Used i3 for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2015 i3, so we've included reviews for other years of the i3 since its last redesign.
Edmunds Lease Help with BMWi3 Lease
Scott Ottersen, 12/22/2015
2015 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The Edmunds pricing guideline and leasing suggestions really helped us decide between purchase and lease. It also helped us get a fair price on our lease and to make sure we were fully informed when we sat down with what to ask for and what to watch for. Our BMW dealership was helpful and straightforward in their approach. They answered all the questions that the Edmunds guide suggested that we ask. We really love the car and are still learning about all the technical innovations that it has.
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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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BMW needs Elon Musk
Bren Mercer, 02/22/2018
2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
Low range average without using other sources such as A/C, heat that kills mileage, and acceleration average about 35-50 per charge. Car states 80 average range but never gets that. In winter the mileage is extremely low due to using the heat. Not able to warm up car on cold days. Acceleration is fun but kills mileage.
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My favorite car I've ever owned
Kevin, 10/03/2021
2015 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
So my impressions are relative to Expectations. I lived in a City, worked downtown, I had Solar Panels on my Roof. It just made sense get off of Gas. Our other car was a Tesla, and we didn't want to spend another 50k for a second Tesla. The first few years of I3s were coming off lease and were selling for pretty cheap. I bought it thinking "I really wish we could get another Tesla, but this will do for now", so the bar was pretty low. I feel like this car is honest about what it is. Nobody ever thought this was a GT car or a family wagon for road trips and it isn't. Its a city commuter, and for that purpose, I can't imagine how it could have been any better. It's comfortable, kind of fun for zipping through city traffic, easy to find parking spots because it fits where other cars can't. There is an intangible quality to this car that just felt friendly, I was happy to get in it to drive to work every day. I never wished it was a Tesla. For Three years, this car did all the dirty work: Got me safely and comfortably to work, parking downtown to save the Tesla from the Door-dings, trips to the Vet to save the Tesla's interior from all the dog fur and claw scratches. My situation changed. I no longer have Garage with an outlet, I am working from home, and when I do have to leave, I am going further than the i3's range, so I had to sell it. What was really crazy is that I sold it to Caravana in 2021 for $500 more that what I paid for it in 2018. No vehicle I've ever owned has been a better investment. Basically I Commuted to work for 3 years for cost if insurance.
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