So who's getting an i3?
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Max_Torque said:
Just pretty much doubled the total running cost of my i3 after two years, by it having it's first 'service'. I say 'service' because it's more of an expensive way to get the car washed really........ ;-)
Ha! Just had a couple of recall things done on mine today and got a free wash for that. First service is November for me...lukefreeman said:
Would you consider buying one of these?
I've been thinking about a second hand one, 14 plate, thinking it's got 8 years warranty on the battery.....
Well, I'm buying mine outright, its a near new demo with full warranty and I'm happy with that. I expect to only travel about 5 - 6000km a year so I'm hoping it will perform well for several years. I have a history of keeping cars for 10 years or more. I'd like to think the i3 can perform well over that time frame. Time will tell. I've been thinking about a second hand one, 14 plate, thinking it's got 8 years warranty on the battery.....
I picked up my i3 rex on Friday. Liking it a lot so far.
Driving it is just so effortless. With no noise and being so smooth, the car never feels stressed and this makes for a very relaxing driving experience. The one pedal driving adds to this. It does take a little getting used to, and I can see that some would find it weird (BMW should make it adjustable in settings) I think it is brilliant.
The car feels settled enough on the road. Steering is sharp and required little input. This again took me a little time to get used to. It is quick, surprisingly quick, especially between 20-40 mph!
The cabin is so spacious, defying the exterior dimensions, and it feels solid.
On Monday, I had to drive a round trip of 200 miles to a meeting. I was a bit apprehensive before hand, but it was so easy. Used battery down to 70%, turned rex on and used a tank of fuel, then back onto battery. I filled the petrol tank back up close to home and only had to use about 7 miles worth of petrol on the 2nd tank. It was easy.
The only problem was that there was a rapid charger about 2 miles from my meeting. I had planned to get there early and do a few emails whilst charging up, but the charger had gone off line and the provider couldnt resolve it online. Good job for Rex then.
Used it this morning for my 45 mile each way commute. Car showing 89 miles electric range left, and cost less than a couple of quid,.... which offsets the high purchase cost.
Driving it is just so effortless. With no noise and being so smooth, the car never feels stressed and this makes for a very relaxing driving experience. The one pedal driving adds to this. It does take a little getting used to, and I can see that some would find it weird (BMW should make it adjustable in settings) I think it is brilliant.
The car feels settled enough on the road. Steering is sharp and required little input. This again took me a little time to get used to. It is quick, surprisingly quick, especially between 20-40 mph!
The cabin is so spacious, defying the exterior dimensions, and it feels solid.
On Monday, I had to drive a round trip of 200 miles to a meeting. I was a bit apprehensive before hand, but it was so easy. Used battery down to 70%, turned rex on and used a tank of fuel, then back onto battery. I filled the petrol tank back up close to home and only had to use about 7 miles worth of petrol on the 2nd tank. It was easy.
The only problem was that there was a rapid charger about 2 miles from my meeting. I had planned to get there early and do a few emails whilst charging up, but the charger had gone off line and the provider couldnt resolve it online. Good job for Rex then.
Used it this morning for my 45 mile each way commute. Car showing 89 miles electric range left, and cost less than a couple of quid,.... which offsets the high purchase cost.
I drove i3s whenever I got the chance on the DriveNow scheme in London between 2014-2016 and as a petrolhead who has just bought an M3 e92 I can categorically say it was rapid off the line. Unless I dropped the clutch at 4k+ in the M3 to get the wheels spinning up like nailing a race start the i3 would win every time to 40. It was the perfect city car, happy bouncing over speed bumps with the huge diameter wheels. As they were so skinny it was quite talkative being chucked around at low speeds. It made the Minis (also on DriveNow) feel bulky, slow and unsuitable for purpose in comparison. Which is quite ironic given the history of the Mini, the Mini name and the fact BMW bought the brand and now makes a smaller version that is a better city car.
Now I'm in the sticks the M3 is the car to have. Redlining in 2nd with the M button on is something I suspect I'll never tire of!
Now I'm in the sticks the M3 is the car to have. Redlining in 2nd with the M button on is something I suspect I'll never tire of!
Max_Torque said:
My i3 is brilliant in the snow even on the std rubber! Must be un-stoppable on winters!
(this morning, my 335 could't even get off the drive, the i3 just drove off normally ;-)
Wish you could (easily) completely turn off the DSC in the i3 though.....)
Suspect its the narrow tyres that cut through the snow(this morning, my 335 could't even get off the drive, the i3 just drove off normally ;-)
Wish you could (easily) completely turn off the DSC in the i3 though.....)
Winter wheels now sold.
There is a way to fully turn off the traction control but it's one of those methods where you have to hold the indicator down whilst beeping the horn three times and twisting your left ear. I have the method written down somewhere but I'm sure it can be found with a quick google.
There is a way to fully turn off the traction control but it's one of those methods where you have to hold the indicator down whilst beeping the horn three times and twisting your left ear. I have the method written down somewhere but I'm sure it can be found with a quick google.
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