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I like his reviews but too bad he didn't do this kind of review on the LaFerrari instead of a fluff piece. He compared the i8 to the P1, 918 and LaFerrari which all cost nearly 10 times more and are in a different category completely. The only thing he compared the LaFerrari to was other Ferraris. I guess he doesn't want to get banished by Ferrari again
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i8 is a cool car. But when it comes to a sports car, I would still rather have a full petrol powered car. Basically Chris comes to conclusion the i8 is just o.k. as a sports car and basically a look at me city electric car. It is a good start for BMW, but will only get better with next generations. |
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04-30-2014, 10:06 PM | #26 |
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Doubt if I see many i8s. I just don't care for how the Tesla looks. But competition is good for the consumer
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04-30-2014, 10:50 PM | #28 |
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just saw one yesterday on the street driving by and it looks super futuristic!
the thing i took away from this video is the LaFerrari video is coming soon!! |
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CH looks wicked bored never seen him this
Bored It is like he is trying to reach for things to say Now the Ferrari the Ferrari video that car looks fun I'd take that over an i8 any day of the week See too many P85s so common ::yawn:: At least the M2 is coming |
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05-01-2014, 02:18 AM | #31 |
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I never understood this i8 or people's obsession with it. It looks terrible, it sounds terrible and its priced absolutely ridiculous....so many many more desirable cars at $140k. Why BMW? You don't listen to your customers do you? Electric or hybrid car for a commute/daily in the future, then gas guzzling performance car for the weekends!!! Nobody wants this.
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Try it animal style, protein style (wrapped in lettuce instead of bun) -- I know it's a little unmanly, but the flavor the meat, grilled onions, and sauce take on with the cool clean lettuce exterior is unparalleled. It almost justifies the fries from a calorie offset perspective.
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05-01-2014, 06:24 AM | #35 |
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Because the Tesla looks like a normal car and many people just want to get from point A to B without fuss. Because it's a saloon with 4 doors and 4 seats (as opposed to 2+2).
Because it won't be a PITA to get in and out of the Tesla like it will be in the I8. The door frame sits actually higher than the bottom of the seats. (OK for supercar, not OK for every day use) |
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You guys in North America always make me chuckle. In UK and Europe we pay a lot of money for gas. So when a car does 135mpg it means a lot to us. The i8 is for markets that either pay a lot for fuel or want to be green in some way. So the i8 is not for the US market. It's not meant to be an out and out sports car. For you guys we have the M6 etc.
The Tesla has it right, all electric. The whole point is that you plug it in at night. If you still make a bunch of noise AND still go to the gas pump then that's just a terrible decision. In truth the i8 took too long to come out. Tesla has a motor and a reduction gear - that's it. The i8 has 2 engines and the electric bit. Who wants to service and repair all that? |
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What an awesome review.
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Both the i8 and the Model S stand on their own merits. They target entirely different buyers.
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This car is captivating. I remember going to the NAIAS in Miami when I was a kid. I remember seeing all the concept cars and having my mind blown; then years later being disappointed at the watered down versions that came to market. Chris is right. It's a rare thing to see a concept go from the showroom to the road with such dedication to the spirit of the concept. The i8 is a car for dreamers. I absolutely love it.
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On another note, I'm test driving the i3 on Friday and can't wait!
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