The BEST CHEAP Exotic Grand Tourer For £30k?! (BMW i8 Review)

[@corleth2868]

There's an i8 close to my house, I regularly walk past it and always notice it. Great looking car.

[@jaygo8442]

Family cars.. That still have looks , speed and space for that baby seat and pushchair in the boot.. but all important the Mrs must be able to drive it.... I'd be very keen to see a video on that👍🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾 Keep up the good work bro

[@dharmeshpatel2924]

Liking your videos, keep up the good work and best of luck in growing the channel

[@pobinr]

"I feel like an old man, but in a good way" lol

[@CarsWithJB]

Genuinely think that sums this car up in my books lol 😅

[@pobinr]

@@CarsWithJB I'm an old man so buying one will make me feel good😂 And looking at them I think one would.

[@solsbarbers]

@@pobinrI to am an old man so my teenagers tell me but never have I felt old, but my real passion has been a 911 997 still haven’t got one yet but soon. This i8 though I keep getting drawn to it, there’s something about it isn’t there! I just know if I got one I’d still be staring at the 911 as it zooms by

[@zooteraudio]

@@solsbarbers, I was 48 when these went on the road, Im 58 and will have one of these within the next few months. If you can get in and out of an i8, Your not old. Yet. 👊

[@zooteraudio]

Great review and reassuring.@@CarsWithJB

[@TheShibbybear]

A great review and honest appraisal of the car. I had an M4 and I sold it a year later as it was no good for daily duties with its suspension, and dead off0center steering feel. This sounds like a better daily

[@damienhowell3727]

My first experience with an i8 was I couldn't believe it had a 1.6 litre engine but yet it pulled reminding me of 2016 rs3( it's that shocking)plus it sounds amazing too and has a nice interior kinda m4 style with different seats smh worth every penny of the 30k they valued at nowdays tho considering at one point they was going for 100,000k what I feel is a touch on the expensive side(Aston Martin money) anyway top review fella very accurate welldone👍🏾

[@chubae4180]

I had the coupe and then the cabriolet, a far better car than I expected, the back seats are not as bad as you may think, cheap to run, stunning and I struggled to find another car in the process range to buy hence why I have had 2. I highly recommend if you are thinking of one you need to go drive one and you will be positively surprised. It is fast enough

[@andyrooot]

Hi, what’s the ground clearance of the coupe like on British roads (assuming you live in GB) and did you get scrapes when going over the speed bumps?

[@chubae4180]

The ground clearance is great for any normal road bumps but I suggest you avoid any drive thru food places

[@andyrooot]

@@chubae4180thanks

[@tommc__]

Yay finally a video that isn’t a tier list !! I like the tier lists but love your other videos much more

[@CarsWithJB]

Hopefully more to come!

[@solsbarbers]

Maybe the i8 Roadster ? I really like that compared to the coupe

[@yichang8834]

This has always been one of my favorite designs in the BMW range.

[@AndrewWick-x1s]

Excellent videos and reports . Like the cost ranges just subscribed

[@TalalBuHazza]

I really can’t wait for you to get the 4C, and curious what color you’ll get

[@CarsWithJB]

Well since you’re curious I’ll keep it a secret for now! 👀 but ideally this year, completely dependent on the economy and how well the channel/jobs etc go 🤙🏽

[@83danb]

Great review. I traded in my M4 comp 2 and a half years ago for an i8 and can say I agree with everything you say when comparing them, I miss the excitement of the drive of the m4 but everything else the i8 wins. Subscribed

[@andyrooot]

Hi, what’s the ground clearance of the coupe like on British roads (assuming you live in GB) and did you get scrapes when going over the speed bumps?, want to get one this year.

[@83danb]

@@andyrooot hi. Yes I’m in the uk. It was fine to be honest and I had front splitter fitted, as long as you reasonably slow down for speed humps etc. They are brilliant cars.

[@andyrooot]

@@83danb thanks a lot

[@jayarmstrong7604]

You need to do more of these jb . Loved this review

[@ApothecaryTerry]

If I could plug one in, I'd have seriously considered one of these. The doors being unusable in a car park would be a worry though. Also, I'd probably want a little more aural drama, but otherwise I reckon it'd have been a top 3 choice. By the time my flat ever gets a charging point, I imagine these will all be well past their battery shelf life. I would be very happy if BMW built another car like this though, a fancy-looking GT that sips fuel on long runs would be perfect. Also, love the idea of having a collab with a dealer, more JB reviews! My car still isn't ready to offer up for that sadly...lazily haven't sorted the tyres but also the driver's massage seat may have broken (kind of, just a loose connection of some sort) so those are both jobs for next month I think!

[@Mediamoh]

Great vid JB - liking the direction of the channel

[@orionsbelt3332]

loved your review on the I8. Im thinking about buying one for a weekend cruiser and I appreciate all the information in your video. New subscriber!

[@VickyRobins]

I'm on my 2nd i8. Absolutely lovely to drive. I've had many bmws and so far the i8 is the best. I daily mine and I've 2 kids 😂

[@robovac3557]

Kids are overrated. Glad you didn't let the little dweebs dictate your choice of car. Happy motoring!

[@michanowak2106]

I8 i just love/// best looking and driving car ever. And im proud to be owner :) i love it! / even in only electric mode with 130hp- it drives amazing! Then i push trottle max its sooo fun. / after 9y my battery is still in perfect shape- i can still do about 25km. / factory brand new say- do 28km... but maybe also in reality 26km... so very good shape

[@kenney8811]

I have loved your videos, very on point that relates to the normal kind of guys. But this is a good idea, a bit longer with more detail on one car. A bit like Doug. Looking and detailing on the inside, the place a driver spends all the time in would be helpful. kind of like Doug's quirks and features. I know it might be more work, but keep your other videos as well.

[@alisavas9526]

Always fancied one of these. Great review

[@sunsirsunvision5670]

I own an i 8 🚀

[@andyrooot]

Hi, what’s the ground clearance of the coupe like on British roads (assuming you live in GB) and did you get scrapes when going over the speed bumps?, want to get one this year.

[@jayz3022]

Great car. If was to get one I’d change the alloys and steering wheel

[@FBA-Renaissance]

First thing I'd do is swap out the windshield wipers

[@Paris_The_gamEr]

My dream car right there 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jayz3022]

Also my nightmare would be parked up in Asda and coming out and there’s a car on each side - how would you get in 😳

[@ulysees321]

the doors are awesome, terrible for just about any car park in the UK though as you would never be able to get out due to the spaces being to small ha

[@AuntieWokery]

LOL! - the algorithm brought me here!. Tbf, I often watch JB's videos, but I just had to watch this one........because........I own one of these! 😁😁 You did a great review JB, and at the 4:00 mark you had me in stitches, watching you get out of the car! 🤣🤣 I am thinking that when people do reviews on these and seem to look like Victor Meldrew getting in and out that they must do it on purpose!?. How old are you JB if you don't mind me asking? I would say 25?. Probably about 6'3 ?. There doesn't look to be any meat on you in the gut department. Well, when I watched you get in and out of the car, I thought you looked older than I am! 🤣🤣 I'm 53, 6 foot tall and weigh 15.5 stone so there's no hiding the fact that I've got a "sugar gut", yet I can get in and out of this like a regular car!. There is a knack to it, but it's really not that bad: Drivers side: 1) you place your right hand on the corner of the door card while you stride your left leg into the cabin, holding the door maintains your balance until you got your leg in. 2) from there you swing your body weight across to your left, moving your arse across to the seat - no sitting on the door sill ledge and falling in and swivelling your arse is required, that will eventually damage the seat. 3) once you've got your arse in the cabin, you simply raise your right leg from the ground over the sill and in to the cabin To exit the drivers side you: 1) put your right leg out of the vehicle, foot on ground 2) lean your body forward and tilt towards the exit, resting your right elbow on the sill 3) place your left hand at 2'o'clock position on the steering wheel and using your right elbow for support and left hand on wheel for leverage, you pull yourself upwards and out of the vehicle Entry and exit in this fashion means you can enter and exit with dignity and even if your a fat tw@t like me, you still look cool and like the car was made for you. There is a bit more of a knack to the passenger side, you enter the same way you would as if you were entering the drivers side, HOWEVER, when exiting you don't have a steering wheel for leverage, so what I've found is: You have to lean forward and tilt towards the exit of the vehicle and use your right elbow on the windscreen pillar to lever yourself out. It looks a little less dignified but there is a punchline........ I'm never a passenger 🤣🤣

[@ZX_64]

ah it been a while nice to see u

[@edmondhung6097]

I heard anything other than air filters and oil change need to disassemble the back of the car and lower the engine. Is that true?

[@kizzorama]

I love this thing. Still exxy in Aus

[@danielwinsper]

What’s the insurance like on the i8 for young drivers

[@kelechiaguocha1]

Good question. Let me know how much if you find out!

[@astrotrippy7366]

I’m 21 and a 2019 bmw i8 is around 249 a month for me

[@TheJoshmcdermott]

@@astrotrippy7366how long you been driving? Also you on HP or you just bought it outright?

[@kelechiaguocha1]

75% off. Thank you very much

[@Snidee]

You can call them lambo doors it’s allowed lol

[@PatsGarageOnline]

You need to own one for a few years to fully understand the risk of what these cars could do to your wallet.

[@stephenjohnhurlow9738]

Do you have any experience of what this car could do to your wallet? It's run on batteries and a turbo charged mini engine. According to owners, for these reasons, it's cheap to service.

[@PatsGarageOnline]

@@stephenjohnhurlow9738 I spent years talking about the risks of owning an i8. Expensive problems that have cropped up: undetectable coolant leak causes engine to overheat without warning costing 20k, A/C compressor implodes sending shrapnel thru the cooling lines requiring battery removal and a complete system replacement for $14k, the EME (electric brains) of the hybrid system failing requiring the entire front suspension to be removed and front frame to be lowered out of the car just to replace it for $18k. The car was not engineered correctly. Maintenance costs are cheap, repair costs will require weeks or months to complete while you pay the car note, insurance and empty your bank account of money you never thought you would need to pay.

[@astrotrippy7366]

@@PatsGarageOnlinewould you recommend the newer models such as a 2019 or 2020 with warranty?

[@PatsGarageOnline]

@@astrotrippy7366 anything under BMW warranty is ok. 3rd party warranty companies are not covering all of the costs. All i8s use the same parts that are prone to fail. No part that had expensive issues was ever improved, so after time, you can expect the same risk

[@ruyboxe]

I had an i8,,,, Its a rly good car for the money...

[@carlosfrumpy4895]

My mate bought one when they came out he had a alpina before that don't know what he has now

[@andyrooot]

Hi, what’s the ground clearance of the coupe like on British roads and did you get into scrapes when going over the speed bumps?, want to get one this year.

[@CarsWithJB]

Good question - I had no trouble in it personally both times I’ve driven one, it’s not an exceptionally low car. Went over some pretty sharp speed bumps on the way in/out of a golf course and the car didn’t scrape, and on normal speed bumps it was fine too, but then I was also being quite careful in it anyway as I always am with cars I’m trusted with!

[@andyrooot]

@@CarsWithJBthanks a lot 👍🏽

[@paullangley1332]

Please de-mist those windows. BTW Motorland is in Beckemham not Croydon.

[@the1beard]

good luck fixing one when they go bang

[@solsbarbers]

Not heard of any issues with the i8 over the years

[@the1beard]

@@solsbarbers The lithium batter packs go wrong The 3 cylinder mini engines are prone to overheating It is a bmw with bmw issues

[@solsbarbers]

Makes to go for one with warranty then. I’ll hang on for a 911

[@S2000Y]

Out of interest, what is the cost of a replacement battery?

[@the1beard]

@@S2000Y From BMW £7,000-£9,000

[@mustaquemkazi790]

Lexus LC500?

[@sakthishrajendran4264]

Keep 10k aside for maintenance per year.

[@damirbajic4579]

80k on continent...

[@michaelrobson3460]

It might be good to get your stats up,like you normally do. This was such a hated car when it came out. It had a tiny ice and a tiny battery. Ppl claimed the battery was rubbish. It seems from your test drive that neither of those things are true?

[@grammymusicOFFICIAL]

its not really cheap and u have the wrong side lol thats why cheaper

[@nicksloan7398]

1.5 three cylinder engine... exotic?

[@solsbarbers]

I think in exotic he’s referring to the overall look of the car

[@lisserkc6000]

It has the most power per liter that has ever been created so that's pretty exotic

[@nicksloan7398]

Toyota hybrid tech... exotic?

[@nicksloan7398]

Mass production does not equal exotic ffs

[@nicksloan7398]

Ffs

[@markshillinglaw3003]

So your just being an online salesman 💁

[@CarsWithJB]

Not here to sell anything (except merch - go buy that lol) - I can and will say what I want about cars, much better than working with manufacturers who get to dictate what I can and can’t say!

[@DSG-farts-connoisseur]

@@CarsWithJB oh boy do I not know who you mean by that lol

[@derekporter66]

@@DSG-farts-connoisseur WHO