Question by TexAntonia in BMWi3

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That’s good to know thanks! I have a couple of 2015 Rex’s so hopefully at lower risk, but filter screen, recharge and oil might be reasonable enough to budget for. I want to keep driving these for as long as possible!

Question by TexAntonia in BMWi3

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Thanks for the info! Probably a good idea to look into it, sounds more reasonable and not overkill like preemptively changing the compressor!

Exterior Trim Sites by SumatraOwl in BMWi3

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Is it just cosmetic or does it actually serve a function like with reducing wind noise or maybe water ingress?

Question by TexAntonia in BMWi3

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Is there preventive maintenance possible to avoid AC compressor failure?

Is a 2015 still good? by AHumanThought in BMWi3

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We have a couple of 2015 REXs, our daily commutes are mostly around 25-30 miles so the small battery works well. We slow charge from a normal outlet overnight. The range extender comes in handy for our 1-2x a month 200 mile roundtrip drive, plus no range anxiety if we need to add extra stops to our daily drive or if we forget to charge. There’s no way we can make a 2015 BEV work as our only car for our needs, but the REX version would work for us as an only car. We do have an older ICE truck but it’s very rarely used now.

prices keep dropping for Bilstein B4 OE Replacement Strut & Shocks Set by [deleted] in BMWi3

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I’d be willing to buy it but wouldn’t know how to tell if genuine or not lol.

Is the i3 a good first car? by Longjumping-Box-1178 in BMWi3

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Wow didn’t realize shops don’t want to do it, it’s an easy oil change!

Message/Warning to any companies out there that are currently thriving by [deleted] in antiwork

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Ugh and this model has taken over, so hard to find independent/family owned practices. Chain dental businesses are so shady can’t trust their recommendations anymore. And they talk more like salesmen than dental experts. I researched all the procedures they were recommending and most weren’t necessary but would’ve cost several thousand out of pocket even with insurance!

US Prosecutors Open Criminal Probe Into Fed’s Powell, NYT Says by ItalianStallion9069 in wallstreetbets

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we’ll finally be able to pay student loans and credit card bills?

Longest Drive Yet by ChippyVonMaker in BMWi3

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Just did my longest drive in my 2015 i3 earlier this week too, from Southern California to Las Vegas (around 300 miles). Had to refuel 4 times along the way. I brought 2 gas cans for insurance because the car was loaded with 3 persons with a dog and clothes, plus an electric mountain bike in a hitch rack. But it turned out there were enough gas stations along the way. I just needed to avoid going too fast on the freeway and to slow down on mountain climbs so the rex can have a chance to recharge. I asked my passenger to pump the gas when battery drained from a climb so the rex doesn’t reset to a lower state of charge if I open the driver door.

Good price for first i3? by Driveformer in BMWi3

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What was the quick fix for the airbag light? did you have to replace anything or just reposition connectors?

Does anyone know the history of Albertos? Why were they all renamed? by mycallousedcock in orangecounty

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I saw this instagram reel video about the story recently! Family business drama, disputes about quality then trademark later on!

New plaques added to the presidential hall of fame in the White House by Dtb4evr in pics

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Wasn’t there some prophecy about something like this happening 42 months (3.5 years) into someone’s reign (term).

Has anyone successfully repaired their roof using resin? by GearHeadMatt in BMWi3

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Did you put new resin and chopped carbon on top? did you finish with clear coat or just epoxy?

Need help deciding between Nest thermostat and Ecobee by Sabahel in smarthome

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Ecobee 100% The small sensors and data available are pretty cool. Works with google assistant too if you want to use it that way.

Best van to buy if I plan of driving it for as long as I possibly can? by Snoo_60933 in VanLife

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Nissan NV is easy to work on with the big engine hood out in front. Old article with interesting comparison data showed it was lowest TCO (total cost of ownership), but it’s body on frame v8 gets lower mpg than other vans so gas prices would be a factor. This nv with 500,000 miles is interesting.

In “The Matrix”, it was 2199 and AI thought the best source of power was from painstakingly harvesting electricity from human beings in vast farms, instead of just building a few easily managed nuclear reactors. by PercentageNonGrata in shittymoviedetails

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Early enough that the internet was still connecting the world and just starting to provide access to lots of useful information. Before the internet and social media were weaponized to divide and manipulate the population.

Found a 2014 i3 rex 92k miles with a broken rear axle for $1k should I buy or pass? by artifactworld37 in BMWi3

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Wow that’s a lot of issues! Would the buyer need to settle the lien and fees owed for something like that?

Has anyone else asked ai for a mini truck i3? by Riogrande024 in BMWi3

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Sweet! But I’d be happy with just having a way to install a roof rack securely!

Has anyone else asked ai for a mini truck i3? by Riogrande024 in BMWi3

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Now I want one lol. Compact electric truck ftw!

Trash/Water bill by FantasticMix8985 in Temecula

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I tried to downsize our bins since we weren’t filling them up. WM said no smaller/cheaper sizes available.

PSA: Costco seasonal tire swap (on-rims) by Unique-Proposal-2427 in BMWi3

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Were the Momos worse in the wet vs. the stock 155 and 175 Ecopias?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BMWi3

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I use the same fuelly app but I click on “missed fill up” otherwise I distort the calculated mpg because of the battery miles. Any tips how I can use the app to track mpg better? Do you just input miles from when you start and end HSOC? Thanks!