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My MS almost fully loaded without the headliner, carbon fiber spoiler, Napa Trim and rear facing seats still costs less than the BMW i8
I still pick the Model S as the goto car.
You be the Judge
+1 DIL
I think that is what other automakers keep on missing. We want something that has no compromise and right now - Tesla is the only thing out there offering that.
ipryor, you're up soon! are you sleeping at night?
boy if tesla produced a low volume exotic it would be awesome
Or like this: Personally I would rather see folks driving around in the i8, than in ICE-two-seaters from Alfa, AMG, Aston, Audi, Chevy, Ferrari, Inifiniti, Jaguar, Lambo, Lexus, Lotus, Maser, McLaren, Merc, Nissan, Porsche, Spyker, SRT etc. (Doesn’t really feel relevant to include the Porsche 918 since it costs like what? Six times as much as the i8? But sure, if it can be swung (?) – then I guess why not...).../ If you have money to burn, are only interested in looks, and want some (poser) green cred, go for the i8.
Or like this: Personally I would rather see folks driving around in the i8, than in ICE-two-seaters from Alfa, AMG, Aston, Audi, Chevy, Ferrari, Inifiniti, Jaguar, Lambo, Lexus, Lotus, Maser, McLaren, Merc, Nissan, Porsche, Spyker, SRT etc. (Doesn’t really feel relevant to include the Porsche 918 since it costs like what? Six times as much as the i8? But sure, if it can be swung (?) – then I guess why not...)
Nice find. Thanks for posting this. The BMW looks great. I'm sure it will be dynamically excellent. I wonder, does it have the low CG of the MS with the skateboard battery platform?
For me, Tesla has hit a home run because of the UTILITY of the MS. As much as I might like the i8, it's just an expensive toy. The MS is practical like an SUV or minivan. It will schlep my 3 kids and all their stuff. I can use it as a daily commuter. It can serve as an executive saloon for business meetings. And finally, I can fling it around like a sports car when I feel like it.
Plus it's made in the USA.
So, a no brainer for me.
I think this comparison doesn't make sense.
The BWM i8 should be compared to high-end sports cars like the upcoming Honda/Acura NSX or a possible future "Roadster 2.0" from Tesla. It is not a sedan.
Maybe BMW will one day produce an "i5" or an "i7" that can be compared to the Model S?
I think this comparison doesn't make sense.
The BWM i8 should be compared to high-end sports cars like the upcoming Honda/Acura NSX or a possible future "Roadster 2.0" from Tesla. It is not a sedan.
Maybe BMW will one day produce an "i5" or an "i7" that can be compared to the Model S?
You're right, it doesn't make sense. However, Tesla is currently setting the standard for electric drive, so any new electric vehicle is automatically going to be compared to them. The style/category of competition is irrelevant until there are enough EVs to fill each category. Until then they're all just EVs.