Recent content by EricCal

I have same problem, but its persisted for months. I rarely use the rex and cant remember when i've filled tank. How full does the tank need to be to enable this maintenance? it has been showing 14-mile range on REX forever. I finally used the REX two days ago and thought that this would...

Hi All, many thanks for the inputs on several threads Just back from BMW of Fremont to friant CA. 160 miles. Bought a '14 Rex in Mega with tech/assist for my sons to drive into town from our hill country lair. 18k , 29k with +1yr maint for using their financing at +0.14% over my own for at...

Thanks Art. I'll report the install cost when done. My sense is he was advising me based on four year old experience he had with a network trying to build out a network of installers, rather than setting up the big ticket. But I had seen no entry on topic yet.

Picking up a 2014 Rex tomorrow in Fremont, CA... there is some irony. Giga, Tech/Assist, Parking, 29k, $17,999 Spoke with an electrician today about wiring a JuiceBox 40 and he cautioned that not using a "certified" installer could interfere with warranty for car. Anybody have clarity on...

Did a test drive of a 2017 90ah BEV on Sunday. Showed range of 80 miles at a hot 99 degrees. A/C was acceptable. I'm going to look at the used Tesla S's too. Same age is approx 2x price, but... FYI.... Tesla has a far more informative website than BMW, specifically in link below they...

Thank you Art. I also found this in answer to #1 re range... http://www.fleetcarma.com/docs/The-Impact-of-Hot-Weather-on-Electric-Vehicles.pdf Key points from p 10: 1.) When the heater is used in cold weather, it affects the electric range significantly more than the air conditioning in...

Hi, Considering a BEV i3 for family driver in Central California were the summer temperatures are consistently hot. ( June to Sept 85 to 100 degrees with little relief in the evenings). We have a 35 mile round trip into town, so I am thinking the pre-2017 BEV or 2017 60Ah version is fine...