scottf200
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Well watch the videos then before the over the top bashing. Good thing it is software and can be tuned further. I would love ACC for long trips.cwerdna said:Haven't seen the videos yet
Well watch the videos then before the over the top bashing. Good thing it is software and can be tuned further. I would love ACC for long trips.cwerdna said:Haven't seen the videos yet
scottf200 said:I would love ACC for long trips.
Isn't ACC more for highway commute in dense traffic rather than long trips with sparse traffic.scottf200 said:I would love ACC for long trips.
I just meant I would love my current car and future car (SUV) to have ACC. I sure hope the Model X comes with it. They are so behind compared to other manufacturers in advanced safety and comfort features.TomT said:Why would anyone even attempt a long trip in an i3 with the short range and anemic Rex? Talk about the wrong vehicle for the task...scottf200 said:I would love ACC for long trips.
That makes no sense to me based on various road trips I've taken in the past couple years. "sparse traffic"? The speeds on the same road at varying locations along that road had traffic that varied all over the place. Especially people changing lanes or moving around you to get another 75' ahead then they were stuck behind the next car. I was in several states.evnow said:Isn't ACC more for highway commute in dense traffic rather than long trips with sparse traffic.scottf200 said:I would love ACC for long trips.
Phatcat73 said:I received an email from BMW to "borrow" an i3 for a few days. Email stated they're confident I'll want one after testing the experience.
I heard about some folks on the BMW i3 Facebook group receiving an email about an extended test drive. The length was unspecified. (Have test driven the i3 3x, so far, all at driving events.)Phatcat73 said:I received an email from BMW to "borrow" an i3 for a few days. Email stated they're confident I'll want one after testing the experience.
cwerdna said:I heard about some folks on the BMW i3 Facebook group receiving an email about an extended test drive. The length was unspecified. (Have test driven the i3 3x, so far, all at driving events.)
There's also some chatter about it at http://slickdeals.net/f/210461-official-auto-car-ride-drive-events?v=1&p=70328288#post70328288" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
Even though I have no interest in buying/leasing one, I might take them up on it... but it depends on how much I might get hassled/hounded afterward.
Yeah... I'd be curious to hear about Bay Area experiences in this program and how much hassling there is afterward. I guess I'll wait a bit.drees said:cwerdna said:I heard about some folks on the BMW i3 Facebook group receiving an email about an extended test drive. The length was unspecified. (Have test driven the i3 3x, so far, all at driving events.)
There's also some chatter about it at http://slickdeals.net/f/210461-official-auto-car-ride-drive-events?v=1&p=70328288#post70328288" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
Even though I have no interest in buying/leasing one, I might take them up on it... but it depends on how much I might get hassled/hounded afterward.
Here's the direct link to sign up: BMW i3 Extended Test Drive
Reading the slick deals thread above it seems that you are likely to get hassled/hounded with no guarantee that your local dealer will actually take part in the program.
BMW REP said:Think of it this way. Before replacing the oil on your vehicle, you have to ensure that all of the previous oil has drained. This will prevent old fluids from mixing with new fluids, which could damage the engine. In the same instance, the i3 batteries need to be drained so that a fresh new update could be uploaded, problem free.
LeftieBiker said:I guess that the downside to the I3 is all the BMW drivers it will attract...
"With our Kinetic Energy Regeneration, even if the REX does have extra weight, you will not notice a decrease in range. As soon as your foot comes off the accelerator, as you may know, the energy transmitted from braking and cruising, is converted into usable power for the vehicle. There are limitless ways to recover and gain range with the i3."
Gosh. Did your guys patent that regeneration thingie? It sure sounds neat! And limitless ways, too! Yay!
surfingslovak said:The range loss is a function of:
- higher Cd due to air intake and exhaust manifold
- higher mass
- 6.5% less usable battery capacity than the BEV (~5.25 miles)
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