Buying a used BMW i8 - What I look for before buying

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This video contains some recommendations I think all BMW i8 used car buyers need to look at before they purchase a BMW i8. We all get excited by the look and performance of a car like the BMW i8, but don't let those looks distract you. Focus on the areas of the car that have problems, point them out to the seller, negotiate a better price and educate yourself on the issues that may arise. I also suggest a car still under factory warranty or CPO warranty, since many third party warranty companies are no longer covering parts except for the gas engine powertrain on the BMW i8 due to cost risk. Therefore, if your car is out of warranty, I highly recommend having $10,000 USD on hand to cover expensive repairs in a year of ownership. This includes repairs that require removing the front electric motor, the mid-gas engine, or any other component that requires a lot of time and labor. #StayHome #WithMe

Here are the links that I've discussed in the video, for your convenience:

Bimmerpost i8 forum: https://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/fo...

BMW i8 Facebook group:   / bmwi8group  

Sto N Sho front license plate bracket: https://bigmikesperformanceparts.com/...

My tire recommendations:    • I love All Season Tires on my BMW i8 ...  

My instructions for replacing the door struts:    • How to replace BMW i8 Door Struts or ...  

Door emergency release latch:
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-...
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-b...

Ceramic coat your leather seats:
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How to get into the mid-engine space:    • How to change the oil in your BMW i8 ...  

My OBDII suggestions:    • Using Bimmercode to modify the BMW i8...  

Torque Lite diagnostic scanner: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

Fuel door locking solution:    • BMW i8 fuel door lock issues! Fuel do...  

Also, be sure to check out my recommendations for replacing fuses and spare parts to correct trunk lid problems. I also have cost saving advice for oil changes, spark plug replacement and wiper blades:

Fuse panel and fuse replacement:    • How to change a fuse in the BMW i8  

Trunk lid problems and being prepared:    • Trunk lid problems on the BMW i8! How...  

Spark plug replacement:    • How To Replace the Spark Plugs in the...  

Oil change:    • How to change the oil in your BMW i8 ...  

Wiper blade access and replacement:    • How To access the BMW i8 wiper blades...  

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