Used BMW i3 for Sale

3.8

(17 Reviews)

Overall Rating

3.8

(17 Reviews)

Value

3.5

Performance

3.8

Comfort

3.5

Fuel Economy

3.5

Reliability

3.5

Owner Reviews

3.8

17 Reviews


Overall	3.8

Value	3.5

Performance	3.8

Style	3.9

Comfort	3.5

Fuel Economy	3.5

Reliability	3.5

2014 BMW i3 - Yes, good looking.

It runs and drives. In pretty good condition. People don't drive like madmen around me because they assume I'm an excessive understeer, even at low speeds. Frightening amounts of body roll. Slow enough that I've actually been beaten off the line by a bicycle. The caution lights are on the steering column, so I accidentally hit it with my knee. My knee hits the dash and steering column. Shitty fuel economy. 100hp/ton. 120ft/lb./ton. People assume that I don't turn my brights off for them in the dark, but the reality is, I don't even have any. Smells like the old lady that drove it before me. In true old person style, it's the most gorgeous shade of beige.

Pros

Great smooth ride, comfy seats. Awesome smooth supercharged V6 (pulls pretty good for a land yacht too, will beat your mother's Civic). Handles surprisingly well for its size and weight. Steering is kind of precise, and there isn't a ridiculous amount of body roll. Stock 9 speaker system is actually pretty decent. Has dual electronic climate control, steering wheel controls, and heated seats: all the good stuff.

Cons

Handling, steering feel (even with electric steering), clutch weightiness, and the electric parking brake. Porsche put the e-brake on the left side of the steering wheel, under the dash (just above the clutch). It is really annoying to engage/disengage. The car does automatically disengage it once the seatbelt is clicked in, and the brake pedal is depressed, so it is not too much of an issue. But it is still annoying. I would rather that they designed it into the regular e-brake location to the right of the driver just behind the shifter. A small lever there would have been ideal.

2015 BMW i3 - Solid car

Overall, I think that the vehicle is pretty good. I like the way it handles. I like the strength that the vehicle has in general as well. It has a nice sonar feature for parking, which is just excellent, though admittedly I do wish that there were some sort of camera. There are a few problems overall with the electrical system I think. I've noticed that my bulbs tend to burn out much more often than I would anticipate for a car like this, and I've had to take it in to get the heat/cooling messed with a couple of times. Additionally, this model has some issues with the steering column where it won't properly unlock and requires replacement, which is expensive to fix and leaves you without a car. The key fob it came with is cool, however, it's in this weird place between push to start an... (more)

Story

Dealing with the massive buildup of snow this winter in New England was made pretty easy with how well the car heats up (when the heat was working).

Pros

The handling and the overall strength of the vehicle is great. It speeds up amazingly and stops on a dime. The heated seats and heated steering wheel work so well, especially in the winter.

Cons

The weird issue with the steering column, the way that the key behaves in terms of turning the car on/unlocking the car. Also, the trunk opens violently, which is awful.

2011 BMW i3 - Nice-looking car

I think it looks like. All white with a keyless door makes it sleek. The interior looks clean. It don't stain easy. I bought it used and didn't know the radio wasn't working at the time of purchase. It skips sometimes, and I don't know how you could find that out beforehand. I wish it had a rearview camera like most modern cars. And the gas that it needs its a more expensive tier or gas that costs more, but it does get good mileage. I like that the display tells me an accurate amount of miles left I can drive with what's left in the tank. The bill for something 5+ years old could also be a bit lower, but you pay a higher price to look a little better and impress strangers I guess.

Story

Upgrading from a much older car, no one will believe it's yours until you sit in the driver's seat.

Pros

Good miles and use. The looks are great. Looks like a nice premium car. Sports mode makes driving on the freeway feel so smooth and fast. Good mileage.

Cons

The gas is more expensive because it requires a more premium gas. It doesn't have a rear view camera. The seats aren't comfortable enough for long drives.