{"id":2068,"date":"2025-07-08T22:05:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T05:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/?p=2068"},"modified":"2026-08-08T21:04:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T04:04:33","slug":"for-sale-2017-bmw-i8-47k-miles-47500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/2025\/07\/08\/for-sale-2017-bmw-i8-47k-miles-47500\/","title":{"rendered":"2017 BMW i8"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This advert was taken down and the car was sold on <a href=\"https:\/\/bringatrailer.com\/listing\/2017-bmw-i8-10\/\">Bring a Trailer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This 2017 BMW i8 is one of just&nbsp;<strong>400 Protonic Red Editions<\/strong>&nbsp;produced worldwide, making it a rare and collectible example of BMW\u2019s groundbreaking plug-in hybrid sports coupe. Finished in&nbsp;<strong>Protonic Red Metallic<\/strong>&nbsp;with&nbsp;<strong>Frozen Grey accents<\/strong>, this special edition features a color combination and styling details exclusive to the Protonic Red variant. It\u2019s part of a total global i8 production run of fewer than&nbsp;<strong>20,500 units<\/strong>&nbsp;from 2014 to 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4218-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2087\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4218-1024x768.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4218-300x225.png 300w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4218-768x576.png 768w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4218-1200x900.png 1200w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4218.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Powered by a&nbsp;<strong>turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-three<\/strong>&nbsp;paired with a front-mounted electric motor, the i8 produces a combined&nbsp;<strong>357 horsepower<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>420 lb-ft of torque<\/strong>. The gasoline engine drives the rear wheels via a&nbsp;<strong>6-speed automatic transmission<\/strong>, while the electric motor powers the front wheels through a&nbsp;<strong>2-speed gearbox<\/strong>, resulting in&nbsp;<strong>all-wheel drive<\/strong> and a 0\u201360 mph time of approximately&nbsp;<strong>4.2 seconds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4237.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4237-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2094\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4237-1024x768.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4237-300x225.png 300w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4237-768x576.png 768w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4237-1200x900.png 1200w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4237.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The plug-in hybrid system allows for around&nbsp;<strong>15 miles of electric-only range<\/strong>, with a total driving range of over 300 miles when combined with the gasoline engine. Charging is compatible with standard 120V outlets or Level 2 stations. With its carbon-fiber structure, low center of gravity, and AWD, the i8 delivers confident handling and a surprisingly refined ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4251.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4251-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2095\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4251-1024x768.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4251-300x225.png 300w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4251-768x576.png 768w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4251-1200x900.png 1200w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4251.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Factory Equipment &amp; Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CFRP (carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic) passenger cell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carbon fiber roof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cBillionaire doors\u201d \ud83d\ude09<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head-up display<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laser headlights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harman Kardon premium audio system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigation with iDrive controller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black leather interior with&nbsp;<strong>blue<\/strong>&nbsp;contrast stitching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heated power seats, dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20&#8243; alloy wheels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keyless entry and push-button start<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4243.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4243-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2097\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4243-1024x768.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4243-300x225.png 300w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4243-768x576.png 768w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4243-1200x900.png 1200w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4243.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Condition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This i8 remains&nbsp;<strong>unmodified<\/strong>&nbsp;and wears its original&nbsp;<strong>Protonic Red paint<\/strong>, which shows well with light wear consistent with age and mileage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent service includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Oil change<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>brake fluid flush<\/strong>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong>February 2025<\/strong>&nbsp;at ~46k miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires<\/strong>&nbsp;installed in&nbsp;<strong>December 2023<\/strong> at ~41k miles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Included with the car:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Level 1 charger<\/strong>&nbsp;(standard 15A 110V outlet compatible)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Two key fobs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clean California title in hand<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4259.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4259-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2093\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4259-1024x768.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4259-300x225.png 300w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4259-768x576.png 768w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4259-1200x900.png 1200w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4259.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ownership Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve owned this i8 for the past&nbsp;<strong>three years<\/strong>&nbsp;and it\u2019s been a joy as a&nbsp;<strong>daily driver<\/strong>. It delivers a unique blend of style, performance, and efficiency. The&nbsp;<strong>gullwing doors<\/strong>&nbsp;are endlessly amusing, and the&nbsp;<strong>rear seats<\/strong>&nbsp;provide some welcome practicality\u2014for either storage or child seats. With regular charging, it\u2019s easy to exceed&nbsp;<strong>400 miles per tank<\/strong>, making it surprisingly usable for road trips or commuting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4249.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4249-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2092\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4249-1024x768.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4249-300x225.png 300w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4249-768x576.png 768w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4249-1200x900.png 1200w, http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4249.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rnair\/albums\/72177720327388236\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rnair\/albums\/72177720327388236\">Many more photos are available on Flickr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a data-flickr-embed='true' href='https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rnair\/sets\/72177720327388236' title='2017 BMW I8 by rnair, on Flickr'><img src='https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54640738266_606eb9ce19.jpg' width='800' height='600' alt=' '><\/a><script async src='https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js' charset='utf-8'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This advert is being taken down as the car will be listed on <a href=\"https:\/\/bringatrailer.com\">Bring a Trailer<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This advert was taken down and the car was sold on Bring a Trailer This 2017 BMW i8 is one of just&nbsp;400 Protonic Red Editions&nbsp;produced worldwide, making it a rare and collectible example of BMW\u2019s groundbreaking plug-in hybrid sports coupe. Finished in&nbsp;Protonic Red Metallic&nbsp;with&nbsp;Frozen Grey accents, this special edition features a color combination and styling [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":true},"categories":[3,6],"tags":[98,256,412],"class_list":["post-2068","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cars","category-personal","tag-bmw","tag-for-sale","tag-i8"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pqPFW-xm","jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2068","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2068"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2068\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2143,"href":"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2068\/revisions\/2143"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2068"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2068"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.rahulnair.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2068"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}