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    More details on the 2017 i3

    Retrofit!!!
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    couple of gremlins before i call the dealer

    hello Had BEV I3 for 8 months and all fine and dandy with no issues, however last week or so the passenger mirror has stopped 'dipping' when in reverse plus Nav crashes and re-boots whilst in use. Anyone else seen/had this + any pointers/known issues before I call the dealer? ta
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    BMW i3 - Best steering of any car I've owned

    lets discuss...
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    BMW I3 -Most Dangerious Steering Of Any Car I've Owned!

    isn't danger a good thing? Why go through life with safe/understood/calm/controlled/secure/ Isn't that the point of something like an I3, if I do lose control when driving it and take out a dog and myself then I'm happy in the knowledge it will be in an I3 and not a Ford Focus
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    s/h i3 prices plummeting?

    ...and also you never know peoples individual circumstance....they may have to raise some urgent cash/looking for quick sale....
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    just had first elec bill - WTF! (UK)

    and relax....timer clock for elec meter was 10 hours behind...so day usage was being charged as night and vice versa...so this explains why what I thought should be increased night usage through car charging actually was counting as day. Nice people from EDF have installed new elec meter & bill...
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    just had first elec bill - WTF! (UK)

    Hi All Just had first bill through from EDF since purchased I3 and was a bit shocked to say the least that they wanted to increase monthly DD by 71% (£50) to cover new usage and top next 6 months as current DD payments over last 6 months do not cover actual usage. I think I've read before...
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    DIY: Highbeam Headlamp Replacement / Upgrade

    hello I've swapped over the full beam to 'whiter' bulb, no probs. Also got some LED's for indicators but seemed to have trouble of disconnecting/getting into the current bulbs. Did not seems as easy as swapping over the full beam and did not want to get too heavy handed...any advice/steps to...
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    Lease new or buy used?

    +100!
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    trying to set up email via connected drive but no joy

    all seems logical/simple to set up but keep getting this message...any help/point towards similar issue on the forum much appreciated It's a gmail account, IMAP is enabled - don't think I'm missing anything obvious. Error when connecting to incoming mail server (please check settings)
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    a bit weird....BEV charging

    Having 1st issues with charging after 6 weeks...it's all a bit weird this one, so any answers/guidance would be appreciated? Normal practice is off peak charging with pre-condition + departure time which varies when I need to charge at home but normally between 7.30 - 8.30 depending on the day...
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    All the comments are more interesting than the actual story

    http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/bmw-i3-not-selling-2015-03-05 Never knew a car could be so polarising..
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    Ecotricity

    1 start to junc 30 m25 - 20 miles 2 junc 30 to A14 junc 28 - 64 miles 3 A14 junc 28 to A1 grantham - 60 miles 4 A1 Grantham to Ferrybridge - 63 miles 5 Ferrybridge to weatherby - 21 miles 6 weatherby to end - 50 miles So is above possible in BEV, using CCS only? if av.speed is 65mph from charge...
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    the perfect place to live?

    flights are booked for me & car
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