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    7-Day Test Drive: 2015 i3 REx

    Change the 12 volt battery. When that dies the cars dies. I have pics of my 2015 rex on a tow truck if you want proof. My gas door went also. Along with the whole radio/AC panel, the back up camera, rear tires replaced at 14K. My leases ends 11-28, won't miss it. Good luck, hope you got one...
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    Looking for an used i3, but am scared of the tire reliability...HELP!

    Have a 2015, replaced rears at 14K and not driven all that hard. You will not baby it either. You will love the instant torque and you will want to experience it. Let me know otherwise. Good luck. When buying used make sure to get extended warranty, you'll need it.
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    i3 is over

    Please don't tell me you want the government to install and maintain a nationwide system. They screw everything up. I own a 2017 Volt and an 2015 i3 coming off lease next month. I rarely used the free 2 year DC charging BMW included with the purchase. When I go on a long distant trip I take the...
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    So, how's your i3 holding up, or should I buy a used i3

    A number of items repaired/replaced under warranty. 2 years in a 30 month lease. If the price was right to purchase I'd be tempted but waiting to see more info on all the new electrics coming this year.
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    Which Home Charging Station Do You use?

    Siemans. No issues. Has 2-8 hour start delay. Can set to lower power levels so not to "fast" charge too often, if you believe that can be a problem in the long term. Removable if I decide to relocate. Long cable easily reaches the I3 and 2017 Volt.
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    Impact on battery in Desert temp

    I haven't experienced any slow down when it's 115 in AZ. What I do see is every time you turn on the air (or heat) your mileage will drop 8-12 miles. Turn off and you'll gain some of that back. That doesn't happen in my 2017 Volt. But, the Volt doesn't recharge while braking anywhere near what...
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    Getting unhappy with fuel cover

    I have to take the car in for the fuel vent chaffing problem so I'll bring it up then. This happened to my 2015 and after this fix all is fine. Opens quickly now.
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    Volt vs BMW vs Prime

    I have both a 2015 I3 and a 2017 Volt. I use the Volt to go to work and back, 21 miles. My wife uses the BMW to work and back, 7 miles. She takes the Volt on Saturday to see her mom in Sun City, 100 miles round trip and I use the I3, I work most Saturdays. The Volt gets 44 miles on the freeway...
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    Extended Warranty for BMW I3 Rex

    But when something goes it WILL be pricey.
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    Buying a used non CPO BMW I3 REX

    Leasing a loaded 2015, 20 months, 15000 miles. Have had the rear view camera replaced. Took 2 weeks to get the part and was given a loaner. When I piked it up I later found the sight lines were turned off. Had to return it for that AND to have the "check engine" light looked at. Left it again...
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    New owner- need level 2 evse suggestions

    I have a Siemans and love it. It has 4 settings for delayed start times. 2, 4, 6, 8 hour increments. This way I've never had to set delay times in the car. It is also removable, so if I ever move I can unplug it and take the unit with me. It has a 25 foot cord that easily reaches the I3 and can...
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    Buying a '14 Rex / Certified EVSE installer Needed?

    Electrician put a 50A line in(who knows what the future will bring)right behind the breaker panel on the inside of garage. $400 and he cleaned up the area! Had quotes as high as $700. If we move I'll take my EVSE with me and the next guy with an EV is ready to go. A good investment.
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    Charging your i3 at a public station and coming back to find your car unplugged

    I recently went to Scottsdale Fashion Square. On parking level 1 is a DC fast charger. There are 2 plugs on the EVGO unit. 1 fits ours the other is Chademo which fits a Leaf. 1 space was taken by an I-3 the other space was open. I backed in and looked to see how much longer he had to get his...
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    Hot Weather Range?

    Lived in Phoenix since 1979. Weather has been around 110*-118* lately. Pull out of garage, turn A/C on and SOC drops 10-15 miles. Driving the speed limit on surface streets, it will recharge as normal. Put in Eco-pro saves a few miles. When I get near my destination I turn the A/C off and get...
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    Steering wheel upgrade

    Don't know the answer but I, too, would like a thicker/chunkier wheel.
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    Expected value of a 2014 in a few years?

    My lease on a 2015 loaded Rex is up in 12-2018. The finance guy told me..."when this is up DO NOT buy it." I've had zero issues so far in 7 months and 7000 miles. As others have said, waiting to see what's available 2 years from now. Until then, love driving this car!
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    Service package

    I have a 2015 Rex with 7001 miles. My brake fluid service is set for 3-20-17. A "vehicle check" is set for 5-20-17. My "state vehicle inspection" is set for....12-5-2062!! My "emissions inspections" is set for 12/2062 as per my i3 phone app. I rarely use the brakes and have used 1 gallon of gas...
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    A/C Question

    I survive in Phoenix where the temps get to be 115+. The first few weeks I had it I found out quick that I needed the windows tinted. After that I bought a heat shield for the windshield, the reflective kind. I purchased a towel-like seat cover for the leather seat, helped eliminate sweating on...
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    How does the low cost charging differentiate between chargers?

    I have an L2 charger at home. My cheapest rate is from 11pm-5am. My Siemens charger has 4 delay start times in 2 hour increments. I usually go out a little after 9pm, set the delay to start in 2 hours and I'm done. It charges to full and shuts off. If I forgot to plug in early and it's after...
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    Possible overheat

    For men in the backseat it's known as..."Glow-ball warming"! :o ouch
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