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      03-25-2019, 02:05 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by psuibmw View Post
Videos make these vehicles look fun but I doubt they will be much
I drove i8 and loved the electric power, it was so quick, wow. I said right there and then I welcome the new age of driving, just come out with affordable fun cars....

Now, the sound - it was not there but honestly I keep open mind and accept it as innovation and that's how it does thing. I did not mind the lack of exhaust while in i8.

Lack of gearbox, I actually think they might come up with some gear shit there just from seeing how electric is inefficient on high speeds. However, in my testing of i8 I had zero concerns with lack of the stick.

I8 is not i4, i know that. I4 will probably be more in line with model 3. Also i8 has horrible steering. It was probably in comfort mode but boy it felt I was driving my kid toys... I think i4 will have better steering given the tech progress since my test drive.
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