WHEN DRIVING THE ALASKA HIGHWAY, DON'T FORGET TO STOP AND SMELL THE BEARS! (PART 3)

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This video chronicles the latter half of a BMW i8 road trip down the Alaskan Highway. The reviewer reiterates that the i8 is fundamentally the wrong car for this journey due to its low ground clearance, low-profile tires, and difficulty entering/exiting. Initially, the rough roads, potholes, and gravel sections presented significant challenges. However, as the journey progressed into British Columbia and towards Fort Nelson, the road conditions improved dramatically, becoming a "perfect highway" with long, sweeping turns and beautiful scenery, which the i8 handled with ease. The reviewer highlights the car's silent operation as a key factor in observing wildlife, particularly two bears. Despite automotive journalists often deeming the i8 a 'fail' due to its supercar looks but modest performance, the reviewer argues that its depreciated value makes it an ideal, albeit challenging, companion for such an adventure, offering a unique "sense of occasion" that is universally loved. The trip's wildlife encounters were a highlight, with the spotting of two bears being particularly memorable and making the arduous journey worthwhile.