WaffleHouse
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- Jan 23, 2014
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I spend about 50% of my time in Europe and the other half in the USA. After purchasing the BEV in Europe a couple of months ago and loving my i3, I took the plunge last week and purchased another i3 in the USA, except this time I purchased the REx.
The first very noticeable difference I felt between the two models was the pickup; I notice a *significant* difference in the acceleration. The BEV seems to 'fly' when I hit the accelerator pedal all the way; that feeling is absolutely not the same with the REx. Based on the 0-60 speed numbers I have read on each, you'd think the difference between the two models would be almost imperceptible, but let me assure you, that is not the case. Don't get me wrong, the REx still has fantastic acceleration, but it is definitely more 'sluggish' (if you can call it that) than the BEV.
With that said, even though I don't usualy drive long distances in either continent, the REx gives me a priceless piece of mind. I feel far more comfortable not having to worry about the very limited mileage of the BEV. The REx 'insurance' was definitely worth the price to me; it enables me to enjoy my car more, giving me that feeling of freedom and knowing that I've cut that 'umbilical cord'. I now wish I had purchased the REx unit in Europe as well. I see how it would be possible for others to also regret their BEV over REx decision, but I can't picture the opposite: drivers thinking down the road 'Oh why, why on earth did I get the REx?! (when I rarely use it)".
I know everyone's circumstances are different, but with that said, I just wanted to give the forum a summary of *my* experience.
The first very noticeable difference I felt between the two models was the pickup; I notice a *significant* difference in the acceleration. The BEV seems to 'fly' when I hit the accelerator pedal all the way; that feeling is absolutely not the same with the REx. Based on the 0-60 speed numbers I have read on each, you'd think the difference between the two models would be almost imperceptible, but let me assure you, that is not the case. Don't get me wrong, the REx still has fantastic acceleration, but it is definitely more 'sluggish' (if you can call it that) than the BEV.
With that said, even though I don't usualy drive long distances in either continent, the REx gives me a priceless piece of mind. I feel far more comfortable not having to worry about the very limited mileage of the BEV. The REx 'insurance' was definitely worth the price to me; it enables me to enjoy my car more, giving me that feeling of freedom and knowing that I've cut that 'umbilical cord'. I now wish I had purchased the REx unit in Europe as well. I see how it would be possible for others to also regret their BEV over REx decision, but I can't picture the opposite: drivers thinking down the road 'Oh why, why on earth did I get the REx?! (when I rarely use it)".
I know everyone's circumstances are different, but with that said, I just wanted to give the forum a summary of *my* experience.