Stevie S 49 Report post Posted February 4, 2015 I got taken for a ride in an i3 this morning, very impressed! So quiet, instant torque , 0-70 faster than a stock 335i. Not the best looker but i really liked the interior. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) I have no doubt it's a great car... but like you say.. not the best looker. Edited February 5, 2015 by T.J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vtgts300kw 90 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 Saw one parked the other day that had it's front wheels at full lock. That front wheel is laughably skinny, but the bits and bobs behind the wheel ( arms, hub etc ) looked almost pornographic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevie S 49 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 Saw one parked the other day that had it's front wheels at full lock. That front wheel is laughably skinny, but the bits and bobs behind the wheel ( arms, hub etc ) looked almost pornographic. Laughably skinny yes but surprisingly grippy. Obvioulsy made for the limits of the car and no more. I would still have 275s all around Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2957 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 Yeah, the acceleration due to the torque of the electric motor is quite impressive, and certainly not what I expected from an "electric vehicle" expecting it to be more like the old electric milk-floats we used to have in the UK. It has certainly surprised a number of people. Full lock is also impressive, with an incredibly tight turning circle. The bits and bobs behind the wheel are beefier than normal due to the additional re-generative braking components, when you get good at it, you can drive without ever having to touch the brake pedal and get much better range. I think they were designed, to deliberately look "different" which may explain some of the styling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kepes 231 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 I got taken for a ride in an i3 this morning, very impressed! So quiet, instant torque , 0-70 faster than a stock 335i. Not the best looker but i really liked the interior. the electric/trolley buses here in Wellington have pretty surprising amounts of torque too. Definitely throw you towards the back of the bus if you've got an inconsiderate driver who doesn't wait for you to sit down!! I can imagine the i3 being so much smaller would be impressive 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 Still a buttload better looking than a prius! An added bonus is you wouldn't feel like killing yourself everytime you drive the i3. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 Just spend a little more and get an i8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 mfw > 250k = a "little" more than 70k. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted February 6, 2015 mfw > 250k = a "little" more than 70k.Haha yeah was just kidding Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
