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I ended up getting a base REX because no BEV were available by the time I was ready. A few thoughts: backup camera would be nice but the base model has sensors tech package seemed like a must but I realized most of the time I'll be using Waze on my phone so I skipped it Tera package is super...

Parking sounds useful. The small screen on the base navigation unit bothers me, so the tech package seems nice, but I realize that most of the time I'll be navigating with Waze on my phone vs the stock nav, so it doesn't seem like a must have.

I know that the i3 batteries are 10/100k warranty and also that CPO extends factory warranty by CPO for 1 year and unlimited. This is unlikely but I'm curious - if I buy a car with 45k miles still under warranty, and happened to pass 100k while CPO is still active, would CPO cover the batteries...

Yeah it's funny I had noted that in a review 3 years ago, forgot about that! Definitely want the HK.

I'm on the fence whether to go new or CPO, so thought I'd share what I've seen so far. New 2017: $9500 in lease cash available can also add if eligible: - $1000 recent graduate - $2000 existing i3 owner - $2000 off purchase or $1000 off finance or $500 off lease (USAA) Sales discounts average...

Yes, this is pretty well known. 30 mo lease is the minimum for the CA state rebate.

Thanks Jim. One more - how much of a ride difference is there with the 20" vs the 19" wheels?

Seems like your payment should be lower than that. Rebates, money factor and residual are set. Negotiate the purchase price and check their math.

Last time around when shopping, I liked the i3, but the lease rates were more than double those for the Fiat 500e, so I went with the latter. That's still the case, but now that my lease is almost up, I'm again exploring all options. I've got 2ish months left, but may benefit from getting...

Highest discount off MSRP I am seeing is close to $7000. That puts me in a lease quote of $5353 down and payment is $360 including the tax. That's on a 36mo/10k lease. Seems high.

It is very likely LED, and already built into the panel. This is likely why the coding is required.

I'm in California and it's practically summer (20C), so 63 miles is somewhat underwhelming.

Thanks. I'm a bit surprised that on a full charge I am only seeing 63 miles estimated on battery (comfort, drive it like you stole it). With the software fixes unlocking the full gas tank capacity, what's the REX range?

Key on the 2015 is said to be different, let's see if it's any smaller.

I'm doing another test drive from a different dealer who had a model with the 19s. The 20" wheels do indeed make for a much harsher ride. After back to back drives in the Volt and i3, the i3 has far better steering, but the Volt is still the more comfortable vehicle for extended highway...