Is a BMW i3 worth buying?

Is a BMW i3 worth buying?

The starting point for a used i3 today is around £13,000. This will get you a 2014 60Ah model with above-average mileage and a full service history, bought from a specialist. Between £16,000 and £18,000 will secure you a 2015 or early 2016 car in our favoured 94Ah spec.

Do BMW i3 have problems?

Most commonly the BMW i3 has steering problems which can make steering difficult or create noises while steering. Also, problems with the range extender can cause the car to not accelerate fully. Furthermore, some printed circuit board malfunction which can cause the car to shutdown.

How long will BMW i3 last?

How long do BMW i3 batteries last? The i3 battery comes with a 8-year, 100,000 miles warranty which is par for the course for electric cars of this size. Beyond that there have been no horror stories of i3s losing all battery power – early 2013 cars are still around and command high prices on the used market.

What is the BMW i3 like to drive?

The i3 is both fun and relaxing to drive, with strong performance coupled with a superbly efficient powertrain. Build quality is high too, with a unique interior design making it appear more special than something like a Renault Zoe or Peugeot e-208.

Is the BMW i3 expensive to insurance?

BMW i3 insurance costs an average of $1,664 per year, or around $139 per month for full coverage. The i3 is one of the cheaper small luxury cars to insure, costing $81 less per year on average as compared to the rest of the segment.

How much is a replacement battery for a BMW i3?

BMW i3 Battery Replacement Cost In 2016, BMW reported that replacing an i3 battery would cost about $16,000. This was for the 2013-2016 model years which have 22 kWh packs, equating to $727/ kWh in real 2016 dollars.

Is BMW i3 big enough?

It’s not a very big boot, owing to the batteries stowed beneath the floor, but it’s the same space in all versions of the i3, irrespective of whether you’ve got the Range Extender engine or not. If that’s not enough, folding the rear seats liberates a further 840 litres, bringing the total capacity up to 1,100 litres.

How much is a 2021 BMW i3?

From $44,450
2021 BMW i3/MSRP

How often does a BMW i3 need servicing?

Is BMW i3 being discontinued?

The BMW i3 – currently in its seventh year of production – will not be replaced, the company has confirmed, ending months of speculation about the car’s future. Dukec took over as head of BMW design earlier in 2019, and plans to differentiate each BMW model with more disparate designs in the future.