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22000 miles and 18 gallons of fuel later
stillageek, 09/12/2014
updated 09/12/2016
2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
33 of 43 people found this review helpful
I originally ordered a I3 BEV Terra. The plan was to keep our old Prius as my "airport car" (I'm a pilot) and the I3 would be my fun car. I reran the numbers and decided to sell the Prius and get a Range Extender. I love it. My first BMW. Great driving experience. No range anxiety. Back seat is fine for 6 foot driver and rear passenger for around town (it's a city car). Air conditioner battles Texas heat just fine. My power bill has gone up $60 a month, but that's for TWO electric cars (my wife has a Leaf). There's no going back. ***update.*** I've had the car for more than 2 years now. There have been a few software and hardware updates. Nothing has left me stranded. The biggest annoyance has been BMW Dealers. The BMW Dealer network still (2 + years later!) doesn't care to learn about the car or typical i3 owners. The few times I have had to bring the car in for service it seemed like it was the first time they had seen one. I still love my I3. Each time I drive it I still get excited. When I go on vacation by air (which is very common as I work in the travel industry and fly free) I hate renting a "normal" car as they shift, vibrate and are very expensive (comparison wise) to operate. If I had to do it all over again I'd still buy an i3. I did an Owners Choice w/Flew (they no longer offer the flex option). The car is in my name, but I can (and likely will) give it back after 4 total years of ownership. The expected payoff/balloon is $19K. It will be worth far less than that as 2 year old identical cars are selling for $23K right now.
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Tires worn out in less than 3 Months /2000 miles
mohini15, 04/06/2015
2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
16 of 22 people found this review helpful
I was shocked when I looked at the tires of my new I3 that I bought two and a half months back. Rear tires have lost their tread completely. I mean completely that the steel wires are showing. The car had been wobbling and shaky from day 1 even at 25-40 mph speed . Took it to the dealership and they said it has small tires and this is usual. My other friends who have this car had the same tire experience in 6 months. I am totally distraught with I3 experience .
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Dr Tasso Pappas says ONLY buy it UNDER WARRANTY
Dr Tasso Pappas, 02/03/2018
2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is a great urban car for 1 or 2 persons to commute in the urban area. In the cold Minnesota days and nights going down the interstate the car only has a range of about 40 miles. Although these are really not meant for high speed ( 70 mph) continuous driving in cold weather, I would not buy this in a cold weather state without the Range Extender. On the interstate it is twitchy to say the least. And the wind moves it around. The adaptive cruise control frequently disengages for about any reason. Stiff ride and sensitive steering. But in the city streets the small size, great visibility and then stop and go traffic it is a very usable car. The suicide doors are unpleasant by the opinion of everyone. But for two persons it is fine Don't understand the lack of a heated steering wheel. The good is the unique and attention getting style. All the technology and the electric mileage with the anxiety relieving Range extender. The bad reliability. Over $5k in warranty work in the first 25k miles. Careful once these are out of warranty. Warranty Service her at BMW Motowerks is exceptional however.
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I3 the electrical failure
Enrique Llanso, 12/23/2015
2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
11 of 18 people found this review helpful
Has abundant of electrical issues. Especially with the drive train. The vehicle went to the shop for over four times within a 50 day span and has yet to be resolved. My I3 is a LEMON.
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Don't buy this POS
A ortiz, 11/07/2017
2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
15 of 37 people found this review helpful
I'm currently in the worst battle waiting for BMW to buy this car back. It was in the shop for over six months. BMW North America is a nightmare they will do nothing to help you they are worthless. Do not buy this car it's terrible
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