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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2016 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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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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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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Want to be disappointed everyday?
Kelly Moden, 03/15/2019
2016 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
9 of 18 people found this review helpful
I’ve owned 14 cars. This has been the absolute worst even though I thought it was going to be the best yet. Systemic computer problems. I mean safety posing malfunctioning electronics. Tires are PAPER THIN and I’ve had to replace SIX in 2.5 years. Plus the tires cost $350/each at the dealer, firestone is about 60% of that cost. Service was atrocious. And corporate was even worse when I filed a complaint about the computer problems (took it in 9 times over 6-months and then just gave up). Now the seat heaters don’t work but I’m not wasting any more of my time on this car, especially since the lease is up in 2 months....HALLELUJAH. If you want sheer frustration every single time you drive, buy this car.
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Worth every penny.
Chad, 05/19/2016
2016 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
18 of 42 people found this review helpful
I was hesitant on going full electric -- there is a lot of opinions and propaganda out there. I don't regret it at all. This car is top notch quality and performance.
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