Thinking of buying an i8 and a bit on the chubby side?

Thinking of buying an i8 and a bit on the chubby side?

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K2MDL

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Friday 11th December 2015
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You may want to check this out before you do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37kVzZJaJ1M

K2MDL

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220 months

Tuesday 15th December 2015
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Agreed. They look great but they are a pain in the butt. I guess BMW through them at it as maybe they thought telling someone it had a 3 cylinder putt-putt engine in the back would be forgotten once you opened the doors.. (I think not).

Had my i8 almost 2 weeks now and loving it to bits (despite the stupid "dihedral" doors). I've owned over 100 cars in the last 30 years and this is like nothing I have driven before. I've also had many that have grabbed attention, (don't even think about buying one of these if you are a shrinking violet), but this beats all of them.

Hopefully I'll still be singing it's praises in 6 months time. Whilst it isn't cheap it is actually amazing value when compared with "other" sports cars. The fit and finish is very good, interior is beautifully sculptured and lit, the ride almost beyond reproach and the whirrs and strange sci-fi noises it makes will keep me entertained for hours whilst driving. Does it go? Yes, very well. About as fast as a Porsche 911 C2S but makes the Porker seem very very last year. Roll on the All-Electric Four door from Porsche. That should be good.

K2MDL

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220 months

Wednesday 16th December 2015
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Hi Graham, glad you like the car and I was referring to a 991 C2S as well. Just wish e weather would dry up so I can start to enjoy driving it. Keep me posted with your thoughts over the months.