WE JUST BOUGHT THE MOST UNDERAPPRECIATED AND MISUNDERSTOOD CAR OF THE LAST DECADE!

EV Channels Review

The Fast Lane Car team has acquired a 2014 BMW i3 REX, a vehicle they deem highly underappreciated and misunderstood. Purchased for a mere $12,500 with just over 21,000 miles, it represents significant value compared to its original $45,000-$50,000 price tag. The reviewer highlights the i3's innovative design, including its carbon fiber construction, unique clamshell doors, and minimalist interior made from recycled materials. The driving experience is praised for its quietness, surprising quickness due to instant torque, and a comfortable ride, despite its unconventional styling. The REX (Range Extender) model offers a 72-mile electric range, supplemented by a small 647cc, 34-horsepower gasoline generator for an additional 78 miles, functioning solely as a generator. While the exterior design is acknowledged as polarizing and the tires are narrow for efficiency, the interior's modern aesthetic, physical controls, and surprisingly spacious rear seating are lauded. The reviewer concludes that for its price, the i3 is an exceptionally well-engineered, comfortable, and interesting vehicle, promising to provide long-term living-with updates.