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FWIW, I would give him a dollar figure for what the current value of a similarly optioned i3 and model year (say $15k for a bare 2014) and see what happens with a possible additional condition that you would keep the car. You might also want to update your FB post with the latest; in fact, the...

They look fairly large to me as well. If there's a way to monitor the temperatures of the individual modules, that would provide additional assurance that a channel isn't plugged. The compressor is clearly integral to the i3 drivetrain and IMO, BMW should warranty it as part of the drive train...

Great to know; the comparison chart on the page alludes to traditional filters as well; didn't know that metal shavings are a common issue, not specific to the i3. Although there is a safety dimension specific to the i3 that, it looks like, could be mitigated by these filters. Although any...

Realoem shows BMW has gone thru several updates to the compressor, so it looks like this is (or was) a weak point: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=64526830620

FWIW, You may have to turn in the old battery core.

Another aspect to consider is that BMW would necessarily have to replace the whole system for: 1. liability reasons such as if a metal shaving eventually punctures the battery and causes a fire, or 2. having to repeatedly replace the compressor as and when it fails in the future, since their...

Since you are an informed owner, I think there's a great chance BMW will own up the failure, if you mention your concerns as you detailed above to BMW iCOncierge directly (i.e., NOT thru the dealer). I say this because in the FB group, just a few days back, a gentleman posted his experience with...

I agree with everything you mention. Whether they repair or total it, they should do right by the customer. We have seen reports of BMW picking up the cost for the mount repair even outside of warranty, so I feel BMW might very well do something reasonable for OP, if he contacts them directly.

Not sure if you got the $2000 figure in *your* discussions directly with BMW Customer Service or if that's what BMW told the dealer. If the latter, I would try calling BMW directly and requesting that BMW cover the costs for the repair, citing the fact that this has shaken the confidence of the...

This issue seems to be even more expensive than mount failures. If BMW has updated the parts (compressor/valves, etc.), perhaps it would make sense to get them replaced proactively? Especially if this involves taking the motor down, the mounts could be replaced as well?

Especially with the rest of the vehicle being rustproof (CFRP, etc.) and long-lasting, I would be inclined to maintain the brake lines well. I would be looking to get twice the life of a normal (metal) car out of this, with a battery and strut/spring upgrade at some point, as needed.

I am curious about the difference between brake fluid in an unopended can and the same in a sealed brake system. Specifically I would be interested to know if there are points of entry for moisture to enter the brake system. Or could moisture creep into an unopened can as well over time? I heard...

I understand this. I was wondering about when NOT going downhill. IOW, when all the momentum would have been drawn from the battery which should create the room for regen right?

I am confused by the regen not working if the car started with 100% SOC. Wouldn't the regen charge be always less than what was taken from the battery to begin with, to get the car moving (unless one starts with a downhill right after charging to 100% SOC), thus always leaving a buffer for regen?

I understand the new mount in the background is the replacement for the old plastic mount, but I am a little confused by the mount in the foreground. Do I understand correctly that it is the mount for the other side of the motor? If so, does it show a broken bolt in the pic or simply a bolt that...

If you are planning so tightly, I would pre-purchase the can online for pickup at that specific walmart location; sometimes they might be out of the cans.

When gas runs out, would one be able to make an exit, and fill up while the car is left switched on? I have seen some say the Hold SOC gets reset to the current SOC if the driver door is opened or the car is switched off and back on. Also, how about the case where the ReX is still running but...

I was initially thrown off by the 544 description as well, but it looks like the "braking" referred to is about "keeping the set speed", not braking in response to a vehicle in the front slowing down.

Hi Art, I have been primarily looking at 2017s and 544 seems to show up in many I see . For example, the below listed 2017 doesn't have 5AT (Driving assistant plus) but has 544 on mdecoder.com: https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=484673287

Actually, per the below from the BMW guide, 5AT is the code for it: I01 Driver Assistance Systems 4. Camera-based Collision Warning The camera-based collision warning is an element of the optional equipment ACC Stop & Go + Active Driving Assistant (SA5AT). The collision warning warns the driver...