Discontinued this month after just 23 months in production. This rare and pioneer Hybrid CarboTub GT car will be lamented when it's gone. It is the next SLS or Z8 (both of which were slow sellers and heavily discounted at circa 30%) in 2012 and 2003 when being discontinued, as is the Roadster i8 now...Mint Roadster be a £150k car in 10-12 years time even a mid mileage 2014 coupe will be £80-90k - so at current £40k they are a steal and top investment if you can wait 10 yrs 😏
Pure electric is going to make the ICE uneconomic for the transnational shareholders who have ultimate financial control in a declining market. Ever tightening emissions legislation, spiralling unit costs and continued high maintenance/servicing costs will ultimately nail it .
As electric ranges increase, simply the cost savings on fuel/charging will make ICE cars (eventually) uneconomical for individuals and fleet operators.
@tacfoley that’s what Gina and Rupert expect from Conservative Governments of theirs . An industry in Australia has to overcome the dull witted Cons and it’s unique in the rest of the world. Tesla, the energy company, is South Australia’s saviour but also an embarrassment to Canberra. You wouldn’t read about it. YOU WON’T READ ABOUT IT. Oh, and a granny charger will do until the Tesla guy installs the 7kwh charger for your car. 1.4c/km Designed by the wind tunnel and updated free constantly.....sports performance and handling, minimal depreciation or maintenance. Ask me about my experience after 20k in 8 retired months if you like but you will have to put up with an OLD Tesla fanboy .
Why do you keep saying it has *three (3) electric motors* when even BMW clearly states that there is *one (1) electric motor* whose output has been raised to 105kW / 143hp in 2018? The cutaway drawing shows evidence of a single electric motor driving both front wheels after being routed through a 2-speed gearbox. You are the only source I have ever heard claiming that there are 3 electric motors.
There are actually 2 electric motors, one 143 hp at the front and a 15hp at the rear that can drive the vehicle as well as start the engine. This small motor can also generate electricity via the engine to recharge the main battery when in sport mode.
Great such quality in depth review of one of the biggest flops for BMW. These used i8's are selling so cheap on used car market! Have seen listing for 2019 Roadster model with 2,3k miles for only £67500 !! That is serious depreciation! 🤐🙄
i Division about elektrifying BMW's entire gas fleet, they didn't build hybrid 2 seat roadster for volume or profit. Only a few 507 were built, today they auction for million$.
Which is why BMW's EV market share>ICE as soon as they sold half million PHEV, BEV laggard Toyota actually biggest EV seller on million$ of Prius since last century.
A3 yes,of course but i think can upgrade it new modern car use insert manual gearbox make more energy pickup at result long power at highway,hahahaha 🤴🏻💯✅🚗👌🏻👍✨
Regardless of the output of the 3 cylinder engine, it's been a marketing disaster. For crying out loud, at the very least a 4 pot engine or even better still a 6 pot!
The best i8 roadster review I've come across. This should be at the top of the youtube search!
Discontinued this month after just 23 months in production. This rare and pioneer Hybrid CarboTub GT car will be lamented when it's gone. It is the next SLS or Z8 (both of which were slow sellers and heavily discounted at circa 30%) in 2012 and 2003 when being discontinued, as is the Roadster i8 now...Mint Roadster be a £150k car in 10-12 years time even a mid mileage 2014 coupe will be £80-90k - so at current £40k they are a steal and top investment if you can wait 10 yrs 😏
I own a i8 in Singapore.. its really a beautiful car. Love to drive it everyday.
That's great to hear, Tan 👍 Keep having fun with your i8!
This is the best i8 roadster review on TH-cam literally! Very detailed review, Getting a roadster this summer!
Hi Kevin, If you haven't already ordered it and you're in the UK, get in touch with us www.osv.ltd.uk/hello-youtube/
@@rivervalegroup unfortunately I’m not in the UK. I’m in the United States. Thank you however for offering to help!
Very competent presentation style. Great video editing, and shot choice. New subscriber. Will recommend to others
Welcome aboard! Thank you for subscribing 👍
I'm not sure why some people claim that the B38K15T0 was borrowed from Mini. That engine was developed for the i8 but later used in Mini
I’ve owned two i8 coupes, now about to chop over to the roadster. I think it’s a unique combo.
Hi Eric, we're more than happy to get you behind the wheel of an i8 Roadster. Get in touch here: bit.ly/39YHCml
Very thorough review.
Cheers Arvind! Are you interested in getting an i8?
Thanks to you, i now purchased one!
We hope you enjoy your new car!
So complete review, good job!
Love to watch it.
Many thanks for watching!
awesome car. bought one & very impressed. ditched the 599.
But how long will software services last now the i8 is discontinued??.
Hi, I am 6"4, in your opinion will I be able to fit into this supercar? Your feedback would be much appreciated.
Yes. Seat position is very low. But you need to test drive to see long term comfort.
Great review. Please can you do a review as well of the latest 120Ah BMW i3 too. Many thanks
Thanks Eric 👍 we will be bring ing am i3 review soon
I just discovered you today. Love your review here. Thank you
Thanks Indetrucks 👌 great to see comments like this
very detailed review. thank you.
Great Car!
Pure electric is going to make the ICE uneconomic for the transnational shareholders who have ultimate financial control in a declining market.
Ever tightening emissions legislation, spiralling unit costs and continued high maintenance/servicing costs will ultimately nail it .
As electric ranges increase, simply the cost savings on fuel/charging will make ICE cars (eventually) uneconomical for individuals and fleet operators.
Just another new opportunity opens up before even considering infrastructure development.
@tacfoley that’s what Gina and Rupert expect from Conservative Governments of theirs .
An industry in Australia has to overcome the dull witted Cons and it’s unique in the rest of the world.
Tesla, the energy company, is South Australia’s saviour but also an embarrassment to Canberra.
You wouldn’t read about it.
YOU WON’T READ ABOUT IT.
Oh, and a granny charger will do until the Tesla guy installs the 7kwh charger for your car. 1.4c/km
Designed by the wind tunnel and updated free constantly.....sports performance and handling, minimal depreciation or maintenance.
Ask me about my experience after 20k in 8 retired months if you like but you will have to put up with an OLD Tesla fanboy .
Made me bying one
I rather like the dihedral doors.
I prefer my coupe as the lack of rear space sacrificed for the hood makes me feel a bit claustrophobic.
Why do you keep saying it has *three (3) electric motors* when even BMW clearly states that there is *one (1) electric motor* whose output has been raised to 105kW / 143hp in 2018? The cutaway drawing shows evidence of a single electric motor driving both front wheels after being routed through a 2-speed gearbox. You are the only source I have ever heard claiming that there are 3 electric motors.
There are actually 2 electric motors, one 143 hp at the front and a 15hp at the rear that can drive the vehicle as well as start the engine. This small motor can also generate electricity via the engine to recharge the main battery when in sport mode.
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I hate how the window doesn't go all the way down
It's a sad reality with a lot of new cars these days Dan. Hope you enjoyed the review 👍
This is one thing I don’t get “WHY”, there should be a workaround this
True of my classic E9, packaging, you want higher beltline & compromised visibility to not see glass?
Great such quality in depth review of one of the biggest flops for BMW. These used i8's are selling so cheap on used car market! Have seen listing for 2019 Roadster model with 2,3k miles for only £67500 !! That is serious depreciation! 🤐🙄
Rico4you be £250,000 in 15-20 yrs though - last BMW EXOTIC THE E26 M1 was discounted 35% in 1979-82 too now £500,000!
i Division about elektrifying BMW's entire gas fleet, they didn't build hybrid 2 seat roadster for volume or profit. Only a few 507 were built, today they auction for million$.
These performance hybrids are simply ridiculous.
It's the worth of both worlds and uses far more of the planets resources than a normal car.
Which is why BMW's EV market share>ICE as soon as they sold half million PHEV, BEV laggard Toyota actually biggest EV seller on million$ of Prius since last century.
Viel, viel zu viel Werbung👎
A3 yes,of course but i think can upgrade it new modern car use insert manual gearbox make more energy pickup at result long power at highway,hahahaha 🤴🏻💯✅🚗👌🏻👍✨
Regardless of the output of the 3 cylinder engine, it's been a marketing disaster. For crying out loud, at the very least a 4 pot engine or even better still a 6 pot!
Not the point of Green hybrid, now you can get 700+ bhp. Hybrid V8 in M5 because of this 3 cyl.
Beautiful but slow. Should be m6 fast at least.
0-60
How ridiculous
Or ... get a Tesla Model S ... It's quicker, has 100x the practicality, is fully electric, has more spec and is priced similarly.
And they are everywhere... The i8 is for someone who wants to be different.
the Model S is definitely more practical! Just a different concept. The Tesla weights 2.100 kg and is a GT. The I8 is just an agile sports car.
Rick Hustwick and looks like a Mazda
Model S just don't look as cool..
You obviously don't get the i8....