BMWi8

[JBell]

- filled the tank for the first time since I got it

Well that must have been irritating!!!

 

[Jimbo1959]

I'm not sure of the colour of that roadster but it would look nice in the same blue as yours John.

 

[Blobcat]

You’re in ”good” company...

 

[Capra]

Looks really nice John. Good choice. What is the range just on the batteries? Does the engine startup when you need the extra power, and does the engine engage again when the batteries are running low. What happens if you cannot charge, is the engine able to charge them up?

 

[John Laidlaw]

Looks really nice John. Good choice. What is the range just on the batteries? Does the engine startup when you need the extra power, and does the engine engage again when the batteries are running low. What happens if you cannot charge, is the engine able to charge them up?

Thanks Andy
Electric real life range is about 14 miles- enough to get me to work!
Yes to all the other questions and in Sport mode both petrol and electric motors combine - electric powers the front wheels and petrol engine the rears so it is then all wheel drive - corners on rails then

 

[Blobcat]

Yes to all the other questions and in Sport mode both petrol and electric motors combine - electric powers the front wheels and petrol engine the rears so it is then all wheel drive - corners on rails then

Not perhaps the best analogy...

 

[John Laidlaw]

It’s in today for it’s Oil service & Inspection /Door strut inspection at BMW Shrewsbury (this was part of the deal when I bought the car), quite taken with the courtesy car supplied....

 

[John Laidlaw]

Less impressed by their ‘show’ roadster , best part of £130k....

 

[John Laidlaw]

It’s a poor wrap c/w it’s own orange peel effect

 

[Blobcat]

This page should come with a health warning, if you've just eaten don't look...

 

[Srdl]

It’s in today for it’s Oil service & Inspection /Door strut inspection at BMW Shrewsbury (this was part of the deal when I bought the car), quite taken with the courtesy car supplied....

The dark side is gradually indoctrinating you!

 

[John Laidlaw]

The dark side is gradually indoctrinating you!

Weird, isn’t it?
A few short months ago I’d have never considered a BMW, I’ve driven 3 really good examples over the past months and I hate to say it but all 3 are excellent. OK the 530 looks a bit ‘boring’, but the i8 is unique, and that new 8 series is a really nice place to be......

 

[JBell]

Weird, isn’t it?
A few short months ago I’d have never considered a BMW, I’ve driven 3 really good examples over the past months and I hate to say it but all 3 are excellent. OK the 530 looks a bit ‘boring’, but the i8 is unique, and that new 8 series is a really nice expensive to be......

Corrected that for you

 

[John Laidlaw]

Corrected that for you

Only 76k, bargain

 

[Capra]

It’s in today for it’s Oil service & Inspection /Door strut inspection at BMW Shrewsbury (this was part of the deal when I bought the car), quite taken with the courtesy car supplied....

What are the 640d's like to drive John?

 

[John Laidlaw]

What are the 640d's like to drive John?

It’s an 840d Andy, must say it’s very capable. It has X Drive (4 wheel drive) so good grip levels and reasonable ooomph . It’s an IL6 so pretty smooth.

 

[LostKiwi]

My stepson (the one who had the heart attack) has a 640d convertible. His has been mapped to 400+hp and is very rapid. It does a great job of being an inverse TARDIS though.... Huge on the outside and very small inside.

I didn't think you'd like the 840d John. It needs fuel putting in it!

 

[John Laidlaw]

My stepson (the one who had the heart attack) has a 640d convertible. His has been mapped to 400+hp and is very rapid. It does a great job of being an inverse TARDIS though.... Huge on the outside and very small inside.

I didn't think you'd like the 840d John. It needs fuel putting in it!

That has been a big draw back A!!

 

[Capra]

It’s an 840d Andy, must say it’s very capable. It has X Drive (4 wheel drive) so good grip levels and reasonable ooomph . It’s an IL6 so pretty smooth.

Yes sorry, that's what I meant to type. Looks nice.

My stepson (the one who had the heart attack) has a 640d convertible. His has been mapped to 400+hp and is very rapid. It does a great job of being an inverse TARDIS though.... Huge on the outside and very small inside.

I didn't think you'd like the 840d John. It needs fuel putting in it!

400+hp from a 3ltr diesel is mental.

 

[Jimbo1959]

400+hp from a 3ltr diesel is magnificent.

Fixed that for you Andy, lol.