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I am still debating between i3 and Model 3. Despite the PG&E title, the $10,000 incentive is a BMW USA discount. Therefore, my bet is that this discount will still be available after May 31. It could even be bigger in couple months. But, if you need a car now, it is a pretty good deal.

Yes, the $10,000 discount (courtesy of BMW USA) can be applied to REX, either in inventory or custom order. Obviously, from a human nature perspective, when you negotiate with the dealer, you should not mention about the $10,000 incentive. The dealer knows about it but still, wait until you...

The PG&E $10,000 BMW i3 Purchase Incentive Program runs through May 31, 2018. I have printed out the details to read. Actually, the discount comes from BMW USA, not PG&E. In other words, it is basically a BMW discount. The $500 that you referred to, I believe that's a real PG&E incentive that is...

My situation is similar to yours. I have not made up my mind, as yet. Does your state offer any incentives? For me in CA, total government incentives could amount to $10,000, including federal. That said, a brand new 2018 i3 would make more sense than a used 2016 one. One can probably...

@Leasi3: Many thanks for posting the articles. I have not seen them before. Wow, if I could find a lease deal like that, I would jump onto it.

It's an interesting thought but the "value" of the REX is to provide INSURANCE for range anxiety. It kind of defeats the purpose if the REX is detached from the car. For the one time you need it (unexpectedly), the REX may have been left in the garage! For the few times that you PLAN to exceed...

Got it, thank you for the information.

@wpalomine: May I ask, what is the $2,000 loyalty discount? I understand members of the BMW Car Club (BMWCCA) could enjoy a discount. Is this it? I drive a BMW now (bought new a number of years ago) but not a member of BMWCCA. I certainly have loyalty but wonder how to get something out of it.

Maybe Wall Street is reading your post, and mine. TSLA share price is down by almost $10 now as we speak. :o If you cancel your Model 3 ticket - and I do the same thing, and others do so as well ... Musk may not be able to cash out on his $55 billion compensation package any time soon.

Indeed, your situation is almost the same as mine. My Tesla Model 3 ticket has been called as well. I have deferred the call due to various reasons, including reported quality issues of the 1st batch products. There are people who are "guessing" that Tesla will manage the distribution of cars to...

@MarineQuinn: I am in a similar situation. I believe you have a pretty good deal lined up. Currently, I need to choose between the BMW i3 and the Tesla Model 3. On paper, Model 3 has almost 3 times the electric range, much faster acceleration and a lot more technology. Having said that, from my...