Recent content by Moei3

The first time I brought it in I had the mechanic come with me to test drive it for about 20 minutes repeatedly going over speed bumps and pot holes . He heard it and noticed the increased noise level . I am a mechanic by profession and still providing mobile service at 69 yrs of age. In my...

i have a 2017 REX in Cost Rica with 7500 Kms. At 4500kms the left front suspension started making a squeaking noise when going over a speed bump. I sounds like a dry rubber sound like maybe the seal on the shock absorber shaft, I have brought it in twice. The first time they said that they...

Moei3 I purchased a 17inch wheel and tire(155/70/17) which just fits lying down in the back. A larger wheel while not allow the rear hatch to close. I installed and ran this wheel on the front and on the back and drove it as a test without problem. i got no warning signals of a low tire...

Moei3 I live in Costa Rica a gated community that has the Quick Pass entry system. There is a sticker on the windshield and a reader at the entrance. On my 2000 Rav4 it works , but not on my 2017 i3 REX. With the RAV4 the reader emits a slow beeping sound while with the i3 it emits a high...

My i3 does not have the sensors in the wheels. Before buying the spare I deflated one tire by 15 lbs and drove . After a couple of kms the low pressure warning came on so , I knew that the system was working With the spare 17'" wheel and a 10 km test drive the warning did not come on and the...

Hi to all owners I live in Costa Rica and was born electric on the 13th of March. This is the perfect country for my car with short distances and perfect weather year round. The mountains offer a small challenge manageable with the REX. I purchased a fluid black REX with navigation, self...

Hi to everyone out there I am a Canadian and I live in Costa Rica. I hope that the i3 will be available here. This is a small country with short distances between towns and villages so an i3 would suit me just fine. The local BMW dealer said that we should have it here in a year. Does anyone...