When I saw one of these for the first time I really didn’t know what it was and I’m a huge car enthusiast, but after some research I learned that these are pretty awesome. I would love to drive one😜
This is definitely in your top ten of unique cars to review Joe. To me it looks like a 4-door version of the BMW I8 Hybrid. But at 6k lbs, she is a Heavy Baby. The BMW I8 is only 3,400lbs, but that's through the use of a LOT of composite materials, which equates to a lot of $$$. This Fisker Karma is definitely an Autobahn cruiser though. I have to ask, can this be purchased with any type of extended warranty and if so, can anyone work on this car should problems arise? Save the Wave.🙋♂️
JOE going big time boys with the Fisker karma ! Nice find ! I don't know how you do it Joe ! WE LOVE RAITI'S RIDES BABY. Big ups to Joe Raiti da local boi !!!! Woooo !
They don’t have anything coming. Fisker isn’t a thing. The new Karma is a Chinese company that bought all of Fiskers assets when they went under. Good luck trying to see if Karma will repair these things when they blow up.
Bacardi M3 Fisker started a new company called Fisker Automotive in the US. Yeah the old company assets were bought out, so he started a new company. It’s basically the same company tho
I think that new Tesla supercar is the best one I've seen so far even though it's not out yet. But I agree this Fisker is the best looking one out on the market for sale today.
Love this car and love the seats too. I wouldn't zonk it but it's a matter of personal preference. Only thing I would've zonked on it is that the center console goes all the way back, preventing an extra passenger in the middle. I wanted to hear what it sounded like on start up and the revs though. I haven't seen you do that your latest videos anymore.
Oh, quick sidenote. I watch videos on this channel every day now and every time I see cars with fake vents (including my own) I go "Zonk!" In my head. Hahaha 😂
Thanks 🙏 for the great review sir 👍🏼👍🏼 Fisker is charming & so ahead of its time 🥊 wish they come back and make a 2-doors cabriolet same concept clean body line 🥂, don’t need scoops, huge spoiler, etc .
It is a really cool looking car. I remember seeing it in car magazines when I was 13 dreaming of one day having one of those. It was unfortunate with some of the issues it had then. But now it has revived as the Karma Revero. Pretty cool. Love the review. 👍 Btw do you think the grill looks like a French mustache?
Is it a good idea to get one of these used? They're fairly cheap on Autotrader but I don't want to have to worry about the whole "catching on fire and blowing up" issues they had back then.
Hey joe comin at you hot with another car question. What car have you driven that has had the most intense feeling acceleration. Something that really stimulates that rocket launch itch
flare out fenders is extremely recommended style in any vehicle exterior design. for real it changes the overall look to something that is super sexy . unfortunately Japanese automotive exterior designers having hard time getting it !!
I want to add this car to my collection but I'm scared about reliability and maintenance cost, and where I can get this car serviced....anyone know or have info about this????
I was so impressed with this vehicle until you told me that weight and the 0-60mph time... You got my hopes up with that torque number and then brought me down! ;) Nice review Joe. I think this GM Motor can be found on the Pontiac Solstice GXP and Saturn Sky Redline? Correct me if I am wrong.
I would say the engine itself would be quite reliable if you take care of it. But whenever the hybrid system acts up, not a whole lot of people know how to fix them, let alone finding parts will be damn near impossible, because the company that supplied batteries to Fisker went out of business, and that was one of the reasons Fisker didn’t last long.
Well, since it is a series hybrid, it has a 20.1 kWh battery. The early models were plagued with problem such as the batteries catching fire, the infotainment system crashing, I heard about the steering wheel coming off.. etc. If you get the batteries replaced by karma automotive they should be fine. But that’s if you’re the original owner of the car because they only offer it to the original owners. The Eco-Sport models also can have engine failure. As shown in the video, the check engine light is on indicating something is wrong. Tbh you’re better off getting the karma Revero or even the Revero GT if you want the modernity and launch control.
@@RaitisRides I know right. If I had the down payment & I was in Florida I'd dead ass get that 2012 Fisker Karma. Now for 2020 they have a Karma Revero GT with 536HP 🤩😍. It's no longer called the Fisker.
They say karma is a bitch but this karma nothing but beauty. They designed very unique but much as unique they should of send it of with the performance. Unique nice car. 👍💯video💯👍
I heard a Fiska with engine running, and it sounded more like a generator. I think the engine is going bad like a rod is about to be thrown? Any thoughts? Should I buy it?
Ohhh yeaah! Fun fact these cars have crazy amount of torque more torque then the brand new biggest f350 diesels and ram 3500s diesels these things could pull a tractor trailer!
A clear display on the center console is to show off the battery... purely astectic. And GM engine is only used to charge the battery. Not connected to drivetrain
Okay, love the car, but in 2012, a Nissan Maxima had an air conditioned driver seat. No excuse for a $116,000 car to not have cooled seats at least in the front, just sayin’.🤷♂️
@@RaitisRides I'm good, I am waiting for a Ram 2500 video soon bc I want to know if the limited trim price is worth it than the Ford F250 or the Chevy Silverado 2500.
@@RaitisRides I'm not sure if you're aware of or have been introduce to Tesla's infrastructure but they and Elon have said anybody can literally come in for a test drive guilt free, no one has to buy anything. They are completely welcoming and different from any car dealership. It's incredible.
When I saw one of these for the first time I really didn’t know what it was and I’m a huge car enthusiast, but after some research I learned that these are pretty awesome. I would love to drive one😜
This is what I like to see affordable unique cars.
You made the review of Fisker before Doug! Good stuff!
This is definitely in your top ten of unique cars to review Joe. To me it looks like a 4-door version of the BMW I8 Hybrid. But at 6k lbs, she is a Heavy Baby. The BMW I8 is only 3,400lbs, but that's through the use of a LOT of composite materials, which equates to a lot of $$$. This Fisker Karma is definitely an Autobahn cruiser though. I have to ask, can this be purchased with any type of extended warranty and if so, can anyone work on this car should problems arise?
Save the Wave.🙋♂️
Damn this thing is 8 years old....I legit thought it was a 2020
I know right!
Love this car! Way ahead of its time..
Awesome car inside and out!!! It is definitely futuristic looking to say the least!!
JOE going big time boys with the Fisker karma ! Nice find ! I don't know how you do it Joe ! WE LOVE RAITI'S RIDES BABY. Big ups to Joe Raiti da local boi !!!! Woooo !
I was looking at this car a couple days ago and it pops up on your channel
DEDS3C CH4NNEL it was meant to be!
Oh crap I've always been waiting for this review thank you so much but you can still buy one called the Karma Revero
Lavonte A you are correct!
Karma automotive is still keeping that design even after the rebranding a few years ago. Karma Revero is what the modern ones are called now.
This is true because Fisker went bankrupt.
My first plug-in hybrid car! Nice video Joe.
Your a straight work horse dude
They have fully electrics coming and they look great as well.
Boom tendo you are correct! 💯
They don’t have anything coming. Fisker isn’t a thing. The new Karma is a Chinese company that bought all of Fiskers assets when they went under. Good luck trying to see if Karma will repair these things when they blow up.
Bacardi M3 Fisker started a new company called Fisker Automotive in the US. Yeah the old company assets were bought out, so he started a new company. It’s basically the same company tho
In life, sometime we are ahead of time or behind the 8-ball. Story of my life!
Ben Hayat been there and done that my friend!
@@RaitisRides
Except, you're still young and a great life ahead of you...
@@BenHayat That is really nice of you to say. I am glad that you are here and Part of the Raiti's Rides family.
Cool vehicle for us today, Joe.
Thanks for bringing it to us.
You are so very welcome. I want to do my best for you guys!
I think that new Tesla supercar is the best one I've seen so far even though it's not out yet.
But I agree this Fisker is the best looking one out on the market for sale today.
Love this car and love the seats too. I wouldn't zonk it but it's a matter of personal preference. Only thing I would've zonked on it is that the center console goes all the way back, preventing an extra passenger in the middle. I wanted to hear what it sounded like on start up and the revs though. I haven't seen you do that your latest videos anymore.
Oh, quick sidenote. I watch videos on this channel every day now and every time I see cars with fake vents (including my own) I go "Zonk!" In my head. Hahaha 😂
4:37 I see the orange Challenger R/T classic :)
Good eyes!
What a reach.
The most beautiful car on the road.
If Tesla bought the design, they can call it Model K.
Correction, Special K
🤣 exactly
Very interesting and definitely very stylish ---- who knew! Thanks!
Such hybrid sexiness, such beauty. I would love a car like this. Very nice indeed.
I wonder how the exterminator's gonna react when someone tells him "my car has a termite problem"
Thanks 🙏 for the great review sir 👍🏼👍🏼 Fisker is charming & so ahead of its time 🥊 wish they come back and make a 2-doors cabriolet same concept clean body line 🥂, don’t need scoops, huge spoiler, etc .
Very good points Paul! you are so very welcome!
Very unique video Joe! Keep up the awesome work!!! #Goals
Thanks Brendon! I appreciate you letting me share it with you!
Awesome! I saw one of these here is Canada last year and had no idea what it was, had to look it up, looks like a Ferrari.
It is a really cool looking car. I remember seeing it in car magazines when I was 13 dreaming of one day having one of those.
It was unfortunate with some of the issues it had then.
But now it has revived as the Karma Revero.
Pretty cool. Love the review. 👍
Btw do you think the grill looks like a French mustache?
Thanks for sharing that Derek! I appreciate the compliment and it really looks like a mustache.
That thing is a torque monster!
Thanks for the review of very unique car Joe!
It’s a good looking car! The grille looks like a mustache 🤓
BMW, Porsche, Ferrari had a baby.
I just did a video on one that I think I might purchase. This is really a great looking car and drives really nice.
Is it a good idea to get one of these used? They're fairly cheap on Autotrader but I don't want to have to worry about the whole "catching on fire and blowing up" issues they had back then.
Nice!! Easy to look at for hours.... :-)
I totally agree with you!
Hey joe comin at you hot with another car question. What car have you driven that has had the most intense feeling acceleration. Something that really stimulates that rocket launch itch
The entertainment console and vents look happy to see you 😊 HEEEEYYYY!!!
Thing is pretty sick looking.
Thanks my man! I was waiting for this review!
How can they allow the exhaust to be in front of the passenger compartment? I thought that was an EPA "No No".
flare out fenders is extremely recommended style in any vehicle exterior design. for real it changes the overall look to something that is super sexy . unfortunately Japanese automotive exterior designers having hard time getting it !!
Nice car but probably a bit outdated. The hybrid technology has improved quite a bit since 2012. Great video once again!
Thanks Louis for your great input
Good gosh that car looks so good
Always thought the grill on this looked like Mario's mustache. Lol
me too
Or the Pringles guy!
@@mow2674 agreed!
@@RaitisRides 🤣 True! Didn't think of that one!🧙♂️
Aston Martin and Alfa Romeo had a child 👀
I want to add this car to my collection but I'm scared about reliability and maintenance cost, and where I can get this car serviced....anyone know or have info about this????
If you ever buy one get it from evolution auto sports they warranty and also service them. Thats where I bought mine
I was so impressed with this vehicle until you told me that weight and the 0-60mph time... You got my hopes up with that torque number and then brought me down! ;) Nice review Joe. I think this GM Motor can be found on the Pontiac Solstice GXP and Saturn Sky Redline? Correct me if I am wrong.
Yes you are right.
Hey Joe! can we see more of ur wife reviewing cars please? i think its pretty amazing seeing woman doing this stuff, keep up in great work as always!
@Leroy Brown ok thx.
Love the looks. But idk if they have fixed the problem of catching fire. But they look like a million bucks.
Very good point man.
Can we talk dependability and maintenance costs? How long till that battery is dead and how much and where to fix it?
Amazing quality. Puts many other companies to shame for its time
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
I would say the engine itself would be quite reliable if you take care of it. But whenever the hybrid system acts up, not a whole lot of people know how to fix them, let alone finding parts will be damn near impossible, because the company that supplied batteries to Fisker went out of business, and that was one of the reasons Fisker didn’t last long.
Where can you go to have it repaired and where can you get parts for it?
Sup joe. Nice car review. Rare too.
I really liked this video Joe. nice car
For 2012 it was definitely ahead of its time.
AGREED!
That's very affordable I would purchase that as a week end car
When something sucks. People like to call it Interesting. Joe Uses that a lot in this video😂
Bet you are an amazing interesting persom😅
Great Video Mine is On The,Way!
The history lesson comes in handy here.
Gorgeous looks
The solar panels should be on hood so that convertibles or no convertibles, it gets solar panel action.
Good idea!
If replacement parts weren't gonna cost an arm and a leg, 33k isn't bad at all for what you get!
That is a great point.
You’re so right...it looks like a mixture of corvette Ferrari and bmw
Great minds!
@@RaitisRides haha, yes indeed. I love your channel.
No it doesn't.
Did he just say 33k wtf, that low.
Are these cars reliable?
Well, since it is a series hybrid, it has a 20.1 kWh battery. The early models were plagued with problem such as the batteries catching fire, the infotainment system crashing, I heard about the steering wheel coming off.. etc.
If you get the batteries replaced by karma automotive they should be fine. But that’s if you’re the original owner of the car because they only offer it to the original owners.
The Eco-Sport models also can have engine failure. As shown in the video, the check engine light is on indicating something is wrong. Tbh you’re better off getting the karma Revero or even the Revero GT if you want the modernity and launch control.
10:12 Uh Oh Check Engine Light 😬
Jay Patel I saw that too! Damn jay you have the eyes.
Raiti's Rides The eyes of the tiger?
@@RaitisRides I know right. If I had the down payment & I was in Florida I'd dead ass get that 2012 Fisker Karma. Now for 2020 they have a Karma Revero GT with 536HP 🤩😍. It's no longer called the Fisker.
@@mattagui5718 Hell Yeah U Bet 💪🏽
@@mattagui5718 Yes sir!
They say karma is a bitch but this karma nothing but beauty. They designed very unique but much as unique they should of send it of with the performance. Unique nice car.
👍💯video💯👍
The front end design of that car is a utter disaster.
I heard a Fiska with engine running, and it sounded more like a generator. I think the engine is going bad like a rod is about to be thrown? Any thoughts? Should I buy it?
It is a generator. The gas motor only charges the hv battery and puts electricity to the rear wheel motors.
Beautiful car 😊👍
Yes they are the best looking
AGREED!
Ohhh yeaah! Fun fact these cars have crazy amount of torque more torque then the brand new biggest f350 diesels and ram 3500s diesels these things could pull a tractor trailer!
You are so very right.
@@RaitisRides as always raiti as always
$33k? I will take that over a Prius any day!
Can I choose neither.
@Victor Hugo Now we are talking. Too bad they are not selling it in the USA. :-(
Interesting vehicle I think I heard you say it had seated heats what is that? Ha ha great video
Will there be a 2020 Passat video soon?
Hey my bro checking in
Thanks for always stopping by!
The seats are as odd as the Veloster door panel colors not matching.
Talk about "Plug and Play"!
I know right!
This is a true salesman.
Very peculiar car my friend, how does it drive?
Slow and heavy.
Better then a Tesla 😎
Still a good looking car
AGREED!
Now i see why this car sales didn't take off. It's busy doing a whole lot of nothing and is as heavy as a HELLCAT
A clear display on the center console is to show off the battery... purely astectic. And GM engine is only used to charge the battery. Not connected to drivetrain
Thanks for that great info! I really appreciate you watching!
Front end looks like its smiling 😁😃😄😆
This is true.
“Great fuel economy and look sexy” 🤣🤣 Has he not met any of the Tesla’s? 😂
TechMeOut JR get out
He reviewed a used Model X a while back
TechMeOut JR I actually don’t let me the way a Tesla looks.
Boom tendo great memory! They don’t look good to be.
Jack Kraun thanks man!😎👍🏻
Now the brand name is KARMA 😋
They also have a Ashton Martin....
I love it!
A Fischer what? I have never heard of this company before.
Not many people have. That is why I am here for you! ;-)
Okay, love the car, but in 2012, a Nissan Maxima had an air conditioned driver seat. No excuse for a $116,000 car to not have cooled seats at least in the front, just sayin’.🤷♂️
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
116,000 THOUSAND? Not worth that much still looks good on the outside. The inside creeps me out. It is so.... plain. Dark. Bare. But creepy. Idk why.
looks a lot like the Spyhunter car
You hit the nail on the head!
Search yt for Justin Bieber driving one of these babies back in the day... in FULL CHROME! 😲
LOL! Now that is hilarious!
My ex wife was burned to death in one of these. Thanks for the reminder.
Why did you watch the video then?
Interesting
Ha ha 😅😅😅. If that’s a joke Funniest shit ever. If not sorry for you loss.
Was afraid i was gonna get a splinter..
How is your night Joe?
Tom Tran pretty good man! How is yours?
@@RaitisRides I'm good, I am waiting for a Ram 2500 video soon bc I want to know if the limited trim price is worth it than the Ford F250 or the Chevy Silverado 2500.
@@stellantistom6881 I will be bringing it soon.
@@RaitisRides :)
Do the Tesla Model 3 Performance already!!!
If I had access to one I would get it done.
@@RaitisRides I'm not sure if you're aware of or have been introduce to Tesla's infrastructure but they and Elon have said anybody can literally come in for a test drive guilt free, no one has to buy anything. They are completely welcoming and different from any car dealership. It's incredible.
OG fisker was a con artist but the new fisker (sadly owned by china) is allegedly doing work with high performance EV's
Interesting... 2012...futuristic... :-)
I know right!