Driving a BMW i8 on the Most REMOTE Highway In North America! (Part 2)

[@LafemmebearMusic]

Love these roadtrip series through the more untouched parts of our country , really just such a wonderful series every time. 10 years watching TFL still bringing the proper content. 😊

[@mathyoubuggin]

I came on to say something similar but you covered everything I wanted to and more. Well said.

[@duggydo]

Those extremely expensive gas cans are mandated by the EPA. They rarely work and cause more spills than the old style ever did.

[@gregc9220]

I completely agree they made them so safe that they are now unsafe and spill more gas than using a milk jug lol! The same thing is happening to new cars with all the safety nanny's they are installing it's more distracting than safe.

[@USAWILL]

When I need gas I just buy a 1 gallon of water, spill it and fill it up.

[@LafemmebearMusic]

@@USAWILLyou waste the water 😮smh

[@ajtoofer]

They're so annoying. i have to spend 20-30 min carving out all of the plastic crap they put on them so they work like the old ones

[@duggydo]

@@ajtoofer I've found it's just easier to buy the parts and assemble a usable can. You can buy the pieces individually if you look around. It's more expensive and annoying thanks to all this BS regulation.

[@andrewb325]

I’ve driven this road in both an F-150 and a Focus ST. Driving it in the winter is actually easier on the vehicle as the ice fills in all the ruts and potholes. Good times.

[@Cloud30000]

Pot holes may destroy a wheel, but ice sheets may destroy the car. I wouldn’t take this road in the winter without studded tires.

[@andrewb325]

@@Cloud30000 Yes, I should have said 'provided you have the proper tires.' The ST was on Blizzaks and did very well.

[@admranger]

@@andrewb325 Plus you can drift the car at will and do fun handbrake shenanigans. ST is a fun little car.

[@busterbarlow9094]

I am 49 and have live in Wasilla Ak for 45 years. Love seeing content here and impressed you pronounced Wasilla correct haha. I have done that trip probably a dozen times and love it. Fast Eddies is always a must stop.

[@anthonyc1883]

That dopey gas can was more suited to fill a weed trimmer than use as an emergency backup for a wilderness road trip!

[@thedopplereffect00]

That gas can wasn't suited for anything

[@dalesautomotivefsj1606]

Hi Guys! Next time you plan to come through the Northeast BC area (Fort St. John, Rose Prairie, Montney), hit us up and we'll grill you some amazing farm-grown beef with a fresh garden salad. A lot of the boys and girls in the oil & gas industry commute 300+ miles a day and stay in camps 500+ miles from home to keep our countries fuelled. Don't be strangers, and thanks for the content!

[@kd7kmp]

18:26 Roman, I couldn't agree more! I've been to AK three times in the past two years. Twice with work and once with my family. I've even eaten at Fast Eddy's in Tok! I'm fortunate to be able to spend lots of time outdoors for my work (I'm typing this while sitting in Iceland, for work). I plan to go back to AK many more times. I'd love to find the time to drive the Alcan, either to or from home (Utah). This has been a great series to watch. Kudos!

[@TFLcar]

Thanks for the kind comment.

[@kevingerber1533]

Most cars fuel nozzles need an adaptor / funnel to use with gas cans. I’ve seen them included in many vehicles beside the jack or inflator.

[@spartanchirho]

Roman will need PT and an inversion table when he gets back.

[@srjessefortyeight3811]

Lived in Alaska for 8 years. Loved every minute. Go back every year or two to visit. Planning on moving back soon. I’ve lived in 6 states in the past 20 years and nothing compares. Gotta put up with the weather but that’s what keeps Alaska, Alaska!!

[@derick-smith]

How amazing are the mountains in Alaska? The Colorado boy couldn't stop gushing about them...

[@Cloud30000]

I’m guessing his love of the mountains is why he settled in Colorado, so an appreciation of that landscape checks out. I’m always left in awe when I drive up the kangamangus highway in NH, surrounded by forested mountains with peaks of snow that make the cars feel like ants in comparison. Undeveloped nature looks amazing, and really puts things in perspective.

[@jakewillits4678]

Colorado has some impressive mountains its wild how i drive through some areas and pull at those open areas just to stop and look up i say, sheweee tyats high up look at all them trees. The. I turn around and i can actually look down at like the top of more trees its nutty because flat is a big contrast

[@LeonardoBuntemeyer]

Oh, that's a trip i would go for it. Beautifull sceneries/landscaoes, driving for hours, .no traffic Nice car, but i'm watching for the Journey. Please forgive me any mistake/wrong typing. Cheers from Brazil.

[@TFLcar]

Thanks for watching

[@yukoncornelius73]

I am loving this series! I love all of the long term series that you guys do. It would be cool to see other iterations of this. Maybe Route 66 or something of the sort. Maybe Wrong Car Right Road!

[@DM-lc6pp]

This whole Alaska series has been great

[@jakewillits4678]

The worst thing about alaska is the canadians in between

[@JohnArnis]

First time I saw one of these was when I was fueling up at a Costco back when they were over $100K. I thought it was stunning visually then and still do. The design hasn’t really aged much. Still looks like a supercar. With its supercar car styling, under a five second 0-60 time and AWD not really too far from specs of some modern day “super cars”! The Mini’s 3 cylinder gas engine though does not fit those supercar specs!😂 But being a hybrid with this tiny engine, beats many a supercars’ gas mileage!

[@Cloud30000]

I’m betting that better electric motors and batteries will come out that can be retrofitted on this thing to bring the 0-60 under 3 seconds over the next 10 years, as long as the rest of the drivetrain can handle the torque, while still getting all the range benefits from the engine and the timeless supercar styling, it just sucks that the carbon fiber can’t be repaired and a small fender bender is enough to total the car.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

You guys should drive this with many different vehicles as well. And I hate those stupid gas cans 😂 I use the VP cans

[@Kristian_Saile]

Get some MSR bottles to put gas in, get a funnel and keep it in a ziplock bag. Better than a cheap, plastic gas can inside the passenger compartment.

[@jamespaul2587]

MSR containers are a good but expensive solution. Plastic containers work well, you just need to fill them slowly and allow room at the top to prevent spillage and allow for expansion.

[@Cloud30000]

MSR bottles are also much bigger, so not sure they have the space with all their gear in that tiny car.

[@jamespaul2587]

@Cloud30000 there was actually a fair amount of space in the back, even with the spare tire

[@kex5000]

Did anyone else notice that nice subaru Baja in yellow 😍 1:23

[@randyjones7001]

Thank for inviting us along on your adventure!

[@LeesChannel]

Wow, those mountains were absolutely stunning, great call on taking the drone out!

[@jonascampelo871]

The landscape is insane! I wish you guys did a fan trip in the big empty America's, I love to ride in the midle of nothing, but not alone.

[@Cloud30000]

They have clubs and groups for that; make new friends and discover new places!

[@avaman67]

Roman…. For those of us in North America….. It is still 117mm! 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 11:14

[@danielstevens3372]

Smart move pouring gas on yourself to keep the mosquitoes away.

[@bmwloco]

I get it, the feeling "on my own". Motorcycles do that for me. And I've gone places in the US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia where cars fear to tread.

[@renntech44]

One of my dream road trips!

[@gar24407]

This is the high end version of Vice Grip Garage😂😂😂

[@Romans_Toupee]

This is the trip/route TFL should be testing their TRUCKS on... not Romans nostalgic low rent "supercar" from BMW that basically nobody even remembers or cares about. The Grenadier... the Tacoma, the Ranger Raptor.. literally any truck or SUV you've owned would have been a better idea than this honestly. If they really wanted to test out truck suspensions, tires, seat/ride comfort this is the route they really should try doing instead of keeping them in Colorado for 2 months and calling it "long term testing"

[@nofameculture]

And the wild drive continues! Let's go Roman your back can do it! 😁

[@michaelsprinzeles4022]

Next time tie your gas can in a garbage bag. That limits smells & spills.

[@jdlutz1965]

warning, garbage bags often retain static electricity, not a good mix with gas fumes!

[@J.Young808]

You can stick the gas cap in the fuel door so you don’t have it below the filler neck. That’s what the pointed part of the cap and the hole is for.

[@clarkwgriswold157]

Impressed you managed to get a gas can that matched your trainers/daps Roman. Good effort. 😂👍

[@hawktb9]

Those gas cans are horrible. They spill far more than the previous generation of fuel cans which don't have that green "trigger" cap, which is far more cumbersome than it looks. Other than that, I'm really enjoying your trip with a really cool car, Roman and Cole! Road trips are great for lifetime memories because of all of the adventure and laughs along the way. :)

[@DB-os7wl]

This exact BMW i8 is for sale on the Anchorage Craigslist site. Looks like he forgot to take the add down 😂 Edit: Also leave it to the government to create “safer” gas cans. 🤦‍♂️

[@jakewillits4678]

I just wish craigslist would let me list or buy guns because sometimes i dont want to sell a gun unless its for a right price but i want to see offers maybe someone gets close enough you feel me but theres no gun freedom in this shithole tyranny anymore

[@choosetobefree]

some of these newer gas cans may have an extension-pipe piece that's submerged from the neck of the can. to use uncap, invert the pipe, and retighten cap. very finicky because the cap is a ratchet tab design now. if you put it on crooked gas spills out but the ring feels tight!

[@williamthompson2222]

What's the over-under on windshield rock chips?

[@YewtBoot]

Been wondering when he first swears at rocks flying by at about 100 km/hr.

[@flanerpete2040]

Had the privilege of sitting in an i8 at the local BMW dealership a few years ago. Absolutely awesome design!

[@way1994]

Wait till you see the gas prices in Canada when you use those gas cans, you’re supposed to have an upside down. It worked the best that way.

[@BSFJeebus]

it's hilarious that Vroom doesn't exist anymore

[@ashtaroth1975]

The world's first mass produced plug-in hybrid passenger car,was BYD F3DM the launched in China for fleet sales in December 2008.

[@timhevrin2445]

I've driven the Alaska Hiway twice and cannot imagine doing it in a car. Please keep the road trip shows coming

[@y_y_zed]

I think that these types of series are the best of Roman. Truly enjoying this one. The format really suits you and your commentary is great. Thank you.

[@TFLcar]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Isaac-un4cn]

Californian here - just saw gas for $3.81/gallon yesterday. Gas prices have dropped a lot recently!

[@Cloud30000]

It’s almost like there is an election coming up

[@jakewillits4678]

I dont feel bad for you cantifornians.

[@jamespaul2587]

You should have used a larger gas can filled below the top to prevent spillage and fumes, while allowing room for expansion, and reducing range anxiety.

[@garysarratt1]

He should have forced the store to stock them?

[@jamespaul2587]

@garysarratt1 No, gas stations typically sell only small containers, but hardware and department or auto supply stores often have larger sizes available. Lowes probably had larger sizes for sale, and even if they didn't, they could have filled the container slowly and left space at the top to avoid spillage.

[@garysarratt1]

@@jamespaul2587 Fine, but what store was he at?

[@jamespaul2587]

@@garysarratt1 it was a Lowes

[@garysarratt1]

@@jamespaul2587 Does Lowe’s sell gas in Alaska?

[@vernonbennettiii3646]

I drove the Al-Can back in 1977, when most of it was gravel. I was in a new Ford Pickup, loaded with anti-freeze, traveling in a convoy of RVs driving from South Bend, IN, to Anchorage, AK, where the Dealer, Bill Niles, sold Fords and Coachmen RVs. Took us 9 days to travel the entire route because we diverted onto logging roads in British Columbia. That was so the Dealer/Owner could show his 70-year old-ish father, from Tennessee, the sights along the way -- the dad had never been to Alaska before this trip. Most of the distance after entering the Canadian Rockies was gravel road, or much worse. We ran logging roads in BC that were closed during weekdays, but would re-open for regular vehicle travel some evenings and on weekends. In northern BC, just short of the Yukon Territory, my truck ran out out of gas. We always filled up at every opportunity, but mine was the one vehicle in the convoy with the smallest gas tank (28 gallons, if I recall). Took us an additional 5-6 hours for another vehicle to go ahead and procure some gas to put into my vehicle's tank so that I could make it to the next fuel station in northern British Columbia or Yukon Territory (I don't remember which). On one gravel bridge over a river there was a Regular Cab Dually Pickup driving extremely fast towards me while my vehicle was halfway across the gravel bridge. I pulled over to the right as far as I could, and stopped when I could feel the gravel crumbling under the Pickup's right side tires. That Dually Pickup that was coming at me shot by and its Driver's side mirror smacked into my Truck's Driver's side mirror and completely shattered it. The Dually just kept blasting along the Gravel Bridge/Road and never looked back. That trip was an adventure!

[@spartanchirho]

TFL, Roman mentioned the octane. How about do dag race with same make an model one care with 91/93 and no ethanol vs 85 octane to compare. Then do a mileage test .

[@mgrmln]

I absolutely loved mine. FYI, your front wheels are mounted on the wrong side of the car...

[@otisgreen636]

Alaska state national animals 🦟🦟🦟😂😂

[@sergh8605]

Amazing series thank you!

[@alaskabornheathen8902]

It’s crazy how far technology has come. I have a 2022 Toyota Venza. It’s a big heavy hybrid SUV that manages 8mpg better than this BMW from only 10 years ago. To be fair plug in hybrids get poor gas mileage because usually the engine and electric motors don’t work together like in a regular hybrid. The only advantage is a few more miles of electric only driving.

[@1984rx7302]

Yall ever notice the i8 rear end looks like it’s poopin a 997 😂

[@lukeheffernan]

I've been a huge fan of TFL since you guys started. It's super cool to watch you doing what you love, in cars that you love! Safe travels back to CO.

[@elliottlee1050]

No way, we're in Alaska atm too! Though top portion 😂 - starting our road portion of the Pan-Am. You all going to be in Moab soon ? - ANC to Wasilla is like DEN to Loveland, except actual mountains & real water not man made😂

[@aaronbarkus6458]

As soon as yall ditched the gas can my car started reaking of fuel, ima just keep driving tho and hope its not me 😂

[@grabir01]

Its Alaska. With all the oil that can be produced there, it should be 99cents per gallon.

[@holydoomknight]

Shipped out to a refinery to bring it back as gas. I mean if they had a refinery, I'm sure it'd be cheaper.

[@davidmurray1630]

$4.00/gal is NOT okay! That's the problem... people are getting complacent on these high prices!

[@IronmanV5]

@@holydoomknight the problem is that it isn't a big enough market to support a refinery. Especially one setup to handle Alaskan winters.

[@grabir01]

@@holydoomknight Alaska has five operating refineries that process around 166,000 barrels of crude oil each day. They have more to bring online if they only were allowed to get at the oil which is so plentiful it oozes from the ground. And its all Organic!!

[@AkioWasRight]

Oil is pumped out of the ground there, but it's traded on the open market and becomes market priced. After that, it's refined and shipped, and scale tips the price some more. Since Alaskan cities are low population and relatively remote, the scale is horrible. That all drives up the price.

[@Cloud30000]

I usually don’t like Roman videos because he is typically grumpy and complaining anting, but these videos where he is showing off and appreciating trails and nature and takes a more positive outlook are great.

[@charliefox7206]

I feel your getting in and getting out pain and difficulties.🦊 Oh, Ontario, Canada have California prices. 1.65$ per litre. A litre and a quart are about the same.

[@kevincraftsbcs4488]

Excellent work on both the narration and videography. I'm thoroughly enjoying the series!

[@georgepelton5645]

"One of the first, OG, plug-in hybrids," Perhaps. The Audi Duo was certainly a much earlier PHEV, before the 1996 (Japan only) Toyota Prius HEV. It used lead acid batteries and the extra weight pretty much canceled out any diesel fuel savings. IIRC Audi built and sold 100 of them.

[@steveallwine1443]

I can’t recall the last time I had to worry about the grade of electricity to fill up my EV, and then spill extra electricity all over myself when filling up my solar generator.

[@TedEischeid1960]

On your wildlife remarks, no deer or elk in the area you went through (though the moose present in that area are the largest members of the deer family).

[@302Mustang13]

Great video Roman and Cole. Looking forward to more videos. Can't believe how expensive this car is for a 2015 although it's much less than the original price.

[@mercator79]

my gf's tesla can do low 3's but it is a toaster. My i8 is slower in a straight line, but its way more enjoyable to drive and look at. It also gets way more attention than anything i've ever owned.

[@coconutlens]

❤ ur video u guys have such a sense of humor wen its such a adventurous trip

[@Hobotraveler82]

😂❤. Cool ride. Beautiful views.

[@aaronbritt2025]

Anytime I buy one of those gas cans, I buy a funnel.

[@kirkwagner461]

Start of vid prediction. They'll never need the extra gas, tools, or flat tire stuff. But they will complain the entire way about the gasoline smell, and find some way to blame that on someone else. And.... go!

[@Iprado150]

Time and time again, Roman proves how unintelligent he is. Usually by speaking but in this video it’s his actions. It is amazing he has gotten as far in life as he has.

[@jakewillits4678]

What are you talking about man

[@Iprado150]

@@jakewillits4678 There are numerous examples but did you see him filling up the gas can? Proceeds to shoot gas all over himself. I feel sorry for the camera man that had to sit in the car and breath gas fumes for hours because Roman unable to fill a gas can without spraying it all over himself.

[@dig494]

Funny. I know exactly that hotel you started from in Wasilla as I live nearby. Just got back from similar trip to MT so the scenery is fresh in my mind. Took a 4 Runner though! Look forward to Part 3.

[@YewtBoot]

Thanks for checking the correct pronunciation of Tok, and correctly calling it the Alaska Highway. [NOT the Al-Can] Fast Eddie's was a great choice, but Bucktooth Betty's is also a great stop. The drive by Kluane Lake is one of the prettiest areas ini Yukon. Alaskans always have trash bags and duct tape. Put the gas can in a trash bag and tape it shut. Probably the same with your gas-washed clothes. We do it for fish guts. No deer in the part of the world you're traveling. No elk for a long time either. Bison and Bighorn sheep coming soon, but a soak in Liaird is nothing to miss. Carry on, adventuous souls.

[@Danzilly]

It's fun to see how far you can go. And push the vehicle to the limit.

[@ryants1]

6:44 I did this too the first time with those stupid filter gas cans. You have to hold it in the perfect position otherwise the pump cuts off or you spill everywhere 😅

[@mistreku]

very cool car, i wish they made a turbo i6 motor for it..

[@Just_some_guy_duh]

wow . riveting

[@williampresley3000]

Were the fumes getting to these guys. Lol

[@user-ib6fu3ux1q]

The i8 was a very advanced car at the time. Still relevant today. Keep this car, at some point the collector world will realize its true worth and value it accordingly.

[@jakewillits4678]

I dont believe it. Thing dropped over 110k in value in 10 years for a reason bro but clearly its still better than a tesla.

[@owenmcdonald5922]

I enjoy your road trips. Does this car not have run flats? BMW was a driving force behind run flats at that time.

[@Maybe1Someday]

You keep talking about what you ate. What did you eat?

[@teddysdadcory]

It’s sooooo pretty 🤩

[@kevinbarry71]

I am enjoying this series; perhaps the next episode you could say was sponsored by Dunning Krueger

[@danielstefanovic2604]

Biggest problem with this car it looks like a supercar but its basicaly a suped up prius :P

[@USAWILL]

Agree

[@USAWILL]

Should have put the engine of the 7 series

[@damilolaakanni]

The B48 engine would have been the best one for this car, IMO. The engine on its own produces ~200 or more hp, and is quite fuel efficient. That engine together with this battery pack should give you close to 400hp. I wonder why they didn't go that route and decided on a 3 cylinder engine instead.

[@Mark-rt6fy]

@@damilolaakannibcs this 3cyl engine makes 220hp already

[@lockdot2]

I saw gas for $3.89 here in California today, was tempted to get gas even though I had almost a full tank. Didn't, but should have got gas.

[@zmarko]

Why don't you put the gas can in the back storage area?

[@TFLcar]

Because we had luggage in the storage area.

[@IronmanV5]

Next time do it in the Ranger Raptor

[@damilolaakanni]

Great idea. I hope they haven't sold that one yet.

[@cinthe3]

Still a crazy modern looking car. Watch your head on the doors.

[@grabir01]

EPA clean up site!! These new government regulated gas cans!

[@vhol93]

00:14 lol

[@jayhiggins5239]

Would have been better off with 'canned' gas from Lowes, and a funnel.

Great road trip video!!

[@TFLcar]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@joemattes8389]

Epic adventure

[@ogjk]

I was in SoCal last week and gassed up at 3.89/gal so it is worst then California gas prices.😅

[@trixie9867]

love the car obsess the car

[@lockdot2]

My car has a 9.8 gallon fuel tank, I think it would work good on that road, but maybe not?

[@viranjith]

It's not the can that smells like gas!

[@shredofmalarchi]

Dash cam for boarder crossings.

[@alexkostenyuk]

It’s missing roof rack with bunch of stuff 😅

[@trspotr]

Close enough! 😂

[@Jay-qo6lr]

1 catastrophe every 57 miles would make for a very interesting journey , for our entertainment of course

[@trspotr]

Costco had it for 3.84 😉 (So Cal)

[@grabir01]

Beautiful car.

[@dreamcruzer4743]

I'm sorry, did you say you paid $20.00 for a gas can?