So who's getting an i3?
Discussion
I have received proposals relating to the extension of my i3 lease. In both cases, if I choose to extend now, the cost of my lease will go up with immediate effect...
To extend by one year (i.e. from 24 months to 36 months)
To extend by two years (i.e. from 24 months to 48 months)
These quotes are only valid for 7 days and, as my lease only expires in September, I don't have to do anything immediately, but I could. I wonder how big a gamble it is to wait until nearer the time and ask for an extension quote again then....?
Here are some sample prices to replace it with a new one today from the same leasing co...
To extend by one year (i.e. from 24 months to 36 months)
To extend by two years (i.e. from 24 months to 48 months)
These quotes are only valid for 7 days and, as my lease only expires in September, I don't have to do anything immediately, but I could. I wonder how big a gamble it is to wait until nearer the time and ask for an extension quote again then....?
Here are some sample prices to replace it with a new one today from the same leasing co...
UK sales steadily climbing:
https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/bmw_i3#!newr...
and
https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/bmw_i3_range...
https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/bmw_i3#!newr...
and
https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/bmw_i3_range...
covmutley said:
Greg_D said:
are they getting stronger on the used market then to account for the surge in cost?
I'm not sure about the i3 specifically , but used ev prices have actually been increasing. I'm not sure I have seen this in i3's, but it can only help support used values surely.
I’m driving into central London everyday and it literally cost me pennies to run it despite parking in Westminster public bays. I replaced my SL63 daily with this and it’s the most frugal decision I’ve very made! I’m keeping mine till the tax incentives evaporate
exe888 said:
My i3 has been entirely solar powered since the installation of a Powerwall in May.
Any questions ask away.
("I don't care" is the answer to "how long does it take to pay back")
I commend you for doing this and it's something I'd like to do myself (I've also gone with a leccy supplier which is 100% renewable).Any questions ask away.
("I don't care" is the answer to "how long does it take to pay back")
Do you have a ballpark figure for installation and then in a way how this might be affecting total TCO / cost per mile?
How many Powerwalls did you go for? I like quite a bit of the software that Tesla has for working out when to store / charge etc.
The brake fluid change is hilarious. The brakes are used less than other ‘normal’ Cars yet they need to change the fluid every 5 minutes. They just need to find something to do to keep the workshop solvent.
Look at the inspection schedule as well. They even itemise checking valve caps ffs.... talk about scraping the barrel.
Look at the inspection schedule as well. They even itemise checking valve caps ffs.... talk about scraping the barrel.
Greg_D said:
The brake fluid change is hilarious.
As the brakes aren't used much, in fact the fluid change becomes more important because they never get hot enough to drive off and absorbed waterOk, every two years is an overkill for the UK climate, but it's not something i would suggest skipping!
Max_Torque said:
As the brakes aren't used much, in fact the fluid change becomes more important because they never get hot enough to drive off any absorbed water
Ok, every two years is an overkill for the UK climate, but it's not something i would suggest skipping!
What about other little shopping cars like aygo,c1 etc that are also not expected to regularly get their brake fluid up past 100 degrees!!! How often are you expected to change their fluid?Ok, every two years is an overkill for the UK climate, but it's not something i would suggest skipping!
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