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Used 2016 BMW i3 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Reliable, comfortable, spacious and affordable car

Cristiano Monsalves, 04/18/2020
2016 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

The most amazing experience we have had in all our cars; ever. Price is a bit higher than it should be, do not buy new; other than that. AMAZING!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great EV with Range Extender

Michael, 10/19/2022
2016 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The comfort and fun of the BMW driving experience in an EV. BMW built in a Range Extender which is a small 2.5 gallon generator that automatically kicks in when the battery runs low to add on another 78 to 80 miles to the range.

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5 out of 5 stars

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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3 out of 5 stars

not worth the premium

jose, 02/03/2016
2015 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 50 people found this review helpful

Bmw dosent stand behind their brand, no promise regular bmw when u need for a long trip. And poor customer backing easy way out each dealer is independently own they can set their polecies. When unlock at what up get is a middle of the road even poor range and u could get the same on the leaf etc. Save 15k to 20k get something else glad is a lease will look at another brand. Bmw is not premium at all is over price garbage

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4 out of 5 stars

Cool quirky car w limited range

AP, 01/30/2023
2015 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

City and errand car only even with the range extender. I’m getting around 64 miles on a charge with no accessories on. AC and other equipment on will bring this down. The extender ads around 55-60 miles v of much needed range. Very cool car as long as you know it’s limitations.

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