BMW i8......order is in.
Discussion
5to1 said:
I think the point being made by Craig is not that the option is £12k, but that it is NOT optional for the first 6 or 7 months (optional implies you can get the car without it, which you can't apparently, so the true launch price is £112k for the first 6 months).
Also WRT RRPs and option prices, who ever pays those? They are largely BS these days unless you have to pay BIK, in which case the Tax man is happy to screw you on the basis of those BS prices.
Point taken , I didn't read the full thread to be honest.Also WRT RRPs and option prices, who ever pays those? They are largely BS these days unless you have to pay BIK, in which case the Tax man is happy to screw you on the basis of those BS prices.
slippery said:
I paid RRP. There's no discounts available.
Tom Hartley was teweeting the other day that he would pay a good premium for a physical car...Romans had this one in the otehr day....I think it sold within 24 hours http://www.romansinternational.com/car/983/bmw-i8
Be a loooong time before there are any discounts!!!
slippery said:
The car is capable of charging its own batteries, but this is done for a fraction of the cost when plugged in to the mains. I will just leave it plugged in overnight, or when an opportunity arises, but don't plan to become too obsessive about it.
We currently live in a top-floor flat in the UK. Yep, you read that right! 
There are a few fast charge points within 5 minutes drive which I'll be using from time-to-time but essentially we need a house with a garage in the long-term. This is indeed going to one expensive i8... 
Ali2202 said:
We currently live in a top-floor flat in the UK. Yep, you read that right! There are a few fast charge points within 5 minutes drive which I'll be using from time-to-time but essentially we need a house with a garage in the long-term. This is indeed going to one expensive i8...
My questions above were sort if aimed at this. I was thinking that if the car regenerates its batteries quickly then theres no urgent need to keep it fully charged at home. The regeneration techniques are also free. There are a few fast charge points within 5 minutes drive which I'll be using from time-to-time but essentially we need a house with a garage in the long-term. This is indeed going to one expensive i8... kryten22uk said:
Ali2202 said:
We currently live in a top-floor flat in the UK. Yep, you read that right! There are a few fast charge points within 5 minutes drive which I'll be using from time-to-time but essentially we need a house with a garage in the long-term. This is indeed going to one expensive i8...
My questions above were sort if aimed at this. I was thinking that if the car regenerates its batteries quickly then theres no urgent need to keep it fully charged at home. The regeneration techniques are also free. There are a few fast charge points within 5 minutes drive which I'll be using from time-to-time but essentially we need a house with a garage in the long-term. This is indeed going to one expensive i8... TimJMS said:
My understanding is that if the battery needs any charge it will draw it from the engine any time you are not giving the car full beans. That is one of its modes of operation at any rate.
But surely that would be less efficient than just running on the petrol motor? The whole point is to use mains energy that costs less to produce isn't it?Ali2202 said:
kryten22uk said:
Ali2202 said:
We currently live in a top-floor flat in the UK. Yep, you read that right! There are a few fast charge points within 5 minutes drive which I'll be using from time-to-time but essentially we need a house with a garage in the long-term. This is indeed going to one expensive i8...
My questions above were sort if aimed at this. I was thinking that if the car regenerates its batteries quickly then theres no urgent need to keep it fully charged at home. The regeneration techniques are also free. There are a few fast charge points within 5 minutes drive which I'll be using from time-to-time but essentially we need a house with a garage in the long-term. This is indeed going to one expensive i8... slippery said:
I went for the Turbine 625 alloys, with Carpo (Black) interior and headlining.
Same here, but i specifically requested the lighter headlining. Too claustrophobic inside otherwise.Pure impulse package now is only 2 weeks delivery before regular spec. Dealer himself suggested i did not take it..
CRA1G said:
Chris Evans does a good wright up on it in this mornings Mail on Sunday... And he likes it...
Bit strangely written, trying too hard to be interesting or funny.Here goes though:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-2752...
Ali2202 said:
REALIST123 said:
Would there be a real point to the car if you're going to do that though? What would be the fuel economy in that situation?
Circa 30 MPG on the UC from what I've read. I'm not buying the car to save on fuel costs thankfully. 
REALIST123 said:
Ali2202 said:
REALIST123 said:
Would there be a real point to the car if you're going to do that though? What would be the fuel economy in that situation?
Circa 30 MPG on the UC from what I've read. I'm not buying the car to save on fuel costs thankfully. 
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