERY quickly and very tired of all the attention it gets (who wants tons of attention on a daily driver?)

MSteve5036 · 08-02-2016, 01:41 PM

maybe its just the area im in but these still look very cool and different than almost anything on the road. there is a doctor by my office that has one and i still take multiple looks at it when i see it

somewhat surprised at the deals people can get them for....i would be interested in an i3 lease

Denk · 08-02-2016, 06:08 PM

Variety is the spice of life...I wouldn't mind rocking one for a year but am still in love with this freakin V8! What's next on your list?

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Hujan Brigadier General 569 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: . iTrader: (16)	Have you considered the i3? We are leasing an i3 as my DD and it is EPIC. I love that car. So smooth and torquey down low. Great visibility. Very easy to park and get around traffic. Super quiet. The carbon frame and small size may it extremely nimble. I think it would be a super cool compliment to your stable. Option that thing up and roll in style and comfort, my friend.
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MSteve5036 Captain 125 Rep 713 Posts Drives: 08/99 M3s Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (1)	maybe its just the area im in but these still look very cool and different than almost anything on the road. there is a doctor by my office that has one and i still take multiple looks at it when i see it somewhat surprised at the deals people can get them for....i would be interested in an i3 lease
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Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	Variety is the spice of life...I wouldn't mind rocking one for a year but am still in love with this freakin V8! What's next on your list?
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