BMW i3 Range Extender Review BEST USED EVS
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- čas přidán 5. 03. 2022
- Inside the BMW i3 one of my favorite city cars and first EV I purchased used in 2019.
2017 REX (range extender)
2017 BMW i3 94 Ah w/Range Extender
~100 Miles electric Only
~180 with extender
If you are looking for a fun, small, zippy this car is great and you can find one used for very reasonable pricing.
I have had my “Litl’ Blue” 2017 BMW i3 BEV 33Kw 94Ah since 01/25/2021. I bought it in showroom condition from an original owner with 24k on the odometer. I’m 75, drive it about 30-100 miles a month mostly to pick up online ordered groceries and to visit the VA clinic. I use a 240V, 16A (3.84Kw) Level 2 charger in my carport routed inside as an alternate to my dryer outlet. I get 13.5 miles per hour of charging and at home my FPL electric cost at $0.031 per Mile. If there is a more perfect EV out there, I simply don’t want it. I don’t need more range, acceleration, styling, features, reliability, comfort, handling, or value. Litl Blue is obviously my Forever Car. Paid $16,500 but was offered $24,000 by Edmunds 3 months ago which tickled my worn out ego.
ok yea dude it will probably last you the rest of your existence in this universe!
It's as good as a Prius
I’m an owner of a 2018 i3 ReX; the BMW service center in Irvine wanted $950+ to change my 12volt battery. Talked them down to 750 but otherwise I’d take it home and change it myself. But tow charges (150) BMW service would charge me 225 for diagnosing the problem (that charge is taken off if you do the service with them) cost of battery 175, cost Odb reader Foxwell 150 to register battery with the car all add up almost the same as letting BMW service do it. Don’t get me wrong… I absolutely love my i3 but I will certainly buy the Odb reader for future use.
Nice blue and white trim nice rounded rear end....the car is 🆗 too.....
Great video I LOVE that car and think its so cute
Just a tip 💡 did you know you can replace the cupholder underneath the armrest to the front of the midconsole?! There are three points you can place the cupholder (you can even place two next to each other) You have to pull the midconsole cupholder in a upward movement pretty hard, but it allows you to have so much more space under the armrest! 👍🏽
I saw that, I was like why are some in the front and some aren't. Amazing!! Good to know. Do you have this car?
@@thatevchick Nice, I took me a while before I noticed! I have a 2020 i3 since last October (Black Shadow edition) and never regret the switch to EV. With the crazy gasoline prices over here (Netherlands) only a fool would buy a regular car! Since last weekend the price for a liter euro 95 fuel is € 2,20 ($ 2.40) with a full tank you’ll get set back for at least € 88,- !!! While I charge the car for around €10,- (280 km range).
@@TimoSamson Awesome. You have one of the original ones. It is such a fun car - they discontinued it here.
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I feel like I am spoiled with socal for EVS. Chargers every where, it doesn't really get cold
I just got myself a model y and it is insssaaaneeee I could never see myself going back.
I have 4 cup holders 3 in the front and one under the armrest the arm rest one is 3D printed :)
@@MrAlan1828 AMAZING
I drive that car as an 120ah without range extender. I love it and love not to have to got to the fuel station 😁 for me this car is just perfect. Thank you for your information. Greetings from switzerland.
Hello! Oh great. Yes, not going to the gas station is amazing. I only had to use the extender a couple of times. Overall, this was a GREAT car and I am sad to see it leave
The range-extender is the reason I’m interested in this car.
Different strokes ...
@@sking2173 Yeah it's a great emergency back up
This is such a great review, thank you for sharing! 👍👍👍
Thanks for watching! Much appreciated.
Great video!
This is the first video of yours I've seen, and I assumed you had several hundred thousand subscribers, and was shocked to see you had under a thousand. I think you could really grow into a big channel if you put in the work. Keep it up! :) 👍
Sorry for getting back to you so late. I had a really rough two years but I am going to bring this channel back. I have another fitness channel that I was doing and it’s kind of awesome interest in it. Out of all the hateful comments I got this is really nice and I just wanted to take the time to say thank you have a great holiday.
Good honest review and info, thanks
You are welcome
Great info, Thanks!
This is such a nice car! My sister just got a bmw electric suv also she loves it! These are such great vehicles!
Oh my goodness ! I’m going to have to review that one . I’ve had my eyes on it . I’m currently driving the Tesla Model Y.
Hi Lizzy, great video as usual. Can you do a video about the different charging options fast versus regular and the ability to find charging stations? Thanks again for another informative video.
Yes that is a PHENOMINAL idea. I was going to take my favorite chargers around town and see how easy it is to get a spot.
Bought a 2014 i3 REx last year and am liking every feature of this car, even those features like suicide doors that might be a nuisance to some reviewers. Not only that, the battery even held up great during our harsh winter in Toronto early this year! Oh, guess what, I even got the same i3 die-cast model as yours 😄! Anyway, thanks for the great review!
Glad you liked it and i am not the only crazy person getting toy versions of their cars! I am so happy I sold mine to my family and I still get to see it. I would have totally kept it if I didn't need money for taxes =D
I am currently driving my Y across the country
@@thatevchick Y is a great car for sure. Longer range and less "whacky looking" as the i3, as some might say 😄.
@@evroadwarrior8408 Its a LOT of car and the price is A LOT more 😅 I do love the i3 in tight spots though
@@thatevchick Yes, the smaller package not only turns around effortlessly in any tight spots, it leaves a lot of room behind the car when I park it in my garage so I can pile up more junk in that extra room I now have, unlike my other 2 behemoth SUVs, haha!
Agree to most of your statements. Doesn’t that extra cupholder fit onto the front one, ours does so we have two in front. Our car is from 2014 and still looks and drives like a new car. We love it.
yeah I think you can adjust the cup holder -- some people called me dumb >
Dope thanx I LOOVE beemers and I think these are so cute. I want one for Door Dashing so I dont have to take the M4. Thx for the info!
This would be a GREAT door dashing car. I am curious what the new ev m4 is going too be like.
Great Car!
I'm in the market of looking for a second EV, your review was very informative great video. Also I love your style, you are beautiful eye candy.. 😎😍
Thank you. I’m gonna make some better quality videos coming out soon. I had a really hard past two years but I’m ready to do some work.!!!
Nice, subbed
Nice vid!!
Thanks!
Perfect review, nailed it! Couldn't be better 👍 thank you! You mentioned in comment answer that this car is leaving this week...are you selling it ? Or did you just have it for the review ? I'm looking for one 2017 ReX these days :) cheers!
Thank you so much
Yes, I am selling it =D it already has someones name on it.
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Def keep you eye out it was a GREAT used car to get.You will not be disapointed! Great first electric car and great city car!
I didn’t even know the cup holder could go in the center storage. I got mine with it up in the front.
P.S. I think the doors are clamshell doors since true suicide doors don’t require the front doors to be opened. Clamshell doors do.
I have the exact same i3! You need to get Bimmercode to make program the mirrors to automatically fold in when you turn the car off -- amongst other things.
Your comments are poppin! I almost bought one of these a four years ago.
Oh wow really, do you still have it ?
@@thatevchick almost bought it ;) ended up going with a Mini Countryman All4 instead
@@nightthunderadventures OHHH that is fun. Cool! I upgraded for the Tesla Y -- but I do miss having a small car.
@@thatevchick oh nice! I sold my Mini and got something cheap while I wait (un)patiently for my Cybertruck
@@nightthunderadventures OMG YOU ORDERED ONE I WANT TO REVIEW ONE SO BAD. I ALMOST put in a deposit for it but realized parking that on the streets of la would be insane.
Fun Vid!
Beautiful car
It sure is! I love it so much - thanks for stopping by !
To me these make much more sense than a plug in hybrid
I've got one I love it👍👍😃😃👍👍
So fun right?
Nice informative video!
Thanks Amanda!
Do you have an electriccar?
@@thatevchick No, I don’t. I’ve been giving serious thought to purchasing one.
I’m impressed with the price point for this car.
@@amandamae2870 Amazing. It's so fun I absolutely love it and would never go back personally. I do not miss payingg over 4 dollars per galllon at the pump or even going to the gas station for that matter
Nice
Thannk you!
Awesome video, I love this!
Do you think you should blur out license plates in your videos? I know some people do.
This car is leaving this week but yes I will probably do that for my cars.
1:43 I downloaded the Beemer app and purchased the OBD port unit. I bypassed the govern and can use the gas at 70% battery. It HOLDS the charge at that range.
Ireallly like this car
Yea!
Vidéo intéressante. Cette voiture est très originale.
Merci
@@thatevchick La voiture est très originale, et la conductrice aussi :-)
My next vehicle might be a tesla, Or Mercedes in 2024. excellent video!
Awesome ! Have you looked at the EQS !? I’m def going to get my hands on one for this channel
ASMR 🐈 purring at 5:38
I have always thought of buying a electric car, but it is the convenience of going to a gas pump and just filling up.
Awesome. They are super cool! If you can charge at home you just plug it in like you would charge your phone overnight and you don't even half to think of it .
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There is also something awesome about free power at the supermarket, movies and shopping.
Hello there! I want to know your opinion about these two models i3 94 rex/i3 120, in terms of range, what is better. Thank you for your video.
Sorry I never responded I might get the i3 120 if you aren;'t going to be driving far and you don't think you'll get stuck - the REX is a nice just in case but I rarely used it in this one
The cup holder is moveable. There are holes in front of the cup holder to insert it
I found that out later super cool
Smooth car. What is general maintenance $$$ like?
It was used what I got it, I had it four a couple of years. The only maintaince I had to d was get an auxiliary battery for 100 something. Because this has a range extender you also need an oil change but quite infrequent.y
Under 20K for a 2017 model is now a days kind of impossible to find. Maybe a older 60ah model.
Totally. So I got this used RIGHT before the pandemic and price increase. I lucked out.
It's a decent EV but the cost of the tire replacement is gonna be costly if any puncture or damage. They chose a very limited unique wheel and tire size that's gonna be pricey.
Yup, mine was about 1,200 to replace. I am sure replacing the tires on my Tesla will be similar.
Hi! Does it have a backup camera? Thanks.
Interesting you ask! This Model does and after 2017 in the US you had to have one. The models before 2018 it's an add on so they all don't have them.
Thanks. As gas prices here in Vegas is on the rise.. having an EV is a wise choice. More power to You👍🏻
@@renebueno6149 Yes 😅😅 Saw 7 dollars a gallon in los angeles
If you hold down the lock button, your mirrors will go inwards too!
Great tip I’m going to have to try that
How does it handle driving in snow?
I live in Southern California =/
It is not all wheel drive - so I am sure it is okay but not great.
Be careful downhill, as recuperation will act like you pull the hand brake. I set it to Neutral and use the friction breaks, which go front and rear, when it’s slippery downhill.
I got mine last year for $14k plus there's a $4000 tax reduction on used EV. So $10k for a beemer! Heck ya
That is amazing 🤩 I wish I still had this car . I gifted it to my family .
It really is a fantastic city car
I’m trying to decide on one now - there’s one here in Atlanta for $12,500 - it’s a 2017 BEV but it has the shortest range battery 60Ah. The dealer site says range is 110 miles. My daily commute won’t be anywhere close to needing that range & I have an Outback as a 2nd car so I hope if I take this leap I can get over range anxiety fast & start using this car most of the time! I’m just terrified of unexpected costs but the sales price makes it hard to pass up. It’s also the brown leather which I like way more than the gray cloth. How are insurance rates? Seems like EVs cost a bit more…?
Can you hear the noise from the range extender all the time or just when it’s used to charge the battery?
I have the ReX and it’s silent.
@@twigsdaughter thanks 😊
You’ve obviously not seen the MR2 Spyder’s frunk. Lol.
If you think the i3 has a small frunk, check out the EV6 😱
I will, that is on my LIST!
The cup comes out…Doh x
I know >
where can you get this for under 20k?
I got mine before COVID, You could check previous models 2015/2016 years on CL,
Would you buy this car for 20k?
I paid more than 20k for my 2018 rex last Feb 2022. It was just in time before the gas price hike. Never regretted selling my Fiat for this. Although the charging can be a hassle (locating and taking about 20mins) if I need to drive far sometimes but its worth it for me. Love it! 😄😍
@@periwinkle4534 Awesome. Yeah, I don't have a home charger either - very lucky to be in los angeles. Enjoy!
I wise i brought the i3 over the c max
Hmmm!
So how much does a lapel mic cost anyway. Must be really expensive... Am i supposed to subscribe because of the tats and the tight jeans?
I made this for fun a few years ago, I have equipment now and will be making higher quality content .
Thanks for being so kind 😘😘😘😘
@@thatevchick Nice review. Personally I can accommodate the door situation easily. Offload passengers before parking. It’s such a rare situation for the majority of people anyway.
Th back seat door and seat belt is dumb
😅 Yeah its a bit silly and I have def had my fair share of cursing at it and do like having a more '' standard '' door in my model Y