BMW I8 : Why you should buy this instead of a 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.

[@PamenterDoug]

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

[@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..

[@VeniVidiVici-history]

Tesla is cheaper vs toyota now. Zero looks on streets. This i8 is a beauty!

[@little_berry3508]

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

[@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!!

[@RozzayV18]

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

[@griffenaddie]

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

[@simonoakley5102]

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

[@griffenaddie]

@@simonoakley5102 oof

[@VeniVidiVici-history]

Who replaces stuff at dealer?)))

[@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

[@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.

[@nft200yearsago8]

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

[@griffenaddie]

@@nft200yearsago8 love it!

[@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 ...

[@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. 🤣

[@XBlackTsukuyomi47]

Love this video job well done

[@griffenaddie]

@@XBlackTsukuyomi47 wow thank you!

[@johnbamba3052]

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

[@griffenaddie]

haha and doors go up>

[@hussilveridico3002]

Great Car

[@MM-ki7bk]

Why belt not blue color ?

[@griffenaddie]

@@MM-ki7bk good question!

[@GregoryLindsaymadmoney]

Review that hummer in the background

[@griffenaddie]

@@GregoryLindsaymadmoney haha

[@drippyyello7413]

Am buying one

[@griffenaddie]

@@drippyyello7413 buy this one!

[@eddief1111]

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

[@GiftedDee]

Wrong this car don’t have no known major issues

[@VeniVidiVici-history]

If you work in McDonald's yeah. You cannot afford it.

[@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!!

[@VeniVidiVici-history]

I4 is UGLY. Simply from 1999s look.

[@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!

[@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

[@Jonathanoncars]

Well done dude 👍

[@griffenaddie]

Thanks!!

[@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

[@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