C8 Corvette owner drives BMW i8 for the first time. Starring HorsePower Obsessed.

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This is a two part series Justin drives the BMW i8. See part 1 here: • BMW i8 owner reviews t...
Justin and I met up so I could review the 2020 C8 Corvette and he could drive my BMW i8 for the first time. He made some great observations. When comparing, BMW i8 vs C8 Corvette, he noticed some similarities. But, he also noticed some very strange things as well. Being a hybrid platform with a front motor and mid-engine, the BMW i8 is like nothing else on the road and drives differently than any other BMW. Getting in and getting out of the BMW i8 is also much different, but not impossible. Check this video out to see Justin's 2015 BMW i8 review.
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[@PatsGarageOnline]

Please visit the HorsePower Obsessed KZbin channel and subscribe. If it wasn't for Justin's hospitality, this video wouldn't be possible. Thanks Justin!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

My pleasure! Thank YOU!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Definitely a surprising car. I'm not a huge BMW fan but the i8 is such a departure from the typical BMW that it's actually pretty awesome!

[@PatsGarageOnline]

I appreciate your honest and candid reaction, Justin. It was a treat seeing what you experiencing this car for the first time!

[@duderu4real94]

I got to stop watching i8 videos, I so want one.

[@rbigraw]

Im buying ine the end if this year

[@bizisback]

Haha it's nice seeing someone else enjoy your car, kinda makes you appreciate it more!

[@mohammedsnaitah]

Finaly i got the i8 ! Its super sport and city car ! 🚙🏎

[@mercator79]

me too - roadster - love it

[@rashad9014]

The charm of real sports cars does not come from 0-60, horse powers numbers or even how big your cylinders is... The charm comes from the Design (Look) and the Noise...period

[@FFE-js2zp]

Sports car means a ground-up designed 2 seat soft or no top with racing power. Neither of these are sportcars.

[@traitorscontrolourgov]

The i8 is way underrated. But also, because of Pat's video, I realized my AC is also going out. It's parked until I figure out what to do.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

In a parallel universe, Pat bought a Chevorlet C8 Corvette... nice, but I think the BMW i8 is the choice for me. Being able to dodge GM's Chevorlet Ignition Switch and recall problems, while also being able to drive to the grocery store for free with hybrid batteries instead of getting13 mpg city from a V8 is the icing on the cake. I am very scared of expensive out of warranty BMW repair/maintenance costs due to unreliability, poor durability, low quality, and low affordability in low volume European cars; but I hope this car appreciates just due to how beautiful it is.

[@SM-wx4de]

"I'm going the speed limit, of course, and the car is just totally handling it fine" Good to know.

[@Pmtd1234]

Living near the BMW plant I have seen a few i8's on the roads. I always thought they look really sweet. I have driven M5's, M3's, and X5M's at the BMW track, which was fun, all decent cars. They have an i8 there, but was not part of our track event. It was not until this video that I decided to look at reviews. Ironic to read Car & Driver criticizing the BMW for cheap plastic interior, that is typically the comment for Corvettes!

[@empowermph]

..i fvckin' love that candy blue steering wheel, never seen that reminds me of my blueberry blow pops obsession as a kid reminds me of toys r us..i gotta look that mod up..awesome

[@KingRichTDM]

both the i8 and c8 are great no matter what!

[@FFE-js2zp]

C8 is definitely a low 4 sec car, it seems to take forever to 60 in this clip, but with two big dudes, 5-6 secs is understandable. Thats about right for the low HP. Not even CLOSE to a supercar. And the bad handling is a non-starter. The lack of wheel spin is because the motor is low on torque.

[@BIGLARRY100]

It's a sports car tht looks awesome & gets great gas mileage. It can get 0-60 under 4. If they wanted to put a big ICE in it they could've for cheaper but tht is OPPOSITE it's intent. It's basically saying "we're going electric but don't worry it's still gonna be fun." Ever notice how all speed complaints come from ppl tht havent been it or before they have? After driving or riding in it they all say "wow it's fast."

[@petercarey6883]

Another great upload Pat. I enjoyed the add'l noise you're getting in the cockpit now. Justin seemed to really enjoy driving it. The performance of the i8 is nothing to sneeze out. Have you ever speculated what the i8 would be like, or what it's potential would be if had a six cylinder engine? Hearing you talk about the "electrics" and how the batteries are charged, does the i8 effectively have a setup similar to the KERS setup on the Formula cars? Save the Wave👋🏿

[@PatsGarageOnline]

Thanks Peter. KERS is similar to the i8, in when you let off the pedal on the i8, the front wheels are now driving the electric motor so it acts as a generator, which stores power. It's possible to drive the car on Hold State of Charge, which forces the car to only propel using the mid-engine, and every time you go downhill or brake, it's storing more energy. The highest capacity the battery will store is the equivalent of 20mi of range. I did that on a trip from Buffalo, NY to MD. All the hills really helped build up energy.

[@petercarey6883]

Thank you Pat. Your explanations are so great that even a Cave Man, me, can understand it. lol Too bad with all the ingenuity put into the i8 that it will only obtain a 20mi range though. Thanks again. Save the Wave👋🏿

[@Kamyee-t3p]

hey pat im currently deciding on a roadster i8 or a c8 convertible. which one would u choose?

[@PatsGarageOnline]

@@Kamyee-t3p I would get a C8

[@DwainDwight]

I have an i8 and love it. will never part with it.

[@empowermph]

left mind logic says get the i8 safe smartcar center heart emotion says get the Vette scary jet the physics of collision with carbon fiber cell vs aluminum space frame its tough for me to ignore the statistics, but my heart always wanted Vette

[@jacobmulligan5962]

The fact a c8 owner says this car shifts smoother and picks up just as fast....absolutely my next car! Just a shame it has so many issues. Ugh. I guess it will be worth it right? 😅

[@PatsGarageOnline]

I wouldn't own an i8 outside of warranty or have 10k in cash for potential catastrophic repairs.

[@agsdjklshadsabn]

what if it only has around 30k miles? still big risk? @@PatsGarageOnline

[@Mysteryboy0007]

what issues are you talking about??

[@jafo06]

i have a 2015 as well but i don't think my display shows the map and the car on the right like yours does.. do you have a newer model display or do i just not know how to do mine like that?

[@piczoo]

I have a 2015 and have the duel display set up, Pat has a great video how to use the split screen , kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGrPln6sdtmkb6c&ab_channel=Pat%27sGarageOnline

[@hussilveridico3002]

Great Car

[@salvatorecerniglia696]

I'm not sure if Justin really enjoyed his ride but i8 was going to be the car I would have bought had I not like the Corvette C8 when it came out.

[@PatsGarageOnline]

He was really surprised by it. It's not his preference but it was more than he expected. I think this highlights what the e-ray experience might be like with electric motors assisting the mid engine C8.

[@ryshask]

c8 simple pushrod v8 in the right place, most likely much less maintenance.

[@JayRaySpillsBlood]

I wish channel hosts would actually know about cars before spreading false info about hybrids and how many cylinders they have like as if the first ever production hybrid ever made didn’t also have a 3 cylinder engine…

[@empowermph]

Pat you remind me of a young Gilbert Gottfried

[@PatsGarageOnline]

I get that sometimes. And Casey Kasum.

[@2boliviano]

All cars have batteries Pat

[@PatsGarageOnline]

😂🤣🤣

[@empowermph]

the way i see it, after 2030 gas ban we'll have no choice but to drive batteries so while we can, i think we should enjoy engines i8 shouldve been faster..but i should test drive before i judge

[@flip90925]

They should of made this the M8, I hate that they wasted the looks on a slow car

[@chxromez]

🔥

[@csuconcordia]

Never drove a tesla? I have a base tesla m3 and the i8. The i8 is way way more fun

[@PatsGarageOnline]

I have yet to drive a Tesla.

[@empowermph]

i wants as much petrol engine i can, before the 2030 ban Corvette dream and best bargain..but fatal space frame i8 engineering and carbon fiber safety..but lame battery hp McLaren GT or 720S..best of both worlds how much is saving my life upon collision worth wait another $150K for monocoque its not about me doing everything right its the people around me i cant ignore "never underestimate human stupidity"

[@jabari7995]

300hp for that much money ? 😂 your crazy

[@daudshakiradnan2212]

Its not always about the power

[@jabari7995]

@@daudshakiradnan2212 - that’s supposed to be a sports car bro 😂 for a 120+ thousand

[@daudshakiradnan2212]

@@jabari7995 so what? Not every is support to be fast or powerful.

[@jabari7995]

@@daudshakiradnan2212 - nice its a slow 100k + sports car bro

[@rbigraw]

@@jabari7995 you can get them much cheaper, if agree I would pay 120+ for 300hp

[@empowermph]

the only C7 or C8 Vette color is black hides the cheap GM design choices that plastic side gill..yuck..why isn't it body color horrendous rear..too many design creases in the hood and these C8 prices are same as R8..458 level..there's no way but for the die-hard patriots, who wouldnt consider foreign, i get it

[@bigbangbobby]

Nah you can get a C8 for 75k rn . The Msrp is 60k tho so you’re still getting taxed but it’s the best value in sports cars rn . For the same price you could get a slow out of warranty i8 you can get a much faster v8 mid engine car. There’s really no car that compares price , power etc to the C8 . Especially being mid engine. You could get like a mid range M car or AMG but they don’t look nearly as exotic. I just wish it had butterfly doors

[@lauragrace3270]

A plus the i8 has 4 seats

[@poseidon3201]

❌....N🚫

[@ethanwang2800]

Double price

[@commoncents864]

Love your videos