Terrible i8

[Rockford]

I was going off what the chap who had it - and let me drive it - said, which was obviously bollocks

That's not a lot more than my car, but it certainly felt a lot faster. Just didn't feel like a sports car. The one I drove was black with cream, I liked the look.

Fair do's, the total output is lower than you'd expect but peak torque is something like 420lb-ft.

It's the electric motor that gives it that kick, it really does rocket off the line with no fuss and a real sense of urgency. At 40mph on kick down you loose the benefit that insta-torque gives you and it starts to feel a lot more in line with cars with similar output. Certainly not a slow car but it's no super car killer!

I'd post up some pics but work have me in today for the grave yard shift!

[paulgs1000]

OP - that design wouldn't be out of place in the 1970s. Being a child of that era, I quite like it . . .

Didn't say it would be my choice for daily transport though . . . a little too psychedelic!

[Nanu]

Driven the blue version with white interior and it looks great but make sure you have a double garage for it and park well away from other motors or you will have trouble opening the doors. The size of it is quite surprising.

Not worth the money at the moment but suspect it will come down further once the Z5 is an option

[Hilly30si]

I saw its cousin last week

That's better

[LeeZ4MR]

It was never a contender for me when new, even though it was almost the same cost as the car I finally bought.

I've always thought this too and if you have that sort of money to spend the 911 has to be the go to option for me.

I think the i8 probably works if you already have a 911and other exotic motors and you just fancy something a little different.

[Bing]

It was never a contender for me when new, even though it was almost the same cost as the car I finally bought.

I've always thought this too and if you have that sort of money to spend the 911 has to be the go to option for me.

I think the i8 probably works if you already have a 911and other exotic motors and you just fancy something a little different.

Agreed. Most of us will never have a 5 or 6 car super garage and fancy something different for a while

[dhobbs]

I saw its cousin last week

That looks really nice!

[Pastry]

I got to drive a white and black one and thought it looked stunning! I also loved the drive and found it more than fast enough but as said by others, I would have it as one of my toys, but not the only toy.
It's a shame you have to be a young gymnast to get in and out, I must have looked a right sight!

[LeeZ4MR]

It was never a contender for me when new, even though it was almost the same cost as the car I finally bought.

I've always thought this too and if you have that sort of money to spend the 911 has to be the go to option for me.

I think the i8 probably works if you already have a 911and other exotic motors and you just fancy something a little different.

Agreed. Most of us will never have a 5 or 6 car super garage and fancy something different for a while

Indeed!

[enzed4]

my wife follows Jeffree Star (bloke who tries makeup on youtube. Go figure, he makes millions...).
He has this pink E89 Z4:
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/celeb ... 99978.html
And now has this (pink) i8 as well:

[PerryGunn]

my wife follows Jeffree Star (bloke who tries makeup on youtube. Go figure, he makes millions...).
.....
And now has this (pink) i8 as well:

Ah... so that'll be why prices are dropping rapidly...

[Bing]

I f***ing hate pink cars

[pvr]

I f***ing hate pink cars

Lynchy & co will all be very upset with that statement

[Nanu]

my wife follows Jeffree Star (bloke who tries makeup on youtube. Go figure, he makes millions...).
He has this pink E89 Z4:
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/celeb ... 99978.html
And now has this (pink) i8 as well:

Think I would rather be poor and have good taste

[enzed4]

Think I would rather be poor and have good taste

Wouldn't you rather be rich and have good taste? Oh well, each to their own...