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Originally Posted by fxoffroad
Thanks for this feedback/info.
I think I'm "in", I just need to figure out the winter tire situation for the i3s Rex. I'm hoping I can put 19" rims on the i3s.
I did an extended test drive in an i3 Rex. Like everything overall with a few exceptions: Harsh ride. Lack of confidence for emergency maneuvers on the freeway/interstate. Infotainment is not as good as my 18 X3.
Unlocking the Rex menu will solve the range issue and day trips up to the mountains.
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The harsh ride is an issue, but it actually makes the car more nimble. I think you would be surprised at how well the car handles with such a low center of gravity despite it's high seating position. Remember, the heavy batteries are low in the chassis. The relatively high engine placement on an ICE makes the i3 handle quite differently than you would expect.
Was this a brand new i3 you test drove? The iDrive has historically been much in line with what is offered in the F30 and X3 except the i3 has a slightly bigger display. Maybe the recent i3 wasn't updated to the 2018 iDrive?