2016 BMW i3 Tera World BEV Long Term Ownership Review

[@Rick_Retired]

As you stated, for a city car it is awesome! No major problems in 3 years. Here is my canned comment after 20 months of ownership: I have had my “Litl’ Blue” 2017 BMW i3 BEV 33Kw 94Ah since 01/25/2021. I bought it in Florida, in showroom condition with 24k on the odometer. I’m 75, and drive it about 30-100 miles a month in Comfort mode with a stomped accelerator, wide open moon roof, and a grin mostly to pick up online ordered groceries and to visit the VA clinic. I use a 240V, 16A (3.84Kw) Level 2 charger in my carport routed inside my house as an ALTERNATE device to my dryer outlet and usually charge once a month. I gain 13.5 miles per hour of charging up to 124 to 137 miles. From home my electric cost is $0.031 per Mile which at an average gas price of $4.00 per gallon equates to 129 MPG. I’m a happy i3 owner to say the very least and gladly pay a helper $15.00 a month from my Social Security cash to wash, vac and dry it. If there is a more perfect EV out there, I simply don’t want it! I don’t need more range, acceleration, styling, features, reliability, comfort, handling, or value. Litl’ Blue is obviously my Forever Car. Paid $16,500 but was offered $22,400 by Edmunds/CarMax 4 months ago which tickled my worn out ego. 36% appreciation on a used car in just over a year is certainly a first ever for me even on my ‘69 427ci/435hp Vette back in 1975. You may name yours too as you would any other loved pet. 🚙

[@Bobby525i]

This has to be one of the cleanest looking i3's I've ever seen. Currently considering one as a city car to zip around in Bucharest. Great review!

[@cjjc4233]

For the glovebox, I found that black friction tape works well. Wrap a small piece around all the metal latches (including trunk) and it prevents metal to metal rattles.

[@KyleGreener]

2015 Rex with 20's here and god do I wish I had gone with the 19's, I love it though I kinda want to get a 19s with a rex.

[@kojoefante]

Why?

[@dackerman123]

@@kojoefante Much larger battery in the 2019s.

[@jusjoakim]

Would you please explain how to replace lights on the car? Thank you.

[@thatevchick]

Just sold this car too. Awesome city car!

[@RuijieZhou]

You got it around 19? What's the price then? Will you check on the coolant pump now and then? Worrying about the longevity.

[@chasx7062]

is that really 1.8m wide without mirrors? its a big tall car but thats too narrow to be 1.8m surely?

[@CTP1111]

I believe the 1.775m wide dimensions include the mirrors

[@macis5824]

Just FYI, when you put your finger on the car door to unlock, I think you aren’t supposed to grab the inside part of the handle, so just tap the door handle, don’t grip it.

[@dopiaza2006]

Putting your finger on the outside it to lock not unlock! Put your hand in the handle inside to unlock. He was trying to lock it not unlock.

[@Mark-gt1fg]

I saw you had Nevada plates. Were you in Vegas or Carson? I want to know how would the car survive in the Vegas summer heat?

[@CTP1111]

up near Carson, it should be ok just make sure to tint everything including the windshield! Can be expensive though since its one of the most difficult windshields to tint, my tint job cost $500!

[@ourfutureisdark]

Thanks for the in-depth review will be picking up one of these. Does it have Apple car play?

[@CTP1111]

the 2016 does not, later models might have it though, not sure!

[@dopiaza2006]

@@CTP1111 2020 on does

[@amjaddawoud3825]

thank you my friend for helpfull video , i have wird proplems with my i3 , wen i release the accelerator pedal the car tack longs time to stop than normal ..... ..... and it keep moving slowly and does not full stop , what the problem ?

[@CTP1111]

sounds like an issue with your regenerative braking system, I'd have a mechanic look at it, way past my level of knowledge!

[@rcasey81]

Thank you for your review.

[@robertamacgufee9077]

How many miles do you get ?

[@CTP1111]

anywhere from 60-80 miles per charge depending on temps/ac/heat usage, etc.

[@aundraneccawalker8113]

This ev and Littles gas car but cheaper

[@connorbemis2006]

anyone else watching it on 1.25 speed lol

[@ericaguitarbebe]

great video i am thinking maybe getting one, not sure yet but you did a great walk around. Question is can you use any of the dealer's charging station? Do you have to pay or a pay service plan to charge in public or dealers? thanks Erica

[@CTP1111]

I only charged it at home so I am not sure, best of luck in your search!