Go drive one and see how it makes you feel. If you like it - and if you can afford it - then buy it. The i8 is a genuinely good car and one we can see becoming a future a classic - but who knows what might happen. When a car goes off sale, it's depreciation journey normally continues - but with its M1-inspired looks, high price tag, and limited production numbers then the chances are values could stabilise and start to pick up. Like any asset, you'll need to look after it so budget accordingly. And this technology is still relatively new, so be prepared for some head-scratching electro-mechanical issues that need solving.