A community for BMW i3 enthusiasts to discuss, share experiences, and connect with fellow owners on Reddit. So I bought a used BMW I3 120ah from 2020! The bid deal is that already had 115k km! It was a one owner car and I had the batteries tested in BMW before I. I always figured BEVs like the i3 were throwaway cars, not unlike my iPhones: good for a couple of years but when the batteries wear down it's time to upgrade to newer hardware/software anyways as tech improves over time.
Which I suppose is why most owners lease them for 2-3 years rather than buy. Lately I've seen some super inexpensive used i3s for sale, which always intrigues me (who doesn't. Now that the BMW i3 can be found for very cheap on the used market, we take a look at the pros and cons to doing so.
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The BMW i3 can be a great bargain on the used market, but there are some issues you should be aware of. One, called the 'Black Death,' can total the car. General forum for topics related to the BMW i3.
I find the i3 best BMW for back roads, country road driving. It's the quietest. With responsive, light weight handling.
BMW spec'd the tires to be performance but yet quiet, vs. the other BMW lineup. I really enjoy visiting local cities and small towns and parking, of course, is especially anxiety free.
Although i3 might have a more reliable drivetrain, the rest of the car is still distinctively BMW, therefore expensive to own, AC compressor replacement? Gonne cost you about $1k in used parts on eBay vs. $300.