Harry
Member
I ordered my Ionic Silver i3 Tera World on February 17th. I selected all of the available options except the 20" tires.
I thought I would share my experience. I have to admit I had no interest in purchasing the i3. I have been aware of it for a while and I have read a bit about it mostly out of my interest in technology. (I preordered a Segway when they were first available) I got a call from my salesman at Alexander BMW in downtown Los Angeles inviting me to a test drive event. I have purchased 6 or 7 beemers from the same salesman over many years and we have a great relationship. I told him I would try to make it. I did make the long drive up to LA for a test drive. I have to emphasize I honestly had no interest in buying an i3. I was more interested in the technology and I thought it would be the only time I would drive one. My salesman was very knowledgeable about the car and technology easily answering my questions. I signed in and I was given the keys and a map of the suggested route. I was walked out to the car and we spent a few minutes going over the features and operation of the vehicle. I was impressed immediately with the quality of the materials and the overall finish of the car. Off I went. I was shocked by the great ride. It took only a few seconds to realize the i3 is as exciting a BMW as my beloved 2013 650i convertible. I ended up driving the car way past the suggested route and had a great time with it. I pictured the salesman standing out on the curb looking up and down the street wondering if I would ever return their i3. This was my first electric car driving experience and I was hooked in an instant. I loved the torque, handling, the silent ride and the technology. It was really fun to drive! A big bonus, for most of us lucky enough to live in Southern California is helping the environment whenever possible and reducing my contribution to air pollution. I returned to the dealership and told the salesman I wanted one. I expect to have it in May and with premium gas now over $4/gal I can't wait. I'm now reading and learning everything I can find about the i3, electric cars and chargers.
I thought I would share my experience. I have to admit I had no interest in purchasing the i3. I have been aware of it for a while and I have read a bit about it mostly out of my interest in technology. (I preordered a Segway when they were first available) I got a call from my salesman at Alexander BMW in downtown Los Angeles inviting me to a test drive event. I have purchased 6 or 7 beemers from the same salesman over many years and we have a great relationship. I told him I would try to make it. I did make the long drive up to LA for a test drive. I have to emphasize I honestly had no interest in buying an i3. I was more interested in the technology and I thought it would be the only time I would drive one. My salesman was very knowledgeable about the car and technology easily answering my questions. I signed in and I was given the keys and a map of the suggested route. I was walked out to the car and we spent a few minutes going over the features and operation of the vehicle. I was impressed immediately with the quality of the materials and the overall finish of the car. Off I went. I was shocked by the great ride. It took only a few seconds to realize the i3 is as exciting a BMW as my beloved 2013 650i convertible. I ended up driving the car way past the suggested route and had a great time with it. I pictured the salesman standing out on the curb looking up and down the street wondering if I would ever return their i3. This was my first electric car driving experience and I was hooked in an instant. I loved the torque, handling, the silent ride and the technology. It was really fun to drive! A big bonus, for most of us lucky enough to live in Southern California is helping the environment whenever possible and reducing my contribution to air pollution. I returned to the dealership and told the salesman I wanted one. I expect to have it in May and with premium gas now over $4/gal I can't wait. I'm now reading and learning everything I can find about the i3, electric cars and chargers.
