iRode in an i3

"Sam" (samwellington) 12/19/2015 at 23:02 • Filed to: None

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Fellow Oppo Michael Parker let me go for a ride in his i3. Consider me an electric car convert. (I liked them already, but this sealed the deal)

My mind tells me that a tiny, silent car should not accelerate that hard. You get shoved back in your seat, but the only noise is wind and tires. Just cruising along silently is strange, but relaxing.

The car is very comfortable, too. Everything is right where it should be, ergonomically. The interior also looks like a spaceship, which is cool. Nice and roomy as well.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > Sam 12/19/2015 at 23:06

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I have no problem with one for commuting, but I want my Z for pleasure.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Sam 12/19/2015 at 23:06

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I've always liked the way the I3 interior looks.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > Sam 12/19/2015 at 23:07

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The tires scare me, very skinny

Sam > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 12/19/2015 at 23:13

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This is exactly what I want to do. EV for a DD, fun gas car for fun stuff. I mean, depending on your power situation, an EV is pretty much just the car payment and nothing else. Then it will offset the <10 MPG in a fun car.

Sam > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 12/19/2015 at 23:14

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It handles pretty well, since all the weight is down low. He took it around a roundabout at a decent clip and there was no drama. And you'd hear even the smallest skitter with how quiet it is.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > Sam 12/19/2015 at 23:23

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I’m waiting until I can sleep all the way to work

Sam > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 12/19/2015 at 23:46

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That will be fantastic. We were nearly run off the road by an old guy in a Buick who was a perfect candidate for a self-driving car.

Rico > Sam 12/20/2015 at 00:06

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Best option, plus you'll have more money for gas!

Sam > Rico 12/20/2015 at 00:19

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Boom.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Sam 12/20/2015 at 01:56

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I like the concept of it, but why the fuck couldn't they just make an all-electric 3-er, instead of this butt ugly turd on wheels?

shop-teacher > Sam 12/20/2015 at 14:31

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I was quite impressed by how roomy the interior is of these when I sat in one. I’d consider buying one for commuting, but I don’t drive enough to justify the cost.