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      11-18-2013, 11:00 AM   #1
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I've now driven an i3....

I3 launched in UK last weekend.
A bit disappointed, ride was awful on UK roads, and the seats were not comfortable.
My wife really didn't like it.
You've guessed it, I'm not going to buy one.
Shame.
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      11-18-2013, 11:42 AM   #2
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I3 launched in UK last weekend.
A bit disappointed, ride was awful on UK roads, and the seats were not comfortable.
My wife really didn't like it.
You've guessed it, I'm not going to buy one.
Shame.
Interesting, I have cancelled my order as well. Car is too expensive for what it offers.
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      11-19-2013, 05:38 AM   #3
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Interesting, I have cancelled my order as well. Car is too expensive for what it offers.
I agree, if you add the REX and a few other extras the i3 costs £30K+
Also I'm not certain about the residual value of the car, if you buy as opposed to lease.
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Hmm exact opposite for me.


Ride was surprisingly good on LA roads, seats were very comfortable and my dad loved it.


And it looks a lot better in person.
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      12-07-2013, 08:59 AM   #5
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Hmm exact opposite for me.


Ride was surprisingly good on LA roads, seats were very comfortable and my dad loved it.


And it looks a lot better in person.
Yup..ride was excellent. Powertrain exceptionally smooth. Acceleration uncannily quiet.
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      12-07-2013, 03:25 PM   #6
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Yeah I drove one in LA and while I wasn't exactly in the market, I was impressed with the car. Surprised, in fact, as I wasn't expecting it to be as much fun to drive as it was.
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      12-07-2013, 08:30 PM   #7
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Hmm exact opposite for me.


Ride was surprisingly good on LA roads, seats were very comfortable and my dad loved it.


And it looks a lot better in person.
I hear that a lot about the looks. I drove it a couple times in LA and thought it drove great. Going to be driving one again on Wednesday and will definitely be buying one.
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