thanks for sharing, I have a 2015 rex and I love it so much. The i3 is still a head turning, I get so many questions about what kind of car is that (lol) the REX for me was a must, I don't do long distance driving but sometimes I need to see clients in the burb's and the REX is perfect, I can get about 160 miles of range depending on weather, driving conditions etc... The con's i have for this car are few, one being the weight on the expressway you can sometimes feel like a "ragdoll" being thrown around. My pro's are to long to list (lol) I'm sad BMW has stop producing this car, it was way ahead of it's time, and for us lucky few that has one, this car will go down as a collectible, I plan on keeping mine forever. Again that's for sharing and I hope you make a 2 year review.
@OlsonFamilyElectricAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! We love our i3 so much. It has special place in our hearts like few cars have had
@michaelvicario6566
5 ай бұрын
I am a BMW M fanboy and I have 2008 BMW manual M3 and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to buy my 2016 i3 Rex when it came up for sale. I lOVE this car I drive it more than my M3 shhh don’t tell. Drive a 30 mile round trip to work and if I want to take the highway home I just switch the Rex on. Tank costs under $20 to fill and I don’t even do it that often. The best part is the 12v charger plug it in when you get home and forget about it one sleep later it’s ready to work again. Such great little cars.
@CandycaneBeyond
Жыл бұрын
I just got a. 2014 i3 Rex with 55k for $10k, a steal for the quality.
@OlsonFamilyElectricAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Congrats! You will love it
@dennisbird5901
2 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2014 Rex in Denver Co and drove it back to Minneapolis, MN. I was amazed how comfortable it was on road trips. Definitely a better in town car, but you can road trip it if you use a little gas now and then. Overall, if you are looking for a good run about, it's perfect. I drove 600 miles last month and charging cost me about $12.
@lzparent1
Жыл бұрын
how does it do in the MN winter?
@dennisbird5901
Жыл бұрын
@@lzparent1 With snow tires it does great. Range drops to 40 to 55 miles depending on how cold it is. Preconditioning the car and battery on cold days helps a lot. With more level 2 chargers popping up at grocery stores and malls, it’s really not a problem to be in all electric mode. The Rex engine is there to back you up. Last year I drove 6000 miles and only used 5 gallons of gas. I hope that helps!
@renebueno6149
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with You. Our 2016 i3 REX became the family's favorite daily-drive car because of very high gas prices here in Vegas. 👍🏻
@dopiaza2006
6 күн бұрын
No radar, only camera based adaptive cruise, but with the right options it will lane follow. Get the range extender and your range issues largely vanish.
@pmireur04
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video. Fellow WA resident (Renton) and have a 2014 ReX; bought it in TX and drove it up to WA easily.
@pmireur04
2 жыл бұрын
Also bought it on Shift
@OlsonFamilyElectricAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
We live in northern nj now, but prior to that we were just about a next door neighbor of yours! We were in Auburn. Shift is great. I wish they operated here in the northeast. Thanks for watching!
@egilandersen1844
2 ай бұрын
Nice video :) i have a 120amp 42 kwh. In summer i can take trips over 200miles on a single charge...love my i3 its always looks frech and fun to drive.😊
@viktorkatona7521
Жыл бұрын
We have a 2016 REX model for daily commute. We love it. Quick, large inside, small outside. We dont really need the REX, but its good to have - just in case…
@pjonesmoody
2 жыл бұрын
We also have the ID.4 and a 2015 i3, and are loving them both for their many complementary strengths. Great review!
@OlsonFamilyElectricAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@BOO5T75
Жыл бұрын
the interior combined cloth/leather is made of recycled water bottles and olive leaves, and the gray carpet looking stuff is hemp fiber
@OlsonFamilyElectricAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Oh cool, I love that!
@alexandrechouette6680
7 ай бұрын
@@OlsonFamilyElectricAdventures what are the new tires you were talking about?
@ericaguitarbebe
Жыл бұрын
Hi love ❤ your videos I’m going to check on this car local for sale tomorrow and yes you have kept that nice inside and out! Thanks 😊
@OlsonFamilyElectricAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@metaghost5689
2 жыл бұрын
Really considering one of these babies for my short commute to work. The only thing I'm not sold one is tire replacement cost. How long did your tires last and how much was the cost of the new set? Appreciate any info you can give me! Take care👍
@OlsonFamilyElectricAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
The tires that were on it when we got it were in rough shape. Maybe original to the car. We had them about a year before replacing. The set was about $1.2k. Ugh. They make a huge difference though. Thanks for watching!
@pilotandthecity8527
Жыл бұрын
Michelin has has new Cross climate tires this year. I expect them to hold much longer compared to the Bridgestone tires. profile is better and usable in snow conditions! R19 only.
@briannease4117
2 жыл бұрын
Terri and I have already been thinking about a used “grocery getter”. Darbin Orvar as been doing great videos of her recent purchase of a used Leaf. I think the preowned i3 or the Leaf may compliment the “Y” nicely.
@OlsonFamilyElectricAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Go for it! The cheap little short range ev’s are perfect second cars.
@Youtubeuseritis
7 күн бұрын
Any issues with repairs? Do you still recommended it?
@Tigerex966
4 ай бұрын
Are there any battery mods to increase range after all these years?
@pdgiles
Жыл бұрын
Nice I3. How many miles were on it when you purchased it? Considering one very soon to compliment our chevy volt
@OlsonFamilyElectricAdventures
Жыл бұрын
It didn’t have many. Maybe like 20k or so. I really can’t remember for sure. It was a great little car.
@br3s3is
8 ай бұрын
Did you buy this certified pre-owned? The only 2014/2015s I have been able to find for sale are from small dealerships and I’m a little hesitant to trust the condition of the car from those. They are all selling for under $10k so it’s really tempting.
@34OLD
5 ай бұрын
Perfect for my wife to go to work
@DevandLai
9 ай бұрын
How much did it increase your pg&e bill?
@CandycaneBeyond
Жыл бұрын
It has a 22KW battery pack
@OlsonFamilyElectricAdventures
Жыл бұрын
That’s plenty for that little car. Enjoy!
@12alocin
2 жыл бұрын
Please tell me about the rattles on your i3
@OlsonFamilyElectricAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t really noticed any rattles. Did I mention rattles? I might have. It’s a study and well built car. No loose parts or anything
@therealmotherhood
Жыл бұрын
How much are the tire?
@Humuku
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Production has now (end of June 2022, my farewell video BMW i3 Farewell kzitem.info/news/bejne/l49tr5eEepGDjGk) unfortunately ended. Besides the expensive fact of a broken Rex-mount, my 2014 Rex is doing well. The car looks and feels still futuristic but the non existing 4G-support is becoming more and more of a problem.
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