BMW i8 - What say you oppo?

"rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S" (rb1971) 09/10/2013 at 14:30 • Filed to: None

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Thinking about putting down a deposit on the i8. What do you think? I am an unapologetic BMW fan, and this might be the future. (I would reserve the right to pass off my spot in line to someone else if I didn't like it in person, of course.)

Con: bad transmission option.

ddavidn > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 09/10/2013 at 14:31

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Yes. Because... we want to hear about it. I have no other reasons.

duurtlang > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 09/10/2013 at 14:33

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I didn't expect it in advance, but I don't hate it. Not at all.

For Sweden > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 09/10/2013 at 14:36

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I would withhold getting your hopes up until you see it in person, obviously. It seems like a design that might not translate well from photographs to the metal and carbon.

Also, can you get one without an apocalyptic 1M-esque dealer markup?

AbigGRNboot > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 09/10/2013 at 14:41

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It's aight.

HammerheadFistpunch > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 09/10/2013 at 14:42

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yeah, go for it. If this is your thing, and you have the cash I think that would wont be sad. I mean its going to be good to drive, interesting to look at and its not like its going to be a fisker or some other startup where you wont know if you will be able to service it down the road. Its not my cup of tea, but if you are asking if it will be a good car, Im betting it will be. In summary, if you really want one enough to consider a deposit right now...why are you asking us? just do it!

DasWauto > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 09/10/2013 at 14:46

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Yes, then write about it/living with it. I think it's a very interesting car and it will be neat to see how they apply this technology on more vehicles down the line. Also, it looks great in black and surprisingly good in that blue.

Klaus Schmoll > For Sweden 09/10/2013 at 14:47

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I've seen one in the metal, they really look good.

J. Walter Weatherman > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 09/10/2013 at 14:51

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I'll be happy to provide a new home for your E9 if you need to open up some garage space for the i8...

Mikeado > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 09/10/2013 at 15:23

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I want one, and I'm not an out-and-out BMW fanatic. I think the technology is really cool and it looks great.

According to Harry Metcalfe, it's pretty cool to drive too:

Battery Tender Unnecessary > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 09/10/2013 at 15:29

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Had the sales manager put me on the list today. Apparently I'm the first to ask about it.

nobody > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 09/10/2013 at 15:35

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Do it. For science.

Pessimippopotamus > Klaus Schmoll 09/10/2013 at 15:52

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I liked all the variations of the concept after seeing them in real life. Really cool and funky, but it's not going to age well with all the lumpy surfacing.

rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S > Battery Tender Unnecessary 09/10/2013 at 15:53

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D'oh! I hope you're not in the bay area, I was hoping to be first. :)

What sort of down payment number did they want?

rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S > For Sweden 09/10/2013 at 16:10

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My 1M markup was only distasteful rather than apocalyptic. :)

Battery Tender Unnecessary > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 09/10/2013 at 16:35

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Nah, east coast. No money yet, I'm a repeat customer so he's trusts I'm not just blowing smoke. But he did say they'd "like" $500-1000 once they get more info on allocations, dates, etc.