traded in R8 as well for an i8

i8fun · 03-29-2016, 03:25 PM

Hello Everyone,

Things i like about the i8 so far.

1. The R8 sucked gas like there was no tomorrow.
I wasn't particularly driving the R8 like a maniac either.

2. A lot more comfortable then the R8.

3. Launch control is insane in the membrane.

4. Swan doors.

5. Lower insurance cost.

6. I can fit various items on the back seats.

7. I get to drive in the High Occupancy Vehicle lanes due to the car being "GREEN".

8. The bird's eye-view camera is pretty freakin' cool.

MKSixer · 03-29-2016, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by i8fun

Hello Everyone,

Things i like about the i8 so far.

1. The R8 sucked gas like there was no tomorrow.
I wasn't particularly driving the R8 like a maniac either.

2. A lot more comfortable then the R8.

3. Launch control is insane in the membrane.

4. Swan doors.

5. Lower insurance cost.

6. I can fit various items on the back seats - just not humanoids.

7. I get to drive in the High Occupancy Vehicle lanes due to the car being "GREEN".

Congrats and welcome!

You are in for a fun time and I hope you thoroughly enjoy the vehicle!

i8fun · 03-29-2016, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MKSixer

Congrats and welcome!

You are in for a fun time and I hope you thoroughly enjoy the vehicle!

Thanks MKSixer.

YWGT3 · 03-30-2016, 12:25 PM

Congratulations on your purchase.

Your point on gas thirsty sports cars is well taken. One glaring difference between the i8 and other high performance cars is its infrequent visits to the gas pump. Besides being the least expensive sports car to maintain for me, its mpg delivery is absurd for the amount of performance and fun that it delivers.

twm6 · 03-30-2016, 02:33 PM

congrats and welcome!!!

i8fun · 03-30-2016, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by YWGT3

Congratulations on your purchase.

Your point on gas thirsty sports cars is well taken. One glaring difference between the i8 and other high performance cars is its infrequent visits to the gas pump. Besides being the least expensive sports car to maintain for me, its mpg delivery is absurd for the amount of performance and fun that it delivers.

Thanks YWGT3. I haven't been to the gas station yet, but i think i'll go during the middle of the night due to all the attention i'm getting just driving the thing down the road.

Also "in rare cases the tank venting can last several minutes" which is kinda strange when filling up the car.

i8fun · 03-30-2016, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by twm6

congrats and welcome!!!

Thanks twm6. WE GOT THE SAME COLOR CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aye-eight · 04-03-2016, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by i8fun

Thanks YWGT3. I haven't been to the gas station yet, but i think i'll go during the middle of the night due to all the attention i'm getting just driving the thing down the road.

Also "in rare cases the tank venting can last several minutes" which is kinda strange when filling up the car.

Never had to wait more than 5 seconds or so. It takes longer to open the door and get out of the car.

i8fun · 04-05-2016, 05:08 PM

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Never had to wait more than 5 seconds or so. It takes longer to open the door and get out of the car.

Thanks for the advice.

Tewie · 04-14-2016, 12:10 AM

i8fun · 04-17-2016, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tewie

Thanks Tewie.

mptpa · 04-17-2016, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by i8fun

Hello Everyone,

Things i like about the i8 so far.

1. The R8 sucked gas like there was no tomorrow.
I wasn't particularly driving the R8 like a maniac either.

2. A lot more comfortable then the R8.

3. Launch control is insane in the membrane.

4. Swan doors.

5. Lower insurance cost.

6. I can fit various items on the back seats - just not humanoids.

7. I get to drive in the High Occupancy Vehicle lanes due to the car being "GREEN".

8. The bird's eye-view camera is pretty freakin' cool.

I agree with all your points; except I for mini-me humanoids (<5'3").

I also gets lot of gawking, picture taking and conversations with the unique look of the car. Thx for sharing.

i8fun · 04-19-2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mptpa

I agree with all your points; except I for mini-me humanoids (<5'3").

I also gets lot of gawking, picture taking and conversations with the unique look of the car. Thx for sharing.

Thanks for replying mptpa. I'll delete the humanoids comment. I don't want to offend anyone.

ky_soldier · 04-24-2016, 05:24 PM

I can second this. As the former owner of two V8 and one V10 R8, the i8 is absolutely as fun and a blast to drive

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i8fun New Member 6 Rep 13 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kanada iTrader: (0)	traded in R8 as well for an i8 Hello Everyone, Things i like about the i8 so far. 1. The R8 sucked gas like there was no tomorrow. I wasn't particularly driving the R8 like a maniac either. 2. A lot more comfortable then the R8. 3. Launch control is insane in the membrane. 4. Swan doors. 5. Lower insurance cost. 6. I can fit various items on the back seats. 7. I get to drive in the High Occupancy Vehicle lanes due to the car being "GREEN". 8. The bird's eye-view camera is pretty freakin' cool. Last edited by i8fun; 04-19-2016 at 03:50 PM.. Reason: additional reason for liking
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YWGT3 iDriver 363 Rep 595 Posts Drives: i8, Porsche Taycan T, MB EQE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Congratulations on your purchase. Your point on gas thirsty sports cars is well taken. One glaring difference between the i8 and other high performance cars is its infrequent visits to the gas pump. Besides being the least expensive sports car to maintain for me, its mpg delivery is absurd for the amount of performance and fun that it delivers.
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twm6 First Lieutenant 55 Rep 312 Posts Drives: 2015 Protonic Blue I8 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	congrats and welcome!!!
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ky_soldier General of The Universe 50 Rep 418 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW i8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Prospect, KY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW i8 [9.00]	I can second this. As the former owner of two V8 and one V10 R8, the i8 is absolutely as fun and a blast to drive
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