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I gave BMW my money because I believe in what they set out to do. And applaud them for it. I also like the fact they aren't selling like PT cruisers or teslas for that matter as I see a tesla at every corner they loose their specialness. Now the I program is not a failure in any way as the technology will filter down into all their cars and also will be leveraged by other manufacturers like Toyota who will pay BMW a premium to use their technology and everybody wins. The "I" cars are the marketing tool for their efforts in making affordable carbon fiber tech, and that tech can be used in production cars. As for the most part it was used for only the top shelf exotics. |
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12-08-2016, 04:55 PM | #48 |
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For those looking at electric cars, the question is;
Why buy an i8 when you can get a faster, self-driving Tesla for cheaper?
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12-08-2016, 05:42 PM | #49 | |
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I could not find worldwide sales figures but you can see European sales figures of the i8 here: http://left-lane.com/european-car-sa...ta/bmw/bmw-i8/. 1,308 units YTD as of the end of October. For the US as of end of November: http://left-lane.com/us-car-sales-data/bmw/bmw-i8/. 1,461 units.
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12-08-2016, 06:11 PM | #51 | |
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But really, I'd rather be seen in an i8. Driving or riding. And while we're at it, throw @sierraaaskyee or @somerfieldswim or @katyaelisehenry or @nathalieemmanuel or @chloebennet into that i8 with me. (All instagram IDs.)
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12-08-2016, 06:34 PM | #53 |
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Well, I would not say that the i8 is an electric car. It's a toned down 918 Spyder, which is the only comparable car...
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I'm certain that the future i8S (http://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1268299) will answer some of the questions about how the i8 should be positioned in BMW's lineup, ie, it should compete with the 911 in performance, while offering better electric range and power...
With what we've learned from the i3 update and based on rumours, the upgraded version of the i8 will have a bigger battery capacity, a higher powered electric and thermic engine (some say even a 2 litre 4 turbo), better wheels/tyres/brakes. They have been testing it as the e Formula pace car for a couple of years now... So all in all, this will make a whole different beast than the current i8. Personally I'm pretty excited! I do agree though that the i8 should have been an "exclusive" offering by BMW with a limited production as it is their image and technology leading product. It does not matter if BMW loses money on it as the hybrid technology has already trickled down into their mainstream cars with the i performance models. BMW stated that they already sold 100,000 units of such hybrids, which is well into paying off their investment in the hybrid tech. Also, they don't have the choice to get into hybrid and/or electric cars due to the more and more draconian legislations (in Europe for example) and the rise of companies like Tesla.
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Sorry but as a businessman myself this is a very bad way of doing business. His reasons for buying the car might be questionable but your statements knock it out of the park. If BMW didn't care about customers returning they'd go bankrupt in less than a year. I'm sure BMW is smarter than what you're giving them credit for.
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The i8 is NOT an electric car it's a hybrid. So if you're looking for an all electric car the i8 is not for you.
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The i8 is BMW's approach to a new market that has proven quite successful. That being said it isn't an easy car to get in and out of. Nor is it comfortable as compared to a 7 series or even 6 series. Gets great gas mileage but I don't think many of the i8 buyers are that concerned about miles per gallon. I am surprised BMW has sold over 4K of them in the US. It isn't a inexpensive car.
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It's basicly what they've been doing with other BMW branding lately, like the X-drive. X-drive is usually on campain in Norway and is very cheap, like 75% off the original price. My local SM told me that was intentional from BMW, they wanted to destroy the Quattro hold on the market and they did take massive losses - selling X-drive cheap to the markets. This have led to BMW having more 4X4 models on the market than anyone else in Norway. And another fun fact, BMW i3 is the best selling car in Norway, ahead of Golf and anything from Toyota, because of this, BMW is the 3 biggest manufactor in Norway.
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Maybe yoga and breathing deeply would help you. Do you have experience in buying $150k cars? Did you buy and i8? Did you read Carac's very correct post #12. If the answer to all 3 questions is no, then you should have refrained from quoting me. I bought not one but two i8s. So yes i love the car. However, the BS circulated by both dealers and the factory and the resulting impact on prices is something i do not want to repeat. They created an impression which they did not have to do. I bought mainly porsches but also aston and other luxury brands over the years and even if their cars depreciated, they did not try and paint it otherwise. If you want to be in the luxury car segment you will likely deal with people who worked hard for their money and don't want to be misled. They did not have to do that. Read the thread again and you will find a pattern among buyers who are less than impressed by bmw just like i am. So before you offload your bitterness all over a car forum, try at least to form an informed, cohesive and thought through response. |
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Erm ... the Tesla is a boring-looking 4-door sedan with not the best build quality and a recharging challenge. Which I don't think is what the average i8 buyer was in the market for in the first place.
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I love my i8. I've loved all 16 BMWs I've been fortunate enough to own. I love both sides of the house (2 and 4 wheel). I just bought another one today. But my buying habits are a flea speck in their sales figures. I used to feel that they owed me something for my loyalty. Then I grew up and realized my addiction to their product is all on me. They don't give me special deals; I pay they same as everyone else. Maybe more.
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I don't understand why people don't realize that OEMs and dealers are different players with very different business models. They need each other. They help each other, e.g. with branding and training. That doesn't mean they're one and the same. One engineers and builds cars. One business. The other one sells and services cars. Very different business. Each one looking for a profit in their own way. And as the dealer is the last stage before the end customer, that's the one you're most likely to get screwed by. |
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