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BMW i3 is still my new bestie
S Chavis, 02/27/2018
updated 08/30/2018
2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
What can I say, I've had Heidi3 (that's her name) a 2014 BMW i3 Tera World for a year now. I live where there's been single digit temperatures and heat waves and everything in between. I had to have her windshield replaced already (rock from a truck) and I still feel nothing but love for my ride. I love tooling around the county and city in her and if I need a top off charge I can stop at pretty much any hotel I come across for FREE charging. I don't feel anxious or afraid I'll be stranded somewhere. I would love for the gas stations to get with the program and put up charging stations for BMW. I charge her in a standard 120v at home in my carport every other day before I go to bed and wake up fully charged. I love the attention she gets with people taking her picture and I love showing off how fast she is on the green light (I surprised a guy driving a Dodge Charger who had lots of questions). Heidi3 is my favorite car and I have had an Eddie Bauer Expedition to Lexus GS350, Land Rover Discovery, Volvo XC90, Mercedes R350, BMW Z4, and a Fiat 500. But my i3 hands down is my bestie to the end. I love this car and I will keep her forever. I will upgrade her battery when the time comes but for now I wouldn't change a thing.
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Unique stylish gas saver, fun to drive!
Patrick, 06/06/2020
2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Update: beware of BMW dealer prices for regular maintenance, enough to give you a heart attack. After getting my car back with $1000 bill I thought I would be good for a year and then charging door lock actuator was acting up so took it back with quote of $750 to replace and also replace my plastic emergency charging lock release cable which is known to need to be replaced. Parts are about $150 with labor equaling $600 so found video online and will try to fix myself. Still love the car but dealer maintenance labor fees can get very expensive. I am a 40 yr old car guy who has been through about 20 different vehicles personally because I get bored and want to sell and buy something else. I have owned gas savers like the honda fit, geo metro and pontiac vibe and the I3 with Range extended beats them all, especially regarding technology and every other category except storage space :) I would not have this car if I lived in an extreme cold area with lots of snow due to low ground clearance but I bought this car used in FL with 33k on it and I have put 10k on it in 9 months and have loved almost everything about it! I bought a 220amp home charger used for $600 for garage and now it charges completely within 4 hrs. A lot better than the crazy slow charger 19 hrs I believe it was, definitely an investment to make. I get on average 70 miles with AC and mixed driving on both my electric range and another about 70 with mixed driving with 2 gallon gas range extender, all in eco pro mode. I absolutely love the 1 pedal driving feature and rarely use the brake pedal. It is like you are driving a little spaceship that saves you tons of money at the pump. I would still recommend another personal vehicle for long trips as this makes a great every day car around your city. The technology in this car is amazing and everyone is impressed that rides in it and you often get people checking you out on the road with the unique design because there are not tons of them out there. Be careful in parking lots as people cant hear you since it is so quiet but sensors all around the car alert you to objects close by and show you exactly what angle objects are approaching vehicle from. Storage space is limited so make sure you are prepared for that before buying and no spare tire which for me is the most frustrating. I will soon get another wheel and use one of my used tires to make a spare and buy a cover as it will take up my back seat area. Yes, tires are expensive for this car, about $240 per tire I paid. I got them from discount tire with free replacement warranty for hazard damage-highly recommend. I also dont want it towed to BMW for tire issues but to jack it up you need to buy a special adapter to put in jacking points to be able to use a small scissor jack to lift it to change a tire FYI. My dad cut a small piece of wood we used as a temp fix until I order a jack adapter from online Local BMW wont sell that to you, the shop wants your money!!! I did not realize car has hidden 12V battery under front compartment and that cost me $500 to replace at dealer. It has a special battery and it has to be programmed with software so you have to suck it up and take it to dealer. Warning sign was car was charged but funny warning messages came up on my dash one evening when I got in the car and said need to take car to dealer, it eventually started and drove fine that evening but next day vehicle would not take a charge at all and car went completely dead. Car must be towed on flat bed but if car is dead like mine was tell towing company you need them to bring tow dollies so your car can be lifted on sets of wheels. There is no other way to get on flatbed if vehicle will not drive, no safe way to connect chain under car. Battery should last about 5 years I think. Oil change at BMW $150 and only needed once per year, brake fluid flush $150 once every 2 years. I really think these cars are 5 stars if you are looking for a fun stylish gas saver around town and dont mind lack of storage. I feel like bad reviews are from buyers who did not research what they were getting or dont drive it like an electric vehicle. It has amazing acceleration in comfort mode but who wants to punch it and ruin their fuel efficiency :) I do it every now and then with a sports car at the line next to me just for laughs :) I will use the car for local trips or up to 3 hrs away. Any farther than 3 hrs and I am using a regular gas vehicle for long trips so I am not stopping every hr at gas station for another 2 gallons and another 65 miles. Do not let it get down to 5 miles electric or gas range left as it usually will go from 5 to zero. Normally I dont keep cars for more than 1-2 years but I think I may actually keep my I3 for a while. You cannot beat the gas savings (house electric bill may be an extra $25 per month?), technology for my 2014 is amazing and it is now 2020, and unique design will be relevant for many years to come!
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The Future is Here Today - Car has Ben sold 05/17
brucebolen1, 08/07/2014
updated 02/08/2018
2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
30 of 37 people found this review helpful
Revolutionary from the ground up, sitting on top of a aluminum skateboard with batteries underneath in a carbon fiber passenger space capsule while seated in a Swedish living room and catapulted forward with instant, silent torque. Perfect size, design, airy, comfortable, quick, awesome turn-in, one-foot driving. Honestly thrilling. The proof of the pudding is in daily traffic (vs. a test drive on a freeway which is also awesome) when you wish to place yourself in a certain position and the car is already there by the time you think about it, and you made no fuss while not making a fool of yourself. Unique functionality, purposeful build to be an EV; achieves mission perfectly.
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Ok car
Steki Car, 04/19/2016
2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful
8 months and 7700 miles so far. It runs ok. Driving it on deep snow is a huge challenge. Almost impossible to control it. 80 miles in summer and around 60 miles in winter on one charge. Installed 240V, 32Amp, ClipperCreek charger. No problems at all, charges the car within 3.5 hours from empty to full. Got it for 280/month with taxes for 12k miles per year. Car is not worth a cent over this price for lease. Already have uneven tire wear. More significant on rear than on front tires. I did not expect tires to last 60k miles but at least 20-25k miles. Stealership stated it is a "normal" tire wear. I almost expected them to offer me a lifetime oil change on this car, that is how knowledgeable they are. Wonder if they know any better ...
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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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