Should you buy a BMW i3 in 2024?

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2 ай бұрын

To me it is still one of the best BMW's ever made. I should think everyone should consider it when they are contemplating an EV. If you are looking for a first EV or even if you are serial EV buyer. The unique BMW i3 is a true gem and truly unique car.
In this video I go over the pro's and cons. I hope you get some value out of it.
Thank you for watching.

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2 ай бұрын

My i3s will probably be my last car. I drive a Skoda Enyaq for work and had my boss's Kia EV6 GT for the weekend, but these cars are incredibly annoying with all the gimmicks and pseudo assistance systems (which are actually more annoying than helpful). The i3 is still such a simple and easy-to-use car and the older I get, the more I learn to appreciate the simplicity of things. And I especially love the completely noise-free driving, which has now been made impossible by meaningless regulations. In times when a responsible person should think about what they do and how they do it, the i3 is the compromise between total sacrifice and the luxury of owning a car that I can justify to the next generation. I don't need more car, but it shouldn't be less either.

@super69ev 2 ай бұрын

Totally agree. I just love the classic Idrive system!

@jimf4748 2 ай бұрын

Hi Tom, I would say yes, buy an i3 in 2024. I love mine which has the Rex, I rarely use the Rex but it is handy on long runs. It is like having an extra 20Kwh battery! I can get 180 miles in winter and 210 miles in summer which I think is great, it's the best car I've ever had.

@super69ev 2 ай бұрын

A lot of people think I’m weird but I like it as much as the Alpina it replaced!

@johnrussell5245 2 ай бұрын

If ever there was a cult car in the making, this is it. You know a car is in that category when drivers wave to one another. I can't imagine ever selling my i3. So cheap to run; so much fun.

@nicholasroy1025 2 ай бұрын

Hey totally agree, bought our new (2020) i3s in January this year for £18.5k with 18,000 miles.. a fantastic little car, great value for money. The 42kw battery is plenty for most trips up to 150 miles.. perhaps even more in the summer! Just love its quirky looks, lightness, speed off the line, ergonomics being a bmw fan boy anyway (my other car is a bmw i4 40).. The i3s was meant to be our second car, my wife’s car.. but I’ve ended up swapping over and driving it more as so enjoy its simplicity. Also it’s easy to park and has a turning circle like a London black cab, perfect for city living. We got some great options on this too.. I really recommend the sunroof, reversing camera, comfort access and lodge interior.. so totally different and still concept car looks. My advice would be to get one while you still can, as there’s still many low mileage examples available on the 2nd hand car market 👍✅ great videos keep up the good work!

@super69ev 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind reply!

@POVDrivingTour 9 күн бұрын

I've just sold my Peugeot e-208 and Mini Cooper SE L3, both 2023. Regretfully, I lost £5,000 each after selling to the main dealer as I'm too impatient to deal with private buyers. Last week, I bought a 2021 BMW i3 120ah for £13,500 with 24,000 miles. Can't believe it cost £33,000 brand new 3 years ago. The e-208 range of 200 miles was amazing as my daily commute was 70 miles on the motorway, but the Mini Cooper SE was an absolute joke, 90 miles range at 95% SoC and I had to use a public charger to arrive home, although it did charge from 20% to 80% in 15 minutes in cold/hot weather! I'm satisfied that the BMW i3 will meet my needs compared to what the Peugeot e-208 and Mini Cooper SE offered. I'm more than happy with 150-190 miles of range, and then charge it overnight at home for 7p/kWh. The only drawback is that the insurance is so much higher than the e-208 and Mini, and the rear tyres are £161-£200 each to replace! I don't know why but I also drive a Citroen Ami for shorter trips to Central London and back (10 miles total) via 20mph roads.

@simonreeves2017 2 ай бұрын

Hi Tom, greetings from the U.K. I bought a new i3 in 2019, still have it, still love it. Now at 43k miles. My only niggle is the ride quality, which is quite harsh for my taste. My only expense has been 4 new tyres at 37k miles - I chose Continentals over the factory fit Bridgestones, imho the Continentals are a big improvement in terms of noise and comfort, and come with more tread depth than the Bridgestones. Shout out to Wisely Automotive for there excellent videos for i3 owners.

@super69ev 2 ай бұрын

I am considering the continentals along with Michelin. Enjoy your car!

@loonymoon1 27 күн бұрын

After four years of driving i3S's (a 2018 S -Rex and now a 2022 120ah) I agree totally with your thoughts. I am coming to the end of my agreement and I'm going to refinance the remainder rather than hand it backas I can't even think about giving it back yet.. I've seen some newer cars but nothing ticks all the boxes like the little i3 Which is pretty amazing since even the latest iteration is OLD now by EV terms. All these young whippersnappers still had some catching up to do and they're only just getting there now - but none offer quite the unique "concept" experience like the i3.. and especially not for the kind of money you can get an i3 for now. If it suits your needs (and it won't suit all) it's a superb car. I feel priviledged to have owned not one but two.

@markhowie4573 2 ай бұрын

Love mine too, had an e46 M3 prior and 640d just before too. But this thing is fun, costs next to nothing run and puts a smile on your face.

@super69ev 2 ай бұрын

Cool!

@BenEngel1961 2 ай бұрын

Finally a big fan like me 😊 At the up side I would like to add - amongst others - the small turning circle and the ease of parking in small parking places. Who needs a bigger car when you’re driving alone or with up to three passengers (with little luggage)? I’ve got a mid 2019 full optioned i3S with 55k km, a battery range of 230km in the winter (19”) and 280 in the summer (20”), both in Comfort (Eco is about 20-30km more). Currently I see no alternative on the market and with the upcoming road tax (given the tariff for combustion cars, starting at 60% in 2025 up to 100% in 2030, based on weight) I’m laughing to all the SUV-EV’s with their +2000kilo and my 1365kilo 😎 Many save and happy kilometers to you 🤗

@super69ev 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! Enjoy your car!

@spurandy 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely you should buy one, my wife has a 2019 and it’s fantastic, I always want to drive it. Cannot see us ever selling it. I would recommend anyone getting an i3, it just makes you smile every time.

@super69ev 2 ай бұрын

It does! Even after 1,5 years I get a smile. Normally I'm quickly bored with cars and want to switch them out after 1 year.

@alexandrechouette6680 2 күн бұрын

one of the biggest advantages of this car is that it is the first to have one pedal drive. Because even Tesla with its model S did not have that. just a hold hill. and the e up only has one pedal in forward gear, but in reverse a creep.

@kilianpeyer5598 2 ай бұрын

As an i4M50 owner, we just replaced our second car with a 3 year old i3s. And belive it or not, we sometimes fight who can take the i3 for the day. I love this little agile car…. There are downsides, range is limited, the suspension is a bit stiff…… At the end, it fits 4 adults comfortley and you can park it so easy. Lucky I‘m privileged, i have a charger at home as well as in at the office. Range is not an issue.

@InviWoW 2 ай бұрын

We got a 2018 i3s 94ah maxed out with 83k kms. I hope it will be forever our secondary family car for sub 300km travels and for the city. It’s just perfect. To be honest, we use our i3 much more than our “primary” car around 4:1 Now we are looking to replace our primary (travel) ICE car for an i4 or BYD Seal.

@rlander 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been driving a BYD Seal for four months. It's a fantastic car, but it's a bit too big-both long and wide-for city driving. I'm now considering getting a smaller, more agile second car. Still trying to decide whether to go for a REx or a BEV.

@super69ev 2 ай бұрын

I would love to have an i4 in the future and keep this as a secondary car when it’s over 300k kilometres.

@super69ev 2 ай бұрын

I love the Bev

@kilianpeyer5598 2 ай бұрын

@@super69ev exactly what we did

@InviWoW 2 ай бұрын

@@rlander we would keep the i3 for the city. The only problem is that Byd informed us that the lead time on the seal 3.2 locally is around 12-14 months 🤯 so maybe i should make peace with the model y, but i really dont want to. It would be a longtime loaner so used i4 isnf an option

@rlander 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video! I've been obsessed with the i3 for the past few months. Just when my interest was beginning to fade, you drop this video and boom-my obsession is back in full swing. I'm really tempted to get a 2021 i3 and hold onto it forever, but I'm wondering if I should wait for the prices to drop a bit more.

@SLJ2776 2 ай бұрын

Bought one of last i3S new in May 22. For my trips 95% in London and southeast England it’s been perfect. Medium length trips to Wales and Cornwall no problem - I target the older/slower 50 kWh rapids for those as theSUV brigade will be desperate for ultra- rapids. Agree tyre wear and replacement are a background worry but I get close to 5 miles/kWh in summer and maybe 4 in winter, so cheap to run yet great fun.

@super69ev 2 ай бұрын

The tires are a small price to pay for the enjoyment the car gives and they are practically the only cost.

@jetsan55 Ай бұрын

We're on our third: 2014, 2015, 2020. Bought the 2020 last summer with 14K mi. Nothing like it, best urban car ever.

@CartanSubalgebra 2 ай бұрын

Amazing video. You got a subscriber! Just curious to know which i3 should i get ? (Year , version ?

@mariuspanchyrz1380 2 ай бұрын

I've been the proud owner of a black I3s for two months now and have enjoyed every single journey since then. A 2020 model with the large battery, keyless entry, adaptive LED headlights, large screen and Harman Kardon music system with 33k kilometers for 20k euros. That was a no brainer in my eyes! I am now also lucky enough to be able to charge at my workplace for 15 cents per KW. The best, most fun, highest quality and cheapest car to run which I've ever owned! It's a shame that BMW has stopped production, although the decision is understandable for economic reasons.

@thomyg425 2 ай бұрын

I owned my one now for a month and be very happy with it and it was a right decision to buy it.

@cristianseres1353 Ай бұрын

Hi Tom, greetings from Finland! I've driven my 2014 BMW i3 60 Ah for over 8 years and almost 100 000 kms. The car is a masterpiece in engineering, I like that there is not much to rust as panels are mostly plastic. The light interior is still very futuristic. The biggest downside in my opinion is the suspension. With bad roads it is harsh and shaky on 19 inch wheels.

@vc2tb 2 ай бұрын

I love mine 👍

@super69ev 2 ай бұрын

Everyone seem to love their cars 🥰

@paulheald3099 Ай бұрын

I drive the I3S rex fantastic car bought it from BMW in London area 2 years ago ,drove it back to the NE of England absolutely no problem , stopped a couple of times fuel enroute after using the hold state of charge function and arrived home with about 40 miles of range left in the battery . Now i rarely use the scooter engine in the boot . I agree about the dire lack of tyre choices available ,i wish at least they would have an all season tyre option as trying to find chains or socks to fit these wheel sizes is impossible, very niche me thinks .

@bitmanev4331 26 күн бұрын

Just drove from Limoges to Calais needed to charge 3 times with a 13kWh / 100Km by driving at max road speeds :)

@TonOoms 2 ай бұрын

Love our I3 (2021 120AH) as a second car besides our Porsche Taycan RWD. Bought it in december 2023 with 13.000 km and now driven almost 19.000 km. fine second car!!

@super69ev 2 ай бұрын

That's a lovely two car garage!

@MMWorkz 2 ай бұрын

I went the other direction, went from 19s to 20s and replaced the tires with larger 195/55/20 MOMO tires and it’s great! They are very inexpensive, more comfortable, higher grip, but downside is, heavier, slightly lower efficiency. I think it’s worth it, more comfortable than my 19s on Bridgestones

@phenex551 Ай бұрын

So there’s zero problem with fitment? No modifications required? You mentioned a slight change in efficiency. Could you provide the efficiency numbers before and after? Thanks very much.

@joshcoverston6084 2 ай бұрын

Agreed! Just bought one a month ago and LOVE it

@12alocin 2 ай бұрын

So, you have no potholes where you live?

@super69ev 2 ай бұрын

Enjoy!

@DoshindeReus 2 ай бұрын

I bought mine two months ago. I3 from 2019 with the 42Kwh battery an 70000 km mileage. For only 14.000 euro (incl subsidies) a great buy. It gets me everywhere! The only thing I don't like is the small infotainment screen and it's apparently quite difficult to upgrade in the facelift model.

@super69ev 2 ай бұрын

That was the bottom of the market. Good deal!