Promoted content: Test drive a BMW i3 courtesy of PH
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If there’s one car to finally break the milk float image of electric vehicles the stylish, all carbon fibre BMW i3 is the one. There’s certainly much to admire in the concept but the proof is really in the driving and, once we’d had a go, we were convinced. And we suspect many of you will be in a similar position.
So whether you need an urban run-around, a second family car or just want to do your bit to save the planet (or be seen to be doing so) and fancy giving the i3 a go we’ve teamed up with BMW to make test driving one as hassle-free as possible.
Literally all you have to do is follow this link, fill out the form and you'll get a call to confirm your appointment with your nearest dealer. Its as simple as that and Bob’s your uncle. We’d love to hear how you get on, especially if you end up buying one, so make sure you keep us posted through the forums.
Enjoy!
So whether you need an urban run-around, a second family car or just want to do your bit to save the planet (or be seen to be doing so) and fancy giving the i3 a go we’ve teamed up with BMW to make test driving one as hassle-free as possible.
Literally all you have to do is follow this link, fill out the form and you'll get a call to confirm your appointment with your nearest dealer. Its as simple as that and Bob’s your uncle. We’d love to hear how you get on, especially if you end up buying one, so make sure you keep us posted through the forums.
Enjoy!
Edited by JD PH on Thursday 27th August 11:55
Edited by JD PH on Thursday 27th August 12:18
Vorix said:
I took up on the promotion and did my test drive today from the very new and very bog Cooper dealership in Reading. (They are going to need to sell a lot of cars to pay for it). I'm half interested in the car. In many ways it would make a lot of sense. My typical journey these days is 11 miles to the office or 3 miles the station to go into London. Weekends are usually just local journeys near home. it wouldn't be the only car because there's still the need for something that will do longer journeys on occasion. However, the very fact that most of the journeys are so short just makes it very hard to justify the cost. BMW Finance over 36 months is £4K down and around £350 a month for the REX version with no options, limited to 5K per year. Based on 50mpg from a similar sized regular car that's only 100 gallons, so around £600 a year in fuel vs about £150 in electricity. This is only saving around £40 a month.
I really enjoyed driving it, though, and thought the regenerative braking was fantastic. Also though it was very refined at urban speeds with wind noise the main noise at 70mph but still not excessive. Ride was quite firm though. Not sure about the coach doors - it was a real faff getting in and out of the back in a tight parking spot.
Will think on it some more - if the price were to drop by around 30% then it would be a much more engaging proposition.
Great post - very well considered! Let us know what you decide to do.I really enjoyed driving it, though, and thought the regenerative braking was fantastic. Also though it was very refined at urban speeds with wind noise the main noise at 70mph but still not excessive. Ride was quite firm though. Not sure about the coach doors - it was a real faff getting in and out of the back in a tight parking spot.
Will think on it some more - if the price were to drop by around 30% then it would be a much more engaging proposition.
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