11-12-2018, 02:10 AM | #1 |
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Buying Tips for used i8
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I am looking to buy a used i8 sometime next year, probably sometime around summer. Based on what I've seen so far, the 2015 model is probably the one I am going to go for (maybe 2016 if the price is similar). I currently live in the US, where the i8s go for about 68-75k on average, which I think is a good price, although the norm will probably be around 60k summer next year I think. I had a question for all of you who have researched/bought an i8. What would be something that you wished you had known before buying ? For example, maybe the 2016 model is better than the 2015 one for a reason that I am not aware of. Also, would summer next year be a good time to buy ? Or maybe wait till Christmas ? Would you expect a fair price to be at around 60k then (for the 2015 model) ? Notice that I will most likely be buying this in Switzerland when the time comes (since i will be moving there shortly). So, any tips for the specific country would also be very welcome (I've seen that the prices for a used i8 are very similar to the US, thankfully Thanks a lot for the help. I am really REALLY looking forward to getting my hands on this babe ! |
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I'd say ignore weather the car has options like Laserlight or surroundview etc. There really are very few interesting options. Other than color and wheels.
I'd avoid the grey/black cars, the design is very hidden in those colors. Haggle, theres loads on the market and they'll prbbly keep declining for a while if not forever. Its a fantastic car doesent really need anything other than perhaps a V8 |
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I kinda like the darker colors in the i8, but I totally get what you are saying. It's one of the few cars that I like in multiple colors. I love the black matte i have to say |
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11-16-2018, 02:02 PM | #11 |
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I recently bought and i8 after looking to a while.
I went for one that had the Pure Impulse pack, probably not worth it when new, but worthwhile when buying used IMO. This will get you the Harmon Kardon speakers, surroundview and ceramic gear changer. The previous car I had, I made a few concessions on spec and regretted it. There are enough cars around that if you wait, the one with the right spec will come up before too long. |
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Not sure if there will be that many in Switzerland, kinda doubt it, but that said, I have already seen a few at the 70k dollar range. So, maybe, I would be able to snatch one at around 60k next winter. |
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11-18-2018, 04:25 AM | #16 |
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Yeap, I've checked those The second one is one of the colors I like too. I am still in the US though, so I will be looking to buy one next year, around winter. But, yeah those look like a great bargain and I think I can get it a bit cheaper next year too Damn, I love the way this car looks
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Either way, even if you do have to spend a bit more, you get compensated by perhaps the greatest roads in the world! |
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True, must be nice owning an i8 in Switzerland. Love the fact that you can basically drive to Stuttgart in like a couple of hours, for example. Great way to have fun with the car while travelling around countries. Which is something that you can't do here in the US
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11-19-2018, 03:42 AM | #22 |
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Man, that's insane, love that How is life in Switzerland btw ? I am actually european and think of coming back to Europe, in a country where I can still be making some good money on my work Tough to beat the us income in any other place other than Switzerland(I am on the IT field btw). But I like to hear what people think about the country, gives me some good information before my move there. So far, I am only hearing great things, so can't wait
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