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Used 2016 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD) Consumer Reviews

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Jim's 16-day bmw i3 review

Jim manning, 09/30/2016
BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful

Great car. Very sporty handling and acceleration. Comfortable. Hard to find one in stock. Fun to drive. Edgy styling. Very quiet. Very solid. Auto speed control (semi self-driving) very nice. Fast. Nice features. My second electric vehicle; first was a Nissan Leaf. 4 miles per kWh. 100 MPGe

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Want to be disappointed everyday?

Kelly Moden, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 03/15/2019
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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Reliable, comfortable, spacious and affordable car

Cristiano Monsalves, Austin, TX, 04/18/2020
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 car

Jay Lilley, Largo, FL, 01/23/2023
BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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My wife’s work is 2.5 miles from home. The BMW i3 is the perfect commuter cat for her. We have had very few issues with this car.

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