I have been buying a 2017 BMW i3-REx and reduced postings (i.e., 'radio silence'.) Now that the wire payment is being 'telegraphed' to the seller, I can explain.
Background, a 2014 BMW i3-REx was my EV gateway drug. This serial-hybrid is an electric car that carries an efficient, built-in, generator that works even at 70 mph. Parallel-hybrids have a mechanical transmission connecting the ICE to the drive wheels like the 2017 Prius Prime. One has just a generator and the other a transmission and generator.
I am buying (payment sent, bought?) a used, 2017 BMW i3-REx to replace the original 2014 BMW:
From Huntsville, I have these options:
Background, a 2014 BMW i3-REx was my EV gateway drug. This serial-hybrid is an electric car that carries an efficient, built-in, generator that works even at 70 mph. Parallel-hybrids have a mechanical transmission connecting the ICE to the drive wheels like the 2017 Prius Prime. One has just a generator and the other a transmission and generator.
I am buying (payment sent, bought?) a used, 2017 BMW i3-REx to replace the original 2014 BMW:
- $15,440 versus $14,500 repurchase price
- 27 kWh battery versus 18 kWh
- 7th of 8 year battery warranty versus expired battery warranty
- 54,000 miles versus ~68,000 mi
- new tires, dealer prep versus 'time to replace' tires
- both have 2" receiver hitch
- pay State purchase taxes and fees and 'hippy tax' registration

- All windows tinted black
- Has 2" receiver hitch
- Missing portable charger and tire 'goop' kit

- 24 mi indicated EV range at just under 25% SOC, 24%(?)
- ~100 mi EV range - 24 mi / 24%
- 86% battery degradation - 100 mi / 116 mi per Wiki
- Battery warranty 8 years to 70%
- one year left on warranty
- battery meets my expectations and REx works
From Huntsville, I have these options:
- cheap flight - $187
- one way rental car - $192
- 34 gal = 850 mi / 25 MPG
- $90 rental one-way plus $102 gas ($3/gal)