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How Much Is a Second Hand BMW i8 on eBay? At Least $200,000

An interesting fact ran by our ears the other day and we decided to see if it was true. Rumors said a while ago that BMW dealerships are selling i8s for more than what the German manufacturer wants for them. In the US, the hybrid starts at just over $136,000 and even with all the possible optionals it doesn’t go over the $150,000 mark.
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Photo: screenshot from eBay
However, if you want one you’ll have to wait up to one year according to the most recent news. That’s because the demand is so high, BMW is actually struggling to build them fast enough to cater to everyone’s needs.

Those that made the effort and put their trust in the car before it came out are now enjoying their 362 HP eco friendly beasts on the streets. How about those that were unsure at first but want one now?

Well, they can go for a second-hand model but don’t expect them to be cheap. Actually, as we told you a while ago, the i8 is a peculiar car. Unlike regular four-wheelers, its value goes up instead of down even after it was purchased.

The high demand and the car’s specs (and especially its looks) make it not only extremely desirable but also very rare. Therefore, the price will also go up by a generous amount.

A quick search on eBay revealed that you’d have to pay well in excess of $200,000 to get a second hand one. That’s right, it’s a 50% markup compared to the starting price.

There are only six of them available for sale and none is listed below $200k. The cheapest we could find was listed at $219,995 and had 99 miles on the clock. The most expensive one, on the other hand, inexplicably, costs $263,900 even though it has 227 miles on the clock.

A lot of things about the i8 are borderline crazy at the moment and a lot of them also can’t be logically explained. At the same time one thing’s for certain: things will get even crazier, soon, if BMW doesn’t find a way to build the cars faster!
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