Recent content by Paul4A

Thanks for that.

I’m doing lots of reading with a view to possibly buying an i3 BEV. Is this thread suggesting that a post 2018 i3 would have a much lower chance of getting the motor bearing issue? I was contemplating a 2020 or 2021 car as the newest I could afford but am concerned about BMW repair costs...

That $2000 sounds like robbery. Wisely Automotive in London charge only £383 for completely replacing the seat base. See their pricing schedule linked on their latest YouTube video

Have a look on Speak EV’s forum where I’ve noted several comments on them blocking and the need to use the correct fluid.

Thanks for the clarification and long description. I also asked the BMW dealer regarding their use of the term and they’ve said it meant “ approved used check”. Unfortunately, while I was waiting for a response on things like tyre tread etc which the sales person would come with the AUC...

In saying that they’re the cheapest cars to run, perhaps you’ve been one of the lucky owners as there seems to be a fair number of i3 reliability issues which can prove to be very expensive indeed so repair. That’s what is putting me off buying one, as I simply couldn’t afford the cost of...

All I can say is wow, what an unreliable instance and such an expensive model of car to repair. It’s enough to make me rethink the idea of buying an i3. A comprehensive warranty seems a must, but they’re also expensive - £1,000 for the first years extension according to a couple of local...

Thanks for the replies. I’m not sure where you’re getting that information from but I’m not on Facebook if it’s from there. I note a variety of repair costs across three posts from £1,000 to £2,100, though all better than the suggested £11,500 BMW asked. I think I understand it better now and...

Thanks for the replies. Please note that I’m in the UK and as far as I have noted, there's not many cars here with the heat pump ( auxiliary cabin heater). To add, Wiseley Automotive, a UK expert on the cars don’t seem to mention the cabin heater. They have a playlist of helpful videos...

How common is this heater failing as it’s not one I’ve read on the other forum I look at - only recently found this forum. Also not on It and especially the repair costs might put me off purchasing an i3, something I’ve been considering for a little while, looking at 2020 cars.

While Apple CarPlay was standard on 2020 UK cars, several such early 2020 registered cars I’ve looked at didn’t have it. I suspect they were built before this became the case but only registered then. Has anyone bought the Premium Retrofit unit that only needs work under the rear seat and if...

Very nice looking. I’m considering an i3 myself. Aren’t the 20” wheels and tyres too hard for the UK’s appalling potholed roads? How much is a set of tyres for the 20” ( non S) wheels compared to the standard 19’s.

I’ve made an enquiry over a 2020 i3 myself and the dealer said to me today that the car is new in to them and hasnt had its AUC yet. You mention an AUC sensor above. What does AUC mean?