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Absolutely amazing experience into the future

Jim K, 09/06/2018
updated 03/08/2021
2019 BMW i8 2dr Convertible AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful

I have been driving my i8 roadster for a month. What an experience! The handling has been much improved and extended battery certainly makes more sense now. Fit and finish has been stepped up and at he top in super car range. I find performance more than adequate. Other cars achieve better acceleration because of launch control. In daily driving no one uses launch control anyway; i8 achieves optimal acceleration without launch control which is a plus. Handling is awesome and ride much better than any car similar in its class. This car rides like a coupe. Most convertibles suffer from structural rigidity which can affect handling and ride. The i8 roadster doesn’t; this is a huge plus!

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5 out of 5 stars

Unique and Misunderstood

Thomas H., 06/30/2022
2019 BMW i8 2dr Convertible AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have now owned the i8 for seven months which for me is quite unusual. Typically, I grow tired of a vehicle after just a few months. This car has been different. I still go into my garage just to look at it and admire its styling. I really like owning a vehicle that is unique and that is rarely seen, and that is very true of the i8, especially my roadster model. So far, it has been trouble-free, very economical to run (with the current high gas prices),and shows typical German build quality. I would have preferred if it was totally electric, but since most of my driving is local, I am able to mainly use the 30+ mile electric range without having to make use of the three-cylinder gas engine. It is comforting to know that it is available, and I have found it to be quite adequate for my needs. I do not understand all the criticism about its size. So far, I have been very pleased with the car and would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting something truly special.

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Piece of Automotive History

Jstew, 03/06/2022
2019 BMW i8 2dr Convertible AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

The I8 what some may feel is a “douche car” so either people want a photo of it, gawk at it or literally think you are a yuppie or muscle car guys think you are a fool cause it’s not 550hp. The reality is it’s gorgeous looking. It drives and handles well. It’s fun in Sport Mode which helps recharge the battery to mitigate having to plug it in as often. It’s unique and you can say that you are in an elite group who have owned a vehicle with butterfly lambo doors. It will def be a collectors car. It’s like a cross between super and GT but really neither. It is what it is. It’s in its own kinda category and makes a statement years after it’s debut. Now that’s a car that’s aging gracefully. With a 2024 full electric vehicle coming out in 2024 the ‘19-20 i8’s should retain their value give they are hybrids which will be more desirable as we move to full electric vehicles.

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Increditable

Richardcg, 04/23/2022
2019 BMW i8 2dr Coupe AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

OMG, OMG Nice. It's a wonder to drive, nice, smooth and fast. Not as fast as my Z06 but a fun drive none the less.

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Impressive and Sexy BMW I8

Lisa , 07/04/2019
2019 BMW i8 2dr Convertible AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful

I’ve been driving my new convertible i8 for the last couple months and have to say I am very happy and impressed with the look, performance and fuel economy.

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