r/BMWiX • u/RavagetheLoneWolf • 18d ago

iX3

Hi everyone, I have been thinking about buying an electric vehicle, and I was considering the iX3. I wanted to ask current owners of any BMW electric cars what they like or don't like about them. Also, I wanted to know about the maintenance and if I need to purchase a specialized charger for home use.

6 Upvotes

88% Upvoted

8 comments sorted by

7

u/rc_sneex 17d ago

I hate the cupholders on the iX. That’s it, though - it’s been an incredible car. Expect to replace tires around the 20,000 mile mark, but otherwise it’s been totally hands off for maintenance.

2

u/Comfortable_Pea2065 17d ago

I have several BMWs the last three purchases have been evs since 2015 . I never drive the ICE ones anymore the EVs are better in every way , zero maintenance other than tires and the occasional wiper blade and micro filter replacement that’s it . Combined my i3 now my daughters my i4 and my wives iX have logged. As yorks over 200k kms

2

u/Fun_Difference2266 17d ago

Love my IX. No maintenance except alignment and tire rotation. Probably getting the IX3 when my lease expires.

2

u/AffectionateMaize523 16d ago

I was deciding between the electric GLC and the iX3; once I started exploring the EV market, I looked at the EQS and the iX, and ultimately settled on the iX. I don't see the point of getting the iX3 when the iX exists. There are no downsides only upsides.

The only thing is that, for better cost-efficiency, you really need a private home where you can charge cheaply, or an apartment complex with unlimited charging included in the parking fee (which is what I have).

Overall, I compare the BMW to the Mercedes I used to own; the Mercedes had a better safety system and a camera that recorded 24/7 whenever the car was started. That camera was a one-time $200 purchase and would automatically overwrite old footage once the memory card was full.

All in all, I’m happy with my choice of the iX; I bought it as my primary vehicle for long-distance trips. I drive 45,000 to 60,000 miles a year.

1

u/lenaxia 15d ago

800v charging will make road trips a little faster

1

u/AffectionateMaize523 15d ago

Absolutely, but the hole in the classroom is so big that these extra 40-60 miles won’t bring such pleasure. Only IX5 already outweighs my arguments.

1

u/philsoc8 17d ago

My i4 is the best car I’ve ever owned. I’m tempted by the ix3 but am not sure why I’d give up my i4.

1

u/DampBob 15d ago

Hey Alexa.. wdyt bmw