Recent content by terminus

Hello, I was interested to read your post. Make sure the 2016 you're offered has the new 94Ah battery! I have a new (Aug 2016) REx, with literally all the add-ons (except music subscr.) - the internet is no longer available. I'm afraid I cannot reassure you that at least some of the problems...

Thanks for everyone's posts, particularly eneka and Gif. Can you direct me, as it were, to the particular parts of the "Owner's Handbook" (printed) or "Owner's Manual" (I have in .pdf form - the US version) or "Vehicle Manual" (at https://www.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/mybmw/myvehicles.html) where this...

Thanks for post, Alohart. I am in the UK and have now put that on my profile as you suggest. The reason for asking about the Lane function is that I have just bought a new i3 94Ah Rex and it is taking me sometime to find my way around the features. I ordered virtually every extra possible...

Is lane assist or lane departure warning available in any of the optional packages for the i3? Does anyone have experience or comments about how effective it is?

I know it can be disconcerting not to have a spare (of some sort), but it seems to be the case for most modern cars. It's a weight-saving thing (or, more likely, cost-saving). I had an Ampera before this i3 and had occasion to use the pump/sealant that came with the car. It worked, but once...

Well, I got the car as finally arranged last Monday so have had it for a week, now, so I think I need to report. It is certainly a delight to drive, very responsive and direct - as I remember it, not unlike the original BMC Mini in the 1960s. I love the high ride & good visibility. I've yet to...

Thanks I33t, for your post. I have escalated it to BMWi Head office. Well, I believe I have: I have been copying them, BMWi UK, (they have the same postal address as BMW UK Head office (Farnborough)) with relevant emails and have spoken to them on the phone a couple of times. They make...

MY FURTHER UPDATE (Wednesday evening, 10th Aug) The dealer did come up with a loan car for me last Saturday, for four days. That was under their optimistic asumption that my new car would be working by today .... But not the case! The replacement part from Germany arrived but it has not cured...

MY UPDATE (Thursday evening, 4th Aug) - little communication from the dealer. Today I phoned them to ask on progress, having finally got the name of the service manager at the dealership. He said they had ordered new LIN* board from Germany (when asked what that is he said couldn't say...

About an hour after that posting I had a phone call from the trainee salesperson with the difficult job of dealing with my purchase. Yes, they now had the documents back from me, proof of insurance, and most importantly my money in their bank, BUT the car is faulty and cannot be charged...

Nearly there. I now have the reg. no., insured, etc. Subject to my "Faster Payment" arriving in time (I think it will) then I shall be collecting 12:00 tomorrow. ------------------ It will be REx with absolutely "all the trimmings" except music subscription and cigarette lighter. May be I'll...

Update: I had an email from a very kind man at OLEV this afternoon that said "Malcolm, The BMW i3 94Ah has now been added to the list of vehicles eligible for the plug-in car grant. Enjoy driving your new low emission BMW! Best wishes, ..." I have forwarded it to the...

Hello, I have had a new 94Ah REx on order since May. It arrived in the UK this week and I am told today that it is now at my dealer. But (I'm tempted to shout!) they can't register it! Has anyone else in the UK had the same problem and/or know what the reason is? I am suspicious that BMW UK...

I am in the UK and ordered an i3 REx on "Day One" - May 9th. I was given an "estimated" delivery date of end July, though I doubt that, really. I have a bit of experience of hybrids as I have owned a Vauxhall Ampera for 18 months. Having always had Golf-sized hatchbacks previously I have...

Two UK dealers have now both told me that the battery range will be 125 real miles. There are no other changes except the orange body colour will be withdrawn and replaced by a blue option and the DC rapid charging preparation will now be included in all models. Other options will remain the...