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I just updated my recently leased 2017 REx to the latest maps and surprisingly was not asked for an FSC code. Not that I’m complaining! :mrgreen: So as a tip to others looking to update, try downloading the map files first and just plug in the flash drive and see if it works. Don’t spend time...

BMW will sometimes offer "lease pull-aheads" where they basically let you turn in a leased car early and forgive the remaining payments in order to get you into a new lease. Has anyone been successful getting a dealer to do this with an i3? One thing that's nice about it is you are then more...

Idaho National Laboratory has a document Steady State Vehicle Charging Fact Sheet that covers the 2014 i3. They've also measured other EVs here. Pretty interesting stuff if you're into stats. You can save a few pennies per charge on L2 vs L1. :mrgreen:

Just curious if you use the voice control feature and if so, what for? In what situations? I've not really used it in my i3 other than as a test and I tend to not use it on my phone either.

Had my first long trip (200 mi r/t) with the REx yesterday. It worked a treat. I have the Hold Mode saved to a preset. Also I've hit 1,000 miles and have filled up the tank one time to the tune of $6. :mrgreen: One thing I don't understand yet is how to properly turn OFF hold mode. When I...

Storing and accessing music on the 20 GB is easy but has anyone done the same with video? It seems that it took the video during an "import new" but I cannot find any way to access it, only music. I did the coding that allows video, video while moving, and storage of video to the hard drive.

Interesting one line of news buried here. I read somewhere else this will be announced "soon" though my guess is it will happen towards the fall.

I noticed a noise today while my i3 is in the garage charging. I've not noticed this before. It sounds like a low power air compressor, very similar (if not the same) as the noise I heard when the car is preconditioning using the AC. Is this normal? What is it doing? My only guess is cooling...

I'd like to check how these quotes I received compare to others who've had a 240V receptacle and/or panel run in their garage. I have received two quotes so far for the following: 1. Permits 2. 100 amp sub-panel in the garage. About 15' from the main panel on the same wall. Straight shot, just...

So my car in in my garage charging. Doors are locked and it's dark in there. I noticed the interior hazard "triangle" button is illuminated as are the back lights for the headlight controls. All other interior lights are off. I check again 20 minutes later and they are still on. Is this normal...

I was looking around realOEM and I see you can order two styles of winter wheel packages. Is this new? Style 427 "star". Fully square, non-directional. Part number 36112349580 for 4. Style 428 "turbine". Fully quare, directional. Part numbers 36112352738 for 2 and 36112352739 for 2 (need both...

Just leased a 2014 REx today with every option including pro nav. Strangely, the touchpad "writing" did not work during the customer delivery process with my CA. He's going to call me on Monday about it. No a huge deal, but obviously it should work on a brand new car. Has anyone heard of this...

Might be leasing an i3 today from a dealer 100 mi away (best price). What things should I check before signing? Apparently I can't check software version without dumping to a USB drive and connecting it to a laptop, so that's out. What about service bulletins like the KLE replacement? Are...

My idea is if I'm going to run a dedicated power line from my basement panel to the garage anyway, I might as well make it capable to run two chargers simultaneously, since it's a two car garage and in 3 years it could be possible that both of the cars in our household need to plug in. I would...

2 years / 10k mile per year MSRP: $50,700 Residual $31,941 (63%) Cap cost after all discounts/incentives: $40,053 (21% off MSRP) They are claiming $495 a month, but I don't have the fee structure and MF yet and their number doesn't include any MSDs. I'm thinking with MSDs and 5.6% WI sales tax...