Auto loans: 2017 BMW i8
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.3 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.3 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2017 BMW i8 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2017 BMW i8 specs
| Engine | 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo hybrid |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid |
| City | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Electric range | 531 km |
| CO₂ | 124 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.87 |
2017 BMW i8: every figure
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 |
| Charge at 240 V | 2 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 142 L (5 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,574 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2017 BMW i8
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V914000 | 2016-12-20 | air bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2017 BMW i8
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2017 BMW i8; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page sets out the 2017 BMW i8 for buyers, in plain words.
Recalls and complaints
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
Reading the spec sheet
Under the hood: the 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo hybrid and all-wheel drive. It is a plug-in hybrid: it runs on electricity for a short distance, then on gas like a regular hybrid. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 25 litres, from its 8.3 L/100 km rating. It can cover about 531 km on electricity before switching to gas. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $12.87 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,950 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Room inside
As a small car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. For luggage, 142 litres means about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Who the i8 suits
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
A longer test drive
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Try the i8 on your commute, then decide. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Which one to look for
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Over to you
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2017 BMW i8 from us first.
Ask us about the 2017 BMW i8
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2017 BMW i8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2017 BMW i8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2017 BMW i8?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2017 BMW i8 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2017 BMW i8 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2017 BMW i8 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,950 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2574.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.