Forum for the entire range of BMW electric vehicles
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW i8 Forums BMW i8 General Discussion

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      09-30-2014, 04:30 PM   #133
ddk632
Chief Senior Executive Managing VP of Orange Sales
ddk632's Avatar
United_States
583
Rep
2,581
Posts

Drives: 17 BMW F87 M2 6MT MG HBDGR !
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Aventura, FL

iTrader: (2)

Nice!

I like how you have the ambient LED interior lighting set to red.

Appreciate 0
      09-30-2014, 05:35 PM   #134
Carac
Captain
95
Rep
678
Posts

Drives: E30M3, E39M5, SLSAMG, RRS SVR
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by ddk632 View Post
Nice!

I like how you have the ambient LED interior lighting set to red.

Mine was set to red by default as well. It makes more historical sense for BMW since all the ambient lighting is usually red/orange so your eyes don't need to adjust at night.
Appreciate 0
      08-20-2015, 01:56 PM   #135
Pitkis
First Lieutenant
Pitkis's Avatar
Finland
71
Rep
338
Posts

Drives: i8 2014
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Tampere, Finland

iTrader: (0)

Today, exactly one year from day One. Now driven 38 000 km, during 10 months (my car was garaged 2 months due lack of winter tires at the beginning). One year of ownership.

No complaints, flawless driving every day! None a single day or hour downtime.

All day was pleasure, driving around the town in complete sunshine. Just washed i8 looked perhaps better than any day I have driven it. It still gathers attention more than any other car on the road....today a parking ticket girls at exhibition asked me to pay, but his supervisor said "no, THIS car needs no payment in this area" and passed me through the gates free of charge
Attached Images
 
__________________
i8 2014 (PI, Protonic Blue), X1 25i 2016. Gone F30 320i xDrive 2013, E84 X1 23d 2010, E60 530 xdA 2006, E92M3 2008, R53 Mini Cooper S 2006, F430 F1 2008

Last edited by Pitkis; 08-20-2015 at 03:03 PM..
Appreciate 3
      08-20-2015, 02:18 PM   #136
drlonline
Lieutenant
drlonline's Avatar
United_States
138
Rep
514
Posts

Drives: 2019 i8 Coupe
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: L.A., CA

iTrader: (0)

Pitkis, happy anniversary. Where are you and your beauty going to celebrate?
Appreciate 0
      08-20-2015, 02:34 PM   #137
MKSixer
Lieutenant General
MKSixer's Avatar
34172
Rep
11,637
Posts

Drives: 2015 BMW i8, E63 M6, 328d
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Southeast United States

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2016 M4 GTS (Allotted)  [0.00]
2013 BMW 328d  [0.00]
2007 BMW M6  [10.00]
2015 BMW i8  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pitkis View Post
Today, exactly one year from day One. Now driven 38 000 km, during 10 months (my car was garaged 2 months due lack of winter tires at the beginning). One year of ownership.

No complaints, flawless driving every day! None a single day or hour downtime.

Today, driving around the town in complete sunshine, just washed i8 looked perhaps better than any day I have driven it. It still gathers attention more than any other car on the road....today a parking ticket girls at exhibition asked me to pay, but his supervisor said "no, THIS car needs no payment in this area" and passed me through gates free of charge
It still looks fantastic after the first year. I haven't driven my baby this week as I've been traveling. I can't wait to get back to her!!
Appreciate 1
      08-20-2015, 02:59 PM   #138
Pitkis
First Lieutenant
Pitkis's Avatar
Finland
71
Rep
338
Posts

Drives: i8 2014
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Tampere, Finland

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by drlonline View Post
Pitkis, happy anniversary. Where are you and your beauty going to celebrate?
Thanks. I washed her gently early in the morning. Then we went together to a local floating boat show to check new yachts All day together, 250 miles of driving under clear blue sky. That's what these cars are made for. A lot of nice cars on the road, Ferraris, Lambos and other specials. They are very rare here.
__________________
i8 2014 (PI, Protonic Blue), X1 25i 2016. Gone F30 320i xDrive 2013, E84 X1 23d 2010, E60 530 xdA 2006, E92M3 2008, R53 Mini Cooper S 2006, F430 F1 2008

Last edited by Pitkis; 08-20-2015 at 03:05 PM..
Appreciate 0
      08-20-2015, 03:42 PM   #139
YWGT3
iDriver
United_States
363
Rep
595
Posts

Drives: i8, Porsche Taycan T, MB EQE
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: California

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pitkis View Post
Thanks. I washed her gently early in the morning. Then we went together to a local floating boat show to check new yachts All day together, 250 miles of driving under clear blue sky. That's what these cars are made for. A lot of nice cars on the road, Ferraris, Lambos and other specials. They are very rare here.
Pitkis, great job in taking care of your i8. Looks new - as if you've just taken delivery of it!
Appreciate 0
      08-20-2015, 04:01 PM   #140
kip1
Captain
168
Rep
774
Posts

Drives: X5M50d
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: -

iTrader: (0)

Looks like new! Nice!
Appreciate 0
      08-20-2015, 06:15 PM   #141
Epirali
Lieutenant
United_States
198
Rep
578
Posts

Drives: BMW e Copper i8 Roadster
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Maryland, USA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by MKSixer View Post
It still looks fantastic after the first year. I haven't driven my baby this week as I've been traveling. I can't wait to get back to her!!
I'm five weeks away, one more week to go. Having severe withdrawal...ah to swing up the door and drop my butt in the driver seat....
Appreciate 1
      08-20-2015, 07:37 PM   #142
MKSixer
Lieutenant General
MKSixer's Avatar
34172
Rep
11,637
Posts

Drives: 2015 BMW i8, E63 M6, 328d
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Southeast United States

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2016 M4 GTS (Allotted)  [0.00]
2013 BMW 328d  [0.00]
2007 BMW M6  [10.00]
2015 BMW i8  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Epirali View Post
I'm five weeks away, one more week to go. Having severe withdrawal...ah to swing up the door and drop my butt in the driver seat....
I bet that you are experiencing extreme withdrawal symptoms. I will take mine out tomorrow and have a bit of fun. Hang in there!!!
Appreciate 0
      08-20-2015, 08:53 PM   #143
wanesso
Lieutenant
wanesso's Avatar
193
Rep
546
Posts

Drives: '08 e92 M3, no mods,no probs
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NY

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2008 BMW M3  [0.00]
2017 GT-R  [0.00]
2015 BMW i8  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by MKSixer View Post
I bet that you are experiencing extreme withdrawal symptoms. I will take mine out tomorrow and have a bit of fun. Hang in there!!!
I have extreme withdrawal and I don't have the car yet! It's at the BMW prep center now at the NJ/NY port just off the boat---how long does it take to get to the dealer??
Appreciate 0
      08-20-2015, 09:26 PM   #144
MKSixer
Lieutenant General
MKSixer's Avatar
34172
Rep
11,637
Posts

Drives: 2015 BMW i8, E63 M6, 328d
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Southeast United States

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2016 M4 GTS (Allotted)  [0.00]
2013 BMW 328d  [0.00]
2007 BMW M6  [10.00]
2015 BMW i8  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by wanesso View Post
I have extreme withdrawal and I don't have the car yet! It's at the BMW prep center now at the NJ/NY port just off the boat---how long does it take to get to the dealer??
As long as everything was smooth on the trip across the pond, about a week. If you have bad luck as I did, an extra 2 weeks. The shipment which included my car was damaged by rough seas. Good luck and please keep us posted!!
Appreciate 1
      08-23-2015, 08:57 PM   #145
MalibuBimmer
Founder, Knights of the Roundel website
MalibuBimmer's Avatar
United_States
967
Rep
1,723
Posts

Drives: 2015 M4 and 2018 AMG GT
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: The Santa Monica Mountains, CA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2018 Mercedes AMG GT  [0.00]
2018 Audi Q3  [0.00]
2015 BMW M4  [10.00]
Love the color. Awesome.
__________________
Previously: 2014 i8; 2013 650i convertible; 2013 650i Gran Coupe; 2013 X1; 2010 550i GT; 2010 535 GT; 2010 Z4 3.5; 2008 535ixt; 2007 M6 convertible; 2006 650i convertible; 1996 Z3; 1980 633CSi; 1978 630CS; 1972 3.0CS; 1971 Bavaria. (1971; 1979-2005 & 2017 - ? -- the Mercedes years.)
Appreciate 0
      09-12-2015, 01:30 PM   #146
wanesso
Lieutenant
wanesso's Avatar
193
Rep
546
Posts

Drives: '08 e92 M3, no mods,no probs
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NY

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2008 BMW M3  [0.00]
2017 GT-R  [0.00]
2015 BMW i8  [0.00]
Arrived!

Finally arrived, perfect condition and only one word describes this car:
PHENOMENAL!!
Appreciate 0
      09-12-2015, 04:19 PM   #147
MKSixer
Lieutenant General
MKSixer's Avatar
34172
Rep
11,637
Posts

Drives: 2015 BMW i8, E63 M6, 328d
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Southeast United States

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2016 M4 GTS (Allotted)  [0.00]
2013 BMW 328d  [0.00]
2007 BMW M6  [10.00]
2015 BMW i8  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by wanesso View Post
Finally arrived, perfect condition and only one word describes this car:
PHENOMENAL!!
Congratulations!
You have taken the first step along a fantastic path!!
Cheers-mk

P.S. Pics or it didn't happen!!
Appreciate 1
      09-12-2015, 06:33 PM   #148
wanesso
Lieutenant
wanesso's Avatar
193
Rep
546
Posts

Drives: '08 e92 M3, no mods,no probs
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NY

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2008 BMW M3  [0.00]
2017 GT-R  [0.00]
2015 BMW i8  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by MKSixer View Post
Congratulations!
You have taken the first step along a fantastic path!!
Cheers-mk

P.S. Pics or it didn't happen!!

If I ever get out of the car, I'll send the pics!
Appreciate 3
      09-13-2015, 12:27 PM   #149
Epirali
Lieutenant
United_States
198
Rep
578
Posts

Drives: BMW e Copper i8 Roadster
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Maryland, USA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by wanesso View Post
If I ever get out of the car, I'll send the pics!
Just take a selfie IN the car!
Appreciate 0
      09-13-2015, 06:41 PM   #150
wanesso
Lieutenant
wanesso's Avatar
193
Rep
546
Posts

Drives: '08 e92 M3, no mods,no probs
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NY

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2008 BMW M3  [0.00]
2017 GT-R  [0.00]
2015 BMW i8  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Epirali View Post
Just take a selfie IN the car!


Appreciate 3
      09-13-2015, 06:44 PM   #151
wanesso
Lieutenant
wanesso's Avatar
193
Rep
546
Posts

Drives: '08 e92 M3, no mods,no probs
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NY

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2008 BMW M3  [0.00]
2017 GT-R  [0.00]
2015 BMW i8  [0.00]
Getting the Valentine One hooked up.....
Appreciate 0
      09-19-2015, 12:38 PM   #152
wanesso
Lieutenant
wanesso's Avatar
193
Rep
546
Posts

Drives: '08 e92 M3, no mods,no probs
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NY

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2008 BMW M3  [0.00]
2017 GT-R  [0.00]
2015 BMW i8  [0.00]
Wow, these photos are terrible! There's gotta be an easier way to post pics than via a url.........
Appreciate 0
      09-21-2015, 09:21 PM   #153
jwestfield
Second Lieutenant
jwestfield's Avatar
United_States
376
Rep
298
Posts

Drives: '23 i7 and '23 M8 Competition
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Dallas, Texas

iTrader: (0)

Just got mine
Attached Images
 
__________________
2022 M760i - Black

2021 M8 Competition - Frozen Grey
Appreciate 1
      09-24-2015, 02:41 PM   #154
Aye-eight
Major
Aye-eight's Avatar
Switzerland
509
Rep
1,177
Posts

Drives: 2015 BMW i8
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: My garage

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by wanesso View Post


Congrats on good taste. . Looks almost exactly like mine. Color, wheels, interior. Except, I kept the blue accents, and because I'm in Europe, I don't have those reflectors on the wheel arches.
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 05:42 PM.




bmw
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