My husband and I stumbled across your channel a couple of days ago and we have been binge watching all of your videos on the BMW i3 REX. We could not be more excited and delighted! We bought this exact car, only blue, a couple of months ago and we are in love with it! I wish we could buy another one! Watching your videos has been so fun and validating! Not many people know much about this car. I cannot thank you enough! We are now huge fans!
Randy, this is my favorite i3 initial reaction video of all, unseen and undriven as was my purchase! And, I found this video AFTER watching your adventurous trip to LA, during which you kept me spellbound. From day one you were totally justified in opting for REX, unlike me who wisely opted for a 2017 BEV. Both of us are justified by our preference. You road tripped in it, I only city drive with the exception of having brought mine home in Eco Pro Plus mode starting with a full 124 mi charge. I knew it would be close but my anxiety was limited by being in mostly mixed residential and commercial areas with a plan of door knocking to buy a couple hours of 120v electricity on my factory charger (12 miles for 2 hrs lol) while I read my Kindle. I didn't need to humble myself after all, and even put her into Comfort mode 6 miles from home and goosed it on U.S.1 to 70mph from a full stop to see if it could keep up with my Chrysler Limited 200 3.6. My money would definitely be on the i3! If I did need to make a road trip which at my age of 75 won't happen, I'd just rent a gasser. Your 2018 is a beauty, especially with the blue trims! I've loved the i3's pug look from day one. I have been watching many i3 videos over the past month, now that I have a year and half+ of i3 ownership under my belt. Randy, "whoda thunk" we'd ever build 30% equity into our used EVs in just over a year? Crazy, right? It really doesn't matter because my 'Litl Blue' ain't going nowhere until I'm gone. I have had my “Litl’ Blue” 2017 BMW i3 BEV 33Kw 94Ah since 01/25/2021. I bought it in showroom condition from an original owner with 24k on the odometer. I’m 75, and drive it about 30-100 miles a month mostly to pick up online ordered groceries and to visit the VA clinic. I use a 240V, 16A (3.84Kw) Level 2 charger in my carport routed inside as an alternate device to my dryer outlet. I gain 13.5 miles per hour of charging up to 124 to 137 miles, and from home my electric cost is $0.031 per Mile which at an average gas price of $4.00 per gallon equates to 129 MPG. If there is a more perfect EV out there, I simply don’t want it. I don’t need more range, acceleration, styling, features, reliability, comfort, handling, or value. Litl’ Blue is obviously my Forever Car. Paid $16,500 but was offered $22,400 by Edmunds/CarMax 4 months ago which tickled my worn out ego. You may name yours too.🚙
Randy, put a bubbler in your pond to keep the water oxygenated if you don't have the filter/waterfall going. It is an airpump that would sit beside the pond and you put a few tubes that run to the bottom.
Agree way over priced. I almost bought a used car until I seen the hidden fees. Randy your a smart guy get a line of credit for your business tax shelter, as well you don't pay all that interest. Buying cars from a dealer makes no sense. Just my opinion. Still love your videos.
Had a 2017 with all the options. Tires were literally down to the cords before 30k miles. I enjoyed the car. It is roomier than it looks. The cruise control never worked properly. It would disengage for no apparent reason. The range is very good and the REX gives you the safety of not worrying about range (no "anxiety"). At the low cost, I would get another one.
Seriously!! If buying one of these, people should get the highest spec and the most options available.. His i3 has the lowest interior option and the least options on it, not counting the REx.. The sport version with the REx that is fully loaded and has the 42kw battery is by far the best, that being said, its still a dated car. BMW really should have developed the car more by now. It should have a range of at LEAST 200 miles and charge at a rate of 100kw or more, 200 plus horse power, and the self steering should automatically be enabled in the car. If BMW had did this the car would be more competitive and certainly worth its sticker price.
Pull the cupholder really hard and it will pop out. You can buy extras as well. Great commuter car for sure. I bought mine with the idea of driving it about 100 miles every day for my job and calculated the gas savings and mileage write offs / after 5 years it was a free car. Paid $25k drive 30k a year.
@@curtism-w6b Nah, there are no great condition 2018 i3' for $14k.. He was jipped, he could have gotten a fully loaded and better interior 2018 i3S for the same price.. Mine has self steering at freeway speeds, lane keeping, start and stopping (self driving), better nav system, more horse power, better handling, sunroof, bigger battery all for $20k. I got mine online and it included a bumper to bumper warranty as well.. Far superior car to a Chevy Spark
I was debating between the I3 and the Chevy volt years ago for my wife and ended up getting the Chevy volt, seems like a way better value! They were only a few grand apart. 110k mile later we didn't regret it, the Chevy volt is still running like a champ!
So you think if you got an i3 it wouldn't still be running like a champ? Two completely different cars and two completely different driving Dynamics... The i3 is a 100% EV, the Volt is not. The Volt is a very good car and so is the i3. The i3 has that German rear wheel drive pedigree and it is excellently built. The only other EV that I can think of that has a more upscale build quality in the same price range as the i3 is the Benz B Class 250 EV.. The new 2021 i3S is an engineering marvel!
The i3 rex he bought has a gas engine generator like the Volt, so both are Extended Range Electric Vehicles. The generators run the electric motors that propel the vehicles. The Volt can be easily driven in all electric and has a much better over all range. I've driven both, love both, but the tires on the i3 are it's downfall. Bought a 2017 Volt November 2020 and have put on 8000 miles doing delivery for Amazon. I absolutely love my Volt, it's solid, quiet, easy and fun to drive. And very comfortable.
@@duster497 The REx in the i3 does not power/run the electric motor, the battery runs the electric motor. The REx only makes electricity to power/charge the battery and it is the battery that powers the electric motor.. Even if the REx has some gas in it but the battery is fully exhausted the i3 will die, stop. It is the battery that is doing all the work and it is the battery that will drain of power quickly when if the i3 is driven hard. The REx has no power to the drive train.. BMW did a horrible job marketing and explaining the REx. The REx also have limitations in the USA market and this is why owners have coded their REx to turn on manually at will once the battery drops below 75%, doing so and the battery will drain a lot slower as long as there is gas in the tank. BMW should have just marketed the REx has a battery holder that allows the battery to drain at a slower pace.. People just think that once the battery is drained that a powerful gas engine will engage and suddenly they have an inline 4 Three Series..
@@mamadouaziza2536 No, I am just saying that I was debating between the two and I picked the Chevy. The legendary reliability of the BMW scared me a little bit to be honest with you. After 7 years I think I made a good decision.
yes, audio is perfect 👍🏻 one of the reasons i very much like ur channel. no matter where u are and what ur doing it always is constant with no disturbance and well understandable
3 car payments, 2 house payments. I know u are going to said I'm a hater. But I'm not. I remember u going down this road before. Best of luck Randy and be safe
Wym going down this road before? I’m not new here but haven’t been around forever. To me it’s always seemed like he has more money than he lets on too. Not hating or judging either just an observation.
Randy it’s always been a dream of mine to own a I3 ever since they came out. I’m so happy you got one. You’re amazing and you make me laugh when I’m feeling depressed thank you so much!!!!
😁as far as I know. Your the only one who has done a video on car vending. So cool.😁✌My Soul is that Clear white with piano black accents and trim inside and out.
Well buddy, I'm not going to question anything about this car. Looks awesome and I'd buy one for myself. For the price you got it for, I think it's a major major major WIN! Have fun with it and hopefully some good update videos will come out on this.
It’s OK. Please continue making videos about fixing up vehicles from auction and giving them extra life. That is what drew me to your videos in the first place.
@@drewbenefield2001 you'll forgive me for always chatting with you, randy as well, bc yell like all sorts of different cars. Today is finally sunny and 50 out, so I'm at the garage hanging out with the Beretta, one of my accords, firebird and regal outside and running. Get the celebrity out and stretch its old legs lol
thanks for takeing us with you. i was alwasy like how do it work. now i know, thanks. have fun with it, i don't got a Carvana in alaska. they will drop it off for you up here.
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds lets say "not great" because my dad is at the hospital right now (from yesterday) for some ""minor"" heart issues, hopefully already fixed today.
You wouldn't be neutral if you bought one new like I did. Much like the owner of this BMW before he bought it, within two years on most evs youll lose around 30k. I lost my shirt. Never again. Plus they're buggy as fuck and back and rely way too much on sensors and computers.
I'm glad to see this car on your channel! I have been thinking about a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV or a Chevy Volt. Looking forward to your thoughts. Thanks for the hard work you do!
Seems a very competent cool little car ....great idea to do a road trip in it . Cant wait . The range extender makes it way less stressful as you say . By the way I'm a internal combustion fan but we have to keep an open mind . Love the content and new ideas ....great channel.
I used to have a BMW i3 and that is the secondary cupholder there under the armrest, you can remove it and insert it up front, or you can leave it under the armrest. The cupholder only uses one of the 3 holes, as you can either angle it towards the driver, or towards the passenger or put it right in the middle.
I like the car and am looking forward to seeing more content on it soon! I will bet that your content will go up when you do the road trip. Any takers?
I got my 2012 Mazda 6 from Carvana a year ago and i love it and had a great experience with them. Yes the cars are a little pricey and everyone has different experiences but taking risks is a must in life. I was feeling kinda sketchy about Carvana but I took a chance and I’ve been great with them ever since. Helped with my credit a lot also.
Really depends on what car you get and the history behind and they pretty much accept anyone and it is a bit overpriced but convenient and less headache compare going to a dealership it was a fast process for me.
You should check out the car towers of VWs main factory in Wolfsburg, Germany. There are 2 circular towers with brand new cars but the idea behind it is similar. Main difference is that you don't stand next to the tower when your new car gets transported out of the tower.
at 3:30 (although I agree with you) I can imagine tons of your viewers saying "that's not cool…" LOL! One of the reasons I have an affinity for that particular model of car is that it was featured in one of my favorite sci-fi (flops) of all time, "The Space Between Us." TSBU is that film that came out a couple years ago about the kid who grew up on Mars and comes to visit Earth. I saw it several times when I was able to attend some free screenings and I really fell in love with the film. Most people did not. Same with the i3, unfortunately.
Take it back, and remove the warranty, they won’t cover anything, I mean nothing. I bought 2 cars from carvana and one the engine didn’t last 2weeks. Silver rock said sorry no warranty. Trust me man. Silver rock warranty sucks sec car the rear pumpkin exploded silver rock said sorry that sucks but not covering it.
You should have read the fine print in your warranty... Warranties for an EV are specific to the EV and you have to make sure the warranty states that it covers the battery, charger, drivetrain, all electric components, the motor, the REx etc.. You have to also make sure there are no deductions.. Also some warranties will only cover $2000 total in repair costs per year..
That’s not the Turbo Cord, that’s the standard level 1 charging cable (gen 2) for the LCI i3 and i3 REx. These are very good and very underrated cars. Built from the ground up to be an electric car, no platform sharing and no badge re-engineering. The REx will have a periodic maintenance cycle and will run while you drive, this is normal don’t let it catch you off guard like so many people do. Enjoy the electric nugget!
@@michaelcoonce6694 I'm in San Francisco, last time I filled up I think it was about $3.40. I remember back around 2013 when it was nearly $5 per gallon
Gimme a break... You really think the original owner paid $50k for this sub compact plastic economy car? The car rolled off the dealer's lot at around $35k with all the incentives in place. EV technologies evolve very quickly and this is a purposely built city car for a niche market. It has a small battery, lightweight materials and a max 50kw charging speed, all purposely done by BMW.. Newer EVs have far bigger batteries, faster charging speeds because of the bigger battery and these heavier EVs need more horses to pull them because they are heavier.. So of course the i3 and older EVs will depreciate quickly because their tech is older.. However, that doesn't mean these older EVs are junk.. Even a 2018 Model 3 is considered dated and has lost value.
I think you made a good purchase very unique clean looking vehicle. The extended charging system is definitely innovative and practical as with being a nice safety feature.
Totally agree with your choices and reasons for choosing the i3. It is unique and pretty rare even in Europe & the UK. (It would be at least twice the price). Interesting and enjoyable content. Nice one.
But why are you all watching a car review of a car you consider junk? You all don't have better things to do? And why be concern with how he spends his coins? 80% of professional internation car reviewers give the i3 two thumbs up and Sandy Munro has stated that the i3 is an engineering marvel.. I would take the words of Sandy over a bunch of greasy haters who probably don't wash their hands after taking a dump..
I’m really glad that you’re happy with your I3 but I would’ve thought instead of that you would purchase a Cooper, you’re always mentioning that you really like them and I think you would have more fun with a cooper and also save some money on gas
I admit, it’s a little different looking, but it does have some cool features and I’m really intrigued about it. I think it would be an ideal commuter and the instant torque is interesting as well.
I recently sold a car to Carvana. They gave me a couple more grand than every other place I tried including local dealers. No idea how their business model is sustainable, but I’d definitely do business with them way before Carfax.
If you get a programmer you can change the settings on the car to get more gas from the tank. It is actually a 2 gal tank but is governed to be a 1.8 gal tank. also you can change some settings to save more electric. I have one, so if you have questions, reach out.
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds you can also make it start in a different mode instead of comfort which will save you range. I have a 2015 i3 that has the leather and the tech package with adaptive cruise control. We drive 150 miles from Austin to Houston on 2 tanks of gas and one charge and then charge at whole foods for free when we get there.
Yeah most all EVs depreciate fast because of battery technology keeps evolving.. But this car in the video most likely left the original dealership at around $35k because of all the tax credits. I doubt the original owner paid $50k.. $50k was and is the original price for the fully loaded and higher interior trim i3s, this guy has the lowest interior trim and not all the options. That nav is dismal and he has no adaptive cruise control or self driving in the car. He does have the REx which is a plus in some cases.
Carvana does honor their return policy. There's a video about a guy that bought a Corvette that had a warranty exclusion that was placed on the car by GM when the previous owner had tracked the car and tried to get warranty on the trans when something broke. Carvana said sorry, picked up the car, and he had a full refund in just a few days. I would buy from them or CarMax with no hesitation.
My husband and I stumbled across your channel a couple of days ago and we have been binge watching all of your videos on the BMW i3 REX. We could not be more excited and delighted! We bought this exact car, only blue, a couple of months ago and we are in love with it! I wish we could buy another one! Watching your videos has been so fun and validating! Not many people know much about this car. I cannot thank you enough! We are now huge fans!
Randy, this is my favorite i3 initial reaction video of all, unseen and undriven as was my purchase! And, I found this video AFTER watching your adventurous trip to LA, during which you kept me spellbound. From day one you were totally justified in opting for REX, unlike me who wisely opted for a 2017 BEV. Both of us are justified by our preference. You road tripped in it, I only city drive with the exception of having brought mine home in Eco Pro Plus mode starting with a full 124 mi charge. I knew it would be close but my anxiety was limited by being in mostly mixed residential and commercial areas with a plan of door knocking to buy a couple hours of 120v electricity on my factory charger (12 miles for 2 hrs lol) while I read my Kindle. I didn't need to humble myself after all, and even put her into Comfort mode 6 miles from home and goosed it on U.S.1 to 70mph from a full stop to see if it could keep up with my Chrysler Limited 200 3.6. My money would definitely be on the i3!
If I did need to make a road trip which at my age of 75 won't happen, I'd just rent a gasser. Your 2018 is a beauty, especially with the blue trims! I've loved the i3's pug look from day one. I have been watching many i3 videos over the past month, now that I have a year and half+ of i3 ownership under my belt. Randy, "whoda thunk" we'd ever build 30% equity into our used EVs in just over a year? Crazy, right? It really doesn't matter because my 'Litl Blue' ain't going nowhere until I'm gone.
I have had my “Litl’ Blue” 2017 BMW i3 BEV 33Kw 94Ah since 01/25/2021. I bought it in showroom condition from an original owner with 24k on the odometer. I’m 75, and drive it about 30-100 miles a month mostly to pick up online ordered groceries and to visit the VA clinic.
I use a 240V, 16A (3.84Kw) Level 2 charger in my carport routed inside as an alternate device to my dryer outlet. I gain 13.5 miles per hour of charging up to 124 to 137 miles, and from home my electric cost is $0.031 per Mile which at an average gas price of $4.00 per gallon equates to 129 MPG.
If there is a more perfect EV out there, I simply don’t want it. I don’t need more range, acceleration, styling, features, reliability, comfort, handling, or value. Litl’ Blue is obviously my Forever Car. Paid $16,500 but was offered $22,400 by Edmunds/CarMax 4 months ago which tickled my worn out ego. You may name yours too.🚙
Good for you Randy. Getting something that you want instead of what everybody else wants.
Randy, put a bubbler in your pond to keep the water oxygenated if you don't have the filter/waterfall going. It is an airpump that would sit beside the pond and you put a few tubes that run to the bottom.
pond pump,
come in both solar or mains powered versions
Any bets this simply gets returned = free content.
He has intent to keep it because its practical and he can charge it at his new home
He wouldn't have bought the warranty for it if he didn't mean to keep it
@Justin Chism Is that warranty returnable?
Randy just got windows tinted and is going to do a California road trip. Looks like he's keeping the i3. It like 🔥 with the tint.
I don't think he's keeping it beyond this review.. He just doesn't seem like the type to own an i3..
I bought my first car from there, they scammed me out of a couple thousand $ in damage that they did not tell me about. I am never using them again.
Agrees
Agree way over priced. I almost bought a used car until I seen the hidden fees. Randy your a smart guy get a line of credit for your business tax shelter, as well you don't pay all that interest. Buying cars from a dealer makes no sense. Just my opinion. Still love your videos.
just return it
Had a 2017 with all the options. Tires were literally down to the cords before 30k miles. I enjoyed the car. It is roomier than it looks. The cruise control never worked properly. It would disengage for no apparent reason. The range is very good and the REX gives you the safety of not worrying about range (no "anxiety"). At the low cost, I would get another one.
That”ll be going back in 7 days or sold within 2 months.
lol
Seriously!! If buying one of these, people should get the highest spec and the most options available.. His i3 has the lowest interior option and the least options on it, not counting the REx.. The sport version with the REx that is fully loaded and has the 42kw battery is by far the best, that being said, its still a dated car.
BMW really should have developed the car more by now.
It should have a range of at LEAST 200 miles and charge at a rate of 100kw or more, 200 plus horse power, and the self steering should automatically be enabled in the car. If BMW had did this the car would be more competitive and certainly worth its sticker price.
@@mamadouaziza2536 Yes, the highest optioned i3 would be the best! Dual sunroofs and the wood dash would be a much better spec...
@@mamadouaziza2536 ikr
Pull the cupholder really hard and it will pop out. You can buy extras as well. Great commuter car for sure. I bought mine with the idea of driving it about 100 miles every day for my job and calculated the gas savings and mileage write offs / after 5 years it was a free car. Paid $25k drive 30k a year.
If your car gets stuck, can you pound on the glass to get it to fall, like with a bag of chips?
Haha, maybe you’ll get two of them.
It should have been fully charged, fully fueled and the tires fully aired up 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
He sells the I3 in 2 months
For a 6k loss.
@@curtism-w6b Lol True
There is a 7 day return policy.
He may return it in 6 days.
He ain't keeping that car, he's just reviewing it for his channel..
@@curtism-w6b
Nah, there are no great condition 2018 i3' for $14k.. He was jipped, he could have gotten a fully loaded and better interior 2018 i3S for the same price..
Mine has self steering at freeway speeds, lane keeping, start and stopping (self driving), better nav system, more horse power, better handling, sunroof, bigger battery all for $20k. I got mine online and it included a bumper to bumper warranty as well..
Far superior car to a Chevy Spark
I was debating between the I3 and the Chevy volt years ago for my wife and ended up getting the Chevy volt, seems like a way better value! They were only a few grand apart. 110k mile later we didn't regret it, the Chevy volt is still running like a champ!
So you think if you got an i3 it wouldn't still be running like a champ? Two completely different cars and two completely different driving Dynamics... The i3 is a 100% EV, the Volt is not.
The Volt is a very good car and so is the i3. The i3 has that German rear wheel drive pedigree and it is excellently built. The only other EV that I can think of that has a more upscale build quality in the same price range as the i3 is the Benz B Class 250 EV.. The new 2021 i3S is an engineering marvel!
The i3 rex he bought has a gas engine generator like the Volt, so both are Extended Range Electric Vehicles. The generators run the electric motors that propel the vehicles. The Volt can be easily driven in all electric and has a much better over all range. I've driven both, love both, but the tires on the i3 are it's downfall. Bought a 2017 Volt November 2020 and have put on 8000 miles doing delivery for Amazon. I absolutely love my Volt, it's solid, quiet, easy and fun to drive. And very comfortable.
@@duster497
The REx in the i3 does not power/run the electric motor, the battery runs the electric motor. The REx only makes electricity to power/charge the battery and it is the battery that powers the electric motor.. Even if the REx has some gas in it but the battery is fully exhausted the i3 will die, stop.
It is the battery that is doing all the work and it is the battery that will drain of power quickly when if the i3 is driven hard.
The REx has no power to the drive train.. BMW did a horrible job marketing and explaining the REx.
The REx also have limitations in the USA market and this is why owners have coded their REx to turn on manually at will once the battery drops below 75%, doing so and the battery will drain a lot slower as long as there is gas in the tank. BMW should have just marketed the REx has a battery holder that allows the battery to drain at a slower pace..
People just think that once the battery is drained that a powerful gas engine will engage and suddenly they have an inline 4 Three Series..
@@mamadouaziza2536 No, I am just saying that I was debating between the two and I picked the Chevy. The legendary reliability of the BMW scared me a little bit to be honest with you. After 7 years I think I made a good decision.
I think you should consider getting your sh”” straight
Very cool, I wanted one since they came out. I just love the funkiness of it
We’re about to get a Carvana machine here in Albuquerque! Can’t wait to check it out!
yes, audio is perfect 👍🏻 one of the reasons i very much like ur channel. no matter where u are and what ur doing it always is constant with no disturbance and well understandable
3 car payments, 2 house payments. I know u are going to said I'm a hater. But I'm not. I remember u going down this road before. Best of luck Randy and be safe
Wym going down this road before? I’m not new here but haven’t been around forever. To me it’s always seemed like he has more money than he lets on too. Not hating or judging either just an observation.
Nice car Randy good luck with it have a great day and can't wait till the next video 👍👍
Randy it’s always been a dream of mine to own a I3 ever since they came out. I’m so happy you got one. You’re amazing and you make me laugh when I’m feeling depressed thank you so much!!!!
Oh God Randy you just made my day 😂😂😂“ It’s a Washing Machine on wheels” 🙈🙈🙈
The Audio sounds superb. Love the new EV to the AAR Family. Awesome video Randy Action packed 👍👍
Thank you Joe!!
I love your appetite on trying something weird and fun! Hope it performs flawlessly and you don't return it in a few days...
😁as far as I know. Your the only one who has done a video on car vending. So cool.😁✌My Soul is that Clear white with piano black accents and trim inside and out.
Kia soul owners be like
@@sinner3372 like what?
Love the new car man... Can't wait to see it's first road trip and I think it would be funny to see what Austin Carr thinks of it
Loved the explanation! Now, LS SWAP.
At 12:34 turning left with your right turn signal on. Yeah your gonna fit right in with us BMW owners.
Very cool to see a vending machine give you a car. If I win the lottery I’m getting one.
Great video Randy ✌🏼
Well buddy, I'm not going to question anything about this car. Looks awesome and I'd buy one for myself. For the price you got it for, I think it's a major major major WIN! Have fun with it and hopefully some good update videos will come out on this.
It’s OK. Please continue making videos about fixing up vehicles from auction and giving them extra life. That is what drew me to your videos in the first place.
It’s funny. This is what drew me to the channel
My mom bought one from Carvana a year ago. Neat car.
I really like it!! I found a 2018 same color. 31k miles. For 15k! Enjoy Randy! 🤘🤘
Are you getting it?
@@williamsinger4124 Not sure yet. Looking at private party now.
I've seen them as low as $13K with the REx!
@@drewbenefield2001 you'll forgive me for always chatting with you, randy as well, bc yell like all sorts of different cars. Today is finally sunny and 50 out, so I'm at the garage hanging out with the Beretta, one of my accords, firebird and regal outside and running. Get the celebrity out and stretch its old legs lol
@@williamsinger4124 Have fun! I have too many cars! 😂😂
thanks for takeing us with you. i was alwasy like how do it work. now i know, thanks. have fun with it, i don't got a Carvana in alaska. they will drop it off for you up here.
Hey Randy. Love the videos! Keep up the awesome content. 👌
Nice car! Nice job on ur purchase's! u will love ur bmw!
That's a cool car! Great video Randy!
P.S: The audio is perfect!
Thanks man!! How you been?
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds lets say "not great" because my dad is at the hospital right now (from yesterday) for some ""minor"" heart issues, hopefully already fixed today.
@@MapOfEurasia Hope ur dad is doing good still my blessings goes to him.
Hay Randy, personally I have not seen a car vending machine before so thanks for sharing that, hope your enjoying your new car
Neutral on Electric cars. Had a hybrid fusion loved it.
You wouldn't be neutral if you bought one new like I did. Much like the owner of this BMW before he bought it, within two years on most evs youll lose around 30k. I lost my shirt. Never again. Plus they're buggy as fuck and back and rely way too much on sensors and computers.
I'm glad to see this car on your channel! I have been thinking about a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV or a Chevy Volt. Looking forward to your thoughts. Thanks for the hard work you do!
Scotty Kilmer's pet Donkey laughs very hard every time you say, "Carvana."
That car is a well thought out vehicle. The audio is clear 👌
Seems a very competent cool little car ....great idea to do a road trip in it . Cant wait . The range extender makes it way less stressful as you say . By the way I'm a internal combustion fan but we have to keep an open mind .
Love the content and new ideas ....great channel.
I worked for carvana for a while.....good luck!!!! Otherwise; been watching for a while, love your channel
Audio is good as is this content. Now you're cooking with fire. ID4, Ionic 5 and Mach-E are coming soon!
Have no interest in EVs BUT I have to admit, I like this one, especially the range extender.
Same here! U, me n millions of others have no EV interest! Only 30% of car buyers even consider an EV purchase.
Its a great car especially for driving errands in the city and it handles like a BMW should..
Congrats Randy, good on you. Do you, I like it. Something different👍🏾
I used to have a BMW i3 and that is the secondary cupholder there under the armrest, you can remove it and insert it up front, or you can leave it under the armrest. The cupholder only uses one of the 3 holes, as you can either angle it towards the driver, or towards the passenger or put it right in the middle.
That 5 year warranty is a must 👍🏾
Don't you just love the throaty rumble of that motor.
I like the car and am looking forward to seeing more content on it soon! I will bet that your content will go up when you do the road trip. Any takers?
I got my 2012 Mazda 6 from Carvana a year ago and i love it and had a great experience with them. Yes the cars are a little pricey and everyone has different experiences but taking risks is a must in life. I was feeling kinda sketchy about Carvana but I took a chance and I’ve been great with them ever since. Helped with my credit a lot also.
Really depends on what car you get and the history behind and they pretty much accept anyone and it is a bit overpriced but convenient and less headache compare going to a dealership it was a fast process for me.
Love you new car I don’t like electricity cars but I like that one good luck buddy
26:33 is that a ladybug on the seat?
It's giving me flashbacks of the roaches in the BMW Tavarish had.
Damm! Your vision is tremendous. But that was his banker doing an inspection lol!
I saw that too
You should check out the car towers of VWs main factory in Wolfsburg, Germany. There are 2 circular towers with brand new cars but the idea behind it is similar. Main difference is that you don't stand next to the tower when your new car gets transported out of the tower.
at 3:30 (although I agree with you) I can imagine tons of your viewers saying "that's not cool…" LOL! One of the reasons I have an affinity for that particular model of car is that it was featured in one of my favorite sci-fi (flops) of all time, "The Space Between Us." TSBU is that film that came out a couple years ago about the kid who grew up on Mars and comes to visit Earth. I saw it several times when I was able to attend some free screenings and I really fell in love with the film. Most people did not. Same with the i3, unfortunately.
Audio and video sound great!
GREAT AUDIO!! - GREAT CAR - Good Luck with it!! 🍀
Take it back, and remove the warranty, they won’t cover anything, I mean nothing. I bought 2 cars from carvana and one the engine didn’t last 2weeks. Silver rock said sorry no warranty. Trust me man. Silver rock warranty sucks sec car the rear pumpkin exploded silver rock said sorry that sucks but not covering it.
You should have read the fine print in your warranty...
Warranties for an EV are specific to the EV and you have to make sure the warranty states that it covers the battery, charger, drivetrain, all electric components, the motor, the REx etc..
You have to also make sure there are no deductions.. Also some warranties will only cover $2000 total in repair costs per year..
I’ve been anxiously waiting for this video!!! 😃😎
Looks good Randy. Car looks like a cute bulldog. Good price .
That’s not the Turbo Cord, that’s the standard level 1 charging cable (gen 2) for the LCI i3 and i3 REx. These are very good and very underrated cars. Built from the ground up to be an electric car, no platform sharing and no badge re-engineering. The REx will have a periodic maintenance cycle and will run while you drive, this is normal don’t let it catch you off guard like so many people do. Enjoy the electric nugget!
Looking forward to the updates
Randy that’s a terrific deal it’s like new.
Thank you for your review. As far as I know the i3 is not available in RHD in Australia.
Probably the most reliable BMW you will own. Hopefully she does well fit you.
There's a reason it depreciated 30K in 3 years.
@@michaelcoonce6694 Where are you paying 7 bucks a gallon for gas!!!
That can be said of many BMWs and Mercedes Benz...or any exotic or luxury car
@@michaelcoonce6694 Ahhhh, you had me worried for a second lol
@@michaelcoonce6694 I'm in San Francisco, last time I filled up I think it was about $3.40. I remember back around 2013 when it was nearly $5 per gallon
Gimme a break...
You really think the original owner paid $50k for this sub compact plastic economy car? The car rolled off the dealer's lot at around $35k with all the incentives in place. EV technologies evolve very quickly and this is a purposely built city car for a niche market.
It has a small battery, lightweight materials and a max 50kw charging speed, all purposely done by BMW.. Newer EVs have far bigger batteries, faster charging speeds because of the bigger battery and these heavier EVs need more horses to pull them because they are heavier..
So of course the i3 and older EVs will depreciate quickly because their tech is older.. However, that doesn't mean these older EVs are junk.. Even a 2018 Model 3 is considered dated and has lost value.
Not a BMW fan , but i like this Randy !!!!
Slick looking ride! Had one at my local Copart a few weeks back I was interested in, but the eyes are bigger than the checkbook at the moment.
interesting to see how it goes over time,I wont be getting anything like it in my lifetime
Why not? Its a great car especially the higher trim and all option model for under $20k.
The battery will outlast the car.
@@mamadouaziza2536 You are the best.
You should record how the cars sell? And how the auction goes.
I second that. The motion is carried and Randy is to report on and possibly even record the auction of the cars.
Great to see Nick.
Carvanna, I've seen the future.
I think you made a good purchase very unique clean looking vehicle. The extended charging system is definitely innovative and practical as with being a nice safety feature.
Totally agree with your choices and reasons for choosing the i3. It is unique and pretty rare even in Europe & the UK. (It would be at least twice the price). Interesting and enjoyable content. Nice one.
The excuse will be “it’s my money, that’s why I bought it”
U r damn right.
Stupid mistakes that he keep on making from time to tym n he doesn't learn from previous mistakes.
@@Abel_Onyancha Junk, should have kept the Corvette!
But why are you all watching a car review of a car you consider junk?
You all don't have better things to do? And why be concern with how he spends his coins?
80% of professional internation car reviewers give the i3 two thumbs up and Sandy Munro has stated that the i3 is an engineering marvel.. I would take the words of Sandy over a bunch of greasy haters who probably don't wash their hands after taking a dump..
he is doing this for views
I like it actually never owned a ev vehicle if i could ever own one this might be one of the few ev's id buy cant wait for more content!
I love that you get a 70 mile range from the generator. Tesla, take note.
hay man you got to have some fun for your money! can't wait for the vid with your trip with the "Beard". hope you have a fun trip.
love the car audio sounds great
I’m really glad that you’re happy with your I3 but I would’ve thought instead of that you would purchase a Cooper, you’re always mentioning that you really like them and I think you would have more fun with a cooper and also save some money on gas
My condolences
I admit, it’s a little different looking, but it does have some cool features and I’m really intrigued about it. I think it would be an ideal commuter and the instant torque is interesting as well.
I absolutely love the car and cannot wait to see more content on it
Really nice car Randy, cant wait to see more content rolling in!
I follow you on instagram been waiting for this vid!
I recently sold a car to Carvana. They gave me a couple more grand than every other place I tried including local dealers. No idea how their business model is sustainable, but I’d definitely do business with them way before Carfax.
Nice pick sounds like a keeper for a local runner about......
The audio is good randy, i have seen every video since 2017 on a 75" Samsung tv and 7.1 surround sound so i can see and hear all.
Randy it a nice car you made my day
I quite like it Randy 👍 the only question I have is ,how long do you think you'll keep it ,I know your track record on cars !!😄
It sounds really good I'd like to keep using this one
If you get a programmer you can change the settings on the car to get more gas from the tank. It is actually a 2 gal tank but is governed to be a 1.8 gal tank. also you can change some settings to save more electric.
I have one, so if you have questions, reach out.
Already did. It's 2.5g and limited to 1.9
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds you can also make it start in a different mode instead of comfort which will save you range. I have a 2015 i3 that has the leather and the tech package with adaptive cruise control. We drive 150 miles from Austin to Houston on 2 tanks of gas and one charge and then charge at whole foods for free when we get there.
Well at first I didn't WHY!! But I must admit the inside is nice and the colour scheme is really nice but the loss someone else made on that 😮😮
Yeah most all EVs depreciate fast because of battery technology keeps evolving.. But this car in the video most likely left the original dealership at around $35k because of all the tax credits.
I doubt the original owner paid $50k.. $50k was and is the original price for the fully loaded and higher interior trim i3s, this guy has the lowest interior trim and not all the options. That nav is dismal and he has no adaptive cruise control or self driving in the car. He does have the REx which is a plus in some cases.
Son is on his number 2 volt loves them
Ho is watching i3 videos on UA-cam after this vid. Love it Randy 👍🏻
Carvana does honor their return policy. There's a video about a guy that bought a Corvette that had a warranty exclusion that was placed on the car by GM when the previous owner had tracked the car and tried to get warranty on the trans when something broke. Carvana said sorry, picked up the car, and he had a full refund in just a few days. I would buy from them or CarMax with no hesitation.
If you want to see more ev reviews I would recommend car throttle
Front tires remind me of my Chevette in terms of width. (2nd car I have ever owned)
I seen the car vending machine for the first time in Vegas.
Keep up this great content man best of luck for you my brother
I love the i3. Better go get it hacked to free up the .6 gallons to make that 1.9 gallon tank into a 2.5 gallon.
Long done :)
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds nice! I wish the i3 had a bigger fuel tank. Maybe you can be the one to install a 5 gallon? lol
That car is awesome, aswell as the vending machine! :O