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    DIY HV Battery upgrade

    That sounds like one off custom job! Not practical for most on general
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    DIY HV Battery upgrade

    7G plus labor. Maybe reselling 6,Ah battery can cover portion of the upgrade cost. But is this something you can diy it?
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    DIY HV Battery upgrade

    Nissan was selling it for Leaf, until they stopped. Maybe they stopped because they sold their battery factory. I believe the battery replacement cost was about $5-$6K which was not a lot IMO but I dont believe manufactures care anything beside $. Battery replacement, IOW, giving second life to...
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    Air conditioning failed

    Here in Houston it was replaced in 3 days luckily. They must have had parts in stock. Good luck with final diagnosis, I am interested to hear what dealership figures.
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    Windshield glass replacement - safelite ?

    There were 3 technicians worked together to install so going to shop has that advantage.
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    Air conditioning failed

    Cpo warranty comes with its own fine prints...! So far there are no problems since they changed compressor.
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    DIY HV Battery upgrade

    Definitely sounds feasible on paper! Maybe an electrical engineer can shed some light.
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    Battery Replacement Under Warranty

    I feel incredibly lucky for sure... Having ac compressor, 12v battery and media control console replaced under warranty in literally last few months of outstanding warranty.
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    Battery Replacement Under Warranty

    Wow this is the first I am hearing! Sorry to hear about the compressor.
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    New Break Disk & Pads on new car

    I was at BMW dealership and one of their technicians checked the tread on tire and told me they are worn out. Told him thanks for information but all 4 tires are less than 60 days old! He was embarrassed but this is how they make money!
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    Software update - unable to set low-cost charging

    I think i3 software team had their hands cuffed due to influence from Dealership or management , map update, battery registration, software update etc require trips to dealership to make up no or annual oil change.
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    Vehicle to grid charging

    Dont think the intent is to buy low sell high. I think technology would involve into something like Nest Thermostat, here in Houston, Nest can integrate with Center Point Energy and then raise the temperature during the Peak demand. Similarly, when Japan's energy grid can see cars hooked up in...
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    Windshield glass replacement - safelite ?

    My deductible is $500 so that's what I paid. Safelite invoice was about thousand dollars, including camera calibration. Dealership was asking $1600 and insurance was willing to around 1100. A 10 wheeler kicked a golf size rock... A quarter size area on windshield was completely shattered...
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    AC Condenser Damage - 2015 BMW i3 REX

    totally forgot about that! what was the estimate cost of repair.
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    What maintenance do I need after 2 years and 23,000 km?

    I agree with above posts. I am good with paying for Brake fluid[$200] and Rex oil change[$100] . While they service Rex, they also do the inspection so that saves a trip. I have changed the cabin filters myself, takes about 20 minutes. They are non-OEM version from amazon but felt had a better...
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    Battery Replacement Under Warranty

    Good to know that! I had 12v battery was replaced recently so one less thing in the equation for me!
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    Battery Replacement Under Warranty

    Watching this thread. 2015 i3 Rex Range is ~45 miles, 90% freeway ~65MPH, AC set to 70F, Comfort Mode. I think last year, I used to get ~50 miles range.
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    Air conditioning failed

    I spoke with BMW service agent and he was really helpful. He had his own technicians call the dealership, dealership confirmed that there were no metal shavings found in the AC lines. Also said that Dealership discharged and recharged refrigerant and service notes are misleading(Because it...
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    Windshield glass replacement - safelite ?

    I went to a safelite location closer to NASA, bunch of i3 there so mine was not first i3 they worked on
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    Portable EVSE Recommendations

    This one! https://www.costco.com/AxFAST-Level-2-Portable-Electric-Vehicle-Charger.product.100489580.html
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