My new toy....i8

phoenixcsl · 07-06-2016, 11:51 AM

I know this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but after a long test drive the other week it gave me an itch which I really had to scratch, I love the fact its radically different from most things on the road.

So I ended up treating myself last week to a belated birthday present, wanted something completely different to the norm, some part of me was pulled to possibly the beginning of the future of the car, I've never considered a hybrid or any car with electricity before, it's very different to anything I’ve ever driven before, the way it covers ground is pretty rapid, nowhere near as hardcore as the CSL but still extremely satisfying to drive, I will say my personal initial impressions is that if this is the future, then the future for the petrolhead is still bright.

I made my decision and I sold my E60 M5 a couple of weeks ago, I just didn't 'love' it, a great car, but too many idiosyncrasies for my liking, I’m very glad I owned one, the noise and engine were sublime, but now strangely I don't miss it.

Obviously still got Cecil, 5.5 years in, and I still can't see myself ever wanting to sell it, the way I look at things, I've got one of the best of the old world and possibly the beginning of the new world.

Anyway, my new toy is here: 2015 i8, 1250 miles, Iconic Silver with Blue Accents, it has pretty much every single option ticked, needs a proper detail:

07-06-2016, 11:51 AM	#1
phoenixcsl S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 634 Casino cash: $4900	My new toy....i8 I know this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but after a long test drive the other week it gave me an itch which I really had to scratch, I love the fact its radically different from most things on the road. So I ended up treating myself last week to a belated birthday present, wanted something completely different to the norm, some part of me was pulled to possibly the beginning of the future of the car, I've never considered a hybrid or any car with electricity before, it's very different to anything I’ve ever driven before, the way it covers ground is pretty rapid, nowhere near as hardcore as the CSL but still extremely satisfying to drive, I will say my personal initial impressions is that if this is the future, then the future for the petrolhead is still bright. I made my decision and I sold my E60 M5 a couple of weeks ago, I just didn't 'love' it, a great car, but too many idiosyncrasies for my liking, I’m very glad I owned one, the noise and engine were sublime, but now strangely I don't miss it. Obviously still got Cecil, 5.5 years in, and I still can't see myself ever wanting to sell it, the way I look at things, I've got one of the best of the old world and possibly the beginning of the new world. Anyway, my new toy is here: 2015 i8, 1250 miles, Iconic Silver with Blue Accents, it has pretty much every single option ticked, needs a proper detail: