Coming from a Tesla Model 3…should I get a lightly used i8 as a daily driver? I’ve always been a BMW guy, this will be my 5th if I pull the trigger. I drive A LOT, and put 40k miles on the Tesla in a year and a half, just getting bored of it. Would going to an i8 be worth it? Just want to hear some opinions and feedback
BMW tech here - see if the a/c compressor has been replaced with the updated one. I thinkkkk the designed changed in 5/2017. The compressor internally degrades and ends up, sending shrapnel through the entire freon system, which also cools the hybrid batteries. The compressor is always on so it’s a common failure item. When it does go to shit, out of pocket service invoices are $12-$16k. Otherwise, they are super solid cars.
To replace the compressor preventatively, it’s around $4000
Is there a similar issue with the i3s? Or anything else along those lines to look out for with those?
Isn’t there an extended warranty for these in California?
Not sure how the warranty admins do it on the back end tbh, but CARB warranty is only 7yr/70k miles.
Ah because my i3 REX is 15yr/150k miles for pretty much everything
Is that $4k with labor from bmw? Because honestly, that’s not bad. When considering failure points on other cars some PM easily exceeds $4k in parts.
No, it’s not bad. It’s awful. Given that it’s a known failure on a part that is necessary for the vehicle to function, it should be a recall.
One could only dream that companies would take responsibility and fix every problem with our cars.
You’re not wrong. But this sort of thing seems like a textbook example of a recall.
I’m ballparking, but yes, with labor. It’s only like 2.5hrs + A/C charge. I think the compressor is around $1000ish without the core. You’re “supposed” to also swap out the drier, and perform the retrofit coding, however I never did either of those to my own car and it worked fine for years. I’d probably factor in another $2k (parts/labor) if you do it the “right” way.
Is there a way to know if there’s shrapnel in the system prior to buying the car?
This is super good to know. Thank you for posting!
Why the fuck isn’t this a recall lmaoo
no like actually fr this should be a recall not a 4k charge 😂