I purchased my first i3 in 2014. Now with about 110 k km on it it still drives great.No noticeable battery degradation. Will keep it until it dies. My second i3 came to our family this summer. A fully loaded 120Ah 2019 model. It feels a little heavier around the corners compared to the 2014. But it is just fantastic. I have loved these cars since I first became aware of the test mules/prototypes. Really quick, no corrosion, no dents, and almost no maintenance. My 2014 has been excellent so far. A blast to drive around in the city, but also capable of long journeys with a little planning.
Hi There, I’ve always wanted an i3 since it was launched, but couldn’t afford one. Nine years later and I’m looking to buy a used one but don’t know if a 33kwh battery will allow me to go on longer journeys, especially with my wife with me and cold weather conditions. What sort of mileage have you managed with your between 15% and 80%?
Everyone overlooks the REx, extremely clever and makes the car super flexible when it comes to charger angst. Love mine after 4 years ownership, and because BMW will never do i3/i8 again, 100% a future classic.
The pros definitely outweigh the cons. After 4 months of ownership I can confidently say the i3 is worth its proverbial weight in gold. The only con for me is the tires only last 10k to 12k miles max and in the usa cost about $1000 usd for a set of 4. Major cost and not very economical, but the tire company tells me this affects all EV’s and not only the bmw i3. Apparently the regen braking and massive start torque are to blame. This will be resolved over time.
These videos are looking very professional, great job Martin. They are crisp, factual, not over long, and i like your delivery style. Now all i need is an i3(S)... ! Will have to wait for used prices to calm down.
I bought one based on reviews and comments. Bought it online without having ever driven one. I wanted to buy from Wisely but they didn't have my desired spec and I was impatient. Anyway, I absolutely love the car. It's practical and really fun to drive. I got a 2020 i3 rather than the i3S and the ride is fine. no harsher than the 540i I had. I also haven't noticed any significant wander in winds. I think it's just that the car is really well connected to the road and has a fast steering rack so is very responsive. The narrow tyres probably make it tramline a bit more than average but nothing dramatic. If you are used to a sloppy car (and most cars are sloppy compared to an i3) it will take some getting used to. Performance is great. It's 0-60 time is plenty quick enough but not that important in the real world. It gets away from the lights super quick and is brilliant for quick overtakes on country roads. The tech is more than good enough for me. I love that it has one regen level. I assume BMW engineers worked out the optimum setting so who am I to change it! The interior is lovely and well put together - no squeaks or rattles in my car as yet The doors are brilliant when parallel parked and a pain in a typical UK parking space if you need to get someone in or out of the back. I get 180 miles easily in the summer and say 150 in the winter (120Ah) Not great for long trips but workable for occasional ones (we have another car for those) Can't see me selling it for a long time - right up there with my favourite cars I have owned
Good vid. Small points i love on my I3s. No central tunnel/ridge, kids can get out comfortable always on the pavement side. No huge bonnet, i am always amazed when parking. A weird thing in a way, with my window down I actually listen for cars coming! not saying it replaces sight etc. but on parked up side streets with no view silence is a help.
A few Cons and Pros: The turn signal lever is awkward, trying to cancel a left signal often gets a right signal and a confusing series of blinks results. The 12 volt AGM battery appears to be a last-minute choice, as it requires adapters. These make the connections rather "tall", the resulting leverage allows vibration to gradually pull the M6 screws from the soft lead terminals, resulting in intermittent connections. The tires, like the battery, are skinny and expensive as choices are few. On the plus side, the acceleration is excellent, almost as fast as my Porsche 928S. The I3 is so smooth and quiet, I doubt a Rolls-Royce does better in this respect. Perhaps best of all: it's so cheap to operate, it costs one-fourth as much to drive to work each day compared to the oil-fired car it replaced and that's not counting the much lighter maintenance burden. All in all, the I3 is terrific.
Well.. I think Rolls Royce have sneaked up on the rails with the new Spectre. That is altogether very special indeed, very, very quiet (but, of course, at a very, very special price
Bought a 2018 i3s Rex from Wisely two weeks ago and I’m loving it! It’s my second i3 (first was a company car that I had to give back when I left). I love the look - it has character, and EVs need to look different to encourage adoption in my opinion. Otherwise nobody sees EVs on the road so nobody thinks it’s time to switch. The only things I miss from my old i3 are the adaptive cruise control and I think it had rear speakers too. Oh also BMW’s navigation is rubbish compared to Google Maps (no traffic density warnings) and my i3s doesn’t have Apple Car Play so I still use my phone for navigation.
Is the windshield as fragile as everyone says? Would be great to do a dashcam (dual channel) install video. My main concern is breaking the glass when removing the a pillar cover!
Thinking of a 2019 I3s REX with 12k mikes. Looking at history and looks like the replaced tires at 2000 miles and at 6800 miles. I will do tar roads in country living, city and highway. My question is the ride really as bad as some complain about? Why would a car need to replace tires at 2000 and 6800 miles? Maybe winter summer? Says replaced tires on Carfax. Thanks
I traded my Toyota Prius Prime for this. I need cash out of my car. It's fun to drive. I just wish I had the biggest battery, I have the smallest. Rex keeps me feeling relaxed knowing I have a backup. I live in Indiana and the charging infrastructure has not blossomed yet. The only good part of that is there are a few places I can charge for free. 🥰⚡⚡
I only have ONE con. The charging port is on the wrong side for RHD countries. Even after 8 years and 125 new EVs no one has even come close to the i3 in its class. 🥰
@@wiselyauto Think the decider is for those people needing to charge in a small garage. For them, the charge port needs to be on the driver's side because you leave space on the driver's side for the driver to get out.
I’ve had an i3 120Ah BEV for 2 years now. I agree with your summary. In general I love this car, but my main gripes are… Ride quality is too harsh, it’s not necessary. Too many interior rattles, not helped by the harsh suspension set up. It never remembers the drive mode I select, I put it in EcoPro most of the time, but it always reverts to Comfort setting. The electric handbrake should come on automatically when you press Start/Stop at the end of a journey, instead it has to be applied manually.
Agreed that it would have been nice if it remembered the drive mode. Excessive rattling is quite rare though. Espeically for such a new car. If it's still under full manufacturer warranty we would definitely recommend getting it checked out by a main BMW dealer.
@@wiselyauto - Thanks for your reply. The rattles I have had seem a common experience. One is the glovebox lid - this needs the glovebox removing and some election tape around the damper rod, sorted. Another is the front door glass, and the rear of the front door cards, neither I’ve been able to resolve yet. Noise that sounds like a front suspension knock occurs on low speed bumps in cooler weather, helped a little by re-mounting the battery coolant hoses behind the left front wheel arch plastic cladding. Like most main dealers, the one near me is clueless, so I avoid where I can. The last time it went to them the I’d more harm than good; broke the under tray lug and bodged it with a tie wrap, left oily finger marks on the interior and abs cables unclipped - main dealer hey, no wonder they call them ‘stealerships’ !!
Hi,....Now that BMW have announced production of the i3 will cease in July 2022 what's you opinion of the value of the used cars. Do you think they will remain the same or either increase or decrease in value. ?
The entire second-hand car market is quite strong, so it's difficult to tell exactly. We think LCI 94Ah REx and 120Ah models will do generally quite well in the near future. Wouldn't go as far as saying increasing in value though.
Hi I’ve seen videos that show (2018) i3rex having its battery swapped for the latest battery giving it a much bigger range is your workshop able carry out this swap ? The video I saw was a guy in Netherlands I think I’m really enjoying your vids pleas keep them coming
Hi Robert, we don't get involved in any HV work unfortunately. Battery swaps as a technical exercise are quite simple, but we don't expect them to become popular until the overall cost drops below the cost of simply swapping/trading into a younger car
@@wiselyauto hi thanks for your quick reply, I was hoping that with my Rex i3 (2018) I would be able to achieve around 280mls being able to still use the Rex,can you confirm if my idea is correct or fantasy. Regards Robert Harvey
How are your experiences with towing the car away with an other car? In manual it is written not to do. Another question: is it easy to change from normal I3 to S just by software?
The i3 (as most EVs) should not be towed for more than a tens of meters really, as there is no way to disconnect the motor from the wheels, which can lead to excessive current building up which the BMS cannot control... The change from a standard to the sport i3 is something we would like to learn about as well. The hardware should be identical but we haven't heard of anyone successfully managing to hack the software.
You can only seat 2 in the back.There is no 3rd-middle seat. Sorry not sure on age limit on front passenger. The car is great though. I have 2 kids. The other thing is rear door windows are fixed (not ideal for motion sickness) although very low with good visibility.
Colin is correct. Only 2 seats in the back (both with ISOFIX anchor points). Whether you can fit a third child on the front seat will most likely vary by region because of different regulation. (But keep in mind the i3 does NOT have ISOFIX points on the front passenger seat.)
If you're thinking of putting three children in the back, I'm afraid this is a no go.! There are only two seat belts. The middle would also be pretty uncomfortable, but it's the seat belt that's the real deal breaker.
We buy and sell pre-owned cars, so once they stop building them (they haven't stopped yet) this won't be a concern for us. If anything, it will help business!
@@wiselyauto Oh right. I am in the US and they have stopped selling them here. My i3 lease just ended and I was forced to buy a used one to replace it. Sad day. I love them.
We have had a couple of Nissan Leafs in the past. They have their pros, especially on the side of practicality, but as an independent dealer we just love the i3's.
I loved mine until it broke down last week. It’s got 30k miles and only four years old, and I got an error message saying the 12v battery wasn’t charging. It didn’t sound too serious, but amazingly the repair bill is £7k!!! I’ll be selling mine, and sadly I’ll never buy another. Shame, as it’s a really cool car, but not willing to roll the dice on that happening again...
That's unfortunate. Did you buy it new? What year is it? And are there things that might have caused the battery to not work? How did you routinely charge it?
@@RB-es1vx It's the 12v battery that was the problem - or rather the electronic control unit that charges it. The ECM failed - no reason it should do so, but I'm not the only one. Car is a 2017.
@@ValRuca My car was outside the 3 year warranty. BMW agreed to pay for the part, but that still left £3k of labour cost. I doubt I will ever buy another BMW after this experience - a Kia EV6 would have had 3 years warranty left, and more importantly probably wouldn't have failed in the first place. Sad as I like driving the car.
200 miles on a charge definitely would have allowed more people to go for the i3, but it seems BMW wants you to upgrade to their biggers cars (like the iX3 or the i4) if you want that kind of range.
@@wiselyauto agreed. Pro blem with that strategy is that the competition is so much better in that zone. Have personally have had 2 REX i3's; over 100k miles driven in them and moved on to another brand. Would have preferred to move to an i3s instead in an i-pace and now cannot see going back to bmw
If you don't have a garage and don't want to install an external power unit on your front wall, can you still charge the i3 on your drive? Can you fit the cable through the letterbox or would I have to install a catflap?
The car can charge from a regular 3-pin socket (the cable is included with the car). The plug is about 10x10cm, so may fit through a letter box. Just make sure it does not create a trip hazard!
Whats the steering like on an i3? Im currently on a Merc C Class 2012 and the steering is pretty light and I like it like that. I went back to a BMW 1 series 2009 and it was heavy on the steering in comparison. Whats the i3 Like on steering anyone know?
Not anymore! You now have a choice of tyres from Bridgestone, Continental, and Michelin. The staggered setup is quite common on German RWD cars. It’s a good balance for grip, handling, and energy consumption.
I purchased my first i3 in 2014. Now with about 110 k km on it it still drives great.No noticeable battery degradation. Will keep it until it dies. My second i3 came to our family this summer. A fully loaded 120Ah 2019 model. It feels a little heavier around the corners compared to the 2014. But it is just fantastic. I have loved these cars since I first became aware of the test mules/prototypes. Really quick, no corrosion, no dents, and almost no maintenance. My 2014 has been excellent so far. A blast to drive around in the city, but also capable of long journeys with a little planning.
Hi There, I’ve always wanted an i3 since it was launched, but couldn’t afford one. Nine years later and I’m looking to buy a used one but don’t know if a 33kwh battery will allow me to go on longer journeys, especially with my wife with me and cold weather conditions. What sort of mileage have you managed with your between 15% and 80%?
Everyone overlooks the REx, extremely clever and makes the car super flexible when it comes to charger angst. Love mine after 4 years ownership, and because BMW will never do i3/i8 again, 100% a future classic.
The pros definitely outweigh the cons. After 4 months of ownership I can confidently say the i3 is worth its proverbial weight in gold. The only con for me is the tires only last 10k to 12k miles max and in the usa cost about $1000 usd for a set of 4. Major cost and not very economical, but the tire company tells me this affects all EV’s and not only the bmw i3. Apparently the regen braking and massive start torque are to blame. This will be resolved over time.
you do know that the accellerator have more than 2 positions ? :)
These videos are looking very professional, great job Martin. They are crisp, factual, not over long, and i like your delivery style.
Now all i need is an i3(S)... ! Will have to wait for used prices to calm down.
No cringe at all. Very helpful. Thank you!
I bought one based on reviews and comments. Bought it online without having ever driven one. I wanted to buy from Wisely but they didn't have my desired spec and I was impatient.
Anyway, I absolutely love the car. It's practical and really fun to drive. I got a 2020 i3 rather than the i3S and the ride is fine. no harsher than the 540i I had. I also haven't noticed any significant wander in winds. I think it's just that the car is really well connected to the road and has a fast steering rack so is very responsive. The narrow tyres probably make it tramline a bit more than average but nothing dramatic. If you are used to a sloppy car (and most cars are sloppy compared to an i3) it will take some getting used to.
Performance is great. It's 0-60 time is plenty quick enough but not that important in the real world. It gets away from the lights super quick and is brilliant for quick overtakes on country roads.
The tech is more than good enough for me. I love that it has one regen level. I assume BMW engineers worked out the optimum setting so who am I to change it!
The interior is lovely and well put together - no squeaks or rattles in my car as yet
The doors are brilliant when parallel parked and a pain in a typical UK parking space if you need to get someone in or out of the back.
I get 180 miles easily in the summer and say 150 in the winter (120Ah)
Not great for long trips but workable for occasional ones (we have another car for those)
Can't see me selling it for a long time - right up there with my favourite cars I have owned
Good vid. Small points i love on my I3s. No central tunnel/ridge, kids can get out comfortable always on the pavement side. No huge bonnet, i am always amazed when parking. A weird thing in a way, with my window down I actually listen for cars coming! not saying it replaces sight etc. but on parked up side streets with no view silence is a help.
I listen too for traffic when driving out of our driveway. We live near a nasty bend in the road and cars always come round too fast.
Best efficient car I've owned. Love the content and videos you out out mr wisely
Great videos! I just bought my second i3 here in the states, and all of your videos are a great format, and informative!
A few Cons and Pros: The turn signal lever is awkward, trying to cancel a left signal often gets a right signal and a confusing series of blinks results. The 12 volt AGM battery appears to be a last-minute choice, as it requires adapters. These make the connections rather "tall", the resulting leverage allows vibration to gradually pull the M6 screws from the soft lead terminals, resulting in intermittent connections. The tires, like the battery, are skinny and expensive as choices are few. On the plus side, the acceleration is excellent, almost as fast as my Porsche 928S. The I3 is so smooth and quiet, I doubt a Rolls-Royce does better in this respect. Perhaps best of all: it's so cheap to operate, it costs one-fourth as much to drive to work each day compared to the oil-fired car it replaced and that's not counting the much lighter maintenance burden. All in all, the I3 is terrific.
Well.. I think Rolls Royce have sneaked up on the rails with the new Spectre. That is altogether very special indeed, very, very quiet (but, of course, at a very, very special price
Bought a 2018 i3s Rex from Wisely two weeks ago and I’m loving it! It’s my second i3 (first was a company car that I had to give back when I left).
I love the look - it has character, and EVs need to look different to encourage adoption in my opinion. Otherwise nobody sees EVs on the road so nobody thinks it’s time to switch.
The only things I miss from my old i3 are the adaptive cruise control and I think it had rear speakers too.
Oh also BMW’s navigation is rubbish compared to Google Maps (no traffic density warnings) and my i3s doesn’t have Apple Car Play so I still use my phone for navigation.
Traffic density warnings (the coloured roads based on traffic situation) can be enabled but it's an additional subscription from BMW.
Is the windshield as fragile as everyone says? Would be great to do a dashcam (dual channel) install video. My main concern is breaking the glass when removing the a pillar cover!
Don't forget the safety aspect! Very safe cars with its super strong carbon fiber shell and advanced safety structure.
alas they are unstable so you are more likely to be in an accident
Great and informative video. Thank you 🙏
Thinking of a 2019 I3s REX with 12k mikes.
Looking at history and looks like the replaced tires at 2000 miles and at 6800 miles.
I will do tar roads in country living, city and highway. My question is the ride really as bad as some complain about? Why would a car need to replace tires at 2000 and 6800 miles? Maybe winter summer? Says replaced tires on Carfax. Thanks
I traded my Toyota Prius Prime for this. I need cash out of my car. It's fun to drive. I just wish I had the biggest battery, I have the smallest. Rex keeps me feeling relaxed knowing I have a backup. I live in Indiana and the charging infrastructure has not blossomed yet. The only good part of that is there are a few places I can charge for free. 🥰⚡⚡
I only have ONE con. The charging port is on the wrong side for RHD countries. Even after 8 years and 125 new EVs no one has even come close to the i3 in its class. 🥰
Depends on what you prefer. Easier to access on the driver side if bay park, better on the passanger side if you parallel street park (and charge)...
@@wiselyauto Think the decider is for those people needing to charge in a small garage. For them, the charge port needs to be on the driver's side because you leave space on the driver's side for the driver to get out.
I’ve had an i3 120Ah BEV for 2 years now. I agree with your summary. In general I love this car, but my main gripes are… Ride quality is too harsh, it’s not necessary. Too many interior rattles, not helped by the harsh suspension set up. It never remembers the drive mode I select, I put it in EcoPro most of the time, but it always reverts to Comfort setting. The electric handbrake should come on automatically when you press Start/Stop at the end of a journey, instead it has to be applied manually.
Agreed that it would have been nice if it remembered the drive mode.
Excessive rattling is quite rare though. Espeically for such a new car. If it's still under full manufacturer warranty we would definitely recommend getting it checked out by a main BMW dealer.
@@wiselyauto - Thanks for your reply. The rattles I have had seem a common experience. One is the glovebox lid - this needs the glovebox removing and some election tape around the damper rod, sorted. Another is the front door glass, and the rear of the front door cards, neither I’ve been able to resolve yet. Noise that sounds like a front suspension knock occurs on low speed bumps in cooler weather, helped a little by re-mounting the battery coolant hoses behind the left front wheel arch plastic cladding. Like most main dealers, the one near me is clueless, so I avoid where I can. The last time it went to them the I’d more harm than good; broke the under tray lug and bodged it with a tie wrap, left oily finger marks on the interior and abs cables unclipped - main dealer hey, no wonder they call them ‘stealerships’ !!
Hi,....Now that BMW have announced production of the i3 will cease in July 2022 what's you opinion of the value of the used cars. Do you think they will remain the same or either increase or decrease in value. ?
The entire second-hand car market is quite strong, so it's difficult to tell exactly.
We think LCI 94Ah REx and 120Ah models will do generally quite well in the near future. Wouldn't go as far as saying increasing in value though.
Good video as always
How is the long term reliability for i3? How to contact you directly?
Brilliant video
Good review. Thanks.
awesome video!
Hi I’ve seen videos that show (2018) i3rex having its battery swapped for the latest battery giving it a much bigger range is your workshop able carry out this swap ? The video I saw was a guy in Netherlands I think I’m really enjoying your vids pleas keep them coming
Hi Robert, we don't get involved in any HV work unfortunately. Battery swaps as a technical exercise are quite simple, but we don't expect them to become popular until the overall cost drops below the cost of simply swapping/trading into a younger car
@@wiselyauto hi thanks for your quick reply, I was hoping that with my Rex i3 (2018) I would be able to achieve around 280mls being able to still use the Rex,can you confirm if my idea is correct or fantasy. Regards Robert Harvey
How are your experiences with towing the car away with an other car? In manual it is written not to do.
Another question: is it easy to change from normal I3 to S just by software?
The i3 (as most EVs) should not be towed for more than a tens of meters really, as there is no way to disconnect the motor from the wheels, which can lead to excessive current building up which the BMS cannot control...
The change from a standard to the sport i3 is something we would like to learn about as well. The hardware should be identical but we haven't heard of anyone successfully managing to hack the software.
Great video do you think a used bmw i3 would be a good car for a high schooler?
Absolutely! But it sets the bar very high, so going to other cars in the same price range will feel like a downgrade...
Would this fit three children ages 9,7,5 ? I only need it for two years and love the look of this car.
You can only seat 2 in the back.There is no 3rd-middle seat. Sorry not sure on age limit on front passenger. The car is great though. I have 2 kids. The other thing is rear door windows are fixed (not ideal for motion sickness) although very low with good visibility.
@@colintwyning9614 Thank you Colin.
Colin is correct. Only 2 seats in the back (both with ISOFIX anchor points). Whether you can fit a third child on the front seat will most likely vary by region because of different regulation. (But keep in mind the i3 does NOT have ISOFIX points on the front passenger seat.)
If you're thinking of putting three children in the back, I'm afraid this is a no go.! There are only two seat belts. The middle would also be pretty uncomfortable, but it's the seat belt that's the real deal breaker.
What are you selling now they have stopped making the i3?
We buy and sell pre-owned cars, so once they stop building them (they haven't stopped yet) this won't be a concern for us. If anything, it will help business!
@@wiselyauto Oh right. I am in the US and they have stopped selling them here. My i3 lease just ended and I was forced to buy a used one to replace it. Sad day. I love them.
Thank You!
Had you customers from the mainland EU already?
We can export cars, but it's usually to countries like Cyprus or Ireland given they drive on the left, just like we do here in the UK.
They got rid of the jog wheel in the latest BMWs!? wow.. that's the best car infotainment control.
The iX and the i4 still have it, but it seems the lower end ones will be touch-screen only.
All of them have HVAC controls in the infotainment though.
thanks
Agree with all!👏
Do you work on the Nissan Leaf as well?
We have had a couple of Nissan Leafs in the past.
They have their pros, especially on the side of practicality, but as an independent dealer we just love the i3's.
I loved mine until it broke down last week. It’s got 30k miles and only four years old, and I got an error message saying the 12v battery wasn’t charging. It didn’t sound too serious, but amazingly the repair bill is £7k!!! I’ll be selling mine, and sadly I’ll never buy another. Shame, as it’s a really cool car, but not willing to roll the dice on that happening again...
That's unfortunate.
Did you buy it new?
What year is it?
And are there things that might have caused the battery to not work?
How did you routinely charge it?
@@RB-es1vx It's the 12v battery that was the problem - or rather the electronic control unit that charges it. The ECM failed - no reason it should do so, but I'm not the only one. Car is a 2017.
@@Lipo-man oh no, I have a 2017 i3.
7k seems really costly for that repair, wonder why it was so much.
@@Lipo-man wouldn’t warranty cover it? I want to buy a 2018+ revised model but from BMW with their warranty
@@ValRuca My car was outside the 3 year warranty. BMW agreed to pay for the part, but that still left £3k of labour cost. I doubt I will ever buy another BMW after this experience - a Kia EV6 would have had 3 years warranty left, and more importantly probably wouldn't have failed in the first place. Sad as I like driving the car.
I love the car
It black it looks quite a bit different to the other colours.
Why did he struggle to get out the door knowing the back doors open
Absolutely great vehicles - shame BMW did not get them over 200miles of range. Have had 2 rex models and loved them.
200 miles on a charge definitely would have allowed more people to go for the i3, but it seems BMW wants you to upgrade to their biggers cars (like the iX3 or the i4) if you want that kind of range.
@@wiselyauto agreed. Pro blem with that strategy is that the competition is so much better in that zone. Have personally have had 2 REX i3's; over 100k miles driven in them and moved on to another brand. Would have preferred to move to an i3s instead in an i-pace and now cannot see going back to bmw
@@nosoupforyou425 Bro that's quite a difference tho :P It's not like those are available around the same price lol
@@MBU420 but they are bro :p
Like the car until you run the battery flat and the gas engine turns on. Especially going up a hill. Plus the ride is bumpy
If you don't have a garage and don't want to install an external power unit on your front wall, can you still charge the i3 on your drive? Can you fit the cable through the letterbox or would I have to install a catflap?
The car can charge from a regular 3-pin socket (the cable is included with the car). The plug is about 10x10cm, so may fit through a letter box. Just make sure it does not create a trip hazard!
@@wiselyauto thanks for the measurement. Will have to see. I might have to resort to public points and using petrol quite regularly!
Whats the steering like on an i3? Im currently on a Merc C Class 2012 and the steering is pretty light and I like it like that. I went back to a BMW 1 series 2009 and it was heavy on the steering in comparison. Whats the i3 Like on steering anyone know?
Don't let your attention stray, otherwise my 2017 i3 is crisp and responsive
And you're forced to buy one brand of tire plus you can't rotate the tires because of the two different sizes
Not anymore!
You now have a choice of tyres from Bridgestone, Continental, and Michelin.
The staggered setup is quite common on German RWD cars. It’s a good balance for grip, handling, and energy consumption.
Unfortunately that tire selection is not available in the US
Other than a Mustang Mach E it's the on EV I'd buy
Mach-e + an i3 would form a great 2-car garage. 😎
Agree both great ev's best available in my opinion and only ev's I'd consider I still like my ice for pure driving engagement
5 reasons we don’t: range ranges range range and range
Really not the case. But don't take our word for it. Ask i3 owners and see what 99% of them say...
bump steer and road noise are a pain...... most uncomfortable car i have ever owned and i have had a smart for two
Dash bord are so ugly!! Mini se is so Beautyful car than bmw i3!!
I used to own a Mini. I think all iterations if the MIni dash are cartoonish. I love the i3 dash.