08-02-2019, 06:08 PM | #1 |
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2019 i3 Sport Package vs i3s
Hey guys, I'm a F15 owner, and looking forward to add an i3 due to the 100kms everyday commute. I'm dealing with a sales advisor and going through options, they have an i3 with sports package, I'm wondering how different it would be from an i3s.
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08-02-2019, 06:55 PM | #2 |
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Looks like a nice set of options. If I didn't know better, I would think this list was for the "S" model.
Even sounds like the fender flares for the "S" model. If it has a sport mode button, then sounds like you have everything except maybe the price for the "S". |
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Don't think there is a sport mode button
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08-02-2019, 08:53 PM | #4 |
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I am wondering what they are going to supply for the fender flares? If they are swappable between the standard and "S" models, that would be a nice upgrade to assist in hiding wider wheels and tires (future upgrades for my 2015).
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08-03-2019, 03:09 PM | #5 | |
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That it interesting - i3 cars do NOT have a "sports" package in the US. I browsed bmw.ca web site, and it appears "sports" pack in Canada is $1.4-1.9K (CAD), and buys you 20" wheels. Completely different. 20" wheels might come with summer (vs. all-season) tires, but wont include the firmer suspension, nor the stronger motor, nor the fender flares. Frankly, if i3s is not in the cars for you, I would stay away from 20" wheels as well, unless you are into eye candy. HTH, a
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08-04-2019, 12:51 PM | #6 | |
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The package DOES include the 20" wheels, firmer suspension, 10mm lower stance and the fender flares. It DOES NOT include the stronger motor and sport mode. Since it was way cheaper to get the Sport Package than the full i3S treatment and that it got me what most reviewers say are the most important improvements over the basic i3, it seems like a good deal. I include a picture of the regular i3 with Sport Package here. |
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The only positive is that the snow in Vancouver is minimal and usually it rains over the winter. I picked up a set of winter wheels and tires and had them on the car for about 4 months and never saw any snow to test them out. I did however, dislike like the feel of them as they were twitchy on the highway and quite harsh compared to my 20's. My other company car ran with summers all year. I didn't have to change to the winters on that car. Typically, we get a few weeks of cold weather and when the roads get scary, I tend to park the BMW and drive the Honda. I am not to interested in playing bumper cars with a carbon fibre and plastic car. I really like the fender flares and seeing them on the non "s" model shows that they can be installed for those who want to look at wider wheels. |
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08-10-2019, 04:52 PM | #8 |
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Very interesting!
It even has the regular front bumper. I have an I3S.. the suspension and wider wheels/tires dramatically change the character of the i3, especially on the highway. The irony of the package being cheaper than an "S" is that the option you didnt get (the extra power) is really just a software thing.. the motor is the same regardless. |
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08-11-2019, 01:09 PM | #9 |
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My preferred dealership has a sport model BEV on the lot asking $59,860 CDN.
It sounds just like the car noted in anki's spec's listed above. I am not too sure how that compares with a "S" with REX but a quick search put the i3s at about $63,000 CDN. Subtract a couple of thousand to delete the REX and they are pretty close. I got the price of the "S" off the bmw.ca website and the price of the "Sport" off craigslist. |
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08-13-2019, 01:57 PM | #10 |
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Yeah I know! The exterior look is also slightly different. But the i3S wasn't worth it to me compared to the regular i3 with the sport package.
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It does look like a great set of options for a small up-charge. Check out the one advertised at Langley BMW to see if it and the price will help you with your deal. Keep us posted on your impressions of the car. |
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