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Love my rocket

Cruz control, 01/08/2017
2016 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
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Know your charging stations in the area

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Love love love this car.

W.Peters, 10/15/2016
2016 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

Handles beautifully, smooth, comfortable ride, cool interior, very quiet, amazing acceleration and so far, at 1,500 miles have put 1 gallon of gas. Best car ever. Beats much more expensive cars.

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Luxury Car for a Steal

Rick Scott, 05/10/2019
2016 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

If you don't have access to a plug at home, logistics of charging could be a bit of a challenge. That being said, I have two because, for the price, there is no better electric car on the market. And by price, I mean a 2-3 year old CPO. I highly recommend purchasing a used one. I would not even consider buying a new one. The depreciation on this car is steep. So, after 2 years, a used one costs less than 1/2 the price of the original. But, you are essentially getting a new car since electric cars don't have all the mechanical and engine issues that a used ICE has. So, for $17,500, each, total $35,000, I have 2 essentially brand new cars for less than one moderately optioned new Tesla Model 3.

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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)
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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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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)
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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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