Used 2017 BMW i3 4dr Hatchback (electric DD) Consumer Reviews
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Surprisingly Complete “City Car”
SMLBill, Canoga Park, CA, 03/05/2019
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, Ashburn, VA, 08/19/2020
updated 08/22/2022
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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Perfect as a used BEV
Nnanelle, Everett, WA, 09/10/2020
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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Mr. Brewer, Folsom, CA, 08/09/2017
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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Practical Car
Bimmerman, Mountain View, CA, 02/23/2023
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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