[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by -c-

That and probably build quality. On an excel spread sheet the numbers aren't all that great.

Problem is when BMW rolls out the electric Mini Cooper I wonder if it will drive circles around it!

It was pretty cool the first go around.

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[SCOTT26]

Gone for Fluid Black on the i3S.
Wonder what Tom thinks of it?

[Amgeater2]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

So BMW is telling me that I can get an I3 in RED.. but not an M2, M3, or M4... ? Apparently sports sedans and coupes only look good in orangey/red?

ohhh they do its call Individual... and ofcourse they are not going to make it standard

[Brake_Late]

Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

Absolutely, except I am sure you meant RWD.

Oops yes sleepwalking not allowed ) RWD yes !

https://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/bmwi/i3.html

[jmg]

Originally Posted by J.M

I was just kidding but was implying that not being an ev would make the car better.

Why would you come into a thread about the i3 full of i3 owners just to trash the whole EV concept? That's like walking by a sandbox and deciding to kick sand in the faces of the kids playing in it.

[jwwcree]

I am an i8 owner and It will be really nice if BMW can upgrade the electric engine of the i8 - 181 and 257 can really convince me to trade in and upgrade to the new i8. Power wise stage 1 Essing ECU 51 + 181 + 257 = 489 HP
With the i8 weight this will be serious power!!!

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by Amgeater2

ohhh they do its call Individual... and ofcourse they are not going to make it standard

Not available on this car.

[BMWFanatic2008]

It is still a hideous looking car to me. They should've used a regular series body (2, 3, or X1) from the beginning.

[ron_jeremy]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Gone for Fluid Black on the i3S.
Wonder what Tom thinks of it?

I though the LCI was getting the new Samsung batteries? Is that for next year, along with the full EV Mini?
Great looking though the i3s.

[squeaky]

Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

It got the worst rating from IIHS. Check the video on it it's brutal.

Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

It got the worst rating from IIHS. Check the video on it it's brutal.

The worst rating is "Poor," yet it received "Good," on most tests. And, on the test shown in this video, it received a "Good" -- the highest rating. "(T)he driver's survival space was maintained very well." That's "brutal?" Thanks for the misleading post, though!

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by BMWFanatic2008

It is still a hideous looking car to me. They should've used a regular series body (2, 3, or X1) from the beginning.

One of the most innovative cars on the planet regardless of what you might think of it. You'd have to sit in it and drive it to even begin to understand.

[Jason]

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[Brake_Late]

Originally Posted by squeaky

The worst rating is "Poor," yet it received "Good," on most tests. And, on the test shown in this video, it received a "Good" -- the highest rating. "(T)he driver's survival space was maintained very well." That's "brutal?" Thanks for the misleading post, though!

Haters will hate.

Let's have a show of hands here ( and please be honest ) who here actually owns an i3 ? Drives one at will and has any ownership of one whether bought or leased ? Then, those folks can easily testify to the cars coolness and abilities I for one do own one and love it. Not a single complaint. It's weird looking it's off styling and Star Trek like features including lighting interior and exterior are simply unique and for that reason alone set it apart from all other cars not only EV types.

Like so many things in life :

don't knock it until you try it

at least.

[bandwagn]

Random observation: The color scheme on the i3 really highlights how the dark blues can look very black and change dramatically depending on light conditions.

[baldyloxx]

I love my 2017 Rex. Had been wanting one since they first released but I was still getting comfy with my 2011 Volt. Six years later and 40% increase in i3 battery capacity, now was the time..

Much better vehicle all in all and will be in my garage for a pretty good while.

[-c-]

Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

It got the worst rating from IIHS. Check the video on it it's brutal.

Wrong! Not the best but far from the worst.

Try to not spread wrong data and read a little.

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/...safety-ratings



It actually did better than the model S in spots.

It scored high in all but one area.

[-c-]

Originally Posted by Brake_Late

Haters will hate.

Let's have a show of hands here ( and please be honest ) who here actually owns an i3 ? Drives one at will and has any ownership of one whether bought or leased ? Then, those folks can easily testify to the cars coolness and abilities I for one do own one and love it. Not a single complaint. It's weird looking it's off styling and Star Trek like features including lighting interior and exterior are simply unique and for that reason alone set it apart from all other cars not only EV types.

Like so many things in life :

don't knock it until you try it

at least.

Yes sir!!!! Thank you!

Got your back! And yes I own one as well. Gonna wait and get me one of these S's

[MalibuBimmer]

15,000 words. When 8 pictures with arrows pointing out the differences (primarily a two tone paint job for the "s") would have been sufficient.

BMW - leader in technology? No, leader in bloviation.

[-c-]

Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

One of the most innovative cars on the planet regardless of what you might think of it.

You'd have to sit in it and drive it to even begin to understand.

People hate what they don't understand.


Their comfortable with boring and normal.

I pity them.

[-c-]

Originally Posted by MalibuBimmer

15,000 words. When 8 pictures with arrows pointing out the differences (primarily a two tone paint job for the "s") would have been sufficient.

BMW - leader in technology? No, leader in bloviation.

Sigh......

Gotta love the marketing dept.....

[Brake_Late]

Originally Posted by -c-

Yes sir!!!! Thank you!

Got your back! And yes I own one as well. Gonna wait and get me one of these S's

I wish they would include such cool items as oled m4 esque tails and where's the neck warmer option !?)

[evanevery]

{Yawn}

"bestselling compact battery-electric vehicle in the premium compact segment worldwide since it was launched in 2014"

An amazingly contrived statistic to eliminate Tesla from the "numbers".

- Tesla doesn't make a "premium compact" unless maybe the Model 3 qualifies and THEN you have to take into account all vehicles sold since 2014 (and the Model 3 is very new)...