{"id":111246,"date":"2024-04-03T17:47:37","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T16:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/?p=472397"},"modified":"2024-04-03T17:47:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T16:47:37","slug":"low-miles-bmw-i3s-120ah-is-still-a-great-buy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/03\/low-miles-bmw-i3s-120ah-is-still-a-great-buy\/","title":{"rendered":"Low Miles BMW i3s 120Ah Is Still a Great Buy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Car shopping can be stressful. Lucky for you, we found the perfect fit \u2013 a lightly used 2019 BMW i3s<\/a>. If you\u2019re looking for an EV that isn\u2019t a bore to drive, you need look no further. In case you forgot, the BMW i3s is the 120 Ah (amp-hours, which is a weird measurement; 42.2 kWh) version that also got a few sporty upgrades. In fact, it\u2019s really the i3 you want \u2013 particularly if you can get the range extender (REX) version. That said, the cheaper BEV version is just fine and works for budget-conscious shoppers. Here\u2019s why the often overlooked i3s is probably the perfect car you never considered.<\/p>\n

Lots of Life Left<\/h2>\n

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With only 31,000 miles on the clock, the i3s we\u2019ve found has plenty of miles left to explore. If you\u2019re doing any research at all on the model, you\u2019ll find anecdotes all over the internet hailing the minimal \u2013 if any \u2013 loss of range and capacity even years later. Samsung estimates the smaller 94 Ah units will show 4,600 charge\/discharge cycles before degrading to a modest 80%. So, assuming 100 miles per charge \u2013 a huge underestimation \u2013 you\u2019ve got around 430,000 miles to go before you might need a replacement battery.<\/p>\n

Tired of your cars rusting out? Say goodbye forever to rust when you decide to buy an i3. The car is primarily made of carbon fiber and plastic. While there are a handful of fasteners made from steel and some aluminum components \u2013 which do degrade over time \u2013 it\u2019s a far cry from how most vehicles rust, especially in areas with lots of road salt or moisture. Even better, our car hails from sunny Phoenix, AZ \u2013 where I call home \u2013 so it hasn\u2019t seen much in the way of weather.<\/p>\n

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The i3s is surprisingly reliable, too. Without the range extender, there\u2019s little to do regarding routine maintenance or repairs. While you\u2019ll need brakes, tires, and a cabin air filter\u2026that\u2019s about it. The i3 does have a reputation for burning through 12-volt batteries, but even if you replace one each year (you won\u2019t), you\u2019re still coming out ahead. The bottom line? A 31,000-mile i3s has a lot of life left to live.<\/p>\n

The Best of the Best<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Some of you already know that I think the i3 is one of the most underrated cars<\/a> out there. But the i3s brings even more flavor to the funky four-seater. Along with a bigger battery, the i3s gets unique front and rear bumpers that give it a little bit more edge. While I wouldn\u2019t call it intimidating, overall, it\u2019s a much cooler look.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also incrementally quicker, sprinting from zero to 30 mph even quicker than the regular i3. Since the regular car did it in around 3.4 seconds, the i3s could be considered genuinely quick. Plus, the i3s received wider wheels and a sport suspension with uniquely developed springs, dampers, and anti-roll bars. And, all i3s models came with the most up-to-date iDrive software that the model ever received. Factor in the enhanced driving range \u2013 up to 150+ miles – and the i3s is the best of the best.<\/p>\n

Shockingly Practical<\/h2>\n

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Despite its funky looks, the model is actually quite practical. Rear suicide doors make ingress and egress easy, and the model offers 36.9 cubic feet of cargo space. The rear seats fold down, though not completely flat, and it\u2019s still the only BMW model with a frunk. The example we picked out offers plenty of noteworthy features, too, including navigation, heated seats, and Parking Assistant.<\/p>\n

While the i3s is an obvious choice for city-dwellers, thanks to its compact size, snappy acceleration, and tiny turning radius, it works for rural drivers, too. As long as you can charge at home, 150 or so miles of range is perfectly usable. While admittedly not excellent for constant highway use, the torquey motor makes hilly terrains manageable.<\/p>\n

Finally, the i3s is truly green. Our selection\u2019s iDrive screen shows 3.7 mi\/kWh, which is somewhat low for the model but still outrageously efficient. Much more modern vehicles\u2014like the Ioniq 6 and Lucid Air\u2014return 4.1 mi\/kWh on average. It\u2019s not uncommon to find i3s with even much higher efficiency.<\/p>\n

Buy An i3s<\/h2>\n

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At just $17,999 \u2013 before associated fees and taxes \u2013 there are few better options for budget-conscious car shoppers than a pre-owned i3s. The only other EVs that occupy this price point are penalty boxes like the Nissan Leaf (ugh). The closest true competitor I could find? A 2018 Tesla Model 3 with 197,000 miles<\/a> on it and severe damage on the CARFAX. Pass. Save yourself some trouble \u2013 and some cash \u2013 and consider a used BMW i3s the next time you shop.<\/p>\n