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Originally Posted by ddk632
The Tesla P85 has been said to be (infinitesimally) faster 0-60 than an M5. At higher speeds the M5 destroys it. Also I haven't seen anyone touting how the Tesla handles so great and is a hard-core track car. Maybe I missed those articles...
The i8 performance has been stated by BMW to be faster/better than the E92 M3. Looking at full picture of the numbers, i.e., power-to-weight, 0-60, etc., it is very similar and close to the R8 V8, as well. This car is hardly under-powered.
Also my other pet peeve with the arguments against the i8:
Why is everyone hung up on how many people can fit in a sports car? If you need that much space, buy a Sprinter van or a GL550.
I've never heard anyone say, "That 911 / GT-R / M6 / TTRS / etc. can't fit 5 people, what a piece of crap" - but there are so many comments about the i8's lack of being able to carry lots of passengers it's absurd. Maybe these people are secretly waiting for the i8 Gran Coupe to come out?
Please consider, people who want a 2 door sports car ... don't give 2 shits about carrying 5 people anywhere. And if they do, they have other cars that can handle that task better than a Tesla or an i8! |
I know you are trying to convince yourself the i8 makes sense because you are leasing one, but what in your opinion is the purpose of this car? Since I understand you prentend people don't shop different car segments, but they do, what is your argument in favor of the i8? If you want a 2-seater that tracks or goes faster for less money you can have it. If you want to have more praticality and go faster...surprise you have better options too...if you want to save more fuel and go faster...surprise options here too. I guess whatever car is made people will buy (hello GM Aztec), but I do not see the point especially at this price point. I guess we have to agree to disagree
