25k miles / year. Is that possible with the i8?

BMWMB · 01-18-2015, 04:48 PM

Has anyone else bought this i8 to drive about 25000 miles every year?

Mark · 01-18-2015, 09:42 PM

Can't wait to hear your results!

StuM · 01-18-2015, 10:16 PM

Don't know why not. With 25k/yr think of all the fuel you'll be saving in the i8. It's built to drive. Let us know how things progress and if you discover any M&R issues. Good luck and happy motoring.

mpgrant5 · 01-19-2015, 06:53 AM

Well I plan to do 15k in mine when I take delivery on the 1st March

AdamCaplan · 01-19-2015, 08:21 AM

I've had mine 5 days and already driven 868 fantastic miles

Showing average 35.6 mpg

I drove 300 miles yesterday (mostly motorway) and found it a superior drive than the 640d m sport (2012 version) I had previously.

All in all, it's a tremendous motor car!

It's costing me around £40 per 300 odd miles

BMWMB · 01-19-2015, 12:21 PM

What residual value do you expect after 3 years?

LowOnCash · 01-19-2015, 01:30 PM

I feel if you were lucky enough to pay MSRP you could drive the car for a year and get almost all you money back - possible?

Pitkis · 01-20-2015, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWMB

Has anyone else bought this i8 to drive about 25000 miles every year?

I drive around 50 000 km a year (31 000 miles) and i8 is my primary car. So yes, my mile expectancy is quite close to 30 000 with i8. 1/3 of that arctic winter...

BMWMB · 02-09-2015, 06:02 PM

Finally i decided to buy a Porsche 991 GTS.

AdamCaplan · 02-26-2015, 09:41 AM

I've now driven 2750 miles, my total consumption is 48.1 mpg

It's the most unbelievable piece of engineering.

A city smart car
A motorway warrior
A weekend wizard

Just fantastic

Plus, it must get photographed five times every day! Crazy response from people!

ericsi · 02-26-2015, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamCaplan

I've now driven 2750 miles, my total consumption is 48.1 mpg

It's the most unbelievable piece of engineering.

A city smart car
A motorway warrior
A weekend wizard

Just fantastic

Plus, it must get photographed five times every day! Crazy response from people!

Pretty similar comments here. My fuel consumption is worse. But I gun it the moment am out of cities.

bcroadster · 02-26-2015, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamCaplan

I've now driven 2750 miles, my total consumption is 48.1 mpg

It's the most unbelievable piece of engineering.

A city smart car
A motorway warrior
A weekend wizard

Just fantastic

Plus, it must get photographed five times every day! Crazy response from people!

The attention is getting to me .Guy rear ended someone while taking pic today .Iv never experienced anything like this .Do supercars get this much attention ?

Asides this is the most perfect car I have ever driven A tech nuts dream .Had m6 gran coupe prior

MalibuBimmer · 02-26-2015, 08:25 PM

No one gives me a second look. Which is just fine with me.

jcpca356 · 02-27-2015, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MalibuBimmer

No one gives me a second look. Which is just fine with me.

IMPOSSIBRU!

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