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BMW i3 - Used buyer’s guide & review with Ginny Buckley / Electrifying

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Read our full review of the Used BMW i3 here: www.electrifyi...
There's a more affordable route into BMW i3 ownership and that's by buying a used one.
It's been on sale since 2013 but time hasn't softened the i3's looks and cool style. And because it's been around for a while, there's plenty to choose from on the used market.
But what should you look for when buying a car like this? Ginny takes an in-depth and detailed look at a typical 2018 second-hand model.
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@jamesadamson3016 3 года назад

Owner of a second hand 2017 i3rex. After 18 months of ownership, getting 4.5 miles per kWh. Summer range in ‘eco pro’ is around 140 miles on the electric plus another 80 on the Rex. Love the car and the review was spot on based on my experience. Only complaint is tires only good for 20K and slightly more expensive than standard tires here in the US. Look forward to more reviews from this channel and presenter.

@cedarcanoe 8 месяцев назад

I own a second hand 94Ah BMW i3 and I am loving every bit of the car. Buy second hand, it’s the best deal for an i3

@Lysander-Spooner 3 года назад

I am in the USA and just bought a 2017 i3 REX. Love it and highly recommend this vehicle. Installed a level 2 EVSE and get fast charges at home.

@garyhoward4064 3 года назад

Had an old I3 Rex and did not want to separate from it. So I did a rare upgrade to the car, fitting the 42kw(120Ah) battery. Now it’s the best of all worlds and will get rid of my backup combustion car. In this new format, the I3 is just fabulous …

@randyk2512 2 года назад

Hello Gary. I have a 2017 i3 and want to upgrade to the 120 Ah battery. Can you share more info on where and how you got this done.

@garyhoward4064 2 года назад

@@randyk2512 hi, did you get my reply? Can’t see it here..

@randyk2512 2 года назад

@@garyhoward4064 Gary, no I don’t see your reply. Please try again if possible. I just finished detailing my i3 and really love it, just more range.

@SuperWaveygravey 2 года назад

Yes please let us know how to upgrade Gary!

@Yanmak13 5 месяцев назад

I3upgrade - Havrla

@simonreeves2017 3 года назад

As an i3 owner, I agree with the vast majority of this review. One correction though, the composite black material on the door cards and below the windscreen is not made from recycled plastic bottles, it is made from the knauf plant and a resin. The seats on the entry level interior are made from recycled plastic bottles.

@duncanidaho7494 3 года назад

Isn’t resin a fancy word for plastic :)) ?

@anhiirr 2 года назад

thas like saying aluminum is a fancy word for metal...when repairing knowing which materials matter or a mixed material construction like a tesla or luxury car with aluminium. And you actualy have to make a lap joint/when sectioning these cars at times with 1 steel plate/panel lapped over aluminum or reveresed.....epoxy as a bond between the panels bc 2 different metals...and holes drilled....and pop riveted as a "weld"/joint.

@larsolivius 3 года назад

I'm on my second i3, love it! In particular I like that it is a pure BEV that started on a clean sheet of paper. Not something based on a fossil burning ICE-age car.

@Reddylion 3 года назад

Nice

@buju7 3 года назад

@Lars Olivius what happened to your first one?

@larsolivius 3 года назад

@@buju7 Leasing ended, and I wanted longer range.

@buju7 3 года назад

@@larsolivius Cheers!

@fatbroadshorsefacedlesbian8619 3 года назад

Lars Olivius what are you referring to? The Bolt perhaps? The Teslas were all clean sheet cars.

@olivierl2172 3 года назад

2019 i3 40 kWh owner. Quite happy overall. My favorite feature, often overlooked: no shiny materials. The interior is a combination of nice cloth, matte or textured plastic, and satin metal. I love it. 🤗 I can't stand all that crappy piano black you find so often.

@simonreeves2017 3 года назад

Olivier L - completely agree with you about piano black plastics - terrible idea. BMW i3 has a superb interior, modern, different. Like a cross between a Volvo and the best of IKEA.

@fatbroadshorsefacedlesbian8619 3 года назад

Simon Reeves best of IKEA? Do you have to put it together yourself?

@molepatrol7529 3 года назад

Great little car. I had the original one for 5 yrs and did 63k miles with only major cost being tyre punctures. The range improvement over the years makes it so much better. Very spacious inside although some people will find the suicide doors annoying as well as rear windows not going down. Rex was never a great idea for those who truly want to switch to fully electric.

@roguebullet4220 6 месяцев назад

I'm currently seriously looking at one of these to be my next EV, so this was a great review. Thank you.

@evsrbija3655 3 года назад

Hello from Serbia, I am on my first EV, an i3 of course, lovely car, very fun to drive, head turning style, my is 2018 35.000 km so fa so good, one regular 2year service done. Still on first set of tires...my daughter said to me >daddy, will you save me this car when I grow up< and she was 7 years old when she said that!

@GavinByrneLand 3 года назад

Still such an eye-catching design, I love it.

@misterborntodrill4167 3 года назад

Car is not bad either

@key2adventure 3 месяца назад

As long term Owner of a i3 REX from 2014, I can say its very reliable and still maintains most of its range. It is a really fun car, and we still love it.

@netelo 3 года назад

i have been riding i3 for 5 years and now also the 120ah, almost 150000km. No problems. I love it

@savedfaves 3 года назад

What does 120ah mean? What Kw are the friggin batteries in these things. You know, how every other maker lists their EV.

@netelo 3 года назад

@@savedfaves 42.2 kw - 38 kWh of this can be used.

@netelo 3 года назад

@@savedfaves It's quite simple, the first model in 2013 had 20kw, a few years later it had 30kw and since 2019 it has 40kw.

@netelo 3 года назад

@@savedfaves Production will now cease at the end of 2021

@lmerry1 3 года назад

I love my 2017 i3 so much!! Perfect for short commuting.

@buzzofftoxicblog791 3 года назад

Us too we love our i3 brilliant. But I look at a Tesla think BMW you need to move off old legacy tin toxic ice fossil burning age stuff which is holding back i3 development what do you think? I love innovation and speed of ev's 😂. But I am idiot. Should be happy with our fine for life i3 is brilliant it's a classic will still be good I 50 years time 👏👏👏🌎

@skybellrock Год назад

Whoever filmed for this video is a really skilled camera-operator. These are some crisp and well places shots. I am currently studying television and multimedia production and I envy the skill of the camera-operator.

@saileshrp Год назад

shame the voiceover was recorded in a cardboard box

@arcanondrum6543 6 месяцев назад

It looks like they blocked a north south road in 2 directions for the opening segment. There's not a lot of other north south roads on that island.

@Rick_Retired Год назад

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, 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.🚙

@charmcityinc 3 года назад

It does turn heads and make me smile! Perfect ending and description!

@buzzofftoxicblog791 3 года назад

Agree 3 years on big smile each time we drive it just wish BMW developed it!

@cornisc 5 месяцев назад

I’m collecting i3S Rex tomorrow looking forward to it

@loonymoon1 3 года назад

I've had an i3 almost exactly the same as this same colour, almost the same options. I absolutely love it. Compared to my previous car (mini cooper) I don't find the ride that harsh and often brace for bumps that then I don't feel so I guess i'm just used to cars with a harder ride lol!

@buzzofftoxicblog791 3 года назад

Agree the early i3 was a bit skittish on bumps but our 2018 modal great ride even on Welsh roads

@simonreeves2017 3 года назад

As a 2019 120Ah (42kWh) i3 owner, I can report that this is a great car for couples, it's not perfect though. My biggest gripe is poor ride quality; the i3 really can crash and bang over U.K. B and C roads - yes even on 19 inch wheels. An extra down side of this is the appearance of annoying rattles from the interior, which gets shaken apart by the harsh ride. Having said all that, I love the car. It's my first EV, and I will not go back to ice by choice.

@coaldust01 3 года назад

Love the i3, tremendous acceleration between 20 - 50mph, if I ever part with my 3.0 6 speed e85 z4, I'm definitely going electric, and a used i3 will definitely be on the potential purchase list, But atm I just can't do without top down motoring and a straight six lol. I recently got a Xiaomi scooter and just love the way you charge and ride without keep putting fuel in, can fully understand why alot more people are going electric.

@nixer65 3 года назад

I have a 2017 33kWh BEV - 24k miles so far and really very happy with it. I have the sunroof, rear camera, front and rear parking sensors, 20" wheels, and upgraded media unit. I think the camera and sunroof are the best options. No discernable range loss so far. No plans to get rid of it as it has very little in the way of wear on it. Only running costs so far (other than the super-cheap fuel) has been one service and one set of rear tyres.

@wbachd1 2 года назад

nicee! hi, Nick! I'm from the 🇺🇸 I about to purchase to an I3 just like yours. I wonder what do you think about the 20" wheels ride? smooth, harsh... etc.. also; are you worried at all about the loss of drive connect features ( GPS, App, assistant) stops working on Feb 2022 due to the end of 3G antennas? do you even use this features. thanks!

@nixer65 2 года назад

@@wbachd1 Hi wbachd1 - the 20”s are marginally harsher than the 19’s, but nowhere near the i3s ride. The i3 does suffer from some choppiness in the ride given the short wheelbase, but that is the same across the whole range. It’s not ever going to be a plush ride, but I find it very acceptable and comfortable and when compared to something like my new Polestar 2, well it is positively soft! As far as I understand the 2017 model year was the first with the 4G TCU so you should be OK if you get that (at least that is the case in the UK). If you’re looking at a 2016 then you might want to go for a later car - I use the app quite regularly for changing timers and remotely warming the car up and would miss that feature.

@wbachd1 2 года назад

@@nixer65 you are the best! thanks to your response, I decided to go with a 2017 REX and with the mega package which has the 19" wheels!! I found one with just 6,500 miles for $22,500k a bit on the high end ( not too bad for such low low miles) but everything is so expensive right now. I don't want to pay $4 per gallon of my turbo Audi Q3 here in the United states any longer!

@Agent77X 3 года назад

Ginny is a welcome sight!👍

@yup.4901 3 года назад

She is a beautiful lady. Great reviewer too.

@MrSnicol 2 года назад

Nice exterior, nice interior, bet she is a pain to live with!!

@MrLindsaydr 3 года назад

Good but a few errors noted. It is the seats that are made from recycled plastic bottles and the doors are actually made from hemp fibres and resin. Also 120-150 miles on the 120ah is low compared to the 15-200 I’m getting from mine.

@samueltolentino322 3 года назад

Yea. I get about 150 mi in the summer on my 120ah, but I drive it like i stole and am on the highway mostly going 80mph average

@TEVAssociation 3 года назад

Loving our i3 since 2016 and 120k kms ..no issues except new 12v recently

@race-partners Год назад

Fantastic review. I just bought a 2015 i3 and this review helped me get there

@Encyledus 10 месяцев назад

How do you like it? Any issues with it so far? I am planning on getting one next summer after a summer internship (I'm a college student so I need something a little cheaper)

@race-partners 10 месяцев назад

@@Encyledus no issues whatsoever aside from what might be a leaking windshield washer bottle. The car has been flawless. I ran it all winter on snows and never got stuck or yearned for my awd Subaru. Still enjoying it.

@Encyledus 10 месяцев назад

@@race-partners thats great to hear! Skinny tired and RWD had me a little bit worried about Chicago winters hahaha

@race-partners 10 месяцев назад

@@Encyledus I got Nokians and the car has plenty of grip. The skinny tires seem to cut through the snow to the ground really well.

@Encyledus 10 месяцев назад

@@race-partners gotcha. That sounds good! How do the tires do against like salt? I know salt can wear tires out faster, and I've also heard the skinny tires need to be replaced pretty often. Have you had any of those issues?

@allanmitchell2410 3 года назад

I have 2016 66 plate 33kWh REX. Still pay £0 road tax as it was registered before 1st April 2017. That is when the regulations changed so that any CO2 emissions will cost you £130 a year and if the car was valued at over £40k new you can add a further £300 a year on top. Mine was £41k new but got used for £25k when 2 years old. Just love it. The REX is a real life saver if you can't find a charger or they are all in use. Recommend getting a 66 reg REX 33kw(94ah). I get around 100 miles range max out of one charge.

@jpt757 Год назад

Thank you for this, so with REX you dont pay road tax? I'm considering 2020 model with REX.

@autobahngringo 3 года назад

Really nice to look at - I mean the car of course

@ksnax 3 года назад

Check the plastic driver side engine mount before buying any pre-2016 car. They fail. They cost thousands to repair when they do.

@TheFlyingPLiner 3 года назад

Evap system in the gas tank for REX models is also failure prone and expensive to repair

@ksnax 3 года назад

@@TheFlyingPLiner I believe that this issue is likely related to topping off the tank. I've been told that doing so makes excess fuel overflow into the evaporative canister, flooding it and causing a system error.

@johnm2879 3 года назад

I love these reports but your recording booth, as opposed to on-site - is quite muffled. I'd suggest a headset or lapel mic. Carry on the good work!

@Olyrous 3 года назад

What a great interior! The exterior is also great. Well done BMW!

@sky7111 3 года назад

I’m having my second i3. My i3s due to be here next week. I can’t wait.

@samueltolentino322 3 года назад

Congrats.. Just got my AC Schnitzer kit on my i3S. Looks great and handles and feels a lot better than the S or Base. Enjoy your new car!

@sky7111 3 года назад

@@samueltolentino322 wow I got my ac schnitzer kit too but I only got the spoiler and front splitter. Will put them on as soon as I take collection of the car but I didn’t have the spring kit. Did you have the spring kit? Is it worth having?

@fivish 3 года назад

On your second? You need to renew it often?

@samueltolentino322 3 года назад

@@sky7111 the spacers are a MUST, zero downsides but it does a lot for cornering, stability and looks. I went with that AST springs as they are supposed to be close to stock comfort. The handling is most improved at highway speeds. Slightly more bounce at low speed on rough roads tho. Steering feels heavier. Car feels planted. Plus it looks good!

@sky7111 3 года назад

@@fivish no I bought the i3 than I love it that much. I order an i3s as a upgrade

@gap9992 Год назад

very good review I've got a 2020 120AH i3 and absolutely love it. I don't mind the ride at all - just feels connected to the road like all BMWs should ! Plenty quick enough too. As long as it's not freezing outside, I can comfortably get 5 m/kWh on mixed roads. It's also fine for occasional long trips because it will sustain the 50kW charging rate up to 85% I also think its really well built - no rattles or squeaks in mine. The interior still looks 100% up to date. The only thing that can be annoying is those rear doors but they do have real benefits that go some way to offset the problems in tight parking spaces I can't see me getting rid of the i3 for a long time

@jackfadell 3 года назад

Great review. Ginny is beautiful. The door panels are made from kenaf fibres, not plastic bottles. 😁

@MikeKleinsteuber 3 года назад

Good point as the car itself looks like a plastic bottle that a car has run over

@nicknorton3867 3 года назад

Great guide to the i3. But by god, Ginny is so beautiful 😍

@jeffreycooper8408 3 года назад

She could review a bin bag, and I'd still be in heaven 😆

@andyn6266 3 года назад

She’s stunning.

@CathodeRayNipplez 3 года назад

Not creepy at all dude...

@nicknorton3867 3 года назад

@@CathodeRayNipplez Thanks, dude...

@andyn6266 3 года назад

Cheers dude.

@kdubspencer3390 3 года назад

This video made me buy a BMW i3 Got mines in orange 😎.. haven't drove my X5 since 😂.

@BHBeckenbauer 3 года назад

I’m on my third and think they’re still fantastic! Sadly unless they update the battery again I think I’ll move on to something new

@buzzofftoxicblog791 3 года назад

Some with us love our i3 but Tesla just is unstoppable sham BMW did bit the bullet develop there i'' amazing eco technology. Which next ev are you getting? #buzzofftoxic

@cliffhanger1979 3 года назад

Very good review, I am looking into purchasing an electric car and this review makes me want the I3 more. Thanks

@SavellM 3 года назад

My i3 with the plastic panels scratched so easily when it was washed if you went anywhere public just about. Other than that, I absolutely loved my i3.

@Simonio8 3 года назад

Hey guys, got my i3S for just under a week now and I love it. I want to ask you more experienced owners how much is a normal standard service?

@rlgwoody8966 3 года назад

Way to go, Ginny! The i3 wasn’t a hit in the states, but I’m noticing how other manufacturers including BMW are incorporating several elements from the i3 into their new vehicles (I’m looking at you VW I.D.3 and 4).

@mamadouaziza2536 3 года назад

What? BMW sold more i3s in North America than they did elsewhere and more people in the USA have done reviews on the car than any others. BMW would have sold more i3s if the range was higher and the price was below $40k.

@fatbroadshorsefacedlesbian8619 3 года назад

Mamadou Aziza no, it was a poor seller ( comparatively in US) . It never caught fire here in sales and you rarely see them on the road. Used ones off lease are very cheap. BMW did not hit a home run like Tesla did with Model 3.

@mamadouaziza2536 3 года назад

@@fatbroadshorsefacedlesbian8619 It sold well in California and in most places in the USA, regardless if it was leased or sold outright. I see plenty of i3s in Los Angeles. Also, in 2020 brand new or nearly new i3s continue to sell well at BMW dealers, they sell at least 4 a month. BMW is a niche brand, its not a mass market brand like Toyota.

@fatbroadshorsefacedlesbian8619 3 года назад

Mamadou Aziza perhaps in CA, but not true elsewhere. The Tesla Model 3, a far superior vehicle, in every respect just destroys it in sales. More range, performance, engineering , AWD etc than the i3. It's almost as if BMW isn't even trying.

@mamadouaziza2536 3 года назад

@@fatbroadshorsefacedlesbian8619 Why are u even comparing the two cars? Its like comparing a Nissan Versa to a C Class. The i3 is a city econo car meant to be driven on small city streets in Europe. The Tesla Model 3 is an entirely different vehicle altogether. The Model 3 comes in many different variants with different motors and battery sizes, the i3 is a simple EV. You need to do more search, the i3 is still selling in Europe, USA, Asia, India, Philippines etc.. Its a niche market car for a specific buyer in the premium segment and the only thing it has in common with the Tesla Model 3 is that both cars are electric.. Try comparing the Renault Zoe or Chevy Bolt to the i3 instead because those are city economy EVs.

@JG-ij2nh 3 года назад

Looking stunning Ginny love the dress 👍👌

@CathodeRayNipplez 3 года назад

Creep

@alanwayte432 3 года назад

@@CathodeRayNipplez actually it’s a compliment about her dress, nothing creepy or sexist, you need to try talking to the opposite sex yourself rather than living online, idiot, but I suppose working minimum wage at kfc makes you bitter and aggressive

@CathodeRayNipplez 3 года назад

@@alanwayte432 Get a girlfriend

@gordonsross 3 года назад

@@CathodeRayNipplez Pipe down snowflake.

@CathodeRayNipplez 3 года назад

@@gordonsross You're my favorite

@paullovesey4863 3 года назад

Great looker and fantastic air bags

@bobrobertson169 3 года назад

Is this a joke?

@H4CK61 3 года назад

@@bobrobertson169 If you have to ask?

@Michael-4 10 месяцев назад

Slightly confused about the REX. Can you run it indefinitely to get to a destination, or is there a point it won't keep the battery topped up. Did she just mean extending the range without topping up the petrol tank?

@Encyledus 10 месяцев назад

It'll keep running till you run out of gas then u fill gas and u can keep going, doesn't hold a lot of gas tho so like every 100 miles you'll need to fill more gas

@alexclothier6626 3 года назад

Such a good little car, would like to see a guide on the Audi A3 e-Tron as I think this is an even better proposition

@Why_vern 3 года назад

Wicked will watch this after work!! Been after this or a Zoe. Thanks guys!! 😊 (Just watched it, definitely getting one!!)

@philw4625 3 года назад

I had ani3 rex (33kwh) for 3 years - brilliant little car. My wife has it now and loves it for the hilariously small turning circle. Still looks like new as interior has stood up really well. Range has maybe dropped by 4 miles in 3 years, so still does 110-130 on a charge, plus rex (which has saved the day on a few occasions!). 4 miles /kwh is easily achievable. Zero problems so far. Better built than my tesla at any rate. Rear doors are daft, but never use them. Think of it as a 2 door and you won't mind so much!

@willsbrewery3518 3 года назад

Your range predictions are harsh! I owned the 94ah (33kwh) and could easily get 120-130 miles even in winter! And the 120ah should be 150+!

@buzzofftoxicblog791 3 года назад

Fully agree always understates but thats good our last EV Renault Zoe was great but it did boast about range! started high then mileage ten fell like a stone. Well done BMW i3 just wish BMW developed i3 #buzzofftoxic

@indigetal 3 года назад

I agree that buying a used i3 is the best value for your dollar if you're looking for a really, really nice around town car because of the incredibly steep depreciation of the i3. I'm not against the smaller range, but there's just no comparison when you talk about the range that you can expect to get at the $50k price point of other electric vehicles. I'm not sure how it's even viable at that price point - with all the options across price ranges it's not even on my radar as a NEW electric car and the depreciation is a confirmation of this, but it is viable as a used electric car at the

@barrymorkan2383 3 года назад

Was that a car review video. Never noticed- just kept staring at Ginny. Jesus on a mountain bike- hottt. And sporting a nice IWC Portugueser. Classy lady.

@17R3W 3 года назад

Bought a used 2017 i3 REX DEKA last year, very happy with it. Not sure if I'd buy again. Couple of issue - $1,500 every two years just for basic maintenance - first car to ever need snow tires (about another $1,000)

@douglastodd1947 3 года назад

$ 1500 for what, to change the brake pads and lube callipers 1hr. per wheel find a new service centre . i think your getting ripped off. wait till Musk owns all the power grids and nearly everything you use .watch the price of electricity go through the roof, like they did with diesel cars in UK.

@17R3W 3 года назад

@@douglastodd1947 I should add, that I go to the BMW dealership, and I'm sure I could get the same maintenance for less else where. I'm prepared to pay the premium while its under warranty but will probably switch to another garage after that.

@BlatentlyFakeName 2 года назад

Considering selling my Abarth and Lotus to buy one due to current duel prices. The appreciation on the Lotus means I could buy a nice one. But I think I'd regret it later :/

@albameireles9170 Год назад

this video is amazing! thank you so much for the guide

@charmcityinc 3 года назад

Good news is if your looking for a DJI mavic pro its in the shot at 3:10

@dannyboywhaa3146 Год назад

Seriously thinking about this as a second car/run about etc... kids can’t piss about with windows, elderly mother can get in and out easily... Mrs will love it... the dog and I shall take the Touring and meet you all there 😂👍

@mtumasz 3 года назад

i3 - best 2nd hand EV

@ianwindley70 3 года назад

The gorgeous ginny buckley no better way to make an i3 look good

@stenly311 Год назад

great looking car but the insurance cmp. is quoting this car with 50% more on cost for premium car insurance compared to EVs from the other brands. Just something to be aware of before purchasing second-hand...

@DwainDwight 3 года назад

Really like these as a city run about. but it lacks range. BMW really lacking in the EV department, Great review Ginny.

@andrewleventis8341 3 года назад

Guaranteed best value don’t miss out

@Graham-sj1sc 3 года назад

So Ginny ,would you ever consider testing electric motorcycles like the Zero ?

@Jags22079 3 года назад

Your videos are very informative…. Thank you for the information

@justinfletcher1882 3 года назад

Thank you Ginny, very helpful. Love this little car....

@dannyboywhaa3146 Год назад

Ginny you can’t park there love, you’re in the middle of the road! 🤪🙄 top drawer review! Thanks 👍

@davandbre 3 года назад

Love my i3 pure BEV in protonic blue, oh my word, what an amazing car it is!!

@Holeyguagaamoley 3 года назад

This was a great piece with great info marred by the apparent use of a bucket over your head for the voice over

@mowcowbell 3 года назад

Used BMW i3's are very cheap in North America. A quick search shows 2017 i3 REX models with less than 30K miles selling for $19K USD. When new, these were selling for over $50K USD. The skinny tires are somewhat difficult to find here.

@mamadouaziza2536 3 года назад

The tires are plentiful if ordered. A lot of due diligence is needed by the buyer of a used i3; the buyer should find out about the car's battery health, how often the battery was level 3 charged. Get maintenance records and check that all recalls were performed. Not all i3s have backup cameras, ACC autonomous driving, self parking or advance navigation. $15k about right for a fully loaded i3 from 2014 thru 2016.

@ConsideratePrick 3 года назад

What is giving me anxiety is that its parked in the middle of the road blocking both lanes on a bend.

@SinbadCarey 3 года назад

With a blind summit too I think!

@phweakwilled 3 года назад

Private road

@macpdm 3 года назад

I suspect it’s Bracknell TRL - transport road laboratory

@davidorama6690 2 года назад

The i3 is an amazing little car. Odd that BMW seemed to have lost interest in EVs for a few years after it’s release. BMW should be as far forward as Tesla or Hyundai/Kia and even Renault, but it’s still keeping its powder dry. The only car rivalling the i3 in market is the Id.3 (which should be called Gelf or Elf or some such).

@BlatentlyFakeName 2 года назад

They aren't bad as local runarounds. I'm temped to sell my Lotus Elise and Abarth 500 and buy one due to the crazy fuel prices now. But it has to be the hybrid version as around 75 mile on a charge just isn't enough really. Used ones have depreciated quite nicely so I'd have quite a bit of money to spare.

@countbasingstoke 3 года назад

I actually forgot what car was being spoken about for a while - Gorgeous woman!!! 7:09 "Here, here and over ......." Pace Maker Blew ....I cant remember what happened after that hahahahaha

@Ifyoudonttakeitucantfakeit 3 года назад

One question the future will ask is “why didn’t the big car makers try to take Tesla on?”

@buzzofftoxicblog791 3 года назад

Agree think we are slow to change even when we should change off toxic. Do you think there will be legacy car makers? #buzzofftoxic

@DemarcusQ 2 года назад

Is the roof also carbon fiber? She knocked on it like it was lol but I heard it's only the shell that's carbon.

@Encyledus 10 месяцев назад

Its carbon fiber with some sort of clear material (glass or hard plastic) over it

@oke_gaz 3 года назад

buying second hand electronic stuff including car, is a good thing for recycling

@hassanskien3989 3 года назад

Excellent content! Warm regards from 🇳🇴

@onlyme6479 3 года назад

8.26 GREAT VIEW

@chrishewson40 2 года назад

Excellent review! Wish I'd watched this before changing my mind and getting a mini Cooper s instead, some other reviewers made the car sound awful. Could you easy do 160 miles on a mixed average type of drive at a reasonable good speed rather than driving extra carefully?

@jamesbuckley7307 3 года назад

Hello Gina.. iam James Buckley from USA . great, review

@Jason-cl8hk 9 месяцев назад

Thanks. Useful information.

@lizzypicardi 2 года назад

Great VIdeo

@carolinamaristad9369 6 месяцев назад

I just bought it and just wonder how you guys like the camera during night time... I can't see much. Wish the screen was bigger and dactil. I also get kinda dizzy when looking at the side mirrors... 😭😭😭

@bobble1476 9 месяцев назад

I think bmw should have stuck with the i3 and upgraded Evan more ive got one and love it .its so cheap to run the only thing I am surprised about is insurance costs they have doubled over my petrol car that I had😁

@chrishyde1216 3 года назад

The REX presents a useful choice for buyers. It provides a safety net, but adds purchase cost, running costs in terms of tax, complexity leading to higher maintenance & repair costs, & (from what I've read) reduced reliability, and weight with slightly reduced performance and efficiency. With good planning, the REX mostly wouldn't be need though nice to have on the rare occasions when it is needed. How rare is the question. Personally, I'd try hard to get at least a 33 Kwh version and not the REX.

@bryandavies6074 3 года назад

The two designers that couldn't agree? Had they worked on the Prius?

@MrSunnyBhoy 3 года назад

Cool looking car, a few compromises, it will turn heads but so will the presenter 😘

@josephlund9748 3 года назад

Great, informative, video: nice positive vibes 👌

@decisionsdecisions8906 3 года назад

Time it take to order a flat white think it takes a little while to charge up than that

@paulzellman9632 3 года назад

So are you saying that my 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado which makes less than 10 miles a gallon (like 8 miles a gallon). The 66 Toro car is much bigger than the ele BMW and is much more fun to drive than the ele BMW.

@DavGreg 3 года назад

Open question from the southern United States- how good is the AC on these cars? Our summers are extremely hot and humid.

@milfscorp 3 года назад

Correction- this isn’t BMW’s only electric vehicle! The i3 and i8 are both full-electric and were the original “experiments” per se into the electric market

@badgastein2 3 года назад

The i8 is no longer in production. The i3 is no longer made in USA but the Leipzig factory in Europe still makes the i3 after a change of heart by BMW. Two new electric BMW’s are due to be released in late 2021.

@paulvon2378 3 года назад

Ginny is the classic English lady. I have a 2017 I3 (only 8,000 miles.) I paid $19 grand U.S. for it. Great second car for short trips. You are helping our environment too by driving it. Next EV will be a Tesla.

@WFO. 3 года назад

Very nice review. Thank you.

@lazylimey4754 3 года назад

Probably the only “Green” electric car. It helps too that the fit and finish is such a high standard. I love the Tesla’s but poor quality issues are on going there.

@ivanendicott3273 3 года назад

The Mini is a full EV made by BMW?

@xchamp1442 3 года назад

Yes

@richardpiper4828 3 года назад

This car is identical to mine - Protonic Blue i3 S 94ah REx with Lodge interior and sunroof. My second i3 and absolutely fabulous little car. S whilst not much faster than the standard car sits on the road so much better thanks to lower suspension, wider tyres and wider track. Not quite MINI go kart handling but pretty close and much better packaged. If you are looking for a used i3 a great place to check out is Wisely Automotive - a used i3 specialist who have up to 20 cars in stock at any one time.

@chrishyde1216 3 года назад

The i3s may be more stable (and in my view looks better) but also has a firmer ride. I suppose a compromise option would be to get the standard i3 and fit wider wheels and tyres...but will it take wider wheels without the i3s wheel arch flares?

@richardpiper4828 3 года назад

@@chrishyde1216 unfortunately no. When the LCI) update was introduced BMW did offer a the sport suspension pack as an option on the standard car but this was never made available in the UK. Some owners have fitted spacers to widen the track which if they are not too wide and you stay with the standard 19” wheels do not need the wheel spats. These wheel arch extensions have to be fitted to modified panels.

@davidrfrench 2 года назад

Some of the drone shots are jerky as hell - did somebody have the drone set to 24fps?

@skippercaship 3 года назад

Great car shown by a beautiful lady

@ivarsmatisons 3 года назад

Paldies par informaciju

@davidmccarthy6061 3 года назад

I seriously shopped the i3 REX but at the time I needed more electric range. I also didn't like that it can only fit one tire that is expensive and only seems to last about 20K miles.

@mamadouaziza2536 3 года назад

The i3 is 100% all electric even when the REx is engaged. The battery and electric motor is feeding off electricity generated by the REx when the REx is activated. 2017 i3s get about 100 miles non REx and once the REx is activated, it gets another 100 miles=200.