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2500 miles on a BEV in 6 months, fault free - apart from a glove compartment rattle that was fixed in a day and hasn't returned. Still enjoying the drive every day, and my wife and I are fighting over the car on the weekend ...

I found that streaming music from my iPhone over Bluetooth is really quiet. Roughly speaking if I max the volume this is equivalent to having the volume dial only halfway on radio. So when I switch back to radio and and I forget to reduce the volume first, it blasts at full volume which is...

I just had a dash rattle fixed with no problem by my local BMW i dealer - Arden BMW in Maidstone. So I don't know why anyone would mess with the car themselves while it is under warranty ? The rattle came from the glove compartment, and was noticeable when driving over slightly bumpy roads. It...

For those on the forum based in southern England I am posting an i3 owner meet up organised and hosted someone on the i3 UK Facebook forum. It takes place 17 May in Hever, Edenbridge. https://www.facebook.com/events/1588932964680079/

After placing the order 18th December, that car was delivered 16th March. The big bubble of excitement was quickly burst as soon as I sat in the car coming off the trailer - the car had 0 miles range in it !!! So I had to rearrange my day in the office (where it was delivered), get the car...

I have the Harman Kardon system so cannot check the base spec but would be very surprised if the standard car was prepared with wires and cutouts. If you look at the HK website, they have done an extensive job to design and install a bespoke system, which I am sure they won't just install as...

That's annoying. Have you signed a contract yet ? If not it's worth chatting to rolec. http://www.rolecserv.com/ev-charging/product/free-ev-home-charging-points They offer free fast charger until end of March and can advise about the new scheme I am sure. As above poster, The little green...

Hi Rabster, That's an interesting journey, but looks eminently feasible with some planning, according to the reports from others. Where about do you live in Kent ? And which dealer did you place your order with ? Do you have a delivery date yet ? I live on Tonbridge, West Kent, and have my i3...

Congrats on your choice. What spec did you end up choosing ? Yes, you might want to change your spec. I know some on the forum did a few times prior to the build ... usually people ended up adding more ... Yes it's a shame the BIK rates are going up steeply, but I am not complaining. Here is my...

Yes, that is spot on. I posted about this when I considering the i3 as a company car last year. http://www.mybmwi3.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1643 Bottom line for me, the car still is good value as a company car - bearing in mind that all other BIK bands increase 2% points every year. So...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/news/apple-car-shaking-the-industry-to-its-core/ Not sure if any of this holds any truth, but it is nevertheless intriguing to read that Apple might be building a car akin to the BMW i3, according to the report in the Daily Telegraph.

I would like see how to instructions - I am sure many other users would be interested. When I tried it, it recognised impossible/ wrong gaps, and/ or stopped the parking for some reason. It is also very slow for standard gaps. If you have top tips, that might be helpful - if anything to know...

I forget to mention that I would recommend to try out Driving Assist Plus. I specced it in the end, as it is handy in stop/ go situation (close to self drive vehicle), and also has added safety features like emergency braking, and pedestrian recognition. I thought the latter might be handy as...

I was in a similar situation as you in December, when I placed my order for a i3 BEV through a company car/ salary sacrifice lease scheme. Here are my choices and experiences: 1. Park Assist: I went for it simply because there was no other way to get front sensors, and a (very nice) rear...

It looks like I will receive my i3 with the shortest lead time yet - 10 weeks. I ordered the car 18th December, it has arrived at the dealer, and is booked for delivery to me 25th February. I was fully expecting 6 months lead time when I placed the order. This car has now come so early that I...

Good to know. I am in the process of doing the same, and I am not that far from you in Tonbridge. I suspect you have also a ROLEC charger installed, who referred you to TLGEC ? How is the charger performing for you ?

Good news. Unfortunately the BMW link does not work.

I placed an order for my i3 on 18th December, and surprisingly the estimated delivery date is 3rd March. There is no confirmed build week yet so I am sure this will go back, but there is hope still. At the end of October a dealer quoted 5 months lead time, with a potential further delay due to...

I had the opportunity to have a BMW i3 REX for a week long test drive, courtesy of the BMW Experience HQ arranged through my company car leasing. I thought people might be interested in yet another perspective on the experience, and options fitted. Bottom line - I ordered an i3 a my new company...

I currently enjoying a week long test drive of the i3, which was arranged through the company car scheme (leasing company). I still have 2 days to go, and placed the order yesterday. The delivery date is quoted as 15-17 weeks from mid December, which takes it to end of March to mid April. That...