Great review. I am thinking about buying a 2016 . I think it is about the best entry level exotic for the price. My one concern is after the warranty is up will I be in exotic car range in cost if a turbo needs repair? Or if something simple like breaks will be over 2k to redo. Appreciate any info you can share . Be well Al
Great review, Eddie. I'm gonna miss seeing the i8. I hope to own one some day too because I just love the futuristic look of it. You should review an i8 Roadster too.
I've owned BMW's for a while now and been contemplating on getting an i8. 12.5 second quarter mile times are pretty respectable, the only other car that would fit the bill would be a R8. I think the biggest reason why I would like an i8 over the r8 is the fact that it has back seats. Not so much for people but for extra storage. Anyways, great video
The real dilemma is this car is now $50-60k, seeing people genuinely justify the 150k price tag 5 years ago, and now having an opportunity to get one for 1/3rd of that is very enticing. Might be my only opportunity in my lifetime to own a car like this 😅
I just traded my 2016 i8 for a r8 as well. Have some same thoughts about this car, only the one who actually got to live with the car can gets the point of the car. I loved the car very much. Nice review!!
Hi Eddie great review did you end up getting another i8 was that still your thought process? I love the i8 i drive 2020 m4 now but so interested trading it with i8 :)
The faulty engine problems you had were pretty scary and worrying for people who want to buy a used i8 I can’t imagine the cost to repair. A 150,000 dollar car should not have mechanical problems, but the car is awesome.
I use to live in Michigan, $700 for registration is cheap compared to Las Vegas LOL I pay $600 a year for a minivan in Vegas. An I8 in Vegas would be about $2,500
So, 4 years ago, and they stopped making them in 2020....did we keep it, go back and get it again? Update here would be cool, my subscribe for that. Thumbs up though.
IMO, the i8 should probably msrp around $80k when the same vehicle costs almost double. It's a beautiful car but the pretend exhaust noise is something you do for your kids power wheels, not a hundred thousand dollar car.
I think it's to offset the development cost. I'm not sure, but I believe BMW is going negative with all of their "i" models due to how much R&D went into the "Carbon Core" and they're desperately trying to find other uses for it (i.e. new G12 7 series)
I personally just don’t like a white on a Supercar body shell I’m aware it isn’t a Supercar but it’s body is. Red, black , yellow, Blue and a orange is best for nice cars like this and no decals
I never could understand why people are giving thumbs down on a nice informative video? anyway, very nice video and I was waiting to hear about the fuel burn, all the way to the end but you said it. great, I don't mind to ask about the fuel burn but I I hate going to gas stations. how can I ask you in email format? thanks
Would you suggest this car to someone who wants a lighter car than the M2, handles close to it and is easy yet special to drive on a daily basis? How is the ride height? Does it have anything that behaves like a limited slip differential? Also on the list are 997.1 Turbo (6MT), SLS AMG, F13 M6(for GT purposes) in no particular order.
I'm a fellow Michigander, Did you ever take it out in winter? if so how does it handle? Obviously wouldn't take it out with a foot of snow but just curious on how it handles in those conditions. I've been considering the i8 for a new daily especially because you can get them with 20k miles for so cheap now.
I have an i8 and when I am in automatic sport mode it only uses 5 gears,... I noticed that it doesn't use the 6th gear... is that a setting or is that just the way it is designed?
in belgium full electric are 0% road tax. in the beginning you got a subsidie for driving electric up to 5000 euro. funny you pay extra for a green electric car ?!
EddieX I love the R8 but I need the occasional back seats for my toddlers...I guess you can’t wrong with the i8 right? Love your channel man. Clean and simple!
The i8 as an awesome exotic daily driver. Just go into with the knowledge that it's quick, but not as fast as many other sports cars out there. Also. No noise. Or very little exhaust noise haha.
Thanks for the nice and honest review, since the prices are coming down these cars are becoming an option to people on the used market. Keep the nice vids coming..."Yeshua (Jesus Christ) is the way"
Hi I am looking to purchase the i8,BMW how much do,I need to put down on it I have only 40,000 dollars in total to lease to buy,let me know what I need,to know before I make any move on this car you are very knowledgeable on this car I love the way you explain most everything,in detail would I be able to get full coverage on,this car please write back thank you
If it was faster it would still be around its slow and the Interior doesn't match up with the outside of the car bmw .are a lot of mistakes on this car if its was faster and have a bigger motor more people would have wanted them
@@amoap603 Are you reading the same comment? They didn't mention not liking "all electric vehicles", they said the BMW i8. Oh and it's in its own category all right lol.
@@amoap603 Not all people. I loved it at first seeing it, but then I found it that for all that money it had low EV range, a 3-cylinder, fake sound and too slow for the price. Then I changed my mind and disliked it.
Final video of the i8! For those who have asked, videos on the R8 are coming. First one should be up on Wednesday!
Hey you going to cauley Ferrari this Thursday for their event ?
maybe, not sure if I can make it
Great review. I am thinking about buying a 2016 . I think it is about the best entry level exotic for the price. My one concern is after the warranty is up will I be in exotic car range in cost if a turbo needs repair? Or if something simple like breaks will be over 2k to redo. Appreciate any info you can share . Be well Al
Gosh I've been watching you all for over 2 years now.....time really does fly
I love how you’re so honest about this experience! Many people think it’s a weird car but 1k a month? Many people get off worse on a 3 series!
This video made me wanna buy the i8! Thanks boss you inspired me to record it and put a video up
Great review! BTW - you can now get Pirelli P Zeros in the proper size for the i8 and these are quite a bit cheaper than the OEM Bridgestone Potenzas
I saw that! If I had kept the car I definitely would have bought those.
Great review, Eddie. I'm gonna miss seeing the i8. I hope to own one some day too because I just love the futuristic look of it. You should review an i8 Roadster too.
I would love to try out an i8 roadster, and see if you can even tell those incremental changes they added
Oh yeah, if I decide to lease an i8 in 4-5 years, I'll be sure to contact you haha
hey man might be weird, but did you ever get that i8?
I've owned BMW's for a while now and been contemplating on getting an i8. 12.5 second quarter mile times are pretty respectable, the only other car that would fit the bill would be a R8. I think the biggest reason why I would like an i8 over the r8 is the fact that it has back seats. Not so much for people but for extra storage. Anyways, great video
The real dilemma is this car is now $50-60k, seeing people genuinely justify the 150k price tag 5 years ago, and now having an opportunity to get one for 1/3rd of that is very enticing. Might be my only opportunity in my lifetime to own a car like this 😅
I just traded my 2016 i8 for a r8 as well. Have some same thoughts about this car, only the one who actually got to live with the car can gets the point of the car. I loved the car very much. Nice review!!
What were the maintenace costs associated if you werent under warranty? looking to see what current costs would be if i bought a used 2015
Great video on the i8! Roughly how much would the cost of all the warranty issues be if they were not paid by the warranty?
I want to know that too because I’m buying one soon
txs for the video! i also want to buy next year a roadster i8...nice infos
why did you put those custom paint on it? it looks like some high school kid trying to make it fancy look.
It's a wrap not a pain job?
I guess it wasn't eye catching enough for him.
How are you man? Remember first seeing you with Virgin. Hope all is going well stay up playa🤙🏽
Does he have a block of cheese in the back seat?
James May yup 😂
Awesome video, thanks for the honest opinions!! Used ones are coming down in price 🤑
Hi Eddie great review did you end up getting another i8 was that still your thought process? I love the i8 i drive 2020 m4 now but so interested trading it with i8 :)
I'm so jelly of your whips... Ex's & currents
im torn between getting this or a ferrari 360 eventually. tough choice
The faulty engine problems you had were pretty scary and worrying for people who want to buy a used i8 I can’t imagine the cost to repair. A 150,000 dollar car should not have mechanical problems, but the car is awesome.
I use to live in Michigan, $700 for registration is cheap compared to Las Vegas LOL I pay $600 a year for a minivan in Vegas. An I8 in Vegas would be about $2,500
So, 4 years ago, and they stopped making them in 2020....did we keep it, go back and get it again? Update here would be cool, my subscribe for that. Thumbs up though.
Well put together video👍 Awesome car.
I love the beauty of the i8 but have you seen the Roadster i8
IMO, the i8 should probably msrp around $80k when the same vehicle costs almost double. It's a beautiful car but the pretend exhaust noise is something you do for your kids power wheels, not a hundred thousand dollar car.
I think it's to offset the development cost. I'm not sure, but I believe BMW is going negative with all of their "i" models due to how much R&D went into the "Carbon Core" and they're desperately trying to find other uses for it (i.e. new G12 7 series)
Nice video bro. Roadster or coupe for the i8?
I personally just don’t like a white on a Supercar body shell I’m aware it isn’t a Supercar but it’s body is. Red, black , yellow, Blue and a orange is best for nice cars like this and no decals
Wow cheap lease for real. Awesome and I’m happy you in an r8 now
"Michigan insurance is high."
New Jersey laughs in your face!
saw parkers hurcan keep grinding bro
I never could understand why people are giving thumbs down on a nice informative video? anyway, very nice video and I was waiting to hear about the fuel burn, all the way to the end but you said it. great, I don't mind to ask about the fuel burn but I I hate going to gas stations. how can I ask you in email format? thanks
Great review!
I like the wrap bro
Now you got a drop top R8 if you were to get another i8 would you go with the roadster? I find the interesting with that is it keeps the wing doors
i like the fuel mileage .. looks like it suck with luggage space
Would you suggest this car to someone who wants a lighter car than the M2, handles close to it and is easy yet special to drive on a daily basis? How is the ride height? Does it have anything that behaves like a limited slip differential? Also on the list are 997.1 Turbo (6MT), SLS AMG, F13 M6(for GT purposes) in no particular order.
I'm a fellow Michigander, Did you ever take it out in winter? if so how does it handle? Obviously wouldn't take it out with a foot of snow but just curious on how it handles in those conditions. I've been considering the i8 for a new daily especially because you can get them with 20k miles for so cheap now.
How'd you get it less than $1,000.00?
Lease?
Did you put money down? Do you have a certain way of purchasing your vehicles?
Great Car
I have an i8 and when I am in automatic sport mode it only uses 5 gears,... I noticed that it doesn't use the 6th gear... is that a setting or is that just the way it is designed?
Yes, it's designed that way. 6th is an overdrive gear for efficiency
@@EddieX Thank you...
in belgium full electric are 0% road tax. in the beginning you got a subsidie for driving electric up to 5000 euro. funny you pay extra for a green electric car ?!
Michigan.
creator of car
Eddie did the i8 or the R8 get you more attention on the road?
Honestly. i8
EddieX I love the R8 but I need the occasional back seats for my toddlers...I guess you can’t wrong with the i8 right? Love your channel man. Clean and simple!
The i8 as an awesome exotic daily driver. Just go into with the knowledge that it's quick, but not as fast as many other sports cars out there. Also. No noise. Or very little exhaust noise haha.
Thanks for the nice and honest review, since the prices are coming down these cars are becoming an option to people on the used market. Keep the nice vids coming..."Yeshua (Jesus Christ) is the way"
This reminds me, where’s the r8 videos!
Did you read the pinned comment?
Hi I am looking to purchase the i8,BMW how much do,I need to put down on it I have only 40,000 dollars in total to lease to buy,let me know what I need,to know before I make any move on this car you are very knowledgeable on this car I love the way you explain most everything,in detail would I be able to get full coverage on,this car please write back thank you
You have more than enough
What was the total cost to lease this car for 2 years?
BMW i8 is ending production in April 2020
Yay Eddie! I see your subscribers going up+! 1 million is on the way! Praise Jesus
Great review about true ownership. Thank you for posting.
215/245 stagger is the same as the ap2 honda s2000
Are you blind? The interior is stunning.....
I thought I was in some kind of weird time warp..
haha, just took me a while to get the video edited!
@@EddieX I loved the i8, looking forward to the R8 vids though.
I loved the i8 too, very much enjoying the R8. filmed 2 videos this past weekend, first one should be up on Wednesday!
Whatcha gonna get next?
What is music name?
No memory seats??? I’ll keep my 328i
yeah, that seems to be a thing in these higher end sports cars lol. The R8 doesnt have memory seats either
EddieX wow. That makes no sense whatsoever. That’s disappointing...
kevin it’s ok, keep your 328i
I think I saw your car at BuzzOff Auto last week. Was that your car?
Bye i8. Have a nice day Eddie :)
Thanks, you too!
In the past 2 years Eddie put 20k miles on an i8. In the same time I figured out I like banana bread... Sames?
chrisjoseph213 HA HA SOOO FUNNY. YOU SHOULD TRY STAND UP
Did you just say that financing it cost cheaper than buying it out right? What..
I agree better than m3
What happens when i8 needs repairs? You can only go to BMW and it probably will cost a fortune
#GOALZ
Wait this car has no rear head rests ? RIP your passengers necks
It's a 2 + 2 an adult could never fit in the back
would you ever buy/lease a Tesla?
Government Cheese 🧀
Known for its technology, but has the interior of a 3 series🤔 so basically jut buying for the look and doors?
thought you already sold it..
Yes, I filmed this before the car went away
EddieX Oh I see, I look forward to your future R8 videos xD
thanks! first one should be up Wednesday!
good 1
If it was faster it would still be around its slow and the Interior doesn't match up with the outside of the car bmw .are a lot of mistakes on this car if its was faster and have a bigger motor more people would have wanted them
Only 20,000 after 2 years? Id have like 40 million. Ubering people for free just for an excuse to drive this car.
I8 people are the Prius people, but the Prius people are the i8 people
Off topic u loosing weight?
What’s your Instagram username?
@eddiex616
Jahmobile
Worst paint job ever.
Worst comment ever
I think this is the worst BMW ever I'm not even lying
If you don't like electric cars that's your opinion but you can't say it's not good
It's good it's in own category
@@amoap603 Are you reading the same comment? They didn't mention not liking "all electric vehicles", they said the BMW i8. Oh and it's in its own category all right lol.
@@nvisibleone people who don't like the i8 is because it's electric,no sound and no power well i mean it's fast but not supercar fast
@@amoap603 Not all people. I loved it at first seeing it, but then I found it that for all that money it had low EV range, a 3-cylinder, fake sound and too slow for the price. Then I changed my mind and disliked it.
@@nvisibleone yeah that's exactly what i Said and that's not a good reason to say the car is "bad"
the wrap looks like crap
A real car guy doesn't buy bmw i8