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Amazing in so many ways
N LeBert, 08/15/2017
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2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
78 of 80 people found this review helpful
This car has exceeded all my expectations. It's the 2017 Rex Terra world. Most of my driving is highway and oh what fun it is. Looks small from outside, especially from the rear, but inside you feel you are in a spacious car of the future. The handling and comfort are most surprising for an electric car and even more surprising is the acceleration and control you have. Some things about the car take a little time getting used to, such as the regenerative breaking. But after a few days, it becomes so natural you soon realize this should be in all cars. The back seats fit only two adults but in the two times in the eight months I have owned the car, I have had someone in the rear seats only twice and they were quite comfortable. I'm glad I got the Rex which provides a generator to charge the batteries as you drive to go an additional 80 to 90 miles. That's more than an hour of driving until you find a gas station. I've only been to the gas station a few times. Most drivers would not even need the Rex but it does help with the Range Anxiety. The maintenance on this car is just about none. I drive 80 miles to work and back each day. I have enjoyed the quiet comfortable ride every day. My average speed is 75 mph on the highway and I look forward to driving every day. It's just so much fun... Well, I just changed my rear tires at 37,000 miles. I'm sure many of the very quick takeoffs (rear wheel drive) had some negative impact on the tire wear. The front tires look like they have another 15,000 to go. Update Sep 2019: I now have 53,000 miles on the car and it looks and drives like new. Still very happy. Update Sep 2020: I now have 71,500 miles on the car and I took it in for service. No problems were found. Oil change in the range extender and suggested replacement of the rear tires. Replaced those but the front tires are still in good condition and good tread. The car looks great and drives like it did when new. Still enjoying my i3 very much. Update Sep 2022: Have 104,400 miles on the car and I have had no problems yet. I did get the brake lines drained and new fluid replaced as required every 5 years. I had to replace the front tires and will soon need to replace the back tires maybe in about 6 more months or so. The car drives and looks as though it is brand new. No rattles or squeaks yet and I guess this is due in part to the frame being carbon fiber instead of steel. The brakes are seldom used and so far the original rotors have many more miles still left on them. I have notice the distance I can drive has gone down about 10 miles from the original 114 to now about 104 on average. The electric cost has averaged about 3.4 cents per mile. My only disappointments are that the car should have come with Blind Spot Monitor and the cruise control is too often unavailable. What I love most is the fun to drive, how quite it is. The Forward Collision Warning and Brake Assist have come into play several times and kept me from an unexpected collision. All cars should have this. So far I am very happy and plan to keep this car for many years. Update March 2024: My car now has over 123,000 miles and still enough battery capacity when fully charged to go just over 100 miles on a full charge. I do take a couple of trips each month to Lake City from Jacksonville Florida and so for that I do use the Range Extender. I'm scheduled now to get a new set of front tires. I got my new front tires at 83,505 miles. I got about 40,000 miles on this set I now have. I find that keeping the tires inflated about 35 (front) seems to work best for me. I am also scheduled to have my brake pads replaced for the first time. I also had to replace the top rubber gasket at the top of my windshield as it was cracked and broken in a few places. This caused some wind noise. I did the replacement myself and it was not as easy as it looked on YouTube. The car remains to be in great condition inside and out. I am still very happy with my i3 and still plan to hold on to it for a few more years at least.
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Great update for 2017
CK, 11/10/2016
2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
While I think some more tweaks are needed to set the car apart, overall this is a great car. It's my second electric (previously had a Leaf) and the Bimmer is an exceptional commuter. No range anxiety with this especially with the new battery. I've driven over 100 miles and still had 37% percent battery charge left. The new color option of protonic blue is a great step forward. Pick-up 0 to 30 is outstanding though you will feel the road and bumps a little much. Previous reviews on ride comfort hold true for the battery refreshed 2017. Overall a great car for suburbanites and urban dwellers. Getting 5 miles per kW hour.
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Love the quiet
David Vener, 12/19/2016
2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
It's been a great first month. The car has had no issues. Acceleration is amazing and the quiet is just sublime. Good sound insulation also protects the interior from external noise as well as the lack of engine noise. We've had no problems; range is as advertised. Installed a 220 v 40 amp charger in the garage that is very convenient. Haven't had to use the Range extender yet, though my wife told me she got a notification that the engine was cycling, presumably just to keep the fluids from settling too much. Enormous headroom; I'm 6'4 and have another 2" beyond the top of my head. Visibility is excellent. The rear seats are quite usable but wouldn't buy it if we anticipated using them a lot. Lots of trunk space. Only gripe is that the BMW technology integration is a bit wonky and takes some getting used to. Would have loved to have electric seats, but I suspect that would have added significant weight. Carbon fiber body is really nice as is the interior wood. Seats are very comfortable.
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So far a great choice!
i3Driver, 09/14/2016
2016 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I was first hesitant to make the jump to electric before the next year or so, there are a few great car coming out. But since I have a VW TDI Passat being bought back, I needed a new car as a replacement. Unfortunately, there is not any other car I could find that would compare to the Passat for MPG and interior room. I test drove a BMW 5 series and was disappointed, I felt claustrophobic and just didn't seem right. So I decided to try the i3, boy was I surprised! It doesn't have the back seat room like my VW, but it's fun to drive, gets amazing fuel(kW) mileage, and seems to fit my life style just fine. I opted for the REx version and glad I did. I have made a few trips with my family(wife and two kids) no problem. Even a Costco run!
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After 1 yr living electric
mtv, 06/10/2017
2016 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
39 of 42 people found this review helpful
I've had my i3REX for about 1 yr and have driven about 10K miles in a combination of 400 mile weekend trips to 80 mile airport runs to endless soccer shuttles in the greater NYC area from PA, NJ, NY and CT. The car was delivered factory perfect and has only had one recall and one software upgrade. It delivers the same range as when it was new. What the car is: An incredibly fun, nimble, exhilarating, holy cow, I can't believe a car can be this fun to drive, I feel like I am 16, where can I go next car. The drive train and ride are un-naturally smooth and quiet. It's remarkable. It's fun in a vintage English sports car way complete with very predicable 4 wheel drifts, blazing acceleration, wicked torque and grand prix "one pedal" driving. The car effortlessly dives into turns with the regen breaking acting like a hand break to unlock the back wheels, only to instantly re-engage as you hit the accelerator (yes, that is what it is) to power out of the turns. Anyone that drives this car as a hyper miler is missing one the best driving experiences imaginable. The fun comes from a combination of super-car ratio of torque-to-weight and grossly inadequate tires. The latter is so poor that you can have all this fun below 40mph instead of 80 in an M5 or Vette. That's not a bad thing. What it is not - a highway car. At speeds above 80 this car is a white knuckle death ride and will take every bit of your driving skills to keep control. It's top speed is governed at 98 but it has a practical limit of about 75. If you are a pre-dawn commuter accustomed to hitting triple digits with your fellow commuters, step away and find another car. As example of how slow you need to drive this car, I historically have an avg driving speed of 44mph while in this car it's 33!. I guess it could use some air dams to keep the air from floating the car - maybe they could also help keep the car from getting airborne on mountain roads too. Living electric - you have to want to. This is an 90% car meaning it fills 90% of your car needs and am able to use it with some planning for almost everything except weekend trips with the family. I use a level 1, 110v charger at home and it comfortably charges the car overnight (10K is about 25mile/day) on most days. I only need to use public charges 2-3 times/month for the longer trips. Using some "extreme couponing" type planning, I can string together 150 mile jaunts and have done 400miles in a weekend using only 1qt of gas. It's possible because the range extending engine does its job to allow you to use the full batter capacity (I get about 80mile range in the summer and 60 mile in winter). The REX however is in sharp contrast to the ultra refined electric drive in that it's roughness, loudness and vibration is on par with your father's vintage tractor. It works fine in city/suburban driving but the algorithms that control the battery reserves are not set for highway driving especially in the mountains. A short hill quickly depletes the battery's reserve and you will find yourself seeking refuge from speeding cars behind a tandem trailer as you slow to 50mph to prevent an emergency shut-down. Living with the car - The phone interface is incredibly disappointing and archaic. The car rarely recognizes the phone when plugged in but still locks out most phone features (for obvious safety reasons) so you either have to do without or reinitiate the apps. BMW's newest addition to the iDrive system is "graffiti" style input circa 1992 Palm Pilot. The voice recognition is very poor and frustrating. It could be due to a poor microphone or its placement. There are however two redeeming features - you can bypass the car's labyrinth of commands and access Siri via a button on the steering wheel or use one of 8 programable buttons on the dash to get instant access to any car/phone function. The sound system is a disappointment and certainly not on level with the car's price tag (I have the standard system). Fortunately you don't spend a lot of time in this car but if you rely on your phone for music, navigation and calls, you will be disappointed. I use it as an excuse to unplug connect to the kids and enjoy the drive. The car's navigation system is equally poor. I used it only 3-4 times and stopped after it directed me the wrong way on a 1-way street. On a separate occasion it dropped us in the middle of a cemetary instead of a soccer field. The traffic feature side by side against Waze was inadequate and slow to offer alternate routes around traffic. In summary, this is an incredibly great car that brings you back to a gone-by era of fun, quiet and solitude in a great modern design.
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2017 - Electric Shadow (our first EV)
Two Five, 10/08/2017
2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
30 of 32 people found this review helpful
- SEP 2017. Wow, I finally picked-up our 2017 i3 REX specially ordered from BMW’s “I” plant in Germany (highly recommend designing and ordering your own, it’s fun and worth the wait). We chose Fluid Black with Blue Accent exterior and it is beautiful (the only current USA solid color option for the i3). I thought Fluid Black may blend in with all the other similar size/style cars but it is still very distinctive and like no other car on the road with thanks to BMW’s design and using accent colors like the electric blue. However, I still miss the Black Sapphire Metallic paint quality. We also selected the Deka World interior and it matches the exterior colors perfectly (really, it’s above our expectations and we are VERY picky!). We also selected the 19 inch “428” style rims for the tires and they are awesome! We couldn’t be happier with the color choices. We waited to order our i3 so we could have the larger 94ah battery, the i3 moonroof, and the new turbo charger option for home charging. I fully loaded the i3 with all the options including premium sound (which kicks!), moonroof, parking assist and technology packages. We immediately tinted the windows and are completely satisfied with the appearance. The i3 turns heads! I do wish factory tinted windows were an option, tinters struggle significantly with the i3 windows and a factory product would be much better. I travel to and from work daily around 50 miles per day so the i3 is ideal. - Before buying an EV we had to transition our minds to understand the design focus on weight reduction and power use. We asked ourselves; “how much will miss the big BMW tires, the extremely full feel of and comfortable seats that adjust with a touch of buttons, the Heads-Up Display (HUD), Blind Spot Indicator System (BLIS), etc.”? You can get allot of GOOD amenities with “todays” fuel powered vehicles and when weight really doesn’t matter. However, the i3 is so different that it’s an easy transition to make and is so simple to use! Do we miss those items? Yes and no. It’s actually fun to embrace helping earth be just a little less negatively impacted (e.g. meeting the global goal of reducing carbon monoxide). Please know I researched the i3 for months and watched every on-line review and consumer feedback… well, I’m sure I came close. I also test drove an i3 and thoroughly researched where BMW is headed in the future. I feel confident to say that "today" BMW is a front leader in EV investments and are just a few years from a dramatic upgrade in overall capacity, which is why I leased over buying (technology is RAPIDLY changing every year). - I have to admit, I love the way BMW is making information/content of value available in the drivers decision-making domain (dashboard/windshield). I'm a big consumer and believer in hands free information of value on-demand e.g. I want to speak what I want and then see it or receive it in a way that does not interfere with safe driving. I also want driving to be as effortless as possible. Power is important but driving in America, unlike other countries like in Europe limits speed and therefore for me amenities matter more (but I still go 0-40 in the i3 in 1.8 seconds; can you imagine how fast it will be in 2020!). I also want excellent visibility and a brand I can depend on. BMW service is important to me and is above average compared to others. The i3’s two floating dashboard displays are easy to see and I am so glad they’re NOT touch screens. Touch screens distract drivers and the last thing I want is another screen to clean daily. I plug the i3 in, it charges during low rates for Georgia electric and I’m never out of electric fuel. I can tell the i3 with my iPhone to cool off, heat up, lock or unlock, fuel during certain hours, etc. The i3 parks itself and the cruise control is incredible as it automatically keeps the distance between vehicles and adjusts speed based on that vehicles speed in front of you. We are surprised about the interior storage for running errands and the i3’s rear doors make accessing the rear seats so easy. I find it hard to be critical of anything so far because BMW did such a good job thinking this design through the “driver/occupant” challenges/wants. I encourage everyone thinking about an EV to research it and think seriously about a BMW, especially with the federal and other rebates still available (helps reduce cost of ownership). Overall, we easily give it 5 out of 5 stars but we will see over time. If the scale was 10, I would say a 9 out of 10. A 10 for me is extremely hard to achieve…. I wish the i3 was equipped with Heads-Up-Display and BLIS (just to increase safety). I also wish there was mesh storage on the back of the seats. And, I can’t help wishing it had run flat tires and a solid metallic paint option. Other than these personal wants, the i3 is so far, well-above expectations. GREAT job BMW! Love the i3! 100% electric fun!
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Love my i3
Bonnie, 03/05/2019
2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought my car as a previously one-owner (likely lease return) CPO vehicle from the dealer. I had to order it from the dealer network and had it shipped. Upon receipt it had not been taken care of in the way that is typically seen in leased luxury cars. Luckily, BMW honored its CPO expectations and fixed all scratches, dings, and even a cracked windshield. The interior, upon receipt, was filthy, but with minor detailing cleaned up beautifully -- well beyond expectations -- this is good, because the cloth is likely to get a little dirty with use and I was happy to see it can be cleaned easily with a little care. Handling is so much fun, I love this car. It is perfect for someone like me, small city driving, I have a level 2 charger in my garage and only have to charge twice a week. I get a a great discount from my electric company - as long as I use high capacity electric use on off-peak hours - which is something that is synergistic with the desire to transition to EV. Note I do have access to an ICE car for long trips. The current price for these i3 cars great, they are in classified in the luxury class; cost is especially nice if you can afford one still in the 2-year range, as the car will still be covered under warranty. With CPO and an extended and enhanced warranty I will have this car covered for everything for nearly 5 more years. The battery warranty is great at 8 years. It is clear that BMW has made a substantial investment in the future, and I couldn't be happier to be a part of their vision -- especially for city driving.
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No Anxiety- Range Curiosity
John, 08/22/2016
2016 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
Our i3 has taken us over 21,000 miles- 98+% of it on battery- EV mode. The Range Extender eliminates the anxiety of those last miles before the charger. And, since we charge in our own garage, it is no problem to plug it in 5 or 6 times per week. This is not a road trip car. Buy it for around town comfort, fun and ease of driving. Nice to save CO2 every mile and get that EV smile while cruising in quiet BMW style. Most people think they need more range than they really do.
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Jim manning, 09/30/2016
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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Driving a spaceship
Amanda Shumack, 11/07/2017
2017 BMW i3 60 Ah 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is my second i3, and the extra battery range is a game-changer. I also got the REX this time, and it really does make this feel like a "normal" car for my driving. I love the dark interior woodwork, and I feel like I'm driving a spaceship to work every day. I love it!
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It is a great car
ASE, 01/15/2017
2016 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Most of our driving is around town and short trips less than about 120 miles round trip. It is perfect for this driving! We are "empty nesters" and it is perfect for 2 adults. It would be less practical hauling around kids everywhere, I think. I've never enjoyed driving a car as much as the i3. I also drive differently than previous cars. I'm much more at ease driving slowly (the speed limit), because I'm more aware of energy consumption than with my previous gas vehicles. It is relaxing and fun. In over 1200 miles, we've only used 0.8 gallons of gas, and that was just to test whether the range extender works (it did). If I have one complaint, it is the complicated navigation and entertainment system. It has taken some time and a lot of reading and phone calls to BMW to understand what I'm doing. It is better after a month of using it, but there is a steep learning curve.
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Zippy car
Prof_Murph, 09/24/2016
2016 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
Before buying this, be clear on the actual miles you drive in any given week and when/where you can charge. I really like my i3 but I drive very few miles in any given week (< 50). So I don't need to charge the car very often. There are chargers at my work but not in my apartment complex. If I have to charge at home, I need to use some chargers down the street (which is fine because they're free!) I've had it over a month now and have yet to use the range extender. However, I still find myself with slight anxiety about making sure the car is charged enough - I'm hoping this will dissipate with time. I'm not a fan of the coach doors in the back. If you are parked side to side with other vehicles and open the front door and coach door at the same time, you're sort of trapped in the triangle while trying to get things out of the back seat. The trunk is much smaller than my Honda Fit. It barely fit my large suitcase. But I knew all of these things before I purchased so I can't complain. The car has amazing acceleration - really impressive. It's also super quiet. Wish the AC was a bit stronger - it just doesn't blow very hard even at the highest setting (likely because AC drains the battery a lot).
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Second I3, 2019 this time!
Dita SB, 03/17/2020
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2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I still LOVE my i3. Nothing comes close to it for handling or parking, and the 150+ miles (up to and over 200 with the REX, but I never use the REX support, I have plenty of miles as it is). Comfort and solid build are 100%. I am devastated that BMW stopped making this car in 2021. We need small well made electric cars with the power and turning radius of this one. Nothing, NOTHING compares! Really two years and a bit since the last review. My 2017 I3 was plowed into (while I was driving down a country road), by an intoxicated driver, and totaled. This car saved my life. Thank you BMW for being so conscious of safety in your build! I was able to buy a 2019 I3 right away. It looks like the older one (I cried buckets over the loss), but this is a RX, which I didn't want, and still do not see the need of, but not a big issue. The 2019 only had 5000 miles on it, and not the leather seats that I really liked, but that being said, I love this newer one even more. The distance on just an electric charge is 150+ miles, and the technology is super nice. The sound system even seems better. I feel safe, electric, and continue to have a blast driving. I really don't understand the critics of this car. Yes, it would have been too expensive if I had paid the original price, but it is perfect in every way, which is hard to beat. Really, the criticism I have seen just makes me laugh. Some people want a regular back door? Crazy. This reverse door is one of the most convenient parts of the design. I open my door and then open the back door and my dog jumps right in, no muss no fuss. I love the turning radius, that gets me u-turn out of many a corner or dead end street. There is great visibility too, the windows are placed thoughtfully (a little lower in the back seat), so that I never have an issue with seeing in any direction. OK, you want better milage on the all electric? Try driving slower but not a lot slower. At 75 on eco-drive on the freeway I now get 160 miles per charge, comfort drive I get less, 150 miles per charge. If I want more I take back roads and use the eco+, and can get as much a 175 miles per charge. This is more than enough for local driving, and it accelerates like a dream, and maneuvers around curvy roads with skill and ease (reminds me of my Mini Cooper ). The interior is spacious, and the seats are super comfortable. You can also plug this into ANY plug, although I have a 2nd tier charger at home. Granted that will take longer to charge-up if you plug into an ordinary plug, but in a pinch you never have to worry about running out of energy, anywhere. I doubt I will ever use the RX function that charges the battery with an internal small gas motor (this is NOT a hybrid)for an additional 75 miles. If you care about the environment as I do, and want a dependable, comfortable and fun drive, this is absolutely for you! Did I mention that it is darn cute? It is. I bought my first I3, just a month before the pandemic hit, so I got a deal on it. If I had sold it before the collision it would have been worth more than I paid. I couldn't afford a Tesla (ever), and test drove one for fun before I bought the I3, and I didn't like the way it feels, I LIKE the sense that I am driving the car, not a passenger in the Tesla. I wanted an electric car for ethical, environmental reasons, and I liked the idea of the smaller size. I was concerned about the range (114-124), but I needn't have. This car was used, but had only 14000 miles, leather, wood, and felt right. It is white, and normally I find white cars boring, but the style had enough contrasting black to win me over. Aw, but now I am a huge fan. The suicide door was thoughtfully designed, not opening unless the front door is open, and so much safer than if that had not been true. The seats are comfy, and adjust 'up' enough for this small person. The inside has lots of light, and the windows design creates unbelievable visibility. When I drove the Tesla (just for fun)I felt removed from driving, and thought the inside was cold and sterile, this car is the opposite. Yes, I do have a back-up camera, and navigation (which I don't use), and a lovely sound system, but I also had beautiful dark leather heated seats, and a wood dashboard. It felt modern and still invitingly comfortable, warm in design. I am not mentioning the acceleration, which is stellar, or the turning radius, which is amazing, only because everyone else will. There are three driving modes, which is one of my favorite options, giving me the opportunity to engage in my driving experience. There is the 'comfort' mode, which does not give the longest distance per charge, but is most prompt to speed, 'eco' mode, which gives me an extra 10 or 15 mils per charge but limits me to 75 mph, and a little hesitation off the mark, or 'Eco+' mode which is for city driving, limiting me to 53 MPH but gives me up to 125 miles per charge. The awesome thing is that I can go from one mode to another as I choose, and that turns out to be lots of fun. I love the iconic design on the front that is a nod to the BMW grill, and the way this car loves to slide into the smallest parking spaces. This is probably the best choice I have ever made when buying a car. I couldn't be happier.
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Almost perfect electric vehicle
SEAN MARTIN, 12/22/2016
2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Fun too drive. Supet quiet. Zero emissions. After this great experience with first electric car, I don't think I could go back to another internal combustion vehicle. Electric range of 200+ miles and a 5th seat would make it perfect.
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Surprisingly Complete “City Car”
SMLBill, 03/05/2019
2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I was nervous about buying an i3 without a range extender. This car proved me totally wrong! It is pure electric. I always have plenty of reserve for my local errands. The thing is a pocket rocket! No one can out run me at a stop light! It is short, with the tightest turning circle of any car on the market. If you can’t get into,that super tight parking space, it will do it for you. Though limited on storage, there is plenty for every day needs. I LOVE this car! I wish I’d bought one years ago..
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I enjoy the ride very much!
Mary, 08/19/2020
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2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Amazing car, so much fun to drive. It is very fast and handles very well. The car has huge windows with nearly 360 degrees view all around. At the same time it is very bad for sunny days as my body exposed to the sun from chin to shins and I always feel hot even with Ac on. Upgraded sound system is amazing and xm radio has good reception. While the seats look small and have very little cushion they feel super comfy. The interior is roomy , so much headroom, legroom, shoulder room. Even a tall person feels very comfortable. Amazing design of the steering wheel location allows comfortable grip and distance for legs, feet and arms. Back seats and back windows are very small and claustrophobic. Navigation screen is very small and all infotainment features are complicated, not intuitive and pretty much useless for me except for the backup camera. All pedals in the car are slippery when the shoes are wet. The front door and back door open opposite to each other blocking access to the car when you park close to the next car. Also the car tilts at high speed which is less noticeable for a driver but feels a lot to passengers. Overall the car is super cool and is a great choice for one person to drive. The joy from driving it overweight small negative things.
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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)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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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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Quiet Screaming Electric Bimmer
Timmer, 11/26/2018
2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Careful if you have a heavy foot - You’ll be going 80mph before you know it! It’s one of the fastest cars off the line I’ve ever driven plus it’s quiet - It’s a joy to drive! Very roomy for a small car & fits nicely in our tight garage. I hardly think I could have gotten a better car for my needs.
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Compact hatchback with plenty of interior space
acvelo, 10/12/2019
updated 10/20/2020
2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Update - 10/20/20 - having driven the car for over a year, I can say that the car has been great throughout - no major issues or repairs. My gas bills have gone down 98% - I run the REx once a month. No complaints, nothing but praise for my ride. I have the 94ah version with Rex. The electric range provides more than enough mileage for my daily commute and various errands. The creature comforts - great seat, cabin space, moonroof and excellent sound system - make for a pleasant ride.
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The evolution of the automobile
Gus M., 09/12/2020
2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased the fully loaded i3 Rex 2 months ago. Couldn’t be more impressed. Few reasons, first the all electric power train is silk smooth with tremendous torque available from stand-still, no gears in the gearbox, can run A/C with the car off, no need to warm up the car in the morning, etc. So many advantages over legacy cars. Plus, the BMW design is very innovative, with an interior and that uses high quality materials that look recycled. I feel this car is small and large at the same time. Incredibly tight turning cycle makes it easy to drive through traffic and parking lots. I always had sport sedans including multiple 3 series, Audi A4s, Subaru WRX. I don’t miss those at all and neither does everyone else in my household. We all want to drive this car more than any of the other 3 cars in the garage. In fact I don’t think I will ever purchase an internal combustion engine car again. Lastly, I regret having waited this long to transition to an electric vehicle.
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My first plug-in car -a used bargain
Woody Cross, 03/05/2021
2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Apparent Value loss is my gain. I was thrilled to get this car for way less than the original msrp,as it is a very well-built hi tech and yes practical vehicle. This car is quirky,and not just in appearance. The lightweight frame and very narrow tires mean that you will be spending a bit more mental effort on keeping the steering focused. The car handles very well, though. Very quiet,great seats,love the hatchback design,it mostly gets used as a 2 passenger wagon. After learning the best way to use the REX, I don’t mind longer trips with a bit of charge point preplanning of couse. I also love that the car sits higher than a typical sedan,not as high as an SUV. Perfect,at least for me. It’s compact,but feels quite spacious inside.
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Perfect as a used BEV
Nnanelle, 09/10/2020
2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Purchased the '17 i3 94Ah BEV with <13k miles on it earlier this year (just prior to the pandemic's start). I would never spend the money to get it new because I don't feel it's worth the >$50k price, but snagging an off-lease used is easy and affordable, plus you can get one that still has some warranty left on it. I went for the BEV because from everything I had read it's the REX that causes all of the problems (if there are any). Mine is the Terra pkg with full screen, wood/leather/sunroof - basically all of the bells and whistles available. I have no issue with range anxiety as all of my driving is done locally in my suburban neighborhood and in the nearby (less than 30 min away) city, and we installed a level 2 charger so even when "empty" the car can be fully charged in 4.5 - 5 hrs. I love the sparseness of the interior - there's no fuss, it's very functional, and I really love that it's made from renewable materials. Yes there is a lack of storage space, but that's part of what I like because I'm forced to be minimalistic and not compile unneeded junk. The outside of the car looks small, but the interior feels room and there is more than enough headroom even for the taller members of the family. The backseat isn't ideal for bigger people, but for short trips it's not a problem. I don't even mind having to open the front doors to get to the back seat because it's so convenient when loading up the car with groceries or DIY materials (and we've loaded it up with a lot!). The ride is fun: the accelerator reacts quickly and the regen braking is amazing. The ride can be a little stiff over bumps, but again I do all of my driving in-city so I'm not worried about going over rocky roads or offroading. I have the 20" tires and they are my only worry: I had to get a new set right after purchasing the car because they were bald, and have already been "nailed" 2 times, but I've got a tire center near my home that filled and fixed them immediately and I've just become more observant of what's in road (avoiding boards, etc.). Overall I love my little BMW BEV and do not regret the purchase. I first saw the i3 in 2014, basically drove the owner crazy with my questions, and knew that I would be driving one one day. They are rare in my neighborhood - I've only seen 3 in the last 6 months that I've owned it, and I find it a shame that more people don't know what an amazing vehicle it is.
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Yes!
Matt, 11/02/2020
updated 11/10/2021
2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
UPDATE: Sold it. I bought a golf tdi instead. 50 to 60 mpg is enough for me. This way I don't worry about owning two BMW engines in one car. TBH the main reason I sold was because the skinny small tires and the wheelbase make for a jitterbug ride quality on highways. Loved the concept, but already lagging. Updated dash with bigger display, unlocked the ability to charge at steady state less than 75%, and added CarPlay. I’ve owned or leased over 40 cars, and this is one of my favs. Only knock is the stiff ride, but I can appreciate the functionality over form. Well thought out. Will be a classic someday when they speak of early electric.
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Bmw i3
Mr. Brewer, 08/09/2017
2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
It's Not for everybody. I feel I got more than a car I have technology
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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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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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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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Practical Car
Bimmerman, 02/23/2023
2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car is a little quirky, but overall I love it. Suicide doors are nice in some circumstances and in others not so much. Kids have a little step to get over when going in and out but overall I feel they are very safe in it since the rear seats are so low. The car shelters them. Drives fantastic and has the basic automotive accoutrements for a local commuter. Most folks don't need a local commuter to go more than a 140 miles in a day. This thing is great for that. I don't need something that goes 300 miles, nor do I want that. The pricepoint is perfect for an electric, "first-timer" vehicle. It has unique tires but they last quite a while. There is no maintenance on the car! Change the break fluid and tires, and that's it. I hvae put 17,000 miles on the car. Winter is a bit of a power suck, so plan a little for that. Spring, summer, and expecially fall maximize the economy of this car. I really enjoy driving it. The power is great and it rides smooth. Regenerative braking works like it should. I don't even use the actual brake pedal anymore...my wife still can't grasp that concept. The other unique feature about this car is that it is the only car out there that is made entirely from recycled materials. It's a great little car; I think you would be surprised.
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Zero Gallons Per Mile
Brett, 08/12/2023
2017 BMW i3 60 Ah 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We’ve had our i3 for three years now. What a great car. My only complaint is that they quit making them.
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Great car
Jay Lilley, 01/23/2023
2016 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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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Perfect commuter
DC, 04/05/2022
2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In a world of $4.00/gallon gas, this car makes more sense than ever. The range extender makes an electric car practical for everyone
RE ARRANGE YOUR THINKING
GARY AINT WHITE, 04/05/2024
2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
BMW is the master. After owning a sl 500 benz this i3 is the most outstanding city car i have ever dreamed of owning. Drop the mic!!!!!!!!
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