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BMW i8

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by ItsMyFault, Nov 13, 2014.

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  1. ItsMyFault

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    #1 ItsMyFault, Nov 13, 2014
  2. Mr. Clutch

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    Yeah, I want
     
    #2 Mr. Clutch, Nov 13, 2014
  3. RedRedemption

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    So beautiful.
     
    #3 RedRedemption, Nov 13, 2014
  4. tinman

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    they had a bmw i8 party in Austin, I checked it out, free food and drinks and you get to check out the car... you can't drive it of course , but it's freaking nice.

    the only gripe is that it's hard to get in the car, and i'm not tall.
     
    #4 tinman, Nov 14, 2014
  5. downbytheriver

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    Substandard for that price range

    $100k gets you a Tesla

    $50k more gets you less of a car with much more maintenance

    Verdict: No thanks
     
    #5 downbytheriver, Nov 14, 2014
  6. Mr. Clutch

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    I'm going to hold off and wait for the reviews.
     
    #6 Mr. Clutch, Nov 14, 2014
  7. Asian Sensation

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    Looks kinda messy. Like there's too much going on and the lines aren't very clean for a sports car.

    I'm partial to BMW's over Audi's but I think I'd rather have the R8.

    [​IMG]
     
    #7 Asian Sensation, Nov 14, 2014
  8. SWTsig

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    Saw one cruising aRound west u this morning.
     
    #8 SWTsig, Nov 14, 2014
  9. R0ckets03

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    Rather have this any day.

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/MO0vdNNzwxk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #9 R0ckets03, Nov 14, 2014
  10. R0ckets03

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    Absolutely gorgeous car. Hope they make an electric version soon.
     
    #10 R0ckets03, Nov 14, 2014
  11. seclusion

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    Do want.
     
    #11 seclusion, Nov 14, 2014
  12. Bandwagoner

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    Would much rather have V10 R8. No more electric BS.
     
    #12 Bandwagoner, Nov 14, 2014
  13. GanjaRocket

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    the 'electric BS' is what makes the Tesla Model D the fastest production sedan in the world..


    instant, complete torque
     
    #13 GanjaRocket, Nov 14, 2014
  14. Bandwagoner

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    fastest is it? Any euro performance sedan is electronically limited to 155mph. What does the Tesla do?
     
    #14 Bandwagoner, Nov 14, 2014
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    Not what I expected when BMW at least by name associates it with its 8 series. Not really up on the design either, but it's a hell of a step up from the i3.

    That video was a good watch to see the new technologies coming out and eventually trickling down.
     
    #15 vinsensual, Nov 14, 2014
  16. Yonkers

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    Except that it's not
     
    #16 Yonkers, Nov 14, 2014
  17. GanjaRocket

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    except that it is?


    0-60 in 3.2 seconds with instant full torque delivered
     
    #17 GanjaRocket, Nov 14, 2014
  18. tinman

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    you know the i8 will turn more heads than a Tesla or Audi.
     
    #18 tinman, Nov 14, 2014
  19. tamericus

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    Quicker yes, definitely not the fastest though.
     
    #19 tamericus, Nov 14, 2014
  20. GanjaRocket

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    okay you got me. lol
     
    #20 GanjaRocket, Nov 14, 2014
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