So who's getting an i3?
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Lol! Is not just me that finds almost free fuel a bit addictive on the right foot. Especially as the left foot has nothing to do must of the time.
I was thinking of retraining my left foot to do braking, but I've still got an Xtrail and swapping between the cars could be disastrous. I still find myself trying to make gear changes with a stick that isn't there and going to take keys out the stalk that aren't there. So pressing a brake pedal like a clutch. ... you can see quite a few situations where that might not be a good idea.
I was thinking of retraining my left foot to do braking, but I've still got an Xtrail and swapping between the cars could be disastrous. I still find myself trying to make gear changes with a stick that isn't there and going to take keys out the stalk that aren't there. So pressing a brake pedal like a clutch. ... you can see quite a few situations where that might not be a good idea.
TransverseTight said:
Lol! Is not just me that finds almost free fuel a bit addictive on the right foot. Especially as the left foot has nothing to do must of the time.
I was thinking of retraining my left foot to do braking, but I've still got an Xtrail and swapping between the cars could be disastrous. I still find myself trying to make gear changes with a stick that isn't there and going to take keys out the stalk that aren't there. So pressing a brake pedal like a clutch. ... you can see quite a few situations where that might not be a good idea.
Yes, I'm doing a lot of reaching for a gear lever that isn't there. I too am enjoying not driving efficiently in the i3, it's too much fun (especially the Audi baiting at traffic lights)I was thinking of retraining my left foot to do braking, but I've still got an Xtrail and swapping between the cars could be disastrous. I still find myself trying to make gear changes with a stick that isn't there and going to take keys out the stalk that aren't there. So pressing a brake pedal like a clutch. ... you can see quite a few situations where that might not be a good idea.
TransverseTight said:
Lol! Is not just me that finds almost free fuel a bit addictive on the right foot. Especially as the left foot has nothing to do must of the time.
I was thinking of retraining my left foot to do braking, but I've still got an Xtrail and swapping between the cars could be disastrous. I still find myself trying to make gear changes with a stick that isn't there and going to take keys out the stalk that aren't there. So pressing a brake pedal like a clutch. ... you can see quite a few situations where that might not be a good idea.
One tip for starting to use the LF on the brake; remember to squeeeeeeze, not push. I use both feet on my DSG VW, drive a manual lhd classic and often drive regular rhd manuals; you pretty quickly learn to dial in to the controls of each car, although I'll admit to opening the passenger door at petrol stations a few times...I was thinking of retraining my left foot to do braking, but I've still got an Xtrail and swapping between the cars could be disastrous. I still find myself trying to make gear changes with a stick that isn't there and going to take keys out the stalk that aren't there. So pressing a brake pedal like a clutch. ... you can see quite a few situations where that might not be a good idea.
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RossP said:
No driving for economy in my i3! Well not unless I need the range...
Still unbeaten from the lights!
I wsa shocked to find just how fast off the line it is in "normal" day to day use. Like most other people are just commuting, Unclicking the hand brake, rising the revs, let up the clutch to the biting point, and getting it rolling. By that time I'm already 50 yards down the exit slip off the roundabout with the traction control having a bit of a squirm. Still unbeaten from the lights!
Today I tried a different approach. Used the EcoPro+ for the first time which sounds like a caffeine stimulant to keep you awake but is the opposite. Limits speed to 56 and turns off the heating - which I didn't miss as I had a coat on anyway, and just stuck my hat and leather driving gloves on. 52.5 miles later I got to work in 1 degree weather with 37 miles remaining on the guess-o-meter. At one point I almost thought I might be able to make the 107 mile round trip on one charge and no REX. That's pretty epic. Were talking 0.21kWh/mile. The most efficient vehicle on the planet(other than a battery only i3) :-) It cost Me £1.56 at peak rate electric vs £10 on he train. Though that does include the not so small matter of monthly finance payments ;-)
If I had done a bit more slipstreaming and not caned it down a dual carriageway to get past a road crane, and stuck the eco pro+ on when I left home instead of 10 miles later... hmmmn.
As I was driving to work in London in my Zoe, as I have been doing for 9mths, I saw an i3. Nothing unusual in that but I also saw it take off from the traffic lights down Park Lane like a SCALDED CAT. My smugness about the joy of EV and the Q car status conferred upon it by the torques within instantly evaporated and, being a man, the size of my willy shrivelled. In order for me to rectify this, without the help of my wife, I now have to get an i3. Probably a Rex.
Can any owners, who do a similar urban commute- stop/ start 6 miles each way - let me know what real world range you are getting in, say, Eco pro with heated seat and headlights on at this time of year?
Thanking you.
Can any owners, who do a similar urban commute- stop/ start 6 miles each way - let me know what real world range you are getting in, say, Eco pro with heated seat and headlights on at this time of year?
Thanking you.
McWigglebum4th said:
TransverseTight said:
Used the EcoPro+ for the first time which sounds like a caffeine stimulant to keep you awake but is the opposite. Limits speed to 56 and turns off the heating -
Sounds like landrover series modeTop speed of 56mph and no heating
squirejo said:
My smugness about the joy of EV and the Q car status conferred upon it by the torques within instantly evaporated and, being a man, the size of my willy shrivelled. In order for me to rectify this, without the help of my wife, I now have to get an i3. Probably a Rex.
A great example of the powers of persuasion! PS do you come in over Lambeth bridge? I used to see one of those things zipping through traffic almost every morning and looked like awesome fun!
squirejo said:
As I was driving to work in London in my Zoe, as I have been doing for 9mths, I saw an i3. Nothing unusual in that but I also saw it take off from the traffic lights down Park Lane like a SCALDED CAT. My smugness about the joy of EV and the Q car status conferred upon it by the torques within instantly evaporated and, being a man, the size of my willy shrivelled. In order for me to rectify this, without the help of my wife, I now have to get an i3. Probably a Rex.
Can any owners, who do a similar urban commute- stop/ start 6 miles each way - let me know what real world range you are getting in, say, Eco pro with heated seat and headlights on at this time of year?
Thanking you.
Come on 64pages of excitement, SELL IT TO ME. (You might do a better job than BMW i Park Lane who never bothered to follow up with the details of their second hand stock and a test drive. Usual dealer proactivity really)Can any owners, who do a similar urban commute- stop/ start 6 miles each way - let me know what real world range you are getting in, say, Eco pro with heated seat and headlights on at this time of year?
Thanking you.
squirejo said:
As I was driving to work in London in my Zoe, as I have been doing for 9mths, I saw an i3. Nothing unusual in that but I also saw it take off from the traffic lights down Park Lane like a SCALDED CAT. My smugness about the joy of EV and the Q car status conferred upon it by the torques within instantly evaporated and, being a man, the size of my willy shrivelled. In order for me to rectify this, without the help of my wife, I now have to get an i3. Probably a Rex.
Can any owners, who do a similar urban commute- stop/ start 6 miles each way - let me know what real world range you are getting in, say, Eco pro with heated seat and headlights on at this time of year?
Thanking you.
I'm doing 120 miles a day A5/M1. Worst range 70 miles best 90. I've since found EcoPro+ 56 limit can be overriden by 75% press of the pedal, or driving with active cruise. If you are doing stop start traffic that is a no brainer. Drives the car for you up to 35mph. Still have to keep your hands on the wheel but I'm investing a work around for that. I have some driving gloves which have "smart phone pads" on them. These let the wheel know your hands are there whereas the leather doesnt. So if i can get som material wrapped around the steering wheel I might be able to have a sleep on the M1.Or at least catch up with emails Can any owners, who do a similar urban commute- stop/ start 6 miles each way - let me know what real world range you are getting in, say, Eco pro with heated seat and headlights on at this time of year?
Thanking you.
That and have a look at this... shows the gimmick. Never used it myself yet, the turning circle is so tight and the car so short you can fit in anywhere.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WGoeIjSuJzo
Self parking cars is nothing new, but bizarre when theres no driver!
Had an i3 as a loan car recently whilst the Mini was in having some bodywork done.
When I first drove one 18months back I really wanted one, but now, after my latest encounter, having had the Zoe since December, I find myself asking "is it really worth £20k more than the Zoe?
For me the answer is no, that £20 would have me halfway to being mortgage free.
When I first drove one 18months back I really wanted one, but now, after my latest encounter, having had the Zoe since December, I find myself asking "is it really worth £20k more than the Zoe?
For me the answer is no, that £20 would have me halfway to being mortgage free.
bp1000 said:
Why be mortgage free?
It will be the cheapest most flexible long term long you will ever get. Freeing up your cash for fun things.
No brand new car will ever be the cheapest way to do anything.It will be the cheapest most flexible long term long you will ever get. Freeing up your cash for fun things.
Given the lack of demand for the i3 what are residuals going to be like?
Edited by MarshPhantom on Friday 24th July 10:21
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