Handover of 18 First BMW i8 Roadsters at Welt to International BMW i8 Club

zagaboo · 05-28-2018, 10:50 AM

It's probably my fault. Once BMW realised that an ipure member was from Barnsley, they decided another club was needed

SCOTT26 · 05-28-2018, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JustChris

I hope so at some point. I'd be all over that!!

It remain a mystery why that has not been implemented in one of the largest markets in Europe. And this has been asked many,many times pre-Brexit so no one can say because of Brexit and start a political argument.
It's apparently a BMW UK decision?

JustChris · 05-28-2018, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

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Originally Posted by JustChris

I hope so at some point. I'd be all over that!!

It remain a mystery why that has not been implemented in one of the largest markets in Europe. And this has been asked many,many times pre-Brexit so no one can say because of Brexit and start a political argument.
It's apparently a BMW UK decision?

My dealer did tell me it was because of some bad accidents with RHD UK drivers collecting a high power car and heading to the Autobahn to home. Same for Mercedes he said. I can see some logic on that but can it be true?

I for one would jump at the chance for a Welt collection and the full tour yada yada!

Hey-hi, been waiting 10 years no drama

Appreciate the reply, cheers Scott.

evanevery · 05-29-2018, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MRV99

So what did your dealer say about this. It was most likely the dealer who f-ed you over and not BMW. UNLESS you did not specify you wanted a "first edition disgnation" i8.

What did your dealer say when you went in and talked to them about how loyal you are and the dealer did not get you a first edition one? Were they apologetic or did they say BMW told them you could not get one and they needed the I 8 first edition for dealer stock? Wonder if another buyer after you bought yours did not want the "First Edition" and gave it up?

Wonder what the full story is

No... I spoke directly with a very well established BMW NA Contact and she told me that all the First Editions were spoken for... This was right after my order was entered into the system. I got the same info ("all spoken for") both from my Sales Rep and BMW NA directly...

evanevery · 05-29-2018, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rockymtnpilot

Idk you kind of seem disappointed

Not specifically about the "First Edition"...more about how it was handled (or not)...

SCOTT26 · 05-29-2018, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JustChris

My dealer did tell me it was because of some bad accidents with RHD UK drivers collecting a high power car and heading to the Autobahn to home. Same for Mercedes he said. I can see some logic on that but can it be true?

I for one would jump at the chance for a Welt collection and the full tour yada yada!

Hey-hi, been waiting 10 years no drama

Appreciate the reply, cheers Scott.

It doesn't seem to stop US and other European registered collections who some should exercise more care especially on the Autobahn. Driving the Autobahn especially at Speed means you must have all your senses attuned as anything can happen in the blink of an eye.
Once saw an M3 turn its DSC off on the streets of Munich at night. Dangerous and highly stupid. Hopefully the Polizei thought so too.

raysspl · 05-30-2018, 01:16 PM

That's neat. Could we please see some sort of red make its way in the i8 now? Thanks

vance · 05-30-2018, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by raysspl

That's neat. Could we please see some sort of red make its way in the i8 now? Thanks

Like the i8 Protonic Red limited edition?

JasH · 06-02-2018, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vance

Like the i8 Protonic Red limited edition?

Sophisto · 06-07-2018, 01:06 PM

BMW did not block the cars - they made the cars on request of the president of the official i8 Club in Germany

In July 2017 he asked BMW if a special "club edition of first edition" would be possible and surprinsingly they agreed - if at least 18 people would order one in advance within two weeks.
And 18 club members did.

(I am a club member and I was offered to order one too. Unfortunately I bought my coupe just weeks before.)

Maxxsirrah · 06-08-2018, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sophisto

BMW did not block the cars - they made the cars on request of the president of the official i8 Club in Germany

In July 2017 he asked BMW if a special "club edition of first edition" would be possible and surprinsingly they agreed - if at least 18 people would order one in advance within two weeks.
And 18 club members did.

(I am a club member and I was offered to order one too. Unfortunately I bought my coupe just weeks before.)

And here's us saying BMW dont listen... that's pretty impressive to be honest.

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