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Was yours one of those ones where the AC failed and contaminated the battery with metal shards and what not? :(

They don't list sources for their data-farming anywhere, just this: https://www.edmunds.com/tco.html Car depreciation: how much value the car loses each year Interest on financing: the amount of interest paid over five years Taxes and fees: the total of all sales tax, fees and registry costs...

The number is the same for the non-rex pure EV model, and is almost the same for the EV Leaf. I think they are using MPGe for the "fuel" calculation, to give some value to home and on-the-road charging, and it may include the initial purchase /install of a home charger, I'm not sure as they...

Long story short is I have my own excel spreadsheet where I was comparing specs and math of a few vehicles including the i3, and another forum member recommended I just use Edmunds "True Cost to Own" calculator rather than reinvent the wheel. For a used 2018 i3 rex, it estimates a purchase...

Wow, sorry to hear that, although really I would have fought the engine mounts (not a wear item), bled the brakes yourself as its painfully simple to do, and although the BMW wheels are unusually skinny, I'd still think any shop could do that for you. If driving 20K miles a year though, it...

I've done some reading on unlocking features with the Bimmercode app, but it doesn't offer any advice on what VIN would have the most available features to unlock and what those are: https://www.bimmercode.app/cars/i3/ Anyone have a FAQ or basic advice? I believe they all can do the basic...

Cool thanks, unfortunately I see no 195/50 or 55 19" tires available, but 175 all around might be better anyway so you can rotate.

Word is that the i3s's wider tires help with stability/dartiness on the highway compared to the i3. Unfortunately, i3s are not only more expensive and less common, but they are also stiffer and have lower profile tires so there's less road comfort. The fender flares aren't that large on the...

TFL ran into the same problem in California, and they were not covered under warranty for 10 years, but luckily were able to transfer the CPO warranty from the previous owner to get it fixed as the stealership wanted $1600+diagnostic fee. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HXtZBHu-W0

Thank you for this advice! I wonder if its really the suspension or just a matter of wider tires? The fender flares aren't that large on the S-model, so I'm wondering if you could just install some spacers and then run wider tires on the non-S for those wanting a more compliant ride and to...

The video was demonstrating why the much lighter tongue weights allowed in Europe are less safe at speed. The full standard in the US is called J2807, and basically its just a far more stringent test than in Europe. For example, this test requires a certain level of acceleration and braking...

European tow standards are basically unsafe, and you regularly see tiny vehicles towing much too large of trailers there with brake or transmission failures up hills or loss of control at speed, its pretty silly. Saw a Fiat 500 once towing a camper! If you're going 20mph on a level grade...

I know almost nothing about EVs, but am not new to towing. The limiting factor on your hitch is going to be your tongue weight, and it probably can't handle more than 200lbs, unless that's what you meant to say. The shorter the wheelbase and more rear biased the weight of the vehicle, the...

Ah, how confusing, to me that should be called a 1 year additional warranty, heh! OK that's good news, thanks. I was worried maybe the bill was that high as you have to take off the whole suspension or something because of tight packaging. We can do all basic work ourselves with four hands...

Yeah, I was mostly concerned with the $1600+diagnostic charge for what is seemingly a minor part replacement, and was curious if the i3 is really that hard to work on. On our truck not that long ago around the 140K mile mark the water pump was starting to fail, and just to put on a new pump...

So its funny you mention that, as I'm just watching some videos about i3 certified pre-owned as maybe the safer bet and see this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HXtZBHu-W0 To replace a fuel vent, which according to comments should have been a free recall anyway, is $150 diagnostic fee + $1600...

I have an excel spreadsheet adding things up, and the economics of two vehicles really doesn't pay off, as one of the largest factors in ownership is depreciation which happens even if you're not putting miles on a vehicle. While renting is an option, when shopping used I've found there is very...

I've been lurking for a bit, but wondered if y'all can provide any input as to whether the i3 ReX makes sense for my specific application from a purely practical and economic standpoint. We're in Houston, TX and have been looking at a reliable vehicle that can seat two comfortably, three...