Should You Buy a BMW i8? (Test Drive & Review)

Today, I'm in this 2016 BMW i8. Let's see what it's like...

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[Pauls-World]

I just bought one and it’s being delivered tomorrow at 10am. Has only 9k. Ceramic coated not a scratch on it anywhere. Climate controlled it’s whole life. I paid 59K. I’m a GM muscle car guy and I have cars that can go 200mph so I don’t care that this car can’t. I also bought a C8 from the guy too. Getting a I8 and a C8 delivered tomorrow at 10am to my house is gonna be pretty cool. Totally blessed

[louischapman]

I went to a private school and I remember a parent pulling up in this at the end of term and the amount of attention it got was mesmerising. So many more expensive cars in the car park yet everyone wanted a piece of the I8. A parent even got out his rolls Royce to take a photo of it how crazy is that 🤣I remember the experience so well it was like looking at a concept of the future and still to this day looks out of this world.

[pedro-wdvc]

its so refreshing to see a person not immediately bash bmws in their reviews

[jakegentile]

The best review I’ve watched. I recently purchased a 2019 i8 coupe and everyone told me not to but I can gladly say they were all wrong. This thing is a blast and will get Lamborghini attention and is actually quite fast despite the typical car guy saying it’s as fast as a Prius. The aerodynamics & the carbon fiber tub really makes this thing fun to drive around

[AlexSmith-dele]

I had one for the weekend from BMW when they were new. The attention it got was mad! Great fun car. At £100k there were better options out there, but now they’re £40k. Tempted.

[carguytom]

I own several Ferraris, a Porsche 992 and an i8 roadster. To be honest, the i8 is the most fascinating of all. It is a tecnical masterpiece and a piece of BMW history. A future classic.

[davek]

That’s what a super car should look like; like nothing else on the road. Stunning car.

[paultaylor]

I think the trouble was when it was released it was to ahead of it's time. Now if it had been released a year or two ago with more modern technology in it, I think it would of been a hit for BMW. Great video again and set in some beautiful locations.

[dwn]

I drove one of these on track a few years ago and was blown away. I REALLY want to own one at some point, and see it as a real chapter change in car development. A car that will be looked at in the future as a proper sea change from the mid 2010s.

[meanredspider]

I went to test drive an i3 and the local dealer had booked me for an i8. I absolutely loved it - it was fabulous to drive and I even got them to quote me on a finance deal. They were about £115k new specced up but used only £80k - that’s a massive drop in depreciation. If I hadn’t needed a car that can tow, I’d have bought a used one recently. I hope to need to buy one in the future - they are brilliant.

[davidplumb]

What an amazing looking car ..in my opinion it is the ultimate sports car that wouldn’t cost the earth to run.

[ebgb]

Love the I8, I remember the first time I saw one in 2014 on the A1 in Hertfordshire. Good on fuel BMW build quality with amazing performance. I WISH I had one....Lovely motor...

[erics]

On my 3rd i8. I average 60 mpg lifetime as i charge it overnight. It is MUCH more pleasant to use than any modern 911 (recently owned a 992 gts). Has non of the tyre roar of the Porsches which has become unbearable. Suspension is way more fluid and compliant. Love to do road trips in it. Way faster than the internet leads you to think (the torque!). Costs peanuts to run. The only people criticising them are those who never drove them. Top tip, they only made 3, 000 of the roadsters… buy them whilst you can!

[md-detailing]

Looks sharp even in 2023, 2015 was not along time ago folks, this is going to be a modern classic.

I love the lambo doors, interiors nice and quirky and looks cool and stylish!

This is the only BMW i would buy, great video as usual Matt! :D

[CanadianInMonaco]

Had it for a year in LA. Awesome car that is more than the sum of its parts tbh. I had no issues with it. Probably as sensible as you will every get to a supercar.

[Rsadidit]

Had mine for just over 2 years and I absolutely love it. With a commute of 5 miles and charging at my work I get probably 75 mpg. It’s drives like a dream and takes off when you want it to. It makes people smile to see it and still looks timelessly…futuristic. Glad it wasnt popular because I got it at an amazing price. Glad to see a review that gets it 👌

[markroebuck]

This car is drastically underrated, it drives as good as it looks and I have had some fast cars but this one is an every day super car a bit like the old Honda nsx, don't knock it till you drive it, you will be surprised just how much fun it is. Great instant power for every day

[BorisG]

I love the i8, it just never gets old to look at. Thanks for another great review

[originalchill]

Really interesting review Matt, well done! I was a postman and someone on my walk had one. Stunning looking car, it was great to get some idea of how it drives! 👏🏻👍🏻

[evanleebodies]

My boss has one, I never tire of looking at it. It reveals a new design feature each new look.