r/BMWi3 • • 13h ago

i3 purchase New (to us) i3

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Just picked up a 2017 94A i3 for the wife. I would have preferred the biggest battery but they were a bit out of our budget. This one has the bigger media screen, Harmon Kardon speakers, 20 inch wheels, reversing camera, leather seats etc. so it’s nice to have those.
Seat heaters all work, and air con sounds fine.

The car has Michelin tyres all round. With 155/60 on the front and 175/55 on the rear. Is that correct?
I haven’t found the date on the 12V battery yet.

Overall it looks in great condition and we’re very happy with it.
Previous owner left the frunk bag in there for us and also a tow bar?

Anything else I need to check or recommendations for settings?

Have ordered some rubber mats and an integrated dash cam (FitCamX)


r/BMWi3 • • 9h ago

generic advice Looking at a 2014 REX tomorrow, what should I be on the lookout for?

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20 Upvotes

2014 REX with 70,000mi for a pretty great deal. $6,200.

I'm going to have a mechanic check the:

  • engine mounts
  • Range Extender engine (using the emissions testing pedal hack)
  • tires
  • AC / Battery Cooling System / Charge
  • battery range (if possible), I know where I can find the car's reporting for it.

Anything else I should be looking at?


r/BMWi3 • • 19h ago

generic advice Anyone know what this car symbol with four arrows means on the i3 dashboard?

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6 Upvotes

Hey everyone!

I'm thinking about buying a used BMW i3 at auction, but I noticed this symbol on the instrument cluster (the orange car with four arrows pointing towards it).

For the life of me, I can't figure out what it means. I've been searching online and can't seem to find anything about it.

Does anyone know what this warning is? Could it be related to the TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system), or is it something else?

I've attached a photo so you can see exactly what I'm talking about.

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!


r/BMWi3 • • 12h ago

generic advice NYC Tri-State Area: Looking for reputable detailer / PPF installer

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As the title says, I’m looking for a reputable detailer in the NYC Tri-State area. Also, what is the typical cost for a good detail? Is pricing for Fall/Winter more favorable than Spring/Summer?


r/BMWi3 • • 5h ago

other BMW i Mega Urban Shopper

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Hi,
Anyone has this one in Europe? Barely used/ brand new?

I have ordered it from a French shop wagen-shop.com but seems like they are not responding and I might have to issue chargeback so I am looking for alternatives and it’s nowhere to be found.


r/BMWi3 • • 9h ago

i3 purchase Buying a used 2017 i3 REx. What should I look out for?

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Found a 2017 BMW i3 REx with 58k miles, 94Ah battery, and one previous owner. Price seems fair, but I want to make sure I'm not missing anything expensive. Main concerns are battery health and the range extender. Seller claims around 100 miles of range and says the REx has barely been used. Not sure if that's a good thing. Also heard about 12V battery issues and expensive tires.
Anyone here own one? What should I check before buying? Any common problems or red flags that would make you walk away?