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Exactly if instrumented performance is your thing then you are absolutely right. And I'll point out, as it has been many times, i8 is not even billed as a super/track car.
Yet it does very well, and delivers a drive unlike any of the other cars. When I say future performance I don't mean an idea for future, rather a futuristic driving experience. |
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2) I like both. But in this case, specifically, I would take i8. It stands out because it's NEW in its unique way. |
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I'm still waiting for the M8..
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I love driving my heavily modified, appx 575hp E63 M6 which delivers a pretty brutal driving experience with upgraded suspension, brakes, intake, tune, etc. Fuel economy: 9mpg. Sound from tubi x-pipe and section 3: INSANE. I can be heard for almost 2 miles at full chat! I love it. I also love driving my appx 360hp i8 which delivers a different driving challenge. I enjoy balancing the energy utilization and recovery rates while attempting to maximize performance in that respect AND driving a pretty quick car that garners an almost unhealthy amount of attention. It is a technological tour de force that is a satisfying in every way. Not quite a prius with a body kit. Not even close. Cheers-mk |
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07-07-2015, 08:21 AM | #32 |
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No offense but that last statement tells me you have no idea what an i8 really drives like.
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07-07-2015, 10:19 AM | #33 |
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07-07-2015, 11:29 AM | #34 |
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Has the suspension improved between 2012 to 2015 for the 991 series? Undoubtedly, one of the best street legal track cars but is less practical for urban roads and for everyday use (no place and opportunity, outside the track, to unleash its performance). Nearly every passenger complained about the harsh suspension, especially when going over uneven roads/potholes. As a result, ended up trading it in due to the rather stiff ride quality.
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The 991 is almost cushy in comparison. Considered an i8 as it is a beauty. Having always owned BMW's since the 70's I wanted to wait for the 2nd gen i8. The reason being taking such an advanced model to the dealer for service I usually hear " we haven't seen any of these in here yet" |
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07-07-2015, 03:30 PM | #36 |
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OHHH. Sign me up now. I LOVE my i8 But a few more horses and wider tyres JEEZ what a car it could be. It's already stunning in looks and preformance. Give it 30% more and a giant killer it will be..
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07-07-2015, 03:59 PM | #38 |
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The dealbresker for me with electric is not being able to sustain full output in repeated hard driving.
Sad people care abut mpg in this segment. Who Cades about gas mileag in a niche performance market? It's the world's least concern what 200k dollar sport car emasons are |
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Sad people care abut mpg in this segment. rQUOTE] Ok...but mostof us care about emissions! I would like to see my children still have trees and animals, so if I can dosomething about it, I will. So guess I am sad,and loving it! |
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While we can enjoy our personal pursuits, it shouldn't be at the expense of others. In many ways, I am glad to have the guiltless pleasure of an i8, where the feel of traditional sports car performance can also be combined with low gas consumption and with low emissions. Thank you BMW i division for producing such a technological marvel! My experience with the i8 has given me the confidence to seriously look into finding replacement hybrids or electric vehicles for both of my Mercs (CL63 AMG and E 500). Thanks for the reminder kip1. We should live life with no regrets! Last edited by YWGT3; 07-08-2015 at 04:04 AM.. |
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The biggest disappointment is however that after a good 10 minutes of WOT driving on German Autobahn the battery is empty and you're left with a measly 3 cylinder car that is outgunned by any ordinary diesel car pootling around. Embarrassing to say the least. As someone else said, you can buy it for a lot of reasons, but wanting to have a true sportscar is not one of them.
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And for my current desires I much rather have a perfectly balanced car than a "track car for the road." As someone else said I have a real track car for the track. |
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They feel on par with my Honda Ridgeline. The last steering in a BMW I had that felt good was my E46 M3. Just about perfect. |
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