BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
      07-16-2019, 12:28 PM   #1
spikespiegel
Second Lieutenant
United_States
88
Rep
238
Posts

Drives: BMW M6 comp
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: California

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Thoughts on i8

Hey guys, first of all, SUPER happy with my M6. Only have a ECU tune and some codings, suspension adjustments, but otherwise stock. In love with the car. Few gripes I have is that it shoulda had radar cruise control, the HUD unit causes glare, and it really shouda had that robot seat belt thing like the E92 M3, for the price. Other than that, car is just an amazing machine. No hassles, no issues, just runs like a beast. I've tracked it, drove cross country and it shares DD duty alongside my range rover.

I haveeee been looking at I8's on the side, i kind of need an EV in my life; was thinking the i8 would do quite well, looks great, decent performance (nothing like the m6). Anyone have any experience with them? I test drove one, but the stupid dealership didnt have the batts charged, so it was useless.

Interior on the m6 is way better, and ofc more power. Not sure if I would regret swapping the m6 for an i8.. I figured with a ECU tune on the i8 and an aftermarket exhaust and some suspension tweaks to get rid of the understeer, the i8 could be a lotta fun as a DD..What do you guys think?
Appreciate 0
      07-16-2019, 01:29 PM   #2
brad850csi
Colonel
1310
Rep
2,349
Posts

Drives: 16 F13 M6 Comp
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Auckland, New Zealand

iTrader: (0)

I'd do an M6 plus i3 (I have actually considered this) but I think the i8 would be a downgrade in terms of interior quality, packaging and of course power.

The i8 is quite soft which of course you've mentioned talking about working on.

I'd suggest possibly taking another one for a drive with charged batteries.
__________________
SCOTT26 "So as an admirer of the M5 and a potential customer of an M5 Touring. I would run naked around the streets of Garching if they were to offer one."
Appreciate 0
      07-16-2019, 01:36 PM   #3
BMWDriverX
Captain
United_States
366
Rep
804
Posts

Drives: G12 750i X-Drive
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: CA

iTrader: (1)

I'd rather get the Tesla model 3 performance over the I8 for a few reasons, but i would probably get an M5 or M8 over both. In regards to EV's you get a lot more power out of the Tesla, the I8 sounds like a lawnmower no matter what you do to the exhaust, and the design for getting in and out of the car is a deal breaker for me. Everyone looks like an idiot getting out of the I8 if you are under 6'2" or so. It looks cool, but BMW needs to up the power and fix the enter/exit design before anything else, IMO.
Appreciate 0
      07-16-2019, 03:15 PM   #4
spikespiegel
Second Lieutenant
United_States
88
Rep
238
Posts

Drives: BMW M6 comp
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: California

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
M8 is on the radar but after 2 to 3 years when it depreciates a bit.
M5 is too family oriented so that's out.

I know bpm sport can ecu time the i8. Yeah the interior and power is definitely
A down grade , but it just looks so frickin cool. Which the Tesla model 3 does NOT.
Dont care how fast it is , it just looks super dull imo.

At sub 60k the i8 is looking like quite the bargain especially w the EV upsides. I am also considering the i3 on the side but it is a bit goofy looking lol
Appreciate 1
jjasonSU194.00
      07-16-2019, 04:49 PM   #5
mikerx5
Captain
mikerx5's Avatar
439
Rep
742
Posts

Drives: 2014 F06, 2022 G06
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Providence, RI

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by spikespiegel View Post
M8 is on the radar but after 2 to 3 years when it depreciates a bit.
M5 is too family oriented so that's out.

I know bpm sport can ecu time the i8. Yeah the interior and power is definitely
A down grade , but it just looks so frickin cool. Which the Tesla model 3 does NOT.
Dont care how fast it is , it just looks super dull imo.

At sub 60k the i8 is looking like quite the bargain especially w the EV upsides. I am also considering the i3 on the side but it is a bit goofy looking lol
Maybe its the area im from ( new england) but the i8 just doesnt do anything for me. Ms are just a different beast... I think you would miss the performance
Appreciate 0
      07-16-2019, 08:44 PM   #6
Flying Ace
Lieutenant General
Flying Ace's Avatar
4983
Rep
11,891
Posts

Drives: G05 45e, 997.1 & 991.1 GT3s
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: SF, CA

iTrader: (5)

You'll regret it from a performance standpoint. But the i8 has this cool factor to it. Why do you NEED a EV car? I'd rather just get a used i3 for daily commuting. You can get one for like $13k.

Also the battery size in the i8 is useless unless you drive very conservatively.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      07-16-2019, 09:37 PM   #7
Whipple
Lieutenant
Whipple's Avatar
261
Rep
582
Posts

Drives: 2015 BMW M6 Gran Coupe
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: New York

iTrader: (0)

The i8 was all hype when it came but it wound up being a flop
Appreciate 0
      07-17-2019, 04:29 AM   #8
MelbourneFinn
First Lieutenant
MelbourneFinn's Avatar
Australia
256
Rep
390
Posts

Drives: 2021 G30 M550i
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Melbourne

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2021 BMW M550i  [9.00]
I would just hold onto the M6 for now... EV offering with reasonable price (and looks) is already old technology, but within the next 2-4 years there will be several more high end EVs on offer, so better market to buy.

Can’t fault the i8’s cool looks, but how long is that going to last when every time driving it you feel like you are driving a lawn mower (compared to M6)...
Appreciate 1
mikerx5438.50
      07-17-2019, 12:24 PM   #9
Francoandlinda
New Member
10
Rep
28
Posts

Drives: 2012 M6 Convertible
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Toronto

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
My dealer gave me one for the weekend to try. He told me I would hate it. He was right. Soooooo boring to drive. After the novelty wears off, it really is a boring car compared to there M6. Its quiet, lacks balls, is awkward getting in and out of.

My rep knows me so well, he said he wouldn't sell it to me unless I took it for 2 days because Im a good customer and would hate him after 3 months. haha.





Quote:
Originally Posted by spikespiegel View Post
Hey guys, first of all, SUPER happy with my M6. Only have a ECU tune and some codings, suspension adjustments, but otherwise stock. In love with the car. Few gripes I have is that it shoulda had radar cruise control, the HUD unit causes glare, and it really shouda had that robot seat belt thing like the E92 M3, for the price. Other than that, car is just an amazing machine. No hassles, no issues, just runs like a beast. I've tracked it, drove cross country and it shares DD duty alongside my range rover.

I haveeee been looking at I8's on the side, i kind of need an EV in my life; was thinking the i8 would do quite well, looks great, decent performance (nothing like the m6). Anyone have any experience with them? I test drove one, but the stupid dealership didnt have the batts charged, so it was useless.

Interior on the m6 is way better, and ofc more power. Not sure if I would regret swapping the m6 for an i8.. I figured with a ECU tune on the i8 and an aftermarket exhaust and some suspension tweaks to get rid of the understeer, the i8 could be a lotta fun as a DD..What do you guys think?
Appreciate 0
      07-17-2019, 01:42 PM   #10
kong24680
Captain
United_States
252
Rep
998
Posts

Drives: Silverstone Metallic F06 M6 Gr
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Bay Area

iTrader: (5)

The i8 would honestly be a very impractical daily. Plus you don't get HOV sticker if your in California. I owned an i3 and replaced it with a Tesla model 3 LR as my daily. Electric cars are honestly the best commuters.. I would highly recommend the model 3. There are really no compromises over a regular car and their super fast.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:03 AM.




6post.com
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST