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That is exactly the case. Here in Phoenix area, especially in the summer with no air conditioning, you can tell the difference. I'm glad it does manage it for me because I'm not always mindful of it, especially in heavy traffic where I need to "zip" around. I hope to get my compressor fixed...

Well, at least your AC will be working again. Mine is dead. I am going to take it to another BMW shop that claims to have ONE factory trained tech for the i3. I can/will replace the compressor ($1800 from BMW) and let them do the flush and work. Hope it's around $3-4k total. It's worth it...

This repair shop does have an i3 factory trained tech, but he's in Scottsdale location. The guy in Mesa said that he will consult with him and if he believes it's too much for him, then he will have the guy from Scottsdale do the work. At this point, I'm willing to let them give it a go since...

As I stated, my 12.5 was from fully charged. I then took it to the dealer and they said my battery was at 92% - did not match what the secret menu Batt Kappa said. I don't like that BMW keeps all the info to themselves. Nissan, through the Leaf Spy app, on the other hand, gives great details...

Alan, Thanks for the detailed response. Really, I'm torn. I like my car and want to keep it. Sometimes I feel too old/tired of fighting these type of battles. As you said, Chapman BMW will have a legal team on their side and won't go down without a good fight. Don't get me wrong, I'm...

They don't publish that info. Especially if you are buying. I had mine checked at the dealer, and he didn't show me any details of the report. Just said "it's 92%" and just had to "believe" him on that. Not that he would be deceiving me on purpose, it's just that if a test is performed, I...

Yes, as I said in another thread, I was able to "hotrod" my car in Comfort mode in 113 degree weather. After about 4 jackrabbit starts off the line, the BMS stopped that and put me in granny mode until I got home.

Right on this point. I was "hotroding" around in Phoenix area in 113 degree weather, and the BMS stopped me and made me putter around like an old grandma (no offence grandma, I love you!). :D

Spoke too soon... I ended up with the same AC problem as i3Alan. Same quote. From, what I believe is the same dealer service department. So, AC issues aren't that rare. I still love the car, but not in 110 degree heat with no AC!!!

Same thing with my AC. Same quote from, possibly, the same dealer service department. Had to pay $542 just to pick up my car and they did a semi-car wash. I think this is their standard quote for any AC failure. They didn't offer me anything on a new car trade in, so maybe mine's worse?

Alan and David, I'm also in Phoenix, my AC never was really good when I bought it from the Dealer in Chandler, but now it was only blowing hot air. Took it to the dealer. Long story short, quote to fix air conditioner, brake service and two new tires was $23K. Compressor supposedly shredded...

Thanks for this info!! :D

I'm in the Chandler area. I've seen a few around here as well. Not interested in a swap (I do have 20" wheels), but good to know there are still some active i3 drivers in the area. I have a 2014 BEV. Had it for 1.5 years and love it.

So, how did it go? :?:

Congrats on your i3! I also have a 2014 BEV that I've owned for a year and a half. In the beginning, I was worried about the health of my battery. Not now. There are some days that my GOM (Guess-O-Meter) will display 90 mile range in Eco Pro +. Not bad for almost 75k miles on the car and...

My Max Kappa was 12.5 for quite a while in the beginning. I haven't even checked it in a while because I'm not even concerned with battery life any longer. I'll check it at lunch and see what it is.

When I first got mine, I was worried that my Max Kappa was lower than anyone else's on this forum (under another post). I took it to the dealer here in the Phoenix area and they ran their own test. They said that the test showed that my battery still had 92% life (that was at 60k miles on my...

That is outstanding! :lol: :lol:

Welcome! I've had my 2014 BEV i3 for about 1.5 years and love it! I have over 70k miles and still have my GOM display 90 miles on occasion! And that's with driving it like I stole it most of the time!!! :lol:

So you're saying I'm able to drive my i3 slow? :D