BMW i8

Quartz

Quartz

Quartz

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So I've just had a test drive in a BMW i8. It was lovely. The £110K price is a bit of a shocker, of course, but I see that 2016 models are much cheaper. Only £60K. :) So clue me in!

I don't do many miles in a year - 3k - 5k.
 
Enjoy!!

"Boasting a turbocharged three-cylinder engine, which accelerates from 0 to 62mph in just 4.4 seconds" - do you know (or anyone else) if the 4.4 comes purely from the engine? Or is it assisted with electric to help it get there?
 
It’s a plug in hybrid with a relatively large battery for a hybrid so the engine specs are a bit deceptive. Outside of the price it’s well reviewed.

It’s built mostly from composite like the i3.

It also has configurable cabin engine sounds to make up for the 3 cylinder. :D
 
There is nothing wrong with the i8 if that's what floats your boat, you just have to remember it will come with £100k car sized bills if it breaks even though it sips fuel like eco hatch back.

You are really looking at Porsche 911 for a direct comparison on performance and form factor. Or if its the styling your after then you only really have Ferrari or Lambo's to go to.
 
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b0rn2sk8 said:
There is nothing wrong with the i8 if that's what floats your boat, you just have to remember it will come with £100k car sized bills if it breaks then though it sips fuel like eco hatch back.

You are really looking at Porsche 911 for a direct comparison on performance and form factor. Or if its the styling your after then you only really have Ferrari or Lambo's to go to.
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That is always the issue with cars priced that highly (unless it's something collectable or rare). Depreciation hits hard after a point as people paying half that or less won't want to be risking 100k+ car bills.
 
b0rn2sk8 said:
There is nothing wrong with the i8 if that's what floats your boat, you just have to remember it will come with £100k car sized bills if it breaks
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Will it? It's full of standard BMW stuff not supercar stuff. The engine is out of a Mini Cooper, the electronics system is 5 Series...
 
Quartz said:
Which other cars should I consider?
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Depends on what you're looking for.

I think the i8 is vile... although I'll give it good handling. For it's spec sheet... it's is technically impressive... good weight for such a vehicle especially.

At £60k... you'll have a lot more fun in an M2 or M4 and have plenty of change for the extra fuel spend.

You could get a really nice 997.2 911 C2S or C4S...
 
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