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      10-20-2011, 09:39 AM   #1
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BMW I-Cars...

Any of you seen the BMW i8 concept cars? Do you guys/gals know if there is a chance that the concept cars actually become a real model? Because... well I think I want one!!!

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      10-20-2011, 09:40 AM   #2
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The i3 and i8 are due to go into production around 2013 I think.
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OP - no need to wait... head on down to your local BMW dealer and buy one! (i8 toy model that is..)
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I8 is gonna be pricey...i wonder how much the I3 will cost...
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I8 is gonna be pricey...i wonder how much the I3 will cost...
I heard on the German TV and radio during the IAA...

i3 = 40K euros, 0-100 kph in under 8 secs, 170 km range on one charge, and top speed of 120 kph, rwd all CF body.

i8 = over 110K euros, 0-100 kph under 6 secs, 250 kph, three cylinder hybrid engine, rwd hybrid.
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Hmmm... $153,900 Canadian/US... A bit pricy... I will have to save alot... Wonder if my wife will agree! Hehehe.
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      10-20-2011, 11:23 AM   #7
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I'm gonna swing by the BMW store get my i8 model right now. Thanks!
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      10-21-2011, 12:23 AM   #8
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Hmmm... $153,900 Canadian/US... A bit pricy... I will have to save alot... Wonder if my wife will agree! Hehehe.
I dont know that it translate sthat way. I saw the Panamera turbo in Stuttgart with a sticker for 190k euro. Its not 300k+ USD
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looking forward of ordering my I1
so I'll have 2 genuine 3wheelers in my garage

Morgan (how it all begun), mine should be here by summer, petrol

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Any of you seen the BMW i8 concept cars? Do you guys/gals know if there is a chance that the concept cars actually become a real model? Because... well I think I want one!!!

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The i3 and i8 are due to go into production around 2013 I think.
The i8 electric hybrid sports car will launch in 2014 and the i3 electric vehicle launches earlier, in 2013.

Here are our official info threads for more info:

i8 - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=565272
i3 - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=565282
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