I loved this review as it was from a casual driver like myself. Most of the reviews I have found have been from performance enthusiasts, and that is just not what I am. I was thinking about getting an i8, but your review has helped seal the deal for me.
I bought my one about 9 weeks ago. It is a fantastic bit of kit. Its not a car for idiots looking for 1000bhp, pops and bangs. Review is spot on. The way it flicks between electric and petrol is impressive. That 18mile electric range lasts much longer as the car blends electric and petrol. Mines currently sitting at 63mpg.
Many thanks for your kind words. The electric engine gives more miles in the spring and summer. When the temperature drops the economy also drops so don’t worry if it shows up with less miles in January as in July it will be higher. Don’t forget to download the mybmw app so you can heat or cool your car before you jump inside. Great in the summer and winter months!
Thanks my bro for your kind words. The car is made so well and looks amazing. I love it when people ask to take pics with the car I let them jump in and enjoy the car and I’m sure there are lots of people out there with pics of my car in their socials. I’m pleased I can give them a glimpse of what they can aspire towards through hard work
Great review and thank you for taking time to do this. I just acquired a 2019 i8 Roadster with 15,000 miles. She is a beauty and I am in love with her and all she does. I love her more every time I drive her. The versatility of this car is amazing and the looks and questions from people who appreciate a great design and novel machine happens every time I take her out for a spin.
Many thanks for your feedback. One thing I would recommend which I had a slight issue with but now has resolved, is that when you next take it for a service the car has a drainage escape hole at the bottom to stop rainwater entering within the carbon core. This was blocked up on mine due to road debris. It was easy to unblock and it was done by my franchise service centre. Enjoy the car my bro
@@L200ony Thank you for this insight and recommendation. Very kind of you! I will add to my list of things to have BMW check next time it needs service. I'm really enjoying the car. Unlike any vehicle I've ever owned.
@@L200onyVery interesting - mine is in at moment and has sloshing noise behind rear seats from the blocked drains by back window on the roadster, and the rear carpets where wet and base of blue seatbelts too which discoloured then a smidge. They say they have unblocked it, but there is still water sloshing about and it is not getting out properly. They say further dismantling needed to get the water out is not covered on my extended BMW Emac 4th yr warranty. Having a bit of a Barney about it with them Did you have no trouble at all getting them to rectify it all pls ? Rgds
@@TuRo-Maserati Hi. I had the same problem at first they said they wouldn’t do it under warranty but when they found out that it was the original factory warranty within 3 years they did it. They said that if it was the extended warranty they would not do it even if it’s the comprehensive one with BMW. So there may be some truth in that if 2 separate dealers have said the same thing. Mine went it about three times with the same problem and each time they said they sorted it but when it rained it started again! Eventually they did rectify it but on each occasion it took nearly a full day to drain out all the water. Ask your dealer to contact BMW ocean in Plymouth and they can advise the best course of action. As it was under warranty they changed the rubber seals and all sorts, but finally found it was just a small blockage from a drainage hole at the bottom. Good luck and any issues please send me a message
Just bought one of the Coupe... Will come to me on Friday... Waiting for it :))) After your video, I said to myself, "I have done the right thing" Thanks...
Thank you so much for this honest insight into my dream keeper car❤ I’m going to Bmw this week to test drive one!! Trading in my Merc Cla45 AMG as part of the deal! Your video has helped me confirm I really want to buy one, many thanks🙏🙏
Thank you Joseph. I love the a45, however you do see a few around. You can drive for hours and not see another i8. The looks it gets is phenomenal and the compliments are always positive. Enjoy the i8 it looks and drives like a dream. It holds its value now and prices are creeping up
I have a 2015 i8 that I have had for more than 4 years and I agree with you, it’s a wonderful car. Many (who have probably not driven one) complain about the perfomance but I Ifind that in everyday driving it is plenty quick. I am also getting over 50 miles per gallon (American gallons) because I do a lot of local driving in electric mode only. I like electric mode so much that I have ordered a BMW i4 M50. I will not trade in the i8, it is a keeper. Question: do you notice any performance difference between the coupé and the roadster? The roadster has a bit more power, but weighs a little more as well.
Hi. Many thanks for your comment. The roadster is slightly more powerful and has a larger electric range. I would say that the performance and drive is nearly identical and I often forget what car I am in. The cars are both keepers and I love them as my daily drives! Take care
Great review 👌 considering buying one and I also have a 5 & 8 year old and always wondered about the rear seats. You told me exactly what I wanted to hear 👍
Thank you. Any advice at all please feel free to ask. Don’t let anything hold you back. I take my kids everywhere in ninja. Frequently doing 300+ miles in one trip with all the passengers really comfortable.
Have my Roadster for almost 4 Years now; never regretted. Mine is also the Copper Color; which i love I drove all kinds of Sportscars including Ferrari,Lambo,Porsche and even Wiesmann; would not change out my I8 Rodster,its a Keeper. Nice Review Mate. 2 Advices: 1. Get the Door/Telescopes exchanged on the Coupe; they have this distinctive „faulty“ Noise whilst opening. 2. Get the Original „Aero Package“for the Roadster,it looks good,and even adds a little Downforce! Cheers from Munich/Germany.
@@L200ony That's one of the "known issues" of the i8. The protective plastic cover of the door wiring harness is rubbing against the tube which comes out of the front fender. Kind of hard to explain but here's good video about it: czcams.com/video/35mnE1RC1mI/video.html
Thank you. The wheels were done by my local BMW garage so I will speak to them. However, since they did my tyres and 4 wheel alignment the car has been driving fantastic!
@@ahyaan2552 in all fairness to them they put it right and admitted the mistake. Truth be told I would never have known. The car drove so well and still does now it’s been rectified. Still a top place to go for servicing. The staff are nice and the price is reasonable and you have that peace of mind that it’s BMW taking care of the car
@@L200ony I don’t know how serious you are about this CZcams channel but I think you can gain a lot of attention if you shift it more towards the car side of things. People love a good car CZcams channel. I don’t know if you’ve seen people like Matt Armstrong and Calvin‘s car diary both from the UK and both have great channels. I’d love to see more of your cars mate👌🏼
@@NENWAR Thanks mate. I'll be honest with you I just wanted to put an informational video out there to help others. I love cars and I love to talk about them, and if I can I love to give my best advice. I'm probably going to do another video on "ginger", as people love the roadster. Take care my bro
@@L200ony That’s great love to hear it mate! Car videos have endless possibilities. Definitely keep us updated. Some good ideas would be maybe a POV drive using a GoPro camera if you have one? A car cleaning video show us how you keep her nice and shiny. Any modifications or garage trips maybe something to make a video on and maybe even comparing the two! Can’t wait to see more. Subscribed🙏🏼
Great review. In many other reviews it gets criticized for under steering in tight corners. But come on be realistic. Most people will not buy this car in order to race in twisties. It’s so much cheaper to maintain than a Porsche or Ferrari and it will give you the same satisfaction ❤ I will definitely get one in a couple of years!
@@snipermarine469 it really depends on a number of factors. Firstly, if you drive it in eco mode and minimise air con use the economy goes up incredibly
Get the roadster. They are brilliant. The coupe is also fantastic. But if you don’t need the extra seats or room then roadster all day. Just a slight word of warning, the roadster has incredibly large blind spots at the rear with the roof up, also both have a huge blind spot with the windscreen pillar so just be careful at roundabouts and junctions.
@@L200ony I am not a fan of fabric/soft tops on cars, and to be honest I really wanted the couple version. It is a shame that the only ones you can get are pre-owned
Bought a blue one 2 years ago when I was 25, written off by a granny and bought a protonic red edition. For someone like me with no kids etc. it’s the perfect everyday car, plenty quick for daily driving with great economy, comfortable and looks amazing. Will not be selling it but I am looking at buying 2nd weekend car that’s louder and faster and not an everyday car
I would agree! They are fantastic at Plymouth ocean BMW. I’ve just bought an ix from them and I am very happy with that car also. If you see me around Plymouth/south hams/torbay please stop to say hello!
Hello, nice review. Thinking about getting one. What would you select if you can only have 1: coupe or roadster? As I want to use it also to go on weekend, a short holiday the coupe seems to have more luggage space. On the back-seat you can probably put some trolleys. The roadster of course is more special. Not easy... For the moment my mind is set on the phase 2 coupe ;)
Im currently on a 1 series coupe and looking to pick one of these up next year as my daily. my only worry is the drive as ive been on the road for only 2 years now (20) and live in london. whats your experience with it driving on narrow city roads if there is any at all. cheers for the review
Hi Yasin. I think that you are making a great decision on acquiring the i8. I often drive it in London and I’m the narrow streets of Devon. At first it’s hard to get the bearings of the width however the more you drive it the easier it becomes. Get one with confidence my brother. You will never regret it.
Great video, huge props🙏 I will be coming to the uk to study as an international student for university next year planning to get this car, would you recommend it for me? Thanks
Very reliable. Only major issue is the AC compressor which can become faulty with earlier cars, 2014-2016. Especially if car is used at hot temps like Texas, Arizona etc. Majority of the spare parts or service items are from other BMW models, so there's no "i8 premium" on something like brakes, brake pads, so forth. DIY'er can also easily maintain this car; oil changes, spark plugs, coils etc. are dirt cheap and very easy to change. I think that in US the running costs doesn't mean a lot as in general the driving and servicing a sports car is dirt cheap over there. But here in EU this car really found its spot. It costs pennies to run (compared to any other sports car) and yet it has stunning looks and enough performance to be *fun*
I’m in absolute awe brother, so much perfection so close to each other. I have to ask only because you flexed so hard- what is it that you for a living to afford such lavish lifestyle in the U.K amidst cost of living rises ? Great review btw :)
Congratulations, these are extremely beautiful vehicles. Still a little dream of mine to own one of these one day as well. Currently I am driving the little brother, the I3, which I would not give a way as well.
The i3 is under rated. I have one and it is the first car I have had that I don't want to get rid of after three years of ownership. The i8 is a dream car for me.
Firstly the i3 is a fantastic car and I wanted my wife to get one. But we needed something a little bigger so we ended up getting the ix. But the i3 is an awesome car!!!
Sounds like about £3,000 a year in expenses ( tax, insurance, share of tyres/ 3 year service/ monthly service plan/ share of dashcam cost). So maybe only an additional £1500 max over any other puddle jumper you might buy ( and you're only making a decision on the extra you'd pay ). For me, the real worry is : what happens when the battery reaches the end of its life ? Will you be able to replace it ? If you can replace it, how much would it cost ? ( I imagine no change from £20,000 ? ). Note : I know nothing.
Right now I’m just a kid, dreaming of getting this car one day, I like the coupè one. Once I understand how to make a good amount of money, I will surely buy it
@@Decayyo this is my dream car . Really want to have it one day .. unfortunately bmw doesn't make them anymore ..have to get it as pre-owned. I thought bmw does full servicing still atleast 😮💨
@@manasdas9461 I heard that they will make a new model in like 2026. Idk if the rumor it’s true or perhaps is fake news. Btw I have no issue in buying this car pre-owned. Just need to do my research on how to pick a good one. Then I’ll need only the money for it
Hello. It’s just the road tax on the pre 2018 models that is free. With it being hybrid you can run it on electricity only and that makes it very economical indeed. With the cost of electricity going up, it currently works out as about 30 miles to one pound Sterling.
HI. Nice video. Thanks. Can you tell me what the product reference was on your Advanced Eye please. All I can see that's available for the full set is 66215A44493 and that doesn't appear to be for an i8.
Hi Chris. I believe you may be referring to the dashcam? I had it fitted by BMW it’s the ACE 2.0. I have to admit the software on it is pretty slow when connecting to your phone but the quality is good
The portable (home 3 pin) BMW charger is defaulted at 8A thus giving really long charging time. There's plenty of 3rd party reliable portable chargers which can be set to 10/12/16A -speeds. And then coupe can be charged under 3 hours. But this needs the 220/240V home socket (EU etc.). In US you'll never get this as the supply voltage is 120V. Of course 16A speed (from a 3 pin wall socket) needs relatively modern or renowned house with good main circuit breakers. I live in a 2017 house and I've charged my former BMW 740Le and current i8 from a house hold socket for over 2 years now - with zero problems.
Had 3 - currently have a Roadster 19 plate. Thrse will be £300,000 coupe and £450,000 Roadster in 30 yrs like my 1978 E26 M1. Only 246 RHD uk Roadsters made rarer than a 993 Rs or 360cs, or 430 scuderia.
Beautiful car until something goes wrong especially with the electronics then BMW doesn’t want anything to do with it, I eventually got rid of mine at a massive loss and bought a diesel powered car best thing I ever did more reliable and better mileage.
@@user-hn7yd3sh1p yes. It’s from BMW. The warranty is just under £1,100 a year if you continually renew it or £1,600 for lapse warranty. It’s worth every penny
Hey love the video! Seeing you say inshallah in the comments is quite something haha! A bit of a weird one but I’m 22, looking to work my way up, by the looks of it, you’ve done fairy well. Could I contact you through email and see if it’s worth your time speaking?
Salam my bro. Many thanks for your message. The best advice I can give is just dream big and never give up. Make small goals and build to bigger ones and you will live your dream too Inshallah
Hey, thanks for the video. I'm planning to get one soon. I've been wanting to get in touch with someone in the UK who owns one of these, luckily you own both (coupe and roadster). I've been wanting since 2016 fresh outta college. Perhaps you can leave your Instagram or email in the video description so I can connect with you please? Don't want to spam the comment section here. Again, love the video and good taste mate :)
Thanks for the good Review! Can you (or someone Else) Tell me about the battery capacity? Heard over the years the range gets Smaller. Atm looking to get one for myself. Tia 🫱🏽🫲🏾
I have 2014 model i8 with 55k miles / 89k km on the odometer and I took it to a BMW Main Dealer in order to perform so called "BMW battery health check" test. It takes like a whole working day and costs something like 400 euros. My battery health was 94% and I got a official BMW Certificate for it. I can achieve 30-32km of pure electrical range when driving sensible on B-roads with speeds like 70-80kph. AC OFF (yet HVAC ON) and "Eco Pro" -mode enabled. The 2019 -> has much bigger High Voltage battery pack thus giving easily over 50km of real world range. EDIT: Some EV Tech said that the battery condition can really differs if the car has been regularly charged to 100% via "charging port" versus its been charged only while driving (which takes it only up to 70%). Latter does not do good for the longevity of the High Voltage battery condition...
No problem sire! I've owned mine, MY2014 vehicle for 14 months now and I did daily drive it for the first 8 months as it was my only vehicle. I have had zero issues between 72k km -> 89k km. Insuring it is dirt cheap, annual "road tax" is dirt cheap, there's parking perks for low emission vehicles, etc. Nothing but perks compared to even most basic "996/997" generation Porsche 911. Only downsize is the artificial sound piped into the cabin via speakers. I'd rather turn it OFF but you cant. Its louder in SPORT-mode so I rarely use that mode during commuting. But to each their own 🙂 I can charge my car in my home and in my work thus my MPG is real high, under 4L/100km which is like 70 MPG UK. Also I do charge it when driving longer distances if the motorway services happens to have a charger available. During one hour lunch stop the car charges up to 60-70%, at least here in EU. Happy to answer any Q you might have. Also there's this YT'er called "Pats Garage Online", he has tons of vids about i8 common / known issues.
I loved this review as it was from a casual driver like myself. Most of the reviews I have found have been from performance enthusiasts, and that is just not what I am. I was thinking about getting an i8, but your review has helped seal the deal for me.
Thanks my bro. You will never regret it
I bought my one about 9 weeks ago. It is a fantastic bit of kit. Its not a car for idiots looking for 1000bhp, pops and bangs. Review is spot on. The way it flicks between electric and petrol is impressive. That 18mile electric range lasts much longer as the car blends electric and petrol. Mines currently sitting at 63mpg.
Many thanks for your kind words. The electric engine gives more miles in the spring and summer. When the temperature drops the economy also drops so don’t worry if it shows up with less miles in January as in July it will be higher. Don’t forget to download the mybmw app so you can heat or cool your car before you jump inside. Great in the summer and winter months!
Lucky dude ✌️
thanks mark could you please explain 63 mpg, is this highway? half electric half gas? sport mode? thanks!
Facts they always complain about its not a good car
@@L200ony gordon murray t43 , lotus elise final edition, although if i rerember right, bmw i8 does have a linear correlation between sound and power
The reveal to the other i8 was so lowkey but savage at the same time. Great review
Thank you
Both some of my favorite BMWs. Such stunning vehicles and they will be timeless. Good taste!
Thanks my bro for your kind words. The car is made so well and looks amazing. I love it when people ask to take pics with the car I let them jump in and enjoy the car and I’m sure there are lots of people out there with pics of my car in their socials. I’m pleased I can give them a glimpse of what they can aspire towards through hard work
@@L200ony sierra cars arx3 , nimbus, aptera motors, nobe
Thanks for the info.Planning to get one in the new year.Always loved this car!
Good luck my bro
Brilliant bloke and a absolutely great review. Thanks so much .
Thank you kindly! I really appreciate your kind words. This video is not monetised and is done out of love for the cars
Thanks mate. Great honest review, and very helpful, just looking at getting one so thank you.
Hi mate. Definitely get one. You will never regret it. Take care
Great review mate, love the surprise 2nd I8. Brilliant
Thanks mate. Take care
Great review and thank you for taking time to do this. I just acquired a 2019 i8 Roadster with 15,000 miles. She is a beauty and I am in love with her and all she does. I love her more every time I drive her. The versatility of this car is amazing and the looks and questions from people who appreciate a great design and novel machine happens every time I take her out for a spin.
Many thanks for your feedback. One thing I would recommend which I had a slight issue with but now has resolved, is that when you next take it for a service the car has a drainage escape hole at the bottom to stop rainwater entering within the carbon core. This was blocked up on mine due to road debris. It was easy to unblock and it was done by my franchise service centre. Enjoy the car my bro
@@L200ony Thank you for this insight and recommendation. Very kind of you! I will add to my list of things to have BMW check next time it needs service. I'm really enjoying the car. Unlike any vehicle I've ever owned.
@@L200onyVery interesting - mine is in at moment and has sloshing noise behind rear seats from the blocked drains by back window on the roadster, and the rear carpets where wet and base of blue seatbelts too which discoloured then a smidge. They say they have unblocked it, but there is still water sloshing about and it is not getting out properly. They say further dismantling needed to get the water out is not covered on my extended BMW Emac 4th yr warranty.
Having a bit of a Barney about it with them Did you have no trouble at all getting them to rectify it all pls ? Rgds
@@TuRo-Maserati Hi. I had the same problem at first they said they wouldn’t do it under warranty but when they found out that it was the original factory warranty within 3 years they did it. They said that if it was the extended warranty they would not do it even if it’s the comprehensive one with BMW. So there may be some truth in that if 2 separate dealers have said the same thing.
Mine went it about three times with the same problem and each time they said they sorted it but when it rained it started again! Eventually they did rectify it but on each occasion it took nearly a full day to drain out all the water.
Ask your dealer to contact BMW ocean in Plymouth and they can advise the best course of action. As it was under warranty they changed the rubber seals and all sorts, but finally found it was just a small blockage from a drainage hole at the bottom. Good luck and any issues please send me a message
@@L200ony Thanks for detailed response, I will do. Best Rgds
Genuinely a brilliant review. Makes sense what your saying about them now holding value. Will have one of these cars by the end of this year.
Inshallah my brother
did you get one?
Have u bought one? Looking for myself atm.
@@6xub. yes bro
I love the butterfly doors on the i8. The suicide rear doors on the i3 are also cool.
I love the i8 it's my dream car currently driving a 435d coupe but 1 day I will get the i8 great content
Hi bro the 435 is an amazing car. I hope you get the i8 one day inshallah. But until then you already have a dream car so enjoy my bro!
great vid, thinking of swapping my F Type for one of these next year, like the idea of lower running costs and not annoying the neighbours on start up
I would definitely recommend that change in vehicle
Great review !! Very honest and informative….
Thank you
Hi Sam. Any advice please just ask and I’ll be happy to help. The car is fantastic and you will never regret it
Just bought one of the Coupe... Will come to me on Friday... Waiting for it :))) After your video, I said to myself, "I have done the right thing" Thanks...
Nice! You have done the right thing my brother!
Thank you so much for this honest insight into my dream keeper car❤ I’m going to Bmw this week to test drive one!! Trading in my Merc Cla45 AMG as part of the deal! Your video has helped me confirm I really want to buy one, many thanks🙏🙏
Thank you Joseph. I love the a45, however you do see a few around. You can drive for hours and not see another i8. The looks it gets is phenomenal and the compliments are always positive.
Enjoy the i8 it looks and drives like a dream. It holds its value now and prices are creeping up
do you like it so far?
I have a 2015 i8 that I have had for more than 4 years and I agree with you, it’s a wonderful car. Many (who have probably not driven one) complain about the perfomance but I Ifind that in everyday driving it is plenty quick. I am also getting over 50 miles per gallon (American gallons) because I do a lot of local driving in electric mode only. I like electric mode so much that I have ordered a BMW i4 M50. I will not trade in the i8, it is a keeper. Question: do you notice any performance difference between the coupé and the roadster? The roadster has a bit more power, but weighs a little more as well.
Hi. Many thanks for your comment.
The roadster is slightly more powerful and has a larger electric range. I would say that the performance and drive is nearly identical and I often forget what car I am in. The cars are both keepers and I love them as my daily drives!
Take care
Great review 👌 considering buying one and I also have a 5 & 8 year old and always wondered about the rear seats. You told me exactly what I wanted to hear 👍
Thank you. Any advice at all please feel free to ask. Don’t let anything hold you back. I take my kids everywhere in ninja. Frequently doing 300+ miles in one trip with all the passengers really comfortable.
@@L200ony thanks buddy. Appreciated! 👍
One of those BM which no body talk about but was one of the nice cars i wish they made facelift of this for today standard so that it become popular 😣
Hi bro. They are making a facelift from what I read and it’s going to be a saloon version. I look forward to seeing it
Brilliant surprise reveal of the roadster! I laughed out loud!
Thanks my bro
Great video , I was about to buy an R8 v8 but now I am having second thoughts
Are these cars expensive?
Lol Loved the review. what passion. brilliant!
Thank you
Nice review. I love my protonic red Coupe.
The protonic red is my dream car!
Have my Roadster for almost 4 Years now; never regretted. Mine is also the Copper Color; which i love
I drove all kinds of Sportscars including Ferrari,Lambo,Porsche and even Wiesmann; would not change out my I8 Rodster,its a Keeper.
Nice Review Mate.
2 Advices:
1. Get the Door/Telescopes exchanged on the Coupe; they have this distinctive „faulty“ Noise whilst opening.
2. Get the Original „Aero Package“for the Roadster,it looks good,and even adds a little Downforce!
Cheers from Munich/Germany.
Thank you. I agree on the door hinge noise it is quite frustrating
And the wheels mate, the front wheels are wrong way around x)
@@L200ony That's one of the "known issues" of the i8. The protective plastic cover of the door wiring harness is rubbing against the tube which comes out of the front fender. Kind of hard to explain but here's good video about it: czcams.com/video/35mnE1RC1mI/video.html
Great video thanks. Both your cars look great but I do love that orange colour. Very tempted by the i8 as supercar looks with ok running costs.
Thank you. The cars are fantastic and I think they are a piece of art on wheels.
I think your wheels are on the wrong way buddy. The turbines should be facing forward. Not backwards.
Thank you. The wheels were done by my local BMW garage so I will speak to them. However, since they did my tyres and 4 wheel alignment the car has been driving fantastic!
Lmao 😆
Many thanks for this message. I got them changed round. It only took 5 minutes and BMW ocean Plymouth were amazing as always
@@L200ony lol they should be ashamed with such a silly mistake
@@ahyaan2552 in all fairness to them they put it right and admitted the mistake. Truth be told I would never have known. The car drove so well and still does now it’s been rectified. Still a top place to go for servicing. The staff are nice and the price is reasonable and you have that peace of mind that it’s BMW taking care of the car
Wow I did not expect to to turn the camera around to that beauty. Both dream cars👍🏼
Thank you
@@L200ony I don’t know how serious you are about this CZcams channel but I think you can gain a lot of attention if you shift it more towards the car side of things. People love a good car CZcams channel. I don’t know if you’ve seen people like Matt Armstrong and Calvin‘s car diary both from the UK and both have great channels. I’d love to see more of your cars mate👌🏼
@@NENWAR Thanks mate. I'll be honest with you I just wanted to put an informational video out there to help others. I love cars and I love to talk about them, and if I can I love to give my best advice. I'm probably going to do another video on "ginger", as people love the roadster. Take care my bro
@@L200ony That’s great love to hear it mate! Car videos have endless possibilities. Definitely keep us updated. Some good ideas would be maybe a POV drive using a GoPro camera if you have one? A car cleaning video show us how you keep her nice and shiny. Any modifications or garage trips maybe something to make a video on and maybe even comparing the two! Can’t wait to see more. Subscribed🙏🏼
@@NENWAR I don't have a gopro but I do have the BMW dashcam that will work well. I'll keep you posted mate
Thanks for the review. I’m considering getting rid of my SL Mercedes 500 convertible to get one.
I do love the SL500. But the i8 is a different level. The kerb appeal is unparalleled
Amazing video friends. Big fan
Thank you
Great review. In many other reviews it gets criticized for under steering in tight corners. But come on be realistic. Most people will not buy this car in order to race in twisties. It’s so much cheaper to maintain than a Porsche or Ferrari and it will give you the same satisfaction ❤
I will definitely get one in a couple of years!
I think as a daily driver it’s head and shoulders above it’s competition
i love this car i hope to own both as well one day.
Inshallah
This is quite an interesting review mate! And the names 😂
Thank you
@@L200ony no worries :)
I just bought a 2015 one and it looks and drives wonderful
Welcome to the club!
@@L200ony on fuel economy, i8 doesn't seem great. mine only makes around 31mpg
@@snipermarine469 it really depends on a number of factors. Firstly, if you drive it in eco mode and minimise air con use the economy goes up incredibly
but it is very hot in hongkong now and use of aircon a must
Beautiful car with good gas mileage 💯 I’m thinking of getting one
Definitely get one. You will never regret it
Very cool.
Thank you
Love the look of this car. I have a Lexus 450h gs f sport same concept.
That is one of my favourite cars. People don’t appreciate how amazing it is. Not only that but the Lexus looks great too! Good choice bro
Thanks for your review. I'm planning to buy the roadster soon since BMW doesn't produce the coupes anymore
What roadster be specific there's a lot of roadster's
@@EAD_0 you're comment made me lose braincells so only bmw make roadster's I guess 💀
Get the roadster. They are brilliant. The coupe is also fantastic. But if you don’t need the extra seats or room then roadster all day. Just a slight word of warning, the roadster has incredibly large blind spots at the rear with the roof up, also both have a huge blind spot with the windscreen pillar so just be careful at roundabouts and junctions.
@@L200ony I am not a fan of fabric/soft tops on cars, and to be honest I really wanted the couple version. It is a shame that the only ones you can get are pre-owned
@@sammarasela5813 actually I’m afraid they have stopped production of the i8 and the final ones off the production line are 2020 models
Love the blue seatbelts. Mine are black!!!!
Mine are black in the roadster but blue in the coupe. It would have been nice to have orange belts in the roadster
Bought a blue one 2 years ago when I was 25, written off by a granny and bought a protonic red edition. For someone like me with no kids etc. it’s the perfect everyday car, plenty quick for daily driving with great economy, comfortable and looks amazing. Will not be selling it but I am looking at buying 2nd weekend car that’s louder and faster and not an everyday car
The protonic red is my favourite colour! Consider a roadster as your second car?
@@L200ony I’m not a fan of convertibles! But like you I’m considering a huracan, well it’s between it and the f8 or 720s
@@teletubbypo318 it’s up to my bro. If I was you in my 20’s then I would have gone for something more exotic like a huracan. Good luck
@@teletubbypo318 hope you don’t mind me asking what do you do for work ?😅
@@lewh7 me and my friend own a citrus fruit company lol we sell limes
I bought my M140i BMW from Ocean BMW in Plymouth....Great Service
I would agree! They are fantastic at Plymouth ocean BMW. I’ve just bought an ix from them and I am very happy with that car also. If you see me around Plymouth/south hams/torbay please stop to say hello!
Love the review!! A question I had was- can you get BMW warranty if you don’t buy the i8 from bmw approved used? Thank you
Yes you can. Call BMW warranty direct and they will sell it to you over the phone and they are very good
Hello, nice review. Thinking about getting one. What would you select if you can only have 1: coupe or roadster? As I want to use it also to go on weekend, a short holiday the coupe seems to have more luggage space. On the back-seat you can probably put some trolleys. The roadster of course is more special. Not easy... For the moment my mind is set on the phase 2 coupe ;)
Roadster only has space for soft bags. A lot of backseat space in the coupe, 2 x medium-sized suitcases will squeeze in.
I would go for the coupe. It is more practical. It has more luggage space and in an emergency it has an extra 2 seats. Enjoy the car!
The BMW i8 is a beautiful car 🎉
I agree with you. Thanks for watching my video
Nice chat. Your very positive and optimistic haha it’s refresging
Thank you
Im currently on a 1 series coupe and looking to pick one of these up next year as my daily. my only worry is the drive as ive been on the road for only 2 years now (20) and live in london. whats your experience with it driving on narrow city roads if there is any at all. cheers for the review
Hi Yasin. I think that you are making a great decision on acquiring the i8. I often drive it in London and I’m the narrow streets of Devon. At first it’s hard to get the bearings of the width however the more you drive it the easier it becomes. Get one with confidence my brother. You will never regret it.
how are you gonna afford one of these as your daily?
Great video, huge props🙏 I will be coming to the uk to study as an international student for university next year planning to get this car, would you recommend it for me? Thanks
I would definitely recommend this car
This is maybe the best looking bmw in my opinion. So sexy, and futuristic sport car 🤩.
Thanks my bro
Great video, u can always wrap the orange I8 blue if you want
My insurance won’t let me unfortunately
Great video,how is the reliability? And how much you spend on one year of maintenance? Stunning car
Very reliable. Only major issue is the AC compressor which can become faulty with earlier cars, 2014-2016. Especially if car is used at hot temps like Texas, Arizona etc. Majority of the spare parts or service items are from other BMW models, so there's no "i8 premium" on something like brakes, brake pads, so forth. DIY'er can also easily maintain this car; oil changes, spark plugs, coils etc. are dirt cheap and very easy to change.
I think that in US the running costs doesn't mean a lot as in general the driving and servicing a sports car is dirt cheap over there. But here in EU this car really found its spot. It costs pennies to run (compared to any other sports car) and yet it has stunning looks and enough performance to be *fun*
Great Car
Thank you my bro
I’m in absolute awe brother, so much perfection so close to each other. I have to ask only because you flexed so hard- what is it that you for a living to afford such lavish lifestyle in the U.K amidst cost of living rises ? Great review btw :)
Hi jay. Many thanks for your kind comments. I work as an optometrist
Congratulations, these are extremely beautiful vehicles. Still a little dream of mine to own one of these one day as well.
Currently I am driving the little brother, the I3, which I would not give a way as well.
The i3 is under rated. I have one and it is the first car I have had that I don't want to get rid of after three years of ownership. The i8 is a dream car for me.
Firstly the i3 is a fantastic car and I wanted my wife to get one. But we needed something a little bigger so we ended up getting the ix. But the i3 is an awesome car!!!
Sounds like about £3,000 a year in expenses ( tax, insurance, share of tyres/ 3 year service/ monthly service plan/ share of dashcam cost). So maybe only an additional £1500 max over any other puddle jumper you might buy ( and you're only making a decision on the extra you'd pay ). For me, the real worry is : what happens when the battery reaches the end of its life ? Will you be able to replace it ? If you can replace it, how much would it cost ? ( I imagine no change from £20,000 ? ). Note : I know nothing.
Late to the party but good job! Timeless design.
Thank you my bro
Right now I’m just a kid, dreaming of getting this car one day, I like the coupè one.
Once I understand how to make a good amount of money, I will surely buy it
Does bmw still take these in for full servicing?
@@manasdas9461 apparently here in EU they only take it for the oil servicing
@@Decayyo this is my dream car . Really want to have it one day .. unfortunately bmw doesn't make them anymore ..have to get it as pre-owned. I thought bmw does full servicing still atleast 😮💨
@@manasdas9461 I heard that they will make a new model in like 2026.
Idk if the rumor it’s true or perhaps is fake news. Btw I have no issue in buying this car pre-owned. Just need to do my research on how to pick a good one.
Then I’ll need only the money for it
Inshallah
Does the car help save on some taxes since it's hybrid. I'm not from the UK but I'm an international student going there to study soon
Hello. It’s just the road tax on the pre 2018 models that is free. With it being hybrid you can run it on electricity only and that makes it very economical indeed. With the cost of electricity going up, it currently works out as about 30 miles to one pound Sterling.
Sick video! What do you do for a living?
I am an optometrist
Niice video bro 👍
Thanks bro
May I ask how does the battery ages?
HI. Nice video. Thanks. Can you tell me what the product reference was on your Advanced Eye please. All I can see that's available for the full set is 66215A44493 and that doesn't appear to be for an i8.
Hi Chris. I believe you may be referring to the dashcam? I had it fitted by BMW it’s the ACE 2.0. I have to admit the software on it is pretty slow when connecting to your phone but the quality is good
So up to what year i8 gives you free tax?
That was a huge selling point
I want to buy a pre owned i8 but I had some questions. Does bmw still take these i8 in for full servicing?
Yes they do. Also they offer service plans and you can get genuine BMW warranty if it’s below 60k miles
If you don't like the colour you should try wrapping it, please consider chrome gold as that looks 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Salam bro. I would, however, I’m with direct line insurance and they do not allow wrapped vehicles on their policies
Have you had any problems with the engine and carbon build-up? I know it's a nightmare in the Mini's with the same engine.
No issue with that. But I have had electrical issues regarding the battery draining. This has all been rectified under the warranty so that was lucky!
How much would it costs without the warranty??? Just asking bc I’m buying a 2015 with 35,000 miles and no warranty
What’s top speed you’ve had out this mate ? How much you spending on fuel ?
Hi mate. I spend very little as I mainly run on electric. I always stick to the speed limit 😉
How long do they take to charge at home on 3 pin? What range can you get in total?
Hi bro. The coupe takes 6 hours and gives 15-20 miles. The roadster takes 12 hours and gives 30-35 miles. The petrol engine gives 250+ miles
The portable (home 3 pin) BMW charger is defaulted at 8A thus giving really long charging time. There's plenty of 3rd party reliable portable chargers which can be set to 10/12/16A -speeds. And then coupe can be charged under 3 hours. But this needs the 220/240V home socket (EU etc.). In US you'll never get this as the supply voltage is 120V.
Of course 16A speed (from a 3 pin wall socket) needs relatively modern or renowned house with good main circuit breakers. I live in a 2017 house and I've charged my former BMW 740Le and current i8 from a house hold socket for over 2 years now - with zero problems.
I’m so confused with these cars…with it being hybrid…don’t you never have to plug it in to charge? I thought it charged while driving on petrol?
It can self charge or you can also plug it in to charge. You have both options. Plugging it in is more economical. But it’s your choice
Hi buddy have you still got the white one are you considering selling it regards woody
Hi woody. I still have the white one and I’m planning on keeping it for as long as I can. It means a lot to me. Thank you
Had 3 - currently have a Roadster 19 plate. Thrse will be £300,000 coupe and £450,000 Roadster in 30 yrs like my 1978 E26 M1. Only 246 RHD uk Roadsters made rarer than a 993 Rs or 360cs, or 430 scuderia.
Fantastic cars and I can’t see me parting with either!
My dream car
One day inshallah
Can you still use the car I'll the battery goes flat?
Yes you can and it still performs really well. Drive on sports mode and it charges the battery as you drive also
❤️❤️✨✍🏽
Thanks bro
Nice cruising car, but handling is not what I wanted. I like drivers cars
Fucking Burberry hat,have a fucking word.
Hi Andy. I’m so pleased you like my hat. Take care
When your mom sends you shopping and asks you what you’ve done with the rest of the money. 6:08
lol. I love this comment!
Wish I could afford my dream car. You could just wrap the car for blue .
You will have your dream car soon inshallah.
My insurance company won’t allow a wrap I’m afraid.
Take care
Can i buy it from you
I love it too much to let it go. But if you are ever in Devon we can go for a cruise!
Can you park it in a multi storey car park?
Yes you can without too much trouble surprisingly!
what a plot twist lmao
Thank you my bro
Favourite word......""Phenomenal""
Thank you
Buy 45
Thank you
A3 yes,of course i can give you use bmw TRUMAN is very big for drive in future,hahahaha 🤴🏻💯✅🌍✨👍👌🏻☔🛡
Thank you
Beautiful car until something goes wrong especially with the electronics then BMW doesn’t want anything to do with it, I eventually got rid of mine at a massive loss and bought a diesel powered car best thing I ever did more reliable and better mileage.
I agree. But if you get the extended warranty BMW will take care of you as they did with me recently
@@L200ony How much is the warranty and do u have to buy it from bmw to extend the warranty?
@@user-hn7yd3sh1p yes. It’s from BMW. The warranty is just under £1,100 a year if you continually renew it or £1,600 for lapse warranty. It’s worth every penny
Electric cars blow
That would be an electric leaf blower not a car
В жадный крыло похоже на GTR😂
Спасибо
Стиль Японский авто 😂 GTR
Hey love the video!
Seeing you say inshallah in the comments is quite something haha!
A bit of a weird one but I’m 22, looking to work my way up, by the looks of it, you’ve done fairy well. Could I contact you through email and see if it’s worth your time speaking?
Salam my bro. Many thanks for your message.
The best advice I can give is just dream big and never give up. Make small goals and build to bigger ones and you will live your dream too Inshallah
Hey, thanks for the video. I'm planning to get one soon. I've been wanting to get in touch with someone in the UK who owns one of these, luckily you own both (coupe and roadster). I've been wanting since 2016 fresh outta college. Perhaps you can leave your Instagram or email in the video description so I can connect with you please? Don't want to spam the comment section here. Again, love the video and good taste mate :)
Thank you
Thanks for the good Review! Can you (or someone Else) Tell me about the battery capacity? Heard over the years the range gets Smaller. Atm looking to get one for myself. Tia 🫱🏽🫲🏾
I have 2014 model i8 with 55k miles / 89k km on the odometer and I took it to a BMW Main Dealer in order to perform so called "BMW battery health check" test. It takes like a whole working day and costs something like 400 euros. My battery health was 94% and I got a official BMW Certificate for it. I can achieve 30-32km of pure electrical range when driving sensible on B-roads with speeds like 70-80kph. AC OFF (yet HVAC ON) and "Eco Pro" -mode enabled.
The 2019 -> has much bigger High Voltage battery pack thus giving easily over 50km of real world range.
EDIT: Some EV Tech said that the battery condition can really differs if the car has been regularly charged to 100% via "charging port" versus its been charged only while driving (which takes it only up to 70%). Latter does not do good for the longevity of the High Voltage battery condition...
@@Gadne92.5 Thank you
No problem sire! I've owned mine, MY2014 vehicle for 14 months now and I did daily drive it for the first 8 months as it was my only vehicle. I have had zero issues between 72k km -> 89k km.
Insuring it is dirt cheap, annual "road tax" is dirt cheap, there's parking perks for low emission vehicles, etc. Nothing but perks compared to even most basic "996/997" generation Porsche 911. Only downsize is the artificial sound piped into the cabin via speakers. I'd rather turn it OFF but you cant. Its louder in SPORT-mode so I rarely use that mode during commuting. But to each their own 🙂
I can charge my car in my home and in my work thus my MPG is real high, under 4L/100km which is like 70 MPG UK. Also I do charge it when driving longer distances if the motorway services happens to have a charger available. During one hour lunch stop the car charges up to 60-70%, at least here in EU.
Happy to answer any Q you might have. Also there's this YT'er called "Pats Garage Online", he has tons of vids about i8 common / known issues.