BMW i8 Review - A Hybrid Supercar? Should You Buy One?

[@marclovescars]

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[@BasilNadeem]

A beautiful car. My dream car. Hoping to own one. One day. Life’s your review. Unbiased and honesty 🙌🏽

[@marclovescars]

Thanks Basil! Hoping to own one as well. :-)

[@jhardworkpaysoff474]

💯same especially the way the world is going

[@lichengsos]

Great car, I own a 2017 model for 2 years now, super reliable, reasonable priced maintenance and better fuel economy than a Prius.. I'd say its the best daily for the used price.

[@marclovescars]

Great to hear your two year ownership opinion, Lee. I'm planning to buy one at some point, and it's nice to know what I'm getting into. I've owned 4 BMWs in a row and after 50K miles maintenance costs get pricey, and given the i8 is quite technically complex that worried me a bit about repairs and maintenance. Your comments put me at ease about buying one. Thank you for sharing.

[@marclovescars]

@Lee C how many miles does your i8 have?

[@lichengsos]

​@@marclovescars Its currently at 35k, I own multiple cars and I's say its very reliable compares to my other similar mileage cars.

[@marclovescars]

@@lichengsos Great to know, thanks. I'll be curious to see how maintenance costs look at the 50K mark and beyond, but given you have multiple cars you probably won't get there for a while. :-) My 335i is at 56K miles now and I just got hit with massive repair bills; nothing serious, but being a BMW it's pricey.

[@RAM_C5]

@@marclovescars The N45 and N55 engines in 355s are notorious for being expensive because their issues. Not much goes wrong with the i8 besides windshields busting randomly (get coverage for glass) and door hinges failing, which is very cheap.

[@yvesparis7556]

Got one. Love it. Will never sell it!!

[@MiguelMartinez-kz7mt]

The thing is this car just went up in value again it’s on the 60.000$-70.000$ range know I think it’s not going to go down from that (great car) not for 160k but good for 60-70k with 370hp and that low weight you definitely have a good sports car.

[@marclovescars]

Agree 100%, the i8 has probably found its new floor on pricing. It is a good car for that money, maybe still a tad overpriced, but it has a lot of things I like.

[@IndianaIdiots1776]

i will have one of these one day... im a 14 year old day trader and i will buy this when im 17...

[@marclovescars]

I love your goals and motivation Go for it!

[@hamzamohammedali6]

Did you end up buying?

[@hdcarfiIms]

Do you have it

[@TonyNguyen-xe8fl]

Bought a used 2014 with 50k miles, 3 years now, only issue was replacing door shocks.. drove it everyday throughout spring and summer.. its not a super car it’s a concept car that grabs ridicules attention.. still loving it..

[@marclovescars]

Fantastic. Glad to hear it has been so reliable. Door struts are a common issue and not a big deal. I still want one.

[@logical1677]

Nice video. I don't know where you live, but it looks weird to me, super green hills without any trees.

[@marclovescars]

I live in the San Francisco Bay area. Lots of trees here, but the roads I use to film car reviews indeed are green and hilly without many trees.

[@ragazzi25]

Great looking car!!!! I will have one someday...

[@KeemVlogz]

Why not drive it in sports mode and do the 0-60 and more performance test on it rather than comfort mode?

[@marclovescars]

I did both. No difference for 0-60. Sport mode is better for overall driving though, midrange acceleration, etc.

[@0xc1d34]

I'll own one one day I own a i3 and love it

[@stovy8001]

Same

[@mannienicholas3693]

I got a i3 as well best decision I ever made in life lol seriously

[@MrInfinity418]

I almost bought one yesterday. I was just about to sign the papers. Here watching the video to see if I should go back.

[@marclovescars]

Oh wow, so my video could be a tie breaker? Very exciting. Let me know if you have any questions not covered in the video. Wish you the best with your decision!

[@marclovescars]

Prices on i8s have risen since my video (as with all cars) making the decision a bit tougher.

[@MrInfinity418]

@@marclovescars still too chicken to pull the trigger. They won’t sell me warranty with it. Feel like Going to regret not getting it.

[@marclovescars]

@@MrInfinity418 I’m with you 100%. One thing I learned after owning 4 BMWs was make sure they’re under warranty! Annual repairs for me were in the thousands, common things too (control arms, thrust rod bearings, oil seals failing). My cars were all babied and garaged with low miles, too, and the oldest was 6 years old. On an i8 I for sure would want a warranty.

[@EagleWolfSparrow]

They should just BUILD this as FULL Electric, not Hybrid with 3 cylinder LMAO

[@darkphantasm5387]

I’m willing to get one when they depreciate a lil more to about 40k

[@tracepound3587]

Me too how long do u think that will take?

[@marclovescars]

You read my mind, I'm thinking the same thing. In the $40K range this is an incredible car. And now, we wait... :-)

[@darkphantasm5387]

@@marclovescars but then again there’s some cons you know parts/ it being out of warranty but waiting dose seem like the best move

[@marclovescars]

@@darkphantasm5387 Absolutely, an old BMW is a risk (believe me, I know, haha), especially one as technologically advanced as the i8. Hybrid, dual motors, two transmissions, carbon fiber reinforced structure, hydraulic door struts, many pricey parts to think about replacing or servicing. But, some owners on this thread have commented that their i8 has been pretty reliable, so maybe we'll be OK. I'm confident to roll the dice! To your point, waiting may save us $20K in purchase price, and I doubt we'll pay that much in short-term repairs, so waiting is definitely the best option.

[@darkphantasm5387]

@@tracepound3587 2-5 years sadly

[@raulcalderon758]

Great review! Thank you!

[@mercator79]

19 roadster and i love it.

[@marclovescars]

Congrats! The roadsters are sweet!

[@bnastali]

I read that BMW dealers refuse to repair these cars. True?

[@marclovescars]

Hmm, I have not heard that before.

[@fatguytriestuff]

Great review....😎😎

[@marclovescars]

Thanks! 👍

[@krak2889]

Love the look

[@성이름-b2r4v]

Already bought it, silver one. It's a good enough

[@ThereIsNoSpoon678]

Beautiful car

[@KraKra-Ah]

Buy it. Store it. I need it...

[@mikihadyanto5784]

i have too bmw i8...and nice car👍

[@manuelmwenya]

My dream car

[@busisiwemcanyana117]

I think is da one DJ Tira bout,nice

[@hussilveridico3002]

Great Car

[@RIP.BIG092MLBOA]

How is the music system? Is it good at all ?

[@marclovescars]

It’s Harmon Kardon, very nice sound. Other cars in the price range have better sound systems, but the HK was great for me. I owned 2 BMWs previously also with HK sound and I loved it.

[@newerabarbershop6566]

It’s not a super car guys it’s an exotic car a concept car at one point ..

[@marclovescars]

Well said

[@kingjamestaylor1]

Has your door every lock you in? I heard they do and that’s the only thing that makes me hmm about it.

[@marclovescars]

Not yet!

[@kingjamestaylor1]

Thanks for your response I’m picking up one tomorrow!

[@marclovescars]

@@kingjamestaylor1 Wow, congrats! You’ll love it!

[@TimonSchuetz]

Could you share your experiences with us? Is it reliable? How long can you go only with the electric motor?

[@vorpalbits7720]

I know these roads. I pedal tassajara road now and then. I wan t one of these

[@marclovescars]

Nice. Hello neighbor!

[@PSBrathwaite]

How’s a 3 cylinder and 20 miles of electric range a super car?

[@marclovescars]

It is definitely not. Not even close.

[@BN99239]

If you can get this car around $60k then yes, do it. I've know a few people that got it for this price, brand new at the dealership or 2-5k miles used. At MSRP, hell no! It's pretty slow compared to a lot of other cars at that price range. It's not a slow car by any means, it's just lame that its performance does not match its looks and price tag.

[@marclovescars]

@BN9 Agree on all points!

[@andyfma123]

Hey man, when did they get the car for that price? I can’t find anything as good these days.

[@BN99239]

@@andyfma123 Years ago. There's no way that's possible now since a lot of cars are like 2x MSRP due to the chip shortage lol

[@MrRtcrockett]

"Driving 20 MPH over the speed limit on a curve" .... (while following a pickup truck doing the same speed). 🤔😒😆😅🤣

[@marclovescars]

Fair enough, but I was doing 59 in a 40 zone, so I wasn't exaggerating. The truck was way ahead of me, I doubt he hit the corner at the same speed. Either way, was I really pushing the car? No, not at all, you're right. 59 in a 40 is something most cars could easily do. Hell, maybe that truck was going the same speed! I'm driving like a grandma over here, hah. :-D

[@Princefrancis2]

How is it a hybrid when you can hear them

[@marclovescars]

Not sure I understand the question, but it's got a gas + electric motor that work together, thus it's a hybrid. All hybrids make a sound, though most (like a Prius, or even Accord Hybrid) you can barely hear when the gas engine kicks in. In the i8, BMW purposely amplifies the sound of the gas engine to make the car seem more sporty, so it makes more noise than most.

[@risen22d69]

Surprised this was a 3 cylinder 😐

[@marclovescars]

Same. It's highly modified and puts out serious power for a 3 cylinder, but still, a 3 cylinder doesn't really get my juices flowing. Actually sounds fairly good though. And combined with the electric motor has good power. Still, shocking they'd put a 3 cylinder in a "supercar", although the new Koenigsegg Gemera also has a 3 cylinder in it, so maybe the whole world has gone crazy. :-) The Koenigsegg 3 cylinder makes 600hp though, a lot more exciting.

[@thunde100]

Definitely not enough power to be a supercar

[@steveaustin7306]

Back seats look like toilets for 2

[@AJ67901]

sorry, a 3 cylinder for $180k? nope

[@marclovescars]

Hah, couldn't agree more. The new MSRP on these blows my mind. For $60K used though, a more interesting proposition.

[@MrInternFTL]

Yeah but the looks and handling for 65k is a massive deal

[@uo9zzzyxwvutsrqp0nmkjihgfe43]

Its nice but its not a supercar though.

[@marclovescars]

Agreed, more of a grand touring car. Amazing on the highway! Super car pricing though, at least new.

[@Bestfriends-2023]

✌🏻👆🏻🤔💵

[@user-mw1qb5kd9l]

BMW stopped the production

[@marclovescars]

Indeed they did, though the i8 is rumored to be returning as a serious supercar with huge power. We shall see!

[@stidal3199]

@@marclovescars Wow I didn't know that, That's great I hope that happens. That's exactly what I want with the i8

[@sorbet512]

Meh, I’ll stick with a real super car.

[@marclovescars]

Fair point. After a weekend with the i8 I loved it, but it's no supercar. Thankfully the price used is nowhere near supercar territory, so it's a great value.