BMW I8 : Why you should buy this instead of a Tesla!

[@hmorley1944]

I have run 2 of them. 1 coupe since 2015 and 1 roadster since 2019. They are INCREDIBLE to use, so reliable, so smooth, such great feeling through the steering wheel. I never spend anything on repairs, just so easy to service oil and filters. It has to be the CLASSIC for the future and skyrocket in value. BTW I am an Int rally driver and collector. May have had 500 cars in my road life and the i8 is absolutely among the BEST

[@griffenaddie]

WOW awesome!! Love your owners perspective. I think a lot of people online who have never actually owned I8's hate on them for the "terrible Saint cost" but most actual I8 owners say that they aren't that bad -- I think a few bad stories have muddied the water! Thanks for the comment.

[@lkgreydogs]

I'm very interested in learning more about the '19/'20 .

[@tavisdixon921]

Have u run into any problems while owning the car?

[@WolfgangAutriche]

This BMW is one million times better and more sexy than any Tesla

[@michaelc2254]

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.

[@griffenaddie]

@@michaelc2254 sick!! Thank you

[@rhcpfan1981]

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.

[@Gadne92.5]

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.

[@mabialaemile8541]

please tell me did you get an expensive repair since you've got it? I am considering getting one but I keep saying negative reviews on Reddit so it is kind of stressing me out

[@Gadne92.5]

@@mabialaemile8541 I would not get one if I'd live somewhere like Asia or Africa. These are so rare there that the servicing can be real pain in the arse and / or previous owners have maybe skipped services or such. Or road conditions are harsh which adds a risk level for chassis and even high voltage battery (possible ground contacts during the cars life).

[@PamenterDoug]

Best PHEV out there. Way ahead of it’s time. Will be a collector’s favourite soon.

[@MJN2323]

I love my i8 but I have to sell mine to purchase a SUV for the family. :(

[@PamenterDoug]

@ 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.

[@MJN2323]

​@@PamenterDougHi, I am located in CA. I am selling for $62K

[@MJN2323]

​are you interested?

[@g20_felo]

Bmw was way ahead of their time when they made this car

[@DwainDwight]

Already have one since 2019 and love it. will never sell. good post mate. thx.

[@joseanshadow]

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?

[@griffenaddie]

Great idea!! thanks

[@rrobinson001]

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.

[@griffenaddie]

@@rrobinson001 wow this is awesome, appreciate these owners perspectives!!

[@cripplermaximus]

There’s one locally for like $52k. I am considering trading in my Challenger. Such a deal for a unique fuel efficient luxury car.

[@griffenaddie]

@@cripplermaximus 100%! Sounds like a great swap..

[@MJN2323]

I'm selling mine in CA. Let me know if you're interested.

[@NavierPatterson]

did you do it ?

[@ahmedalamri5180]

@@MJN2323hey is this still for sale? I’m in CA Central Valley area

[@nft200yearsago8]

i3 owner here but I will manifest myself into the i8 soon tho 😅. These cars are timeless

[@griffenaddie]

@@nft200yearsago8 love it!

[@DemarcusQ]

0:58 TF is that back there!? Is that half a Hummer cut into a billboard? 👏😂😂

[@griffenaddie]

@@DemarcusQ 😅🤣

[@orionsbelt3332]

First time seeing one of your videos... I like your style....new subscriber here🙂

[@griffenaddie]

@@orionsbelt3332 thanks for the support:)

[@louisgoacher5224]

Really good insight to the car, enjoyed that.

[@griffenaddie]

Thanks so much!!!

[@gideonhealim2494]

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.

[@ThomasKuhar]

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......

[@little_berry3508]

The video: i8 packs the latest BMW technology i8 from 10 years ago: oh yeah

[@XBlackTsukuyomi47]

Love this video job well done

[@griffenaddie]

@@XBlackTsukuyomi47 wow thank you!

[@jimbo7577]

What's the point of efficiency if you first repair will cost you 5 years worth of fuel consumption?

[@PO-nb8qc]

Is it all plastic under the hood waiting to break after warranty?

[@ketch___3666]

You say it has plenty of passing power "even in electric mode" (at 8:09). But electric mode on EVs typically has a LOT more Instant Torque (and power) than an ICE (again, typically).The i8 gas motor provides 236 ft-lbs torque, while the electric motor provides 184 ft-lbs torque. But the electric drive is Right-Now, which is a treat for passing. So I might say it has plenty of passing power "even in ICE mode". Unless I'm misunderstanding something?

[@griffenaddie]

Fair point - BUT when you drive one - it feels very light on its feet. 184lbft may not sound like a lot.. but when paired with a carbon tubbed light car, it moves! Great comment - thanks

[@rodgerlee7302]

I have one, a 2019 Roadster, and it's torquey as hell.

[@devinclark4395]

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.

[@griffenaddie]

@@devinclark4395 great suggestion

[@devinclark4395]

@@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?

[@griffenaddie]

@@devinclark4395 this is not my I8- but the owner has had a great experience with it. No issues

[@ThomasKuhar]

which is an UNDERPOWERED "Super Car/Exotic" wannabe?

[@Spacebird321]

I really like these cars, one of BMW's best builds !! I'd definitely prefer this over any Tesla !!

[@griffenaddie]

@@Spacebird321 right?!

[@simonoakley5102]

Only problem with those lazer lights to replace them yr looking at 5k 😮

[@griffenaddie]

@@simonoakley5102 oof

[@mrhawk1924]

Fake sound is fantastic. Can you hear the sound from outside or just the inside speakers 🔊?

[@griffenaddie]

@@mrhawk1924 inside!

[@emmanuelcorrea7919]

There's a speaker outside, near exaust ...

[@rotorblade9508]

it's not really fake, I understand it is the engine sound that is amplified through the speakers

[@MM-ki7bk]

Why belt not blue color ?

[@griffenaddie]

@@MM-ki7bk good question!

[@Eyaeyaho123]

50-60k for i8 at how many mileage though? You can’t compare an used one with 70k miles to a new one

[@griffenaddie]

@@Eyaeyaho123 I just saw a used one in cars and bids with 23k miles sell for roughly 40k… less than a new model 3

[@Eyaeyaho123]

@ can you give me a link? I’d like to take a look 👀

[@griffenaddie]

@ search i8’s on cars and bids.com

[@roland2864]

But what about maintenence?

[@griffenaddie]

seems like it varies. Lots of owners have no issues. Some owners have big issues - those are the ones you usually hear about

[@hussilveridico3002]

Great Car

[@darylone481]

Love mine like an everyday exotic !!!

[@temptedadverse]

do you have to charge it or does the combustion engine charge the batteries?

[@griffenaddie]

@@temptedadverse you can charge it , but combustion will also charge your battery as you drive.

[@DuuuvalTWD]

Does opening the door interfere with parking next to other vehicles?

[@griffenaddie]

@@DuuuvalTWD not terribly, but if they were super close. It would be difficult

[@rodgerlee7302]

I've never been trapped out of my 2019 Roadster, but it's possible if you parked in a really tight space. I just avoid that.

[@DuuuvalTWD]

Thank you. Sounds like normal parking isn't an issue, but the best option is parking where you're more assured of no surrounding vehicles

[@riccccccardo]

Well I would rather a Lexus LC500 it also comes in hybrid options and looks amazing too.

[@griffenaddie]

fair.. I think I would prefer the i8. for the cool factor

[@riccccccardo]

Lc500 also a massive head turner and still in production today 😊

[@drippyyello7413]

Am buying one

[@griffenaddie]

@@drippyyello7413 buy this one!

[@johnbamba3052]

Short cut. I8 is better because it produces that vrooom vrooom sound.

[@griffenaddie]

haha and doors go up>

[@ajyhimst2782]

anyone turbocharged the engine? how reliable? or swap in a manual 6 speed from a yaris

[@griffenaddie]

haha I don't think ANYONE has done a six speed swap... it would be cool to see the f80 turbo 6 cylinder and a 6 speed swap in one of these..

[@johnapos68]

Already has turbo and six speed

[@arinansel8529]

wtf is that car in the background , nice video man.

[@griffenaddie]

haha no idea! Some sort of ad limo.. Maby ill see if I can review that .. LOL

[@blackxfiied_]

an i4 is a MUCH better car, just because this car hasn’t had any tech refresh since the early days of hybrid cars

[@griffenaddie]

@@blackxfiied_ i4 is a very interesting car.. should I review one ?

[@blackxfiied_]

@@griffenaddie please do!!

[@blackxfiied_]

@VeniVidiVici-history we're not talking about the same i4, what do you mean, it looks like the latest 4 series

[@CambodiaShareFeeds]

how many KM if full charge and full fuel?

[@griffenaddie]

@@CambodiaShareFeeds probably -400 M

[@CambodiaShareFeeds]

@@griffenaddie you mean 400 kilometers?

[@griffenaddie]

@@CambodiaShareFeeds 350-400 miles!

[@RozzayV18]

I pay $900/mo for a 2022 Toyota Corolla… I’ve been bamboozled😢

[@griffenaddie]

@@RozzayV18 modern day mini vans are 50k.. crazy world!

[@tonyn3227]

Looks great, but i don't want the expensive repairs.

[@eddief1111]

just wait until u have to get that car serviced. no thanks!

[@GiftedDee]

Wrong this car don’t have no known major issues

[@Jonathanoncars]

Well done dude 👍

[@griffenaddie]

Thanks!!

[@GregoryLindsaymadmoney]

Review that hummer in the background

[@griffenaddie]

@@GregoryLindsaymadmoney haha

[@ahmedalamri5180]

Is this i8 still for sale?

[@griffenaddie]

@@ahmedalamri5180 yes. Email me - email in “about “ tab of my page

[@ahmedalamri5180]

@ just did! Thanks.

[@SheepleDestroyer]

Next time mention that there is a GT3 Version of this car with a V8 engine

[@NavierPatterson]

whoooooooo ??????

[@SheepleDestroyer]

Were you in the video ​@@NavierPattersonor the skinny guy with sunglasses?

[@SheepleDestroyer]

I am referring to this BMW i8 with V8 engine kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKvShYh7qL-HjM0si=1VmTG_GYzLvbBWmc

[@griffenaddie]

@@SheepleDestroyer oh wow… sick!

[@NavierPatterson]

@ you’re a legend.

[@ben3251]

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

[@griffenaddie]

@@ben3251 hmm.

[@BjBnjn-f1v]

So ja

[@dennythedavinchi3832]

Looking good car but never a good car as mechanical point. Go for v6.

[@mercator79]

i love mine :)

[@griffenaddie]

@@mercator79 have you had any issues?

[@eduardocamavinga_7]

I installed apple car play with a tuturial and that's it why tesla

[@latinoheat49]

Teslas are toy garbage cars. This i8 looks phenomenal compared to it.

[@matejovich]

@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. 🤣

[@whatupcuz3688]

Love the i8 but that statement about Teslas is objectively false

[@latinoheat49]

@@whatupcuz3688 if you knew how they are built and you repaired them for a living, you would realize it’s not.

[@danielstehura9657]

You know Jack Shit about Cars!

[@23gonebad]

Yeah get an I8 which barely gives you half the range of a tesla and less than half the power. Not to mention my 4 door plaid would destroy this garbage can with my hatchback filled with groceries and boxes 🤣.

[@sammylundin7134]

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.

[@griffenaddie]

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!

[@sammylundin7134]

⁠@@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.

[@griffenaddie]

@@sammylundin7134 cool. Hope you have a great day :)

[@BeastModeXCIII]

The bmw dealerships refuse to service them… end of debate

[@GiftedDee]

@@BeastModeXCIIIwhat a lie

[@ThomasKuhar]

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.

[@griffenaddie]

@@ThomasKuhar o k then

[@kurtroosen4913]

I have a 2014 i8 that I have owned for 6 years and not had any electrical problems

[@KentBuchla]

Holy shit! Please stop saying "actually" for no reason. Just excise it from your speech. It is super annoying. Why are you doing this?

[@griffenaddie]

uhhh probably because I'm semi new to being on camera and its ACTUALLY harder than you think to film, talk about a car, and not be awkward haha. Thanks for the comment. I will ACTUALLY try not to say actually . Cheers :)

[@KentBuchla]

@@griffenaddie What a terrible way to take critique onboard. Millennial, right? And you've no idea as to who often I've been on camera, scripted or extemporaneously.

[@Officalwaffles]

Im sorry but anyone else confused by the h2 limo thing in the background?