10-12-2021, 06:00 PM | #1 |
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So at least it's not terrible
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Finally! An EV that doesn't have a six figure price tag but has all the things you want in a car in EV form. And coming from a hybrid platform - can't wait to see what happens when BMW has their own EV-only platform. Well done.
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10-12-2021, 07:23 PM | #4 |
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I don't hate it, looks decent actually.
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10-12-2021, 07:34 PM | #5 |
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First EV I am considering buying. Especially with 7500 tax credit.
Reasons I haven't ordered yet 1) Weight, 5,000 lbs 2) not sure I want to own, cars already bad investment and now you make it a tech item, they will depreciate even faster 3) full blown M coming? |
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10-12-2021, 07:53 PM | #6 |
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Only EV I'd consider...if I were forced to buy an EV.
With that being said, 5000 lbs LOL. I'd imagine price will be pretty much in line with the M3. So save for the convenience/cost savings of charging at home, what possible advantage does this offer to the enthusiast over an M3?
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I like it . Looks better than any EV out IMO.
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10-12-2021, 07:56 PM | #8 |
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I have 4 Tesla supercharging stations within 50 miles of me. The nearest fast charging station I could use for this car is about 2 hours away, and it would take 45 minutes to charge to 80%. I want one, but it would have to be a local commuter or only used on specific pre-planned trips with little room for spontaneity. A few more years perhaps…
EDIT (since someone just liked my post 11 months later): I now have an Electrify America Fast Charging station near each of those 4 Tesla supercharging stations within 50 miles of me. The nearest fast charging station I could use for [my] car is about 2 miles away, and I'll go from ~20-80% in 30 minutes. I picked this thing up off a canceled order so don't have a good charging solution at home yet, but have put 3000 miles on it in 6 weeks taking two 600 mile trips along with a handful of 100-200 mile trips with no worries. A few years was really just a few months I guess... Last edited by unfoundnemo; 09-14-2022 at 07:39 AM.. |
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The road and track review is pretty harsh, but honestly it doesn't seem hat negative given how they reviewed it. As if they expected it to be a supercar or something
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Their review is completely different than the rest. Perhaps expecting too much, which they're entitled to, but it's the wrong expectation - no one expected the m50i to be the EV version of a M car. And not sure what novelty is going to wear off - it's an EV that doesn't stray too far from a traditional BMW. Isn't that what everyone hoped BMW would do?
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best looking EV out there IMO
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My E90 died recently. I had already pre-ordered the M50. I'm waiting for my dealer to call me to configure it. The only issue I have is the light steering that everyone is talking about. I haven't really liked the steering in a BMW since the E90. So this won't be any different. so far I like the reviews and can't wait
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To me personally the biggest advantages the i4 has are running the AC/heater remotely anytime without starting the engine, no trips to the gas station, price, and (presumably) reliability. If you already have a fun/sports car, these are great qualities in a daily tbh. Jury is still out on comfort/ride quality Still leaning M4 at the moment but it’s a tough choice
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Hopefully they offer an M performance exhaust.
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In this scenario I can see the i4 selling well because most BMW buyers, in my observation, are badge enthusiasts not car enthusiasts. I don't believe any of them care about the M340 being 1000 lbs lighter, the engagement provided by paddle shifters, or its decent exhaust note.
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Thats not a real M car
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Keep in mind how crappy EV's were not even 10 years ago. I used to laugh at the idea of people charging their 2012 Nissan Leaf overnight to have a maximum 70 miles of range, and never seeing them on the highway because of how ridiculously slow they were. Today we have a BMW "M lite" EV that has almost the same power and performance of an M3 Comp that can charge up in half an hour. Can't wait to get behind the wheel of one of these.
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