Interested in i3s 2018

BDMcgraw · 05-30-2025, 04:02 AM

Hey guys
Was watching JayyEmm cars on youtube and he did a video on the i3s. I just finished my lease on model 3 tesla. Can't afford to get another one. But since I do have a home charger, I live in London probably 80% of my driving will be local won't be driving much maybe every now and then we'll drive up North on the weekend but I was just looking into what the ranges like the power the torque I have looked a few of these things online but apparently there's a different models or types of the i3. I did really enjoy having an electric car especially with the instant torque and functionality of the whole vehicle, the BMW really has piqued my curiosity just wanting to know whether it's still worth buying this second hand so probably looking at about maybe eight nine grand upwards minimum 2018 and newer any help would be greatly appreciate thank you

Mondomensch · 06-06-2025, 06:27 AM

Highly recommend you contact Wisely Automotive. They are used EV specialists based in the London area and have great YouTube videos.

Some of those show examples of how they properly recondition a car for sale rather than just sweeping issues under the rug. Their mobile service side is so in demand that it’s booked 6 months in advance right now.

x5toledo · 06-12-2025, 04:08 AM

South of England here and collected an i3 from Durham three years ago. It's a brilliant car, far better than we expected and not in fact my preference when we were looking for an EV. In fact my better half got dragged to look at options from VW, Skoda, Nissan, Peugeot, Vauxhall, Hyundai, etc - but the foot came down and my instruction was to source an i3. With one proviso: it had to be red :-)
The car has made long road trips across the south of England and also to Northumberland and the lakes. It charges at the right rate - near 50kW until around 90% - so there's time to have proper rest stops (unlike my car which charges too quickly and needs moving before my coffee is finished). We decided to keep it forever, it's such a good car - so the suspension has been cleaned and dressed with protection (thanks Chemical Guys) to make that easier. Maintenance is no trouble, tyre life is exceptional, it wears really well and this car continues to be a reliable, delightful companion for ourselves.
Wisely definitely know their stuff; and the search is on for another i3 for a relative right now so the market is of interest. Prices are firming from my perspective, we'll buy this next i3 before month end.

05-30-2025, 04:02 AM	#1
BDMcgraw Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Audi A3 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Interested in i3s 2018 Hey guys Was watching JayyEmm cars on youtube and he did a video on the i3s. I just finished my lease on model 3 tesla. Can't afford to get another one. But since I do have a home charger, I live in London probably 80% of my driving will be local won't be driving much maybe every now and then we'll drive up North on the weekend but I was just looking into what the ranges like the power the torque I have looked a few of these things online but apparently there's a different models or types of the i3. I did really enjoy having an electric car especially with the instant torque and functionality of the whole vehicle, the BMW really has piqued my curiosity just wanting to know whether it's still worth buying this second hand so probably looking at about maybe eight nine grand upwards minimum 2018 and newer any help would be greatly appreciate thank you
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Mondomensch Enlisted Member 99 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X3 sDrive30i Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Highly recommend you contact Wisely Automotive. They are used EV specialists based in the London area and have great YouTube videos. Some of those show examples of how they properly recondition a car for sale rather than just sweeping issues under the rug. Their mobile service side is so in demand that it’s booked 6 months in advance right now.
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x5toledo x5toledo 34 Rep 32 Posts Drives: BMW i01 120Ah; i20 xDrive50 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: England iTrader: (0)	South of England here and collected an i3 from Durham three years ago. It's a brilliant car, far better than we expected and not in fact my preference when we were looking for an EV. In fact my better half got dragged to look at options from VW, Skoda, Nissan, Peugeot, Vauxhall, Hyundai, etc - but the foot came down and my instruction was to source an i3. With one proviso: it had to be red :-) The car has made long road trips across the south of England and also to Northumberland and the lakes. It charges at the right rate - near 50kW until around 90% - so there's time to have proper rest stops (unlike my car which charges too quickly and needs moving before my coffee is finished). We decided to keep it forever, it's such a good car - so the suspension has been cleaned and dressed with protection (thanks Chemical Guys) to make that easier. Maintenance is no trouble, tyre life is exceptional, it wears really well and this car continues to be a reliable, delightful companion for ourselves. Wisely definitely know their stuff; and the search is on for another i3 for a relative right now so the market is of interest. Prices are firming from my perspective, we'll buy this next i3 before month end.
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