Should You Buy a BMW i8? (Test Drive & Review)

[@Pauls-World]

I just bought one and it’s being delivered tomorrow at 10am. Has only 9k. Ceramic coated not a scratch on it anywhere. Climate controlled it’s whole life. I paid 59K. I’m a GM muscle car guy and I have cars that can go 200mph so I don’t care that this car can’t. I also bought a C8 from the guy too. Getting a I8 and a C8 delivered tomorrow at 10am to my house is gonna be pretty cool. Totally blessed

[@dannyphantom121]

personally, I don't go to the racetrack so I'm not going to be driving 200mph anyway.

[@BlondePoisonn]

@@dannyphantom121that’s what I think too , I’ve been thinking about this car bc it’s futuristic, I don’t care about the engine.

[@JesusMejia-o7h]

Which one have you enjoyed more ? Look at both myself

[@SKF358]

Corey Feldman has this car. So, you two are on the same page.

[@grammymusicOFFICIAL]

c8 2022 2023 known to fail their engines are faulty and i8 water leaks engine issues coolant issues u just wasted ur money u are totally blesed.

[@louischapman1209]

I went to a private school and I remember a parent pulling up in this at the end of term and the amount of attention it got was mesmerising. So many more expensive cars in the car park yet everyone wanted a piece of the I8. A parent even got out his rolls Royce to take a photo of it how crazy is that 🤣I remember the experience so well it was like looking at a concept of the future and still to this day looks out of this world.

[@pedro-wd9vc]

its so refreshing to see a person not immediately bash bmws in their reviews

[@AlexSmith-de2le]

I had one for the weekend from BMW when they were new. The attention it got was mad! Great fun car. At £100k there were better options out there, but now they’re £40k. Tempted.

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

Same here. Not expecting supercar performance but if you had to compare it to another car for handling/acceleration etc, what would you say it’s similar to?

[@nickslidel]

I had one for a long weekend from BMW too. A convertible in 2019 when they had just been released. Loved it. Looking at buying a coupe next year

[@Gambit_Games14]

Not even 40k now. I found one for £27,000

[@DionLewiis]

@@sultanoftippoo3857you can get a 2016 M4 Competition 3.0 BiTurbo that has a faster acceleration for £30K Or for £36K you could go for the 4.4L M5 that has a 0-60 in 3.4 seconds. I know which I’d rather.

[@grammymusicOFFICIAL]

@@Gambit_Games14 cap

[@jakegentile8245]

The best review I’ve watched. I recently purchased a 2019 i8 coupe and everyone told me not to but I can gladly say they were all wrong. This thing is a blast and will get Lamborghini attention and is actually quite fast despite the typical car guy saying it’s as fast as a Prius. The aerodynamics & the carbon fiber tub really makes this thing fun to drive around

[@funkyguy0]

I just got one as well, a coupe though. I LOVE it. Drives well and is faster than I expected. Love the fuel economy.

[@rajujoktaiya]

Nice car

[@play_games1718]

​@@funkyguy0how much did you pay for it?

[@play_games1718]

How much does it cost

[@funkyguy0]

$65k, 2015 coupe with 32k miles@@play_games1718

[@carguytom]

I own several Ferraris, a Porsche 992 and an i8 roadster. To be honest, the i8 is the most fascinating of all. It is a tecnical masterpiece and a piece of BMW history. A future classic.

[@griffins-j2s]

😅😅😅 can we be friends

[@paultaylor9652]

I think the trouble was when it was released it was to ahead of it's time. Now if it had been released a year or two ago with more modern technology in it, I think it would of been a hit for BMW. Great video again and set in some beautiful locations.

[@CHMichael]

BMW should revisit it. Better battery and motor and adjustable aerodynamic surfaces

[@raindoset5408]

Bmw now is ugly,this one was beautiful and it came from the good old days when bmw didn't put too much attention on the grill

[@davek7256]

That’s what a super car should look like; like nothing else on the road. Stunning car.

[@dwn2634]

I drove one of these on track a few years ago and was blown away. I REALLY want to own one at some point, and see it as a real chapter change in car development. A car that will be looked at in the future as a proper sea change from the mid 2010s.

[@meanredspider]

I went to test drive an i3 and the local dealer had booked me for an i8. I absolutely loved it - it was fabulous to drive and I even got them to quote me on a finance deal. They were about £115k new specced up but used only £80k - that’s a massive drop in depreciation. If I hadn’t needed a car that can tow, I’d have bought a used one recently. I hope to need to buy one in the future - they are brilliant.

[@davidplumb2007]

What an amazing looking car ..in my opinion it is the ultimate sports car that wouldn’t cost the earth to run.

[@2e0bgb]

Love the I8, I remember the first time I saw one in 2014 on the A1 in Hertfordshire. Good on fuel BMW build quality with amazing performance. I WISH I had one....Lovely motor...

[@erics418]

On my 3rd i8. I average 60 mpg lifetime as i charge it overnight. It is MUCH more pleasant to use than any modern 911 (recently owned a 992 gts). Has non of the tyre roar of the Porsches which has become unbearable. Suspension is way more fluid and compliant. Love to do road trips in it. Way faster than the internet leads you to think (the torque!). Costs peanuts to run. The only people criticising them are those who never drove them. Top tip, they only made 3,000 of the roadsters… buy them whilst you can!

[@DironStatonII]

got to drive one for 2 days and its the perfect daily hybrid supercar. Id called this a Premium Sports Luxury Car. Everything you could need in this car. Putting a big v8 would not only weigh it down but cause unbalancing all over this chassis.

[@rodgerlee7302]

I got mine 8 months ago, a 2019 Roadster. I do agree and mirror everything you say about the i8. It is an incredible thing to own and drive. I'm in love! You're right, most critics never drove one. It's that simple.

[@Malibu815]

Why have you owned 3? The complaints I hear the most is that the car is not the most reliable.

[@muhhhhh6974]

@@Malibu815also wondering this

[@play_games1718]

​@@rodgerlee7302how much does it cost ?

[@md-detailing]

Looks sharp even in 2023, 2015 was not along time ago folks, this is going to be a modern classic. I love the lambo doors, interiors nice and quirky and looks cool and stylish! This is the only BMW i would buy, great video as usual Matt! :D

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@chamaldealwis9]

So many nice BMWs and the i8 is your pick of the bunch?!

[@md-detailing]

@@chamaldealwis9 Im a hardcore Mercedes fan, what do you think xD

[@JPNox]

​@@chamaldealwis9 no BMW is anywhere near as good looking as i8

[@Unkn0wnz_anon]

Maybe the Z8 too, but beside these I don't really like BMWs and their design either

[@CanadianInMonaco]

Had it for a year in LA. Awesome car that is more than the sum of its parts tbh. I had no issues with it. Probably as sensible as you will every get to a supercar.

[@Rsadidit]

Had mine for just over 2 years and I absolutely love it. With a commute of 5 miles and charging at my work I get probably 75 mpg. It’s drives like a dream and takes off when you want it to. It makes people smile to see it and still looks timelessly…futuristic. Glad it wasnt popular because I got it at an amazing price. Glad to see a review that gets it 👌

[@DavidNippert]

Why did you get rid of it? What did you pay for it and how much did you sell it for?

[@Rsadidit]

@@DavidNippert I still have it. Price $62k with 12k miles purchased in 2021

[@AHLDN]

​@@Rsadidit in the uk they are on sale for like £30k to £40k

[@markroebuck5189]

This car is drastically underrated, it drives as good as it looks and I have had some fast cars but this one is an every day super car a bit like the old Honda nsx, don't knock it till you drive it, you will be surprised just how much fun it is. Great instant power for every day

[@chrisrobson3753]

Couldn't agree more I test drove one years ago looking to part ex an r8 and was grinning ear to ear with the acceleration. Didn't buy one but only due to finding 2 classic cars I wanted.

[@patrickbateman9197]

@@chrisrobson3753 it's not that fast. It's just the torque from electric motors.

[@patrickbateman9197]

What's so special about it?

[@ryanfarmer4882]

​@@patrickbateman9197 we get you don't like it, doesn't mean others can; quit whining for god's sake.

[@patrickbateman9197]

@@ryanfarmer4882 what's to like about it? Apart from personal opinion about styling. I'm trying to find out what's so special about? Can it hover? When you think about it. This car is nonsensical. If people want to like nonsense. That's perfectly fine. I'm just trying to understand why people love nonsense.

[@BorisG13]

I love the i8, it just never gets old to look at. Thanks for another great review

[@originalchill]

Really interesting review Matt, well done! I was a postman and someone on my walk had one. Stunning looking car, it was great to get some idea of how it drives! 👏🏻👍🏻

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! 👍

[@6xub.]

will you ever get one?

[@evanleebodies]

My boss has one, I never tire of looking at it. It reveals a new design feature each new look.

[@stephenconway2468]

The i8 is special. You can only expect one thing, it will increase in value!

[@chrisddr3]

Hi Matt, great review like always, you never disappoint! Just wanted to mention that fuel economy in European countries, Oceania, Canada, China and South Africa is measured in Liters per 100 kilometres instead of KM/L. I really appreciate that you include fuel economy in other measuring systems, it is a really important aspect of every car. Keep up the good work!

[@JWL-UK]

Whoever came up with that measurement was really pissed off with the rest of the world and wanted it to burn... The countries using it should rebel against their government and demand mpg/l or better still km/l

[@KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland]

Realy like this car and its concept! Supercar looks, fuel-efficient and still rather fast!

[@rubymckay4172]

Thrummy,brilliant. Great review, once again. I think Matt is actually the best at reviewing cars,in the real world for ordinary folks. As you say Matt, most reviewers gave it a thumbs down and if you belived them youd never buy any car but you always give an honest down to earth review that ,for me ,always gives a proper feel of what a car is really like.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Wow, thanks! I appreciate it

[@tomsurrey2252]

@@HighPeakAutos You deserve it!

[@StormforceChannel]

I remember the moment when I first saw it on TV. Still looks awesome 🔥

[@steveberridge4648]

Fantastic car and years ahead of its time. It's taken McLaren and Ferrari 8 years to catch up with their current hybrid offerings. Makes a brilliant second hand purchase and I could do all my local trips in electric mode. The I3 is amazing too... About 250 kg lighter than any current EV I can think of.....

[@pistonburner6448]

The i3 has its appeal, but it's _incredibly_ much more uncomfortable, noisy, faaaar worse in handling and the driving experience, etc. etc. There's something fun about the i3 but the truth is that it's very flawed as well. I owned one, and when I sold it I leased a F20 118i for a few months while waiting for my new car and the difference between the i3 and 118i was hard to believe...the 118i felt like a Rolls-Royce compared to the i3 in comfort, and like a Ferrari compared to the i3 in sportiness and driving experience.

[@snbala]

These look great, just a shame it didn’t get an engine to match those looks. I do like my BMWs so I do like these regardless and as you say, supercar looks for super mini running costs. Good video.

[@David-bl1bt]

That is the point of the i8...it doesnt need an engine to match its looks, it is a design masterpiece that breaks the humdrum BMW mould and is full of surprises.

[@bradleytobylee4945]

Imagine an inline 6 turbo hybrid, really did miss an opportunity

[@Bestow3000]

@@bradleytobylee4945 Beck even a V8 is a smart choice to match the looks.

[@iancharlton678]

How can you not like a triple 😳 It’s one of the best sounds…… in my history, KH250, XS750, GT750 and Trident 900 - all bikes I grant you…… but even my Citroen C1 with a different back box, sounded sublime….. Cross plane V8, Harley V2, in line fives, V6’s and straight sixes…… anything rather than an inline four or flat plane 8 🙂

[@huwd2292]

So glad you did this review, been crying out for more i8 material on KZbin. I really would love one of these, and the more people talk them down the better! Lol😂

[@stevecballard]

I bought the i8 roadster, has 274bhp..servicing is cheap, but I do pay 1k for the warranty, and insurance is only 450 quid..did 1700 miles to Italy and back 42mpg Ave.. plenty of space for one medium case and 2 regular carry on cases enough for 2 people for 2 weeks..probably my fav car of all time..does everything so well..yes its not as special as my superamerica, but then again that only does 16mpg..buy the 2018 models as they have bigger battery's 35 miles and more hp 374 vs 360..

[@SuperWayneyb]

Once that warranty expires these are about as popular as Lego on a dark landing.

[@patrickbateman9197]

Well said. When it goes wrong. Your local mech wouldn't have a clue. Main dealer will bankrupt you.

[@johnmandragon4830]

Yep, bang on money. That thing goes wrong and it will be an enormous money pit.

[@patrickbateman9197]

@@johnmandragon4830 This is why buying the cars is a mug's game. The smallest thing goes wrong and you end up spending more than the car's worth. Only worth a punt at £5k. I value this £40k car at £5k.

[@georgemorley1029]

“As popular as a morris dancer at a blind football match”.

[@patrickbateman9197]

@@georgemorley1029 as popular as a fire at an orphanage.

[@thomasheart1337]

i absolutely love that I8, perfect spec

[@pantoffelslippers]

Great review Matt. I almost bought an i3 as the range comfortably covers my regular commutes. Plus I could probably recharge every trip at home off solar. What stopped me was the cost of battery replacements, which I understand on the i3, is every 5 to 10 years. Replacement battery where I live is the cost of a small house. Keep up the good work! All the best from sunny south africa.

[@HighPeakAutos]

That’s interesting. Thanks for watching

[@front2427]

Does it need the battery?

[@David-bl1bt]

You should have bought the i3, replacement battery every 5-10 years is nonsense. It is a superb car, as innovative as the i8 and also way ahead of its time, such a shame that BMW have ceased making them .

[@macca2760]

This is definitely a future classic , still looks modern and a real head turner

[@GRfourfun]

Just goes to show regardless of other peoples reviews it’s always as you find a car. I’ve got to admit I thought it would be more than 40k second hand, for those looks and the punch it gives whilst still saving you road tax and giving you 30 miles for free too. Got to admit I love the way it looks.

[@MrAlphafang]

Where are you charging for free? 😀😉

[@uzs1333]

I really like the front, but the back just looks weird and disproportionated

[@PL-fj4uq]

It did 15 miles on electric-only if you were super careful (drive it like a Prius), 10 miles normally - and I'm pretty sure you're paying to charge it so not free. The battery is disappointingly small by any EV standard.

[@craiggabbitas7589]

@@MrAlphafang just next door to the free petrol station

[@willrowan2185]

@@PL-fj4uq yeah - facelift Coupe & Roadster have more battery for 34 mile range. It makes a big difference over the original i8's 15 miles.

[@nicholashorton7747]

I stumbled on a ad of a i8 with a Liberty walk body kit and spoiler... my goodness what a beauty. and now i am here

[@robertdemeny251]

It got one of those designs where the car looks fast even when it's parked. I had the pleasure to wait side by side with an i8 waiting for the ferry in Larvik (Norway). The phoney enginesound is mouthwatering 😘

[@coops1964]

Don’t you really mean that the phony engine sound is embarrassing?

[@ms23540]

5 Months late….. Short, sharp and straight to the point. Such a refreshing review in amongst all the white noise. Thanks! ❤

[@JerryKanchefu]

Great review! True, genuine and relatable to real life use! Off to get mine now!🤞🏾

[@LoyaltyChemistryIsEverything]

I like the fact that the BMW i8 looks like a sports car & it's NORMAL Luxury to drive around for business throughout the day. The hybrid turbocharged 4 cylinder engine sound's amazing. Safe & easy driving car, both of my sons & I would feel confident enough to drive around Toronto in. I like it. Enjoyed this video. Very informative.😊👍🏼❤️

[@flickrscreen]

It's no longer a secret: the perfect supercar for the pragmatic. They won't be 40k for long! Great video, brilliant car. Now I'm fantasising about a similar powertrain in an M Coupé, but with a forced TwinAir instead of that lovely thrumming triple.

[@kentmaf]

I have owned mine for 3 years and close to 100k miles problem free and yes no warranty just regular oil changes.

[@garyhalkon8749]

I personally think what we are looking at here is an future classic. Give it 20 years and a well maintained example shall be headed back towards the £100k mark. Tomorrow my bank gets a call to draw down an isa 😂

[@DiscoFang]

Give it 20 years and the "well maintained" part will likely become an expensive whack-a-mole game of major and minor component replacement.

[@James-yd8tg]

I've owned one for 3 years and absolutely love it. In my eyes it looks like it's straight out of 2050. And true statement the attention you get is off the hook. If you don't like talking to or having conversations with random people you don't know this is not the car for you.

[@urossamec5817]

Interesting, hm. I wish you'd review the old 8 series from the 90s. Now that were beautiful cars.

[@Malibukenn]

The Most UNDERRated car in the industry 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

[@craiggabbitas7589]

As the owner of an i8 roadster, previous cars 911 turbo, LP400, 348Comp and F355 for over 20 years. I rate the i8 as the best all round sports car I’ve ever owned ! Lots of the critics clearly have never owned a sports car. In my experience it does 50 mpg but after 2017ish they’re close to 500 quid road tax 😢😢

[@willrowan2185]

yes, I'm getting 50mpg too in my facelift Coupe. And as a bonus if they're registered after 1 April '17 like your roadster & my LCI, after 5 years the extra road tax charge drops away. :-)

[@craiggabbitas7589]

ps I’m I tight Yorkshireman so bag for buck (running costs) makes it a much easier option for most people than other sports car in that range

[@cabwab]

Slick production values! Helped work on a launch event for the i8, remember sitting there in AWE looking at it. Couldn't believe it was a real car

[@brandonkennedy]

One of my all time favourite cars.. never got why it didn’t catch on.. I’ll definitely be picking one up in the near future 🙏🏻

[@patrickbateman9197]

Why didn't it catch on? Because it's crap?

[@heyhey3887]

I suppose nobody really thought a battery powered car with a mini engine was really 'sporty'

[@funkymonkey1198]

Ahead of its time. a future collectible

[@patrickbateman9197]

@@heyhey3887 It reminds me of a conversation I had with a colleague at work. He suffered from a low IQ. I said I wouldn't buy a top end luxury car that used parts from cheap plastic bottom of the range tin pots. You know like how Aston Martins used switchgear from an Allegro. He said what's wrong with that?? Like it was a great selling point. On principle I wouldn't buy an i8 because of what the engine is. I'd be laughed out of town. It's just embarrassing. This car is just mental and all wrong.

[@patrickbateman9197]

@@funkymonkey1198 Which future? An imaginary future?

[@jasoncrowhurst1684]

Love my 2018 I8, best car I’ve ever driven and I’ve had plenty of them. Looks amazing, drives brilliantly. Short or long journeys its at ease doing both. Real head turner.

[@WarmSince74]

Great review Matt. i'm on my 3rd i8, I had two coupes and now I have the roadster and for m it's the perfect car. It gets attention everywhere, always positive. Show me a car that will fo 0-60 in 4 seconds yet still return 40 mpg. I use it on full electric for local trips and as you mentioned, theres something quite appealing about the silence, especially with the top down. Mine's used as a daily and it's a keeper as I simply can't think of another car I'd like to replace it with.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree

[@robmccall5017]

Same here, got the Roadster in the stunning Copper-Color; its by far not perfect,the Suspension is too stiff, the Power is no Burner and it understeers quite a bit; but i love it anyway; its a Keeper for sure. Cheers from München!

[@Matt_The_Hugenot]

Yes. Next question?

[@ciaranburke3243]

I wouldn't touch a modren bmw with a barge pole but that thing is cool, nice review 👍

[@patrickbateman9197]

Same. Build quality and reliability is rock bottom.

[@Hammertime4404]

@@patrickbateman9197 You can’t have been in a modern BMW then 😅 the 2021 Whatcar reliability survey results put BMW above their main competitors Audi and Mercedes with the 5 series the most reliable executive car on sale.

[@patrickbateman9197]

@@Hammertime4404 look at real world experiences. BMW and Merc have gone down the route of "built to last" 60,000 miles. Look at KZbin videos where they show you what goes wrong after a couple of years and 20,000 miles. Just because a BMW is slightly more reliable than other junk, doesn't make BMW "reliable'.

[@tonyb1184]

Said a lot when Jezza drove one of these to the coast and had the option to drive back in an M3 and he picked the i8

[@ZakAndrews]

Hi Matt, what a car! I'm a huge fan of beemers, and just picked up a 330d myself. Already planning it's replacement - would love to see a similar video for the panamera, if possible? Thanks.

[@markatchison9974]

My neighbour bought an i8 in 2020. I called it "the Batmobile". It was black. He called it a "sensible supercar", which in my opinion is contradictory, because no one buys a supercar if they're "sensible". I think that's where BMW went wrong with their target marketing. No one who's sensible blows £100,000 on a weekend car. Perhaps £40,000, but there are still plenty of wild options in that money range. I like V8's, V10's & of course V12's & I'm not sensible.

[@scousecats7357]

Always love seeing one of these on the roads, very eye catching and if the price was a bit lower I'd be tempted to get one.

[@pgVeritas]

Two points Matt, and this is from an ex-owner of a BMW 530e. Hybrids are a waste of time if you’re a regular long distance driver. The batteries cause less efficiency because they represent dead weight when discharged. This impacts the mpg for the petrol. The i8 looks the part and as a run around, I think it’ll be great. The only problem is the rampant obesity problem in the UK combined with the narrow parking spaces. You won’t be able to get in your car so you better have specced the remote parking!

[@rodgerlee7302]

Pure nonsense. I''ve never been boxed in when parking my i8.

[@ewan787]

Great video Matt, as always. Personally I love the i8. Performance for a small fortune.

[@MrAkooanaih]

Nice car tbh...i came here because of my x1 f48 DIY maintainance, and stumble upon how similarly the component of x1 and i8...and I'm feeling proud if i can get my hand inside the i8

[@BLOXBURGFLF]

Great video Keep up the great work 🥳

[@andrewtuff6257]

I had completely forgotten about these. Really interesting review, rather like the quiet and looks so like a car from movies of the future. Boot small for touring, but plenty of space in the rear seats. Thanks Matt, I’ll once again pretend I’m 30 and have cash on the hip!

[@faustinaadu2284]

Love this car, especially the interior. Just wish it had way more power

[@fastasfox]

Like a V12 😂

[@thesilentgametestr]

It isn't any different than a lot of porche cars. There are Aston Martins, ferraris, tvr, maseratis for example that are considered supercar/tourers that have less power than 400hp. Only difference is the i8 has a city car engine, but also a hybrid.

[@jdmguy44]

Really. With a 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds. Does it need "way more power"?

[@willrowan2185]

@@jdmguy44 :-) Chris Harris did a full test for Road & Track, and clocked it at 3.8 to 60. Plenty fast enough. & in the real world, the electric torque is instant, making 30-whatever blasts seriously quick.

[@arthurperrin664]

Really don't want to put this comment but for all the none car people who might watch this, the doors are actually Butterfly doors not Gullwing doors, the Mercedes SLS has Gullwing doors. But honestly just nit-picking great video as always!!

[@broomad]

Great real world review - it's now a difficult choice between an Alpine a110 or one of these 🙂 First world problem eh ?

[@michaelgatenby-rv1ev]

I drove one on a driving experience day!! Loved it

[@julianheritage6436]

Always liked the look of these and the inside looks timeless too, but that entry and exit and living with gull wing doors, surely no good for a daily driver. Imaging popping into Tesco and then coming back to your i8 and seeing you can’t get into your car because shopping car park spaces are so tight, you would feel and look like a total plum

[@David-bl1bt]

somehow i dont think it was designed for the weekly shop....it was designed for open road driving...with a HUGE grin on yer face!😁

[@julianheritage6436]

@@David-bl1bt Very true, a 2nd car/weekend car. Still looks cool 😎

[@djsincuk]

Cracking looking car Matt, I might consider one if the cost was about £18-20,000 but we can always dream 😅😅

[@tomermahlis12]

They reached the bottom of the market at 30,00£ so this is the time to buy

[@ipgclassicshotrods1921]

What a great car I loved my i8 we did Italy twice in it and did 50mpg sod the comments it’s fab

[@robertbarnes1444]

Mat we need you to do a video on a Z8 😁

[@paultasker7788]

That got absolutely slated by the press. Be interesting to see if it was deserved or not. It's achingly cool regardless

[@emiliospowerballer1441]

Although I enjoyed your review, from my perspective you a missed some vital information. 1) Battery replacement, because lets be honest, they don't last forever. How long do they last and how much are they to replace 2) Fuel comsumption whilst the battery is low. Can a 1.5L turbocharged engine be good enough to return at least 8L per 100 kms whilst batteries run low? 3) Whats the fastest it can charge? 4) A lot lf reviews talk about a TON of problems which cost a lot. 5) Does braking charge the batteries? If it does, how long does it take to fill the batteries?

[@khymia27]

Love these cars, great review Matt. Think it's fair to say that tech was a year to early and they do have a few issues but look at the new Rovers 100k + and there already breaking down! Just cars!

[@HighPeakAutos]

All cars break

[@davidjackson7217]

@@HighPeakAutos some quicker than others though, more often and more expensive to fix! The rainy day pot is sometimes 5 figures

[@timcorrell9863]

@@HighPeakAutos Lexuses don’t break, unless you get a lemon. That almost never happens with a Lexus.

[@NurullAhmine]

3xcellent review, honest and precise, doesn't chat shit, understands the market it retailed for, been binge watching all videos, great n cool guy seems

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

If only it had a twin turbo 3.5 litre Straight-Six.

[@Djpaul-lo1px]

And if only my uncle had tits he would be my auntie. Irrelevant.

[@duncanmcewan1049]

This video is a classic example of why you must try a car for yourself before forming an opinion. Just because one person loves/hates a car, doesnt mean the next person will feel the same. It's not my style of car (I am more a large SUV sort of guy), but i do think it is a nicely unique looking car.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thats quite right

[@patrickbateman9197]

Take a look at what BMW quoted for the MPG. I think it was something like 140mpg. Lucky to get 35 in real life.

[@js986]

Plug-in MPG is never representative, no one is expecting to get 140MPG. Just like no one really gets 54MPG from a Golf GTD.

[@patrickbateman9197]

@@js986 That's quite a difference from 140 to 35. So that means you'd expect to get 5mpg from a Golf GTD?

[@front2427]

Pat,I can see you're a bow fanboy.

[@bernardpowell3582]

The real world thank you! another car on the list.

[@Liam.......]

never been a big fan of these, the looks just dont do it for me and the hybrid powertrain puts me off. And they're usually driven by a certain type of ahole

[@raymondhunt6109]

I keep seeing one of these near my home and it looks stunning. I've just found out it owned by a middle aged local doctor.

[@ianday5583]

Stop and stare? Yeah, at the poor sod who's bought a BMW.

[@robsmith1a]

I've always quite fancied one and given the speed restrictions and enforcement where I live it's easily fast enough.

[@thomasbeshaw855]

This car is my favorite I HAVE EVER OWNED! Audi/AMG/Tesla my previous cars dont compare. traded in my 2019 Tesla S performance for it. Mine is also 2016. has the plug in functionality of the tesla for most my in town driving. However I can also just gas up and go where as my tesla I was constantly charging up on trips. 10 gallons gets me 350miles range or more on trips as well. Has been my daily driver for the last 45k miles... Wouldn't trade it for anything really. I have other cars but I find that im using this the most period. unplug it hop in and go. Also on paper the S performance is faster. However in real world once my tesla was under 40% battery there was a serious decline in its pep especially 0-60. I have seen 3.8 second 0-60 in the i8 so it certainly isnt slow. it also handles worlds better than the S ever dreamed about on top of being much nicer inside. I even am tempted to put "super Prius" badges on the back of it for fun

[@thomasbeshaw855]

Im waiting for solid state batteries to upgrade its EV range when Solid state come out. 100-ish miles of range from a similar weight solid state battery would make this the perfect PHEv!!!

[@RMILLSMMA]

I saw one of these parked next to a 125k McLaren the other day and my dad asked me 'which one of those is most expensive' and at 40k with 100k looks for some thats a amazing deal. Im 100% gonna look at one of these for my retirement motor. Great vid as per usual Matt. 👍🏻

[@Broomehall]

Far far better than the soothsayers would have you believe ....... its a brilliant car in its own right, and what else for around 40k looks this modern, stylish, unique, and won't cost you a penny to tax? ...... as usual you are bang on the money with your review Matt, a very balanced opinion 👍

[@drevo50]

I think I would, too. G23 owner here. Would make a good change and they are head turning.

[@Osmosis909]

This is probably the fairest review I’ve seen on the i8 yet and agree with your review. I have been eyeballing this car for years, i just love the styling/look and your description of it being a super car/normal car blend. So I’m gonna take a look at a few, drive them and see what I think/feel 😀

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@osmanehtsham-wt4wc]

Owned one for 3 months now. Absolute head Turner and amazing drive. But these are the faults so far… - drivers side door won’t close/lock randomly and then flings open (about 10% of the time) - randomly got driveshaft warning - smell petrol? - there’s only one usb for charging in entire car and it half works… rn my charge button is flickering on off on off on off - the wipers broke This was in mint condition and well within service but got it booked in. Would I change my mind about buying it? Absolutely not

[@intellex551]

I remember when these first came out I had a few clients buy them, then two years later sold them and made 20 or 30 grand. Crazy.

[@robbey300]

Drove one i8s of these on a supercar track day and it was amazing! Very fast and manoeuvrable around the track and it was awesome. Decided I wanted one and then did the research on the maintenance including windscreen and tyres. Then the romance stopped and I labelled it as the poor man’s Bugatti.

[@murrieteacher]

Bugger! You have just exposed one of the best kept secrets. I was hoping all the negative reports would help the car depreciate even further so I could get one. In Australia there is nothing under $150,000 and one convertible asking over $300,000. Divide our dollar by 2 to get British pounds and that is way above UK prices.

[@deaks25]

I think the i8's one problem was that it was one of the first through the door. No-one knew what a hybrid-electric sports car was supposed to be like. Also, what sort of world have we become when reviews complain about gull-wing doors; of course they impractical, everyone knows it, but Rule-of-Cool always beats boring real world stuff. For every awkward parking, there will several "these are so cool!".

[@unknownagian6012]

Bro you took the world right out of my mouth when after you said everything about everyone’s reviews just before that 5 minute mark on the video. “It doesn’t really matter” because the car is great you may have some maintenance issues in the long run but something’s you learn on your own to fix

[@user-zv8gd3jl7q]

If it had GTR horsepower it would’ve done great in sales ! It looks beautiful

[@cafe405]

If I ignore the very front it's an incredibly cool car. The grille and lights are way too BMW for my liking. But it wouldn't stop me having one, brilliant car.

[@bh4560]

It's a BMW 😂

[@Russ247music]

I worked as an ‘M’ and ‘I’ specialist at BMW for a couple of years and this car blew my mind until I drove it. I was expecting it to be faster and more engaging than the M3/4/5 but it left me numb which is such a shame as I still absolutely love how it looks and what it could cost to run. Great video thank you 👍

[@David-bl1bt]

For me, the i8 is not about engagement and speed, it is about owning a BMW that was spectacularly dynamic in design flair and puts a smile on your face everytime you clamber into the cabin without the need for speed.

[@Russ247music]

@@David-bl1bt there’s no denying the drama and flair! But a car needs to give me the fizz and it’s just didn’t sadly…

[@johnbaird2095]

Change the blue accents to gunmetal or carbon and it will look so much fresher

[@wakkadakkaify]

the depreciation is one of the highest in the biz! now is the time :)

[@jerryrn5571]

I’m just an upper middle class guy. Realistically, I will never be able to afford an expensive super car like a Ferrari or Lamborghini. I looked at sports cars like a porche boxster , Maserati and I8 roadster. All were within the same year 2019 and price point. I wanted something for the weekend. Whether going to the beach or mountains. I liked the look, drive ability and comfort of the I8 overall. This car feels special and always gets compliments, especially opening the doors. They are fast enough and do you need to drive over 150 miles per hour anyways? I rarely see an I8 on the road compared to other sport cars. Especially, now BMW aren’t making them anymore. The original MSRP was priced too high at the time. But, they come down to market value. In my opinion in time the BMW I8 will be a classic.

[@stevensarson482]

First saw one of these on a stand inside the terminal at Frankfurt airport. It looks as good now as it did then. The next time I saw one it had a picture of Wayne Rooney driving it. Always thought that if you lifted the lid you’d find two shiny bid Duracells inside. If it makes you feel like a fluffy rabbit with a tin drum - it’s worth getting one.

[@Tigermoto]

I absolutely adored the i8, then someonw told me that it looks like it's giving birth to a Porsche 911 from the rear... Now i can't unsee it. Though they do still catch the eye, every single time.