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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.
BMW i3 Breaks first week
bmw_junk, 06/06/2015
updated 06/09/2016
2015 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
17 of 34 people found this review helpful
Our BMW i3 broke and is in the shop after only 1 week. The car is now going on 3 weeks in the shop for repair of AirBag, Restraint issues. We are being told Germany Tech is working with the USA Tech. Unbelievable a 50K car that is broke, takes this long to repair and requires the help of Germany to repair. Update since first post: Car has been in repair now 3 times, the latest as on June 2016, the check engine light is ON, Dealer says BMW Engineers are trying to find out why. The car is always broken. Funny thing, when I went to drop off my i3 for repairs, there were 2 i3's in front of me, one so bad they had to put it on a dolly to move it. Let me also point out a few of the down sides of owing this car: 1. The rear doors opening in the suicide fashion are also not a very good design, especially in parking lots with other vehicles parked close by. For example, say you have a child, you need to open both the front door, then the rear. You are now trapped between two doors, you have to fight with one of the doors to keep closing then opening to get to the stroller to get your child. Also if you are shopping and need to put things in the rear seat, same thing. A REAL PAIN... Don't believe me, give it a try with cars parked on each side that hug the white stripe. Then you will wish you din't have this car. Next the rear storage is small at best, you can't fit a full size stroller in the rear. If you do have a stroller, then you have no place for groceries. Now on to the body of the car, it is really a collection of plastic parts snapped together, most are very flimsy at best, and if you really stand back and look at the car, there are at least 4 different colors on the car. Looks like an erector set gone bad. The fit is also not very good. The front gas cover is really a terrible design with the locking as the pin is at the bottom and can be easily opened. Just a waste on the lock. So many curves and design elements. A real pain to clean the outside with so many panels and shapes. Next, did I say the rear windows do not roll down. They don't and another let down. The tires are very different and skinny, makes the car very un stable feeling when you hit a smooth bump in the road such as a railroad track crossing, you can feel the car slide. Also if it's wet outside, even worst! Please don't speed around any corners with these skinny tires. Overall, the car has many short comings and things you never think about until you have it. It was neat looking in the showroom. In the real world, this is one of the worst cars I have ever owned/leased. I can only say that my feelings around BMW is this, a HIGH PRICE for such a TERRIBLE BUILT CAR. I've learned that BMW stands for "BUILT MORE WORST". Would I do it again, NO!!
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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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James, 02/01/2016
2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
11 of 30 people found this review helpful
do not BUY, car is very buggy. Will get warning lights every mnth, Engine light 4 times ! lots of flat tires reported Tires are expensive. Handling is like a golf cart
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Horrible experience -returned in one day!
BH, 09/15/2015
2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
21 of 71 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car, I loved the look and everything about it. We were told it would charge over nite in our garage. When we got it home the car showed it wouldn't be charged for 20 hours. Then it runs for about 100 miles on that charge. The BMW chargers are about $6,000 and then it is a shorter charge time. After paying $60,000 for a car we didn't want to spend that. Other chargers can screw up the system. We returned the car and on the way back to the dealership at 45 miles an hour trying to reserve the power to get there, a tire blew out and completely shredded so there was no tire left. After you pay top dollar for the car there are thousands of dollars of upgrades and insurances. Be sure to pay for the tire insurance, they insisted we would need it because of the low profile of the tires they don't last very long but we never dreamed one would blow out the first day we had the car. Wasted two days and will never buy an electric car after this!
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Vs. My Volt
Phicrappazappa, 06/26/2021
updated 07/02/2024
2015 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love this i3. That being said, I also love my Volt (2018 Premier). My wife and I city drive/commute, so gas is a NON ISSUE. Even if needed, both have extended range. Both have creature comforts out the yeng-yang. The Volt is quite zippy in its Sport Mode. The i3 makes a mockery of that in all honesty. One level two charger between them is no issue. Wife drives the Volt. I get the mini-Beem ( also have an X3 for longer hauls when needed). Happy campers! Years go by... wife now retired. Goodbye Volt. Goodbye X3. The Volt served its purpose flawlessly. The X3 was a money pit, but at its age most vehicles are. Now it's time for an ICE that can go anywhere in style. Welcome Mercedes GLC43 AMG. This Benz is a BEAST! The i3 had not been taken care of by the prior owner, and even my babying it couldn't save the battery deterioration. It died. In a stroke of luck, the battery warranty had 3 months left. Whew... BMW replaced the battery, and this time with the 94AH that came in the 16/17 models. An extra 20 miles of electric range. Whoopee! The i3 will is a keeper!
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