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Hi, Are you in Germany or outside the USA? In the USA we have different control laws. So many of us code our cars for EU rules and get a much improved car. Bob Wilson

"Until the wheels fall off." It is the backup for our Tesla Model 3. So I take it out every other month and test everything. Bob Wilson

The only problem I've had in the USA is long repair times getting parts. There is a centralized source in the USA and for specialized parts, they get them from Germany. I've had a loaner from BMW which instantly confirmed the wisdom of the BMW i3-REx. In a few days, I'll take our 2014 BMW...

Just finished the live streaming broadcast: https://youtu.be/da0NDwJv5XA Then I compared https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=41978&id=41211, 2019 Karman Revero versus the BMW i3-REx. The BMW wins on every efficiency metric but the 200 mi range vs 240 mi Revero. Can the 2019...

This came in over at PriusChat and I thought folks here might want to try it. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hi everyone, My name is Matt and I'm a long time hybrid driver & owner. After two Prius and two RX450H's I can honestly say I'll never go back to conventional gas powered cars. As...

Source: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2019-09-16/BMW-pulls-plug-on-iconic-i3-model-in-NEV-strategy-shift-K1Wa6n8j3a/index.html BMW has confirmed that it will not renew its flagship i3 electric car model, as the German automaker alters its strategy on new energy vehicles despite strong recent sales...

Mine was an end-of-lease return. Checking the maintenance history, the previous owner had a tire failure which I suspect led to the tire kit being 'lost.' I replaced it with a 12V pump and a 'sticky string' plug kit. Although the 'sticky string' kit worked, twice, it was a pain to get it...

Our history: 40,402 mi - BMW i3 Rex bought used with 6,000 mi in May 27, 2016, several trips up to 600 mi. Our backup was a Prius Prime with 16,000 mi traded in for the Tesla. 12,125 mi - Tesla Model 3 bought new March 26, 2016,. AutoPilot makes long distance travel safer, easier, and cheaper...

I'll give it a try. Bob Wilson

Still having problems with the mirrors not folding even when the car is fob locked. I'll breakout Bimmercode this weekend and see what is going on. At the same time, I'll hookup the solar, 12V tickle charger. Bob Wilson

Hi, We have a 2014 BMW i3-REx, 40k miles, as backup for our Tesla Standard Range Plus Model 3. It has been the perfect trainer for our Tesla: one pedal driving; dynamic cruise control; front-rear sensors; efficient EV driving, and; trip planning on a 2 gal tank. Most important, I'd stopped...

I would add that you can reprogram the car so the "panic" button turns on air conditioning. This is great for places where cell phone coverage is weak. Also, it you hold down the unlock button, the car will roll down the windows which gets the initial slug of hot cabin air out. Bob Wilson

Flash your lights. Bob Wilson

So I posted: We bought an end-of-lease, BMW i3-REx in 2016 and it was the perfect trainer for our 2019 Model 3. Single pedal driving, dynamic cruise control, and relearning how to drive a motorcycle cross-country. You don't drive on a 2 gal tank, at midnight, on the Interstate without planning...

Not sure where to put this: Source: https://insideevs.com/news/364540/video-bmw-i3-crash-building/ "A driver plowed into the Kaimuki Times this morning, leaving behind a large dent in the store. Luckily, no one was injured." Bob Wilson

Hi, Sorry to be late but we have: 2014 BMW i3-REx - bought used in May 23, 2016 2019 Standard Range Plus Model 3 - bought in March 26, 2019 We are a retired couple with my wife's three dogs. Stream of consciousness for BMW i3-REx: Bought end of lease with 6,000 miles; installed four new tires...

It is my fondest wish. Someone to make Tesla quality products not because I don't like Tesla but having a second who pursues other vehicle categories makes everyone stronger. Bob Wilson

Caution my friend: https://jalopnik.com/oliver-zipse-officially-in-as-new-bmw-chairman-1836508479 Zipse has been with the BMW organization since 1991 when he joined as a trainee, and has graduated up through the ranks ever since. While it is nice to see BMW rewarding a life lived in service of...

Using Bimmercode, I reprogrammed the "Panic" button on the key fob to enable climatize. I did this because cellular service can be unreliable in some areas. My key fob testing shows about a 30-40 m range which is enough to go through the wall between the house to reach the i3. It also works at...

Waiting for the "dead cat" bounce. Bob Wilson