Quick spin in an i8 today

[Patch1875]

Seen a silver one parked in Edinburgh city centre yesterday,looked amazing and was certainly attracting a lot of attention.

[AndyDubbya]

Wilmslowboy said:

I really like these, and white is not the best colour.

One question, I've managed to view one in the flesh close up and climbed in and out of it a couple of times..what's the consensus on the wide sill and drop down into the seat, I could imagine it becomes a real PITA, especially when wearing a suit on a rainy day (and having to sit on the sill while you swing in)


I was told order today for sept 1st delivery - which doesn't sound to bad ??

It's fine getting in & out once you have the knack - having an Elise for the last 10 years helps! More of a worry is finding a parking space where you can get out - the doors have to be fully open and need about 50cm, you can't squeeze out with the door just ajar like in a conventional car - and then hoping someone doesn't park too close while you're away.

Interesting that they can deliver in September. I ordered mine in July, coming in April, so it seems the waiting time hasn't grown at all, about 8/9 months.

[AndyDubbya]

McWigglebum4th said:

Urban Sports said:

Why anybody would consider one of these over an M4 is beyond me.

better looking, more interesting, quieter, not named after a motorway, more innovation, great for sneaking up on blind people, doesn't have the M car image

The M4 doesn't move things on much from my old M3 E92. This does.

[mc_blue]

I had a demo overnight and did some 500 miles in it. The car is absolutely stunning and I've ordered one too.

[L555BAT]

Local dealer round my way seems to have someone strategically drive one round/park it up near office blocks of lawyers etc. round here at work arrive/leave times. Drives in, stays for a few minutes, drives off. Sometimes doesn't even stop, just round the car park and out.

[y2blade]

I had a couple of hours in one back in November, on a very wet weekend however the car was bloody superb.





Edit to add: The only thing I didn't like about it was the attention it drew from onlookers......

[toon10]

5eanF said:

seen one in Newcastle a couple of moths ago looked great from every angle, sadly seen one that had been smashed last night here in Jeddah looked a right mess

I drove past one in Newcastle a couple of weeks back. I'm not sure I could live with those doors though. I'd feel like some muppet from Fast and Furious getting out of the thing in Asda car park.

[mc_blue]

Being completely honest, maybe not all the time but I loved the attention - it was crazy.