Before I bought my 2015 i8, I had seen all the complaints that you mentioned, so even though I loved the tech and the way the car looked I had a lot of concerns. My main worry was a lack of power. My prior car was a 2013 F10 M5 with 560 (underrated) horsepower so I was used to a fast car. My first i8 test drive surprised me. With the electric torque delivery and great throttle response, it felt quicker than my M5. In 2015 Car & Driver and Road & Track both tested the i8 and got 3.6 and 3.8 to 60. That’s good enough for me. I’m sure that at higher speeds my M5 would pull away but I never drive over 100 so that doesn’t matter to me. Yes, the NSX is quicker, but it has almost zero electric range and I use electric mode a lot and would really miss it. Plus, I don’t think I would get 44 mpg in the NSX. I would also miss the back seat which my wife and daughter use for short trips and I use for shopping. BTW, I don’t have a problem with the doors because I NEVER park next to anybody. 😀 let the haters hate all they want. I’ll bet most of them have never driven an i8. I have owned many cars but this one is my favorite. I’m glad that you said that you loved the car at the end because I was beginning to wonder!
Wow thanks for your comment Michael! Looks like you’ve really enjoyed the i8. It definitely gets a lot of hate because of the price tag and performance, but I agree the power delivery is very good and so fun to drive. Definitely no regrets :)
@@2010frankieg Another comment from someone who has never owned or driven an i8. I do most of my local driving in electric mode. If 20-25 miles is almost zero to you, you must must have studied alternative math.
@@michaelc2254 you see my picture you poser. that's my brother Mario barrios , fought kieth thurman , gervonta davis. he has one I drove it plenty , he got rid of it. please don't talk to me about math when your fake ass doesn't even have a picture up. please stop your assumptions. there is a reason the car depreciated so badly. hell no 30 miles on electric isn't good for the drive duration and time to charge. major motor companies and countries are pushing to end petrol car sale and production by 2030 and indefinitely by 2040. there are already cars getting so much more in driving distance.
but the amount of money it saves you on gas makes up for it. the i8 is my dream car and it is truly in a class of its own. Consider yourself lucky to have one and appreciate it. good luck man
I just rented an I8 for the weekend. It's so fun to drive and looks amazing gets tons of attention and compliments. If I had the money to buy one I'm on the fence. Getting in and out is kinda a pain in the butt.
Great video. Reviews rarely show the storage compartments on this car, and the lack of storage can be a deal breaker. Thank you for spending time explaining the storage options.👍
Hey Pat, yeah it's quite large! If you move the seats forward you can definitely also fit large signs and thin boxes, by putting them upright. Pretty cool
Wow. the only normal review! a normal video, an ordinary boy, no frills and unpleasant music. Thank you! make a video about the cost of maintenance and breakdowns of this mine. what do I need to know if I plan to buy it?
Will never understand the speed argument lol. If me and any other faster car are on the street, they're gonna look at me every time. I like looks over speed
Generally, this speed argument is only an issue with younger people anyway, who think it somehow affects their reputation. I've had a Coupe for the last four years and my experience is that I've often been too fast in a short time. And in Switzerland that can be very very expensive. But the i8 is just a really fantastic tourer for long trips. That's why I'm now looking for a roadster.
Thank you for actually mentioning the doors and the practicality of them. Either people are just omitting to mention them or they live in areas with huge parking spaces.
The i8 doors actually require less space to open than a traditional style door of a Camaro, M8, Challenger, or any other traditional long door coupe . There’s videos out there where they measure the swing of different doors on different vehicles. I personally NEVER have parking issues with my i8.
the advertised time for these 0-60 was about 4.2 however, with a simple tune and exhaust you can get it easily to 3.8 or more, and its possible to fit nicely wide wheels and tires on it and stiffer suspension since it's not air suspension like many new sports cars. After all of that It actually does have really good performance potential you just have to wake it up after buying one.
Hardly a Prius. You should drive one before making that judgement. I have a 2019 i8 Roadster. It's incredible and I think Charlie makes way too much of doors being blocked when parking. I've never had that happen.
Gosh, then do NOT charge it. Last year I did 9 days in Italy with my i8 - and you know how often I charged it? 0. Well - 1. I started the trip charged. But otherwise I just used it in Sport mode to reload and my fuel consumption was still AMAZINGLY low.
Have Alex Meyer tune your car and add a Pedal Commander. I have a draggy confirmed 0-60 of 3.7. And with those mods the take off torque from a standstill is awesome.
I love BMW, because it's so beautiful plus it decrease value super fast, just purchased a used 2016 BMW 750ix last thanksgiving (in 2019) with low millage, excellent condition, one owner with no accident, Looks like brand new, it has almost all the feature can add, almost $20,000 opinion, 20 inches wheels, executive package, upgrade Bowers and walking diamond surround sound system, upgrade double sunroof with beautiful LED light, "self driving" safety plus, adaptive laser headlight, self parking..... MSRP is almost $120,000 in 2016, I got it from Carmax in Nov 2019 for only $36998. Love it. the car didn't have any issues at all since i purchased it.
I have the same i8, but it's not my daily driver I take it out when the weather is nice and I'm in the mood for attention. Cause baby everytime I drive my i8 I can come home with a different chic everyday not that i do lol. The attention I get is nuts. It's a beautiful looking car. But for speed I have my xjl jag 575hp or my range rover 2023 523hp
Lol. Dude, this is not a practical, everyday car. Thanks for this video...it will help me as I shop for my next BMW. Time for you to switch out for another car; make sure you do a video on that.
The NSX is more of what the i8 should have been, at least in performance if not overall practicality. The NSX is about as practical as you can get in a supercar, and reliability is well, it's a Honda. The i8 doors should have been scissor style NOT butterfly, or at least gull-wing like the AMG SLS. That was one of the biggest design errors BMW made for the i8. Better to have given it standard doors than what it comes with, JMHO.
i drive in sport mode no need to charge, i think its sold more with horse power and all wheels drive, more than ev option, if you look for ev than this is not the righr car
164k is the MSRP! i8 leases at about half the cost or less of those other cars, due to inflated residual, huge selling price discount, and other manufacturers incentives. Way different cost of ownership than those beast cars lol
@PureSwank I personally do think its worth to buy this car tbh. 1)Cheap Roadtax 2) As high head turning/eye capturing as an aventador( review by carwow) 3)fuel consumption of a Prius 4) drive as fast as a 911 Carrera 5) Flying door like a mclaren 6) four seaters for the coupe version which make it into daily drivable like a Bentley GT 7) chicks love this no doubt, and the pricing for a used car ..... nothing else are more convincing then this.
Dude I have an i8 myself and could easily debate your '6 things' that you hate. Question: the i8 came out in 2014, didn't you do your research before buying one? And please stop comparing it to a Tesla, you're insulting my intelligence!
Before I bought my 2015 i8, I had seen all the complaints that you mentioned, so even though I loved the tech and the way the car looked I had a lot of concerns. My main worry was a lack of power. My prior car was a 2013 F10 M5 with 560 (underrated) horsepower so I was used to a fast car. My first i8 test drive surprised me. With the electric torque delivery and great throttle response, it felt quicker than my M5. In 2015 Car & Driver and Road & Track both tested the i8 and got 3.6 and 3.8 to 60. That’s good enough for me. I’m sure that at higher speeds my M5 would pull away but I never drive over 100 so that doesn’t matter to me. Yes, the NSX is quicker, but it has almost zero electric range and I use electric mode a lot and would really miss it. Plus, I don’t think I would get 44 mpg in the NSX. I would also miss the back seat which my wife and daughter use for short trips and I use for shopping. BTW, I don’t have a problem with the doors because I NEVER park next to anybody. 😀 let the haters hate all they want. I’ll bet most of them have never driven an i8. I have owned many cars but this one is my favorite. I’m glad that you said that you loved the car at the end because I was beginning to wonder!
Wow thanks for your comment Michael! Looks like you’ve really enjoyed the i8. It definitely gets a lot of hate because of the price tag and performance, but I agree the power delivery is very good and so fun to drive. Definitely no regrets :)
Did u tune it?
this car has almost zero electric range lol
@@2010frankieg Another comment from someone who has never owned or driven an i8. I do most of my local driving in electric mode. If 20-25 miles is almost zero to you, you must must have studied alternative math.
@@michaelc2254 you see my picture you poser. that's my brother Mario barrios , fought kieth thurman , gervonta davis. he has one I drove it plenty , he got rid of it. please don't talk to me about math when your fake ass doesn't even have a picture up. please stop your assumptions. there is a reason the car depreciated so badly. hell no 30 miles on electric isn't good for the drive duration and time to charge. major motor companies and countries are pushing to end petrol car sale and production by 2030 and indefinitely by 2040. there are already cars getting so much more in driving distance.
Another thing I hate: Have to bring the i8 in for service, got a warning light :(
but the amount of money it saves you on gas makes up for it. the i8 is my dream car and it is truly in a class of its own. Consider yourself lucky to have one and appreciate it. good luck man
@@alexs-cu1ep Thank you. I've been getting about 35mpg without ever charging it. Not bad!!
I have a 19, 710hp mustang i love it but i love the new bmw m5 !! Have 2 kids and wife m5 4 door so better next time i guess hehe
I just rented an I8 for the weekend. It's so fun to drive and looks amazing gets tons of attention and compliments. If I had the money to buy one I'm on the fence. Getting in and out is kinda a pain in the butt.
hi it's 2022 and i don't know if i8 roadster has any newer upgrade? i really want an upgrade from bmw i8. i still want it
Great video. Reviews rarely show the storage compartments on this car, and the lack of storage can be a deal breaker. Thank you for spending time explaining the storage options.👍
You should be thankful to have one of those, alot of us dream a car like that.
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Spot on! I wasn't aware that they included some storage space behind the seats. Great to see this. Thanks for posting.
Hey Pat, yeah it's quite large! If you move the seats forward you can definitely also fit large signs and thin boxes, by putting them upright. Pretty cool
It's still a great car. Despite some limitations. The Roadster is a sexy convertible.
Wow. the only normal review! a normal video, an ordinary boy, no frills and unpleasant music. Thank you! make a video about the cost of maintenance and breakdowns of this mine. what do I need to know if I plan to buy it?
I have one & my only issue is lack of storage to do road trips. it's my daily driver.
Take it i can't carry any building materials, like not even a bag of sand ? :D
Thank you for your very good Review 👍
Man, I was thinking between the I8 and gle coupe. I just love how the I8 stands out in appearance but now you got me thinking
Will never understand the speed argument lol. If me and any other faster car are on the street, they're gonna look at me every time. I like looks over speed
Generally, this speed argument is only an issue with younger people anyway, who think it somehow affects their reputation. I've had a Coupe for the last four years and my experience is that I've often been too fast in a short time. And in Switzerland that can be very very expensive. But the i8 is just a really fantastic tourer for long trips. That's why I'm now looking for a roadster.
Black and white interior combination is kill it bro, wawww
Thank you for actually mentioning the doors and the practicality of them. Either people are just omitting to mention them or they live in areas with huge parking spaces.
The i8 doors actually require less space to open than a traditional style door of a Camaro, M8, Challenger, or any other traditional long door coupe . There’s videos out there where they measure the swing of different doors on different vehicles. I personally NEVER have parking issues with my i8.
the advertised time for these 0-60 was about 4.2 however, with a simple tune and exhaust you can get it easily to 3.8 or more, and its possible to fit nicely wide wheels and tires on it and stiffer suspension since it's not air suspension like many new sports cars. After all of that It actually does have really good performance potential you just have to wake it up after buying one.
No bs it ok to not like a car isn’t for everybody. Me personally it’s a dream car to work hard for.
It’s a luxury car that looks good asf but I gotta agree with the car isn’t fast enough to be more expensive than a mustang
Yeah it's a terrible car in terms of speed for the price
bro amazing car u enjoy it :)
It also sounds like a prius ;)
I’ll take it for the 40mpg 😝
Hardly a Prius. You should drive one before making that judgement. I have a 2019 i8 Roadster. It's incredible and I think Charlie makes way too much of doors being blocked when parking. I've never had that happen.
"when ppl say its slow" def no chics saying that
All the dudes think it is a turtle lol
Kevin facts the design of the car is so nice
Far from slow. Just not blistering fast. “It’s slow!” That’s what jealous men who can’t afford one say to compensate for not having one. Lol
@@Jihad_Yasin exactly
great vid man this was really helpful definitely pick up one of these in the future once the price drops like the coupe
Gosh, then do NOT charge it. Last year I did 9 days in Italy with my i8 - and you know how often I charged it? 0. Well - 1. I started the trip charged. But otherwise I just used it in Sport mode to reload and my fuel consumption was still AMAZINGLY low.
thank you so much for this i absolutely LOVE how the car looks this is sad to hear
Have Alex Meyer tune your car and add a Pedal Commander. I have a draggy confirmed 0-60 of 3.7. And with those mods the take off torque from a standstill is awesome.
How has the reliability been?
Did you get the desplay key of this car
I love BMW, because it's so beautiful plus it decrease value super fast, just purchased a used 2016 BMW 750ix last thanksgiving (in 2019) with low millage, excellent condition, one owner with no accident, Looks like brand new, it has almost all the feature can add, almost $20,000 opinion, 20 inches wheels, executive package, upgrade Bowers and walking diamond surround sound system, upgrade double sunroof with beautiful LED light, "self driving" safety plus, adaptive laser headlight, self parking..... MSRP is almost $120,000 in 2016, I got it from Carmax in Nov 2019 for only $36998. Love it. the car didn't have any issues at all since i purchased it.
His outfit is 👌I’m tryna know where he bought the jacket
Just checked and it's from Zara!
Charlie Chang thank you. Lol I have a couple of bombers from Zara
It takes $150 dollars to charge per hour ? Please tell me I’m misunderstanding
It's literally perfect for me , I wish
I have the same i8, but it's not my daily driver I take it out when the weather is nice and I'm in the mood for attention. Cause baby everytime I drive my i8 I can come home with a different chic everyday not that i do lol. The attention I get is nuts. It's a beautiful looking car. But for speed I have my xjl jag 575hp or my range rover 2023 523hp
You do realise you can tune that 1.5 turbo to easily 500bhp + the electric motor you'll have a super killer
Great Car!
Then Why Did You Buy The Car.......?
hi it's 2022 and i don't know if i8 roadster has any newer upgrade? i really want an upgrade from bmw i8. i still want it
4:30 I don't think its the dash that is supposed to blow you when you have a hot car...
Do you buy this car second hand
they need to re do this model it just look nice but doesnt function well
You best comment “It looks like a spaceship but it doesn’t drive like one”
Why didnt the manufacturer make the I8 full fossil fuel driven , with a huge engine at the back and make the hood a storage room.
Hey I know that place! Did you go to boiling crab after making this video? 😋
Haha I haven’t been to that boiling crab actually!
Haha I haven’t been to that boiling crab actually! Went to the LA fitness right after lol
Good info here! It'd be great if more vehicle reviews provided thus much honest daily details.
Lol. Dude, this is not a practical, everyday car. Thanks for this video...it will help me as I shop for my next BMW. Time for you to switch out for another car; make sure you do a video on that.
Actually it is a practical every day car for business people. Im looking at it and thinking straight away will save £5k a year in fuel alone.
@@Anythingyoulike2013 exactly my thinking. I'm in the works of buying one
Parkin on a corner spot door problem solved lol
Um why did you buy this car. Holy shit. I have a BMW i8 and if I was that unhappy with it, I would have never bought it. Jesus.
Surely you can’t compare a 1.5 litre hybrid to an all electric Tesla model 3
Great video but lose the background music.
Surprised it does not have custom luggage
good video, intresting
Thank you!
The trunk is bigger than any Lotus
You're throwing away money if you're buying these new
yea, gotta cop an older model that the price has been dropped by a good amount
@@eljefe2171 is 100k good for a 2019 model ?
Did u look into the the car b4 you got it or u just got it and now complaining
Yaa ..the door problem feels awkward when u get in..and out...bmw should work on it...
Just wish it was a bit more like Mclaren/lambo doors - they seem to jut out less!
yup go for m8!
Haha m8 is nice!! I like that it seats 4 people
ok ill take it😀
You should get a Mercedes G63 AMG
Can't pull that off yet haha
That and the i8 are my dream cars
i have the same car same exact same color same rims and its a roadster
same year toooo
So i hate my Diesel engine because it's not Gasoline engine... Go Figure😘
Yeah man my my bmw i8 Annoying sometime I HATE IT
The NSX is more of what the i8 should have been, at least in performance if not overall practicality. The NSX is about as practical as you can get in a supercar, and reliability is well, it's a Honda. The i8 doors should have been scissor style NOT butterfly, or at least gull-wing like the AMG SLS. That was one of the biggest design errors BMW made for the i8. Better to have given it standard doors than what it comes with, JMHO.
i drive in sport mode no need to charge, i think its sold more with horse power and all wheels drive, more than ev option, if you look for ev than this is not the righr car
the peaking window is unforgivable...
Bro 164,000 dollar car? Tell me you SERIOUSLY not choose this car over a Porsche Turbo S, Audi R8, GT3, GT3 RS, Huracan, Etc? lmao Good grief.
164k is the MSRP! i8 leases at about half the cost or less of those other cars, due to inflated residual, huge selling price discount, and other manufacturers incentives. Way different cost of ownership than those beast cars lol
@PureSwank I personally do think its worth to buy this car tbh. 1)Cheap Roadtax 2) As high head turning/eye capturing as an aventador( review by carwow) 3)fuel consumption of a Prius 4) drive as fast as a 911 Carrera 5) Flying door like a mclaren 6) four seaters for the coupe version which make it into daily drivable like a Bentley GT 7) chicks love this no doubt, and the pricing for a used car ..... nothing else are more convincing then this.
review sir🙏
CRYPTO needs to chill #apexlegends 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Cool car btw
One thing
ITS A SUPERCAR WHAT DO YOU EXPECT
Tune it. It wasn’t meant to be fast lol
Should of cut the truck out for a bigger engine. But I guess the would defeat the purpose.
Haha then there really would be no storage! The I-3 engine actually doesn't sound too horrible haha
I would just park in 2 spaces away from all other cars
And then the cars park next to you on purpose because it's a sport car😭😭😂😂
if you hate it, you can give it to me :) haha
6 things I hate about having cool shit
I’ll have to make a 6 things I love about the car too lol
Juz sell it bro !!
stay humble!
6 things I HATE About not having MONEY...
Well give it to me
I thought you already had a batmobile
@@CharlieChang i would trade the batmobile for your i8 bro. Beautiful car 😏
Long story short ITS BETTER THAN A HONDA 🙄
What up
Give me car
1 year :0
Please 🥺 replie please please please 🥺
skill issues
Dude I have an i8 myself and could easily debate your '6 things' that you hate. Question: the i8 came out in 2014, didn't you do your research before buying one? And please stop comparing it to a Tesla, you're insulting my intelligence!
First world problems
Look like a fail product. No offense.
Some annoyances but overall love the car
these things deprecate like hot cakes
@@Amatersuful Yes they do
Probably will be collectable in the future