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A sporty version of the most polarized EV

victor.ct.cho@gmail.com, 06/14/2018
2018 BMW i3 s 4dr Hatchback w/Range Extender (0.6L 2cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid DD)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful

The price is high but Costco manufacturers ncentive helped the purchase a lot. One of the few rear wheel driven EVs on market. The range is sufficient for daily commute. If you are a tall person the tall interior will make you smile. Visibility is awesome. The carbon fiber frame is so strong and stiff there are creaks.

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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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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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Compact hatchback with plenty of interior space

acvelo, 10/12/2019
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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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