New Baby

Who's on first · 05-23-2015, 07:28 PM

Well, the deposit went down June 4th ... took delivery today. So happy.

Just add tint & coding from my guy John at dc metro coding.

TahoeM3 · 05-23-2015, 07:34 PM

Nice! How does it compare?

Who's on first · 05-23-2015, 07:40 PM

SUCKS getting out of it. As in it's difficult physically. I grabbed the door the first time .. and slammed it on my head .. (only 10 people were watching).

NickRac · 05-23-2015, 07:44 PM

How is the power?

Who's on first · 05-23-2015, 08:04 PM

Swift. Odd in all electric. Like how the iDrive screen is in blue, that was a nice surprise.

Roadkiller · 05-23-2015, 08:12 PM

Congrats on the new ride....looking really nice.

vzm3 · 05-23-2015, 08:12 PM

Really gorgeous car! Congrats

8600RPM · 05-23-2015, 08:21 PM

Such an amazing chassis but no real engine. I understand the concept and direction but what did they lose by sticking the s63tu engine and a dct in there as a performance model. That would be unbeatable

Who's on first · 05-23-2015, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 8600RPM

Such an amazing chassis but no real engine. I understand the concept and direction but what did they lose by sticking the s63tu engine and a dct in there as a performance model. That would be unbeatable

Um... Don't you think they thought of that... This a way to fund development, get real world testing... Then upgrade it galore.. And up the price. We are just doing all the long term testing for them.

Happy to do it.

Jockey · 05-23-2015, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 8600RPM

Such an amazing chassis but no real engine. I understand the concept and direction but what did they lose by sticking the s63tu engine and a dct in there as a performance model. That would be unbeatable

That would totally defeat the purpose of the car.

8600RPM · 05-23-2015, 08:54 PM

I no you woukd have i8. But also use that carbon fibre chassis for a pure sports model

Mr.SugarSkulls · 05-23-2015, 09:09 PM

But sweet ride!

Falafel Combo · 05-23-2015, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 8600RPM

Such an amazing chassis but no real engine. I understand the concept and direction but what did they lose by sticking the s63tu engine and a dct in there as a performance model. That would be unbeatable

BMW, give this guy a job! He's like a one man think tank!

Falafel Combo · 05-23-2015, 09:13 PM

Congrats man! Looks sweet! I sat in one at my dealership and I think I know what you mean. It's a pain to climb into it, but once you're a settled in the driving position is awesome!

myzmak · 05-23-2015, 09:22 PM

Lovely lovely lovely car.

While not the i8 forum, would appreciate your thoughts (once the headache from closing the door on your noggin subsides...)

Never Convicted · 05-23-2015, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by I hate picking user names

Um... Don't you think they thought of that... This a way to fund development, get real world testing... Then upgrade it galore.. And up the price. We are just doing all the long term testing for them.

Happy to do it.

There you go. New forum name "i8 crash test dummy." Beautiful car. You're now obligated to tell us all about it, since you tricked us into thinking you were interested in an M3/4. Good luck with it.

Ian1973 · 05-23-2015, 09:44 PM

Sweet, congrats!!! Can't imagine owning that.

DocWeatherington · 05-23-2015, 10:09 PM

Congrats on the car, how is it to drive?

STooK · 05-23-2015, 11:31 PM

Congrats! I got to drive the i3 and it really surprised me how fun that car was to drive. I could only imagine how much more awesome the i8 is. I bet your M4 felt slow afterwards!

48Laws · 05-23-2015, 11:45 PM

Congrats!

jcpca356 · 05-24-2015, 09:07 AM

welcome to the white i8 club hehe. i use my left elbow to prop my body up and slide out.

MalibuBimmer · 05-24-2015, 09:21 AM

Sweet ride. Do you plan any mods?

05-23-2015, 07:28 PM	#1
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Who's on first Brigadier General 2462 Rep 3,803 Posts Drives: A-10C Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	SUCKS getting out of it. As in it's difficult physically. I grabbed the door the first time .. and slammed it on my head .. (only 10 people were watching).
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Who's on first Brigadier General 2462 Rep 3,803 Posts Drives: A-10C Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	Swift. Odd in all electric. Like how the iDrive screen is in blue, that was a nice surprise.
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8600RPM Lieutenant Colonel 657 Rep 1,749 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Such an amazing chassis but no real engine. I understand the concept and direction but what did they lose by sticking the s63tu engine and a dct in there as a performance model. That would be unbeatable
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8600RPM Lieutenant Colonel 657 Rep 1,749 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	I no you woukd have i8. But also use that carbon fibre chassis for a pure sports model
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05-24-2015, 09:07 AM	#21
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