I have one and you are not going to get 100 mpg in this car unless you drive a whole lot in electric mode which is not doable on longer drives. My overall average is close to 50 mpg, but on longer trips it gets 35 to 40 mpg. 100 mpg is not realistic. Also, the horsepower number is 357, not 330. The torque number is 420 lb-ft plus an additional boost you get from the starter motor which shows up in BMW’s powertrain manual - it adds 11 hp and 37 lb-ft of torque for totals of 368 and 457. That’s why the car feels so quick, it has an an excellent torque to weight ratio. I have had mine for nearly 7 years and I still look forward to every drive. It’s a great car.
Can you give some insight o. Your ownership experience, please. What year do you have? Any issues with the AC compressor blowing up? Maintenance cost? Overall reliability? Decent mileage ones are starting to creep in the mid $40k and I’m considering getting rid of my Tesla Model 3 for one.
Yea, most certainly a country like US one wont get 100 mpg. Instead here, a more advanced continent, wheres plenty of EV chargers and shorter commuting / driving distances my ownership average MPG is around 98 mpg US (2,4L/100km). I have home charger, my work has free charging, almost every single mall, shopping center and such have chargers, gas stations, football stadiums, ice rings, etc. Of course during longer drives the car will consume more fuel, but on the other hand I can do like 60-70% of my normal commuting on pure EV. Which really ups your MPG figures. It takes me 2 hours to fully charge this car in my home garage here in EU. The i8 was designed more for EU type of use, not for US ... lack of charging stations, poor home charging and ridiculous 110V electric network. I like the car. Instant throttle response, just like in Tesla or such. But no range anxiety what so ever. Its quick enough to figures like 60-80mph and after that, well, it is kind of pointless. As here in EU, one loses his licence for speeding. Depending the country, up to 2-3 years w/o licence if you're blasting down in motorways like "US style". In US, for speeding something like 100 @ 60 zone one gets ridiculous $300 fine, lol :D Here you lose your licence and get something like 2-20k fine, depending your annual income.
@ Where are you located and what are you asking? Just curious, as I am trying to gage the market. I am in Vancouver, Canada and prices still seem a bit high here.
You can always watch Pat's Garage. He has lots of facts and problems that can happen to the car. I happen to own a 2014 I8. Not many issues but the issues I've had are sensor on coolant went bad, had to replace. CV boots went bad and on most cars that's cheap to fix but on the I8 you have to replace the axels so it costly. Only 2 size tires so getting tires is limited. I've heard people say they have AC issues but I've never had any. Oh lastly some I8's have issues with the clear coat on the car. Mine has started showing some peeling but I'm getting it re-pained. Other than that it's a great car. Gas millage is between 40 -70 MPG unless you are doing short drives from home to work and back then you get into the 100 MPG. If doing long trips you are getting 35 - 40 MPG. Hope this helps out.
I love the look of the look of car -- and I agree, at 50K or 60K this I8 appears really well priced. If only I could add the self-driving package, I would be sold. Not to mention, the newer BMW's have an integrated display of both the driver's gauge and infotainment screens; that big screen is super comfortable and adds to my driving experience immensely. In a perfect world, give me I8 with the latest features and I would be in heaven.
I mean the frustrations that owners have can be fixed when getting upgrades. granted, you can avoid those upgrades by just buying another car but if you want THIS car.. you should get a cooling upgrade (better radiator and intercooler), an ECU, some enhancements to the battery (upgrade and trickle), and a new exhaust then it becomes what it really should've been in the first place. At minimum this costs ~ $11k. and if you cant afford that then really you shouldnt be getting a supercar / upperclass eurocar in the first place.
The i8 is garbage. Even when they were new people who owned them said to never own it outside of the warranty period. I wanted one, but my BMW mechanic said to stay away because of electrical issues.
IMO the I8's issues are exaggerated by frustrated people. Remember, there are many many I8's that have no issues at all. But people want to talk more about the issue's/drama. That being said - With innovative hybrid tech - certainly comes a price if things do break... With very expensive cars, even though someone can afford the now depreciated price - always need to remember, if you do have to fix some issue.. the parts and labor price never really depreciates. Thanks for your perspective!
@@griffenaddieOpinion… I’ll never use opinions when looking on how something is. No one should. It’s not my perspective either. It’s just facts presented. Almost no one who bought the i8 was satisfied with the car. And using tesla as a comparison is just for the algorithm. That works tho. Just like every youtuber that claim every new phone is a iphone killer.
I have one and you are not going to get 100 mpg in this car unless you drive a whole lot in electric mode which is not doable on longer drives. My overall average is close to 50 mpg, but on longer trips it gets 35 to 40 mpg. 100 mpg is not realistic. Also, the horsepower number is 357, not 330. The torque number is 420 lb-ft plus an additional boost you get from the starter motor which shows up in BMW’s powertrain manual - it adds 11 hp and 37 lb-ft of torque for totals of 368 and 457. That’s why the car feels so quick, it has an an excellent torque to weight ratio. I have had mine for nearly 7 years and I still look forward to every drive. It’s a great car.
@@michaelc2254 sick!! Thank you
Can you give some insight o. Your ownership experience, please. What year do you have? Any issues with the AC compressor blowing up? Maintenance cost? Overall reliability?
Decent mileage ones are starting to creep in the mid $40k and I’m considering getting rid of my Tesla Model 3 for one.
Yea, most certainly a country like US one wont get 100 mpg. Instead here, a more advanced continent, wheres plenty of EV chargers and shorter commuting / driving distances my ownership average MPG is around 98 mpg US (2,4L/100km). I have home charger, my work has free charging, almost every single mall, shopping center and such have chargers, gas stations, football stadiums, ice rings, etc.
Of course during longer drives the car will consume more fuel, but on the other hand I can do like 60-70% of my normal commuting on pure EV. Which really ups your MPG figures.
It takes me 2 hours to fully charge this car in my home garage here in EU. The i8 was designed more for EU type of use, not for US ... lack of charging stations, poor home charging and ridiculous 110V electric network.
I like the car. Instant throttle response, just like in Tesla or such. But no range anxiety what so ever. Its quick enough to figures like 60-80mph and after that, well, it is kind of pointless. As here in EU, one loses his licence for speeding. Depending the country, up to 2-3 years w/o licence if you're blasting down in motorways like "US style". In US, for speeding something like 100 @ 60 zone one gets ridiculous $300 fine, lol :D Here you lose your licence and get something like 2-20k fine, depending your annual income.
Best PHEV out there. Way ahead of it’s time. Will be a collector’s favourite soon.
I love my i8 but I have to sell mine to purchase a SUV for the family. :(
@ Where are you located and what are you asking? Just curious, as I am trying to gage the market. I am in Vancouver, Canada and prices still seem a bit high here.
@@PamenterDougHi, I am located in CA. I am selling for $62K
are you interested?
Can you make a video on what to look for on the I8 such as common things that might break or pottential issues when buying one?
Great idea!! thanks
You can always watch Pat's Garage. He has lots of facts and problems that can happen to the car. I happen to own a 2014 I8. Not many issues but the issues I've had are sensor on coolant went bad, had to replace. CV boots went bad and on most cars that's cheap to fix but on the I8 you have to replace the axels so it costly. Only 2 size tires so getting tires is limited. I've heard people say they have AC issues but I've never had any. Oh lastly some I8's have issues with the clear coat on the car. Mine has started showing some peeling but I'm getting it re-pained. Other than that it's a great car. Gas millage is between 40 -70 MPG unless you are doing short drives from home to work and back then you get into the 100 MPG. If doing long trips you are getting 35 - 40 MPG. Hope this helps out.
@@rrobinson001 wow this is awesome, appreciate these owners perspectives!!
There’s one locally for like $52k. I am considering trading in my Challenger. Such a deal for a unique fuel efficient luxury car.
@@cripplermaximus 100%! Sounds like a great swap..
I'm selling mine in CA. Let me know if you're interested.
did you do it ?
Already have one since 2019 and love it. will never sell. good post mate. thx.
Tesla is cheaper vs toyota now. Zero looks on streets. This i8 is a beauty!
The video: i8 packs the latest BMW technology
i8 from 10 years ago: oh yeah
i3 owner here but I will manifest myself into the i8 soon tho 😅. These cars are timeless
@@nft200yearsago8 love it!
I love the look of the look of car -- and I agree, at 50K or 60K this I8 appears really well priced. If only I could add the self-driving package, I would be sold. Not to mention, the newer BMW's have an integrated display of both the driver's gauge and infotainment screens; that big screen is super comfortable and adds to my driving experience immensely. In a perfect world, give me I8 with the latest features and I would be in heaven.
ASK yourself WHY it's cheap while a Honda S2000 or NSX holds their value. It's because they're trouble-prone. Same with the M-B SL600......
Why belt not blue color ?
@@MM-ki7bk good question!
Only problem with those lazer lights to replace them yr looking at 5k 😮
@@simonoakley5102 oof
Who replaces stuff at dealer?)))
Really good insight to the car, enjoyed that.
Thanks so much!!!
I really like these cars, one of BMW's best builds !!
I'd definitely prefer this over any Tesla !!
@@Spacebird321 right?!
Fake sound is fantastic. Can you hear the sound from outside or just the inside speakers 🔊?
@@mrhawk1924 inside!
There's a speaker outside, near exaust ...
I mean the frustrations that owners have can be fixed when getting upgrades. granted, you can avoid those upgrades by just buying another car but if you want THIS car.. you should get a cooling upgrade (better radiator and intercooler), an ECU, some enhancements to the battery (upgrade and trickle), and a new exhaust then it becomes what it really should've been in the first place.
At minimum this costs ~ $11k. and if you cant afford that then really you shouldnt be getting a supercar / upperclass eurocar in the first place.
@@devinclark4395 great suggestion
@@griffenaddie speaking of, I am saving up to buy my own. How has your experience been with it so far? Do you still believe it’s a daily?
@@devinclark4395 this is not my I8- but the owner has had a great experience with it. No issues
which is an UNDERPOWERED "Super Car/Exotic" wannabe?
Love this video job well done
@@XBlackTsukuyomi47 wow thank you!
I pay $900/mo for a 2022 Toyota Corolla… I’ve been bamboozled😢
@@RozzayV18 modern day mini vans are 50k.. crazy world!
how many KM if full charge and full fuel?
@@CambodiaShareFeeds probably -400 M
@@griffenaddie you mean 400 kilometers?
@@CambodiaShareFeeds 350-400 miles!
Short cut. I8 is better because it produces that vrooom vrooom sound.
haha and doors go up>
Teslas are toy garbage cars. This i8 looks phenomenal compared to it.
@latinoheat49 you are a moron. The i8 has a 7.1 kw battery and can go a whopping 19 miles on a full electric charge. 🤣
Review that hummer in the background
@@GregoryLindsaymadmoney haha
just wait until u have to get that car serviced. no thanks!
Wrong this car don’t have no known major issues
If you work in McDonald's yeah. You cannot afford it.
Love mine like an everyday exotic !!!
an i4 is a MUCH better car, just because this car hasn’t had any tech refresh since the early days of hybrid cars
@@blackxfiied_ i4 is a very interesting car.. should I review one ?
@@griffenaddie please do!!
I4 is UGLY. Simply from 1999s look.
@@VeniVidiVici-history we're not talking about the same i4, what do you mean, it looks like the latest 4 series
Next time mention that there is a GT3 Version of this car with a V8 engine
whoooooooo ??????
Were you in the video @@NavierPattersonor the skinny guy with sunglasses?
I am referring to this BMW i8 with V8 engine ua-cam.com/video/fzoTUEsZTVk/v-deo.htmlsi=1VmTG_GYzLvbBWmc
@@SheepleDestroyer oh wow… sick!
@ you’re a legend.
wtf is that car in the background , nice video man.
haha no idea! Some sort of ad limo.. Maby ill see if I can review that .. LOL
Am buying one
@@drippyyello7413 buy this one!
Great Car
Well done dude 👍
Thanks!!
The i8 is garbage. Even when they were new people who owned them said to never own it outside of the warranty period. I wanted one, but my BMW mechanic said to stay away because of electrical issues.
@@ThomasKuhar o k then
No not instead of a tesla ?? I would say instead of a muscle car similar price better looks. But tesla is better as far as car goes
@@ben3251 hmm.
So ja
I installed apple car play with a tuturial and that's it
why tesla
i love mine :)
@@mercator79 have you had any issues?
Recommend people to buy a i8 is not a nice thing to do. The amount of owners that doesn´t regret that they bought that one is close to zero.
IMO the I8's issues are exaggerated by frustrated people. Remember, there are many many I8's that have no issues at all. But people want to talk more about the issue's/drama.
That being said - With innovative hybrid tech - certainly comes a price if things do break... With very expensive cars, even though someone can afford the now depreciated price - always need to remember, if you do have to fix some issue.. the parts and labor price never really depreciates.
Thanks for your perspective!
@@griffenaddieOpinion… I’ll never use opinions when looking on how something is. No one should. It’s not my perspective either. It’s just facts presented. Almost no one who bought the i8 was satisfied with the car. And using tesla as a comparison is just for the algorithm. That works tho. Just like every youtuber that claim every new phone is a iphone killer.
@@sammylundin7134 cool. Hope you have a great day :)
The bmw dealerships refuse to service them… end of debate
@@BeastModeXCIIIwhat a lie