MY EXPERIENCE SELLING MY BMW I3 TO CARVANA OWNERSHIP WRAP-UP

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Andrew shares his experience owning and selling a BMW i3, a car he found to be a unique and enjoyable, albeit niche, vehicle. He highlights its polarizing design, carbon fiber construction, rear-wheel drive, and surprisingly good steering as key positives. The interior, featuring eco-friendly materials and a distinctive wooden dashboard, is noted for its upscale feel despite the car's current affordable price point. However, the i3's sub-100-mile range, narrow 155-section tires (which are expensive and limited in selection), and quirky feature combinations (like adaptive headlights without power seats or a backup camera on his Giga World trim) are cited as drawbacks. The author also details his experience selling the car to Carvana, which offered a surprisingly high price but involved logistical challenges due to his relocation and Carvana's service limitations in his area, requiring an inconvenient trip back to North Carolina for paperwork. Ultimately, Andrew expresses regret at selling the i3 so soon, viewing it as an excellent value proposition as a secondary car at its current market price, particularly recommending facelifted models for their improved range.