Car financing: BMW i8
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 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.
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We do not have a 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.
Every BMW i8 year
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
The BMW i8: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 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. Buying the BMW i8 is a big decision; here is the information we have.
A buyer's checks
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Reading the spec sheet
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
What to expect from the i8
Being a small car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives.
Who rents the i8
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Rent it for a week first
Drive the i8 on your commute before you commit to it. A week with the i8 answers more than any brochure. Rent the i8 first, and buy only if it fits your life.
The cost of driving it
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Year and trim
Compare the years of the i8: fuel use and trims change from one to the next. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Your move
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 BMW i8 from us first.
Ask us about the BMW i8
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a BMW i8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the BMW i8
Does CarmaCars sell the 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 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.
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.