2018 BMW I3 Customer Reviews
What customers like
Ride and Handling, Styling, Interior Space
What they don't
Cost to Maintain, Fuel Economy, Weather Versatility
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Pros
Ride and Handling
Aluminum underbody, carbon fiber roof, carbon fiber modular chassis. 90% aluminum suspension components, small brake disks, forged wheels from factory, and plastic body panels. This car is light in today’s modern car scene. It being RWD, weight bias in the back with the Range Extender platform, this is a zippy car, but also comfy. Kind of squirly* at higher speeds or windy conditions, recommend custom Bilstien shocks from Evolve Automotive to fix it, and to improve handling and ride quality greatly.
Braking
1-Pedal like driving means you don’t need to use the brakes in non-emergency situations. Saving you money on Brake disks, and Brake Pads. Keeping your shiny wheels free of brown brake dust contaminants. You only need to change the Brake-Fluid annually since Brake Fluid tends to welcome moisture overtime.
Styling
Looks interesting, nothing like it on the road even today.
Cons
Fuel Economy
Down on range, especially pre-LCI models. 94ah and 120ah much better, especially any model equipped with the range extender 2cyl engine. Having a charger at home or at work is the make or break for this kind of car. I wouldn’t recommended this car if you cannot charge at work or when parked at home.
Seat Comfort
The comfort is okay, Deka Dark cloth seats are fine, Lodge trim leather seats are nice! Downsides are the seats aren’t designed to support side-to-side motions, missing a lot of bolster support that usual BMW seats get in other models at that time and before.
Cost to Maintain
Repairs are not common on this model of BMW, but if/ when something does go wrong, it can be pricy!
Pros
Ride and Handling
The ride and handling is practically intuitive! Almost like flying a private plane; think it, it moves!
Styling
Impressive! I get compliments all the time on the features, ease of use, and great styling!
Dashboard
Well set, easy to read and use. informative!
Cons
Fuel Economy
While I gas up at the same place about the same time each week, sometimes I get more bang for my bucks and sometimes less. It’s a toss up about which will show up!
Interior Space
My grand children would like more room in the back for their car seats!
Cargo Space
The cargo space is adequate! Luckily I don’t have to carry much but it’s small!
Pros
Interior Space
very spacious
Ride and Handling
enough space to haul things
Styling
very stylish
Cons
Power
not many stations
Fuel Economy
if you don’t get the vehicle with fuel tank, the energy runs pretty fast and you have to reenergize soon.
Cost to Maintain
zero maintenance
Pros
Ride and Handling
TOO MUCH FUN!
Cabin Noise
Super quiet as an EV, nearly so when then range extender runs.
Styling
Turns heads everywhere
Cons
Cost to Maintain
Tires are hard to find and more expensive than one would expect (but OK prices for performance tires).
Technology and Entertainment
Radio is awful in all i3s - but I don't really care either as this isn't our long trip car
Weather Versatility
Rear drive without snow tires on it is fun but not the fastest way to get around. Buy snow tires.
Pros
Fuel Economy
I have t even used the little gas that it takes yet.
Interior Space
spacious and comfortable
Power
this little car has speed
Cons
Cost to Maintain
BMW is pricey to maintain. but I guess that’s what happens when you buy luxury
Pros
Ride and Handling
Handles so smooth and is fast.
Power
Cons
Weather Versatility
You lose range in the winter but it didn't ruin my commutes. All EV's loose range in cold weather.
Styling
Not enough trunk space...it could be a tiny bit bigger :)