Who’s car it is anyway…
Well, my idea was not to buy a full EV yet, when local Toyota dealer asked 10k on top of the 40K+++ RAV4 Prime in 2022… the decision was far from hard. We traded our 4-5 years old Prius Prime for an 2023 BMW I4 e40. I have to admit, waiting months for a car… is an odd feeling. Especially when you can see interest rates change week after week… yet we (I) was persistent and in late October last year… here it was, waiting on the parking lot for me. I have to admit, in the last few years I was lucky to be able to drive several cars, but never luxury “ultimate driving machine”… and after a year being the owner of one, it is… the ultimate driving machine. Let’s get the range question settled from the beginning. Depends on the season your range will vary. It did on my Prius Prime, it does on my I4. That is how electricity behaves. However… for the price Kw/Mile… and getting there in few (low few) seconds. Is well worth it. Furthermore… you would not notice you are driving well over 80-90 miles per hour on the interstate. The ride is sooo smooth… and the motor, responsive. I would suggest getting a second set of weeks and tires for the winter season. That much torque without the proper friction may cost you much more than a set of wheels and tires. Comfort… well, the car knows who drives it and adjust seating and entertainment accordingly. You forgot your key… not to worry, your phone can be a key. So… after a few drives, my wife concluded that I need to go buy myself a car, the beemer is her car now. I guess, I’m on the market for a new car. Update... 11000 miles later... and I5 test ride later, my I4 rocks... it is the perfect size for in city and just right for interstate. If I have issues, it is the fact I cannot get the mileage advertised as it recalculates constantly. You cannot plan a long trips, especially in the upper Midwest, where chargers are rare and far apart. The other thing is... being such a "new" technology and having a premium vehicle... I wonder what is coming after the 4 years of factory warranty expires. I already had a high voltage error, I was told it is the parking assist, thinking there is an issue while on neutral going true the car wash. This is my first BMW so... my skepticism is based on other brands and services... we shall see. as time passes
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Very different experience with electric car.
I decided to choose the BMW as my first electric car. Advantages of sports car design, high performance. Cons: battery life is not as expected.
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- M50 SedanMSRP: $46,99068 mi away
- eDrive40 SedanMSRP: $34,590In-stock online
- eDrive35 SedanMSRP: $34,76466 mi away
A wonderful car, if you can manage to get one
The BMW i4 has all of the safety and design features I seek, plus BMW's high quality of production. But to get all the safety features requires another $10,000 for the M 50 model -- they are not available as options for the straight i4. Driving the car was a pleasure, but I don't want all the performance features of the M series car: I want the safety ones. BMW has done a good job by its use of mechanical switches and knobs, not screens that take attention away from driving. Cars that are moving toward all digital touch screen displays instead of physical controls are making a serious safety error. BMW has the right mix: large screens to display information, but physical controls where attention to the road is essential. Their heads-up display is well done. But good luck on getting the vehicle. I can't even place the order because there are not enough slots allocated to dealers.
Thank you BMW
This is our first BMW full EV. We’ve owned 530e, EQE, Model 3 (yuk). It is pure BMW, solid build. No squeaks, rattles, vibrations..NOTHING! Have not had one lick of issues, had for nearly a year and 10,000 miles. Harmon Kardon is beautiful as is the Black Sapphire paint. No wind noise, silent operation, well controlled sporty ride…NO RUN FLATS! (Yes, please). Electric range has been mostly accurate. BMW has proven itself as great EV builder, and this i4 isn’t even a ground up design!
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The power is not everything in i4 M50
When you consciously start to enjoy the car, you quickly get the feeling that power is not the main priority. The suspension system captures your attention first, in sync with the reliable steering controls. The seat provides a sense of security around you. Finally, you find the safety in the brakes. The precise execution of the internal components, along with the sleek exterior lines, come together to enhance the pleasure of both driving the i4 M50 ... and owning one.
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