Has anyone ever driven one of these things?

"BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind" (briangriffinsprius) 12/13/2018 at 09:02 • Filed to: None

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Mercedes B-class Electric something or other. There’s a few around me used with low miles for cheap. They seem like a slightly classier Volt alternative for the same amount of money. 

404 - User No Longer Available > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 12/13/2018 at 09:12

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I’ve been in a previous gen g as one. Interior was horrendous.

GoodIdeaAtTheTime > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 12/13/2018 at 09:13

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Yup. They drive a bit like a GLA, just a bunch quieter. Maybe a bit smoother over bumps with a hint more wind noise, its been a few years since I worked on one so my memory is a bit foggy. I enjoyed it . Just be sure your local MB dealer is certified to work on them, weird issues do happen from time to time.

The Dummy Gummy > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 12/13/2018 at 09:26

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$40k for 87 miles range was abysmal, $20k used is also bad but not as bad as the original price.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > The Dummy Gummy 12/13/2018 at 10:15

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They’re  electric only, not a hybrid?

The Dummy Gummy > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 12/13/2018 at 10:55

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Oh, I thought you were talking about the electric only. They may have a hybrid? I don’t know.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 12/13/2018 at 12:51

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What are prices like? Between it and a BMW i3, I wonder which is better value.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > BaconSandwich is tasty. 12/13/2018 at 13:30

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Mid-18 for a 2014 with 30k miles, exactly the same as the i3 

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 12/13/2018 at 16:06

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They drive fine. Interior is nothing special. Electric only. Front wheel drive. 60-90ish mile range (depending on how it’s driven and how much you use heat/AC/etc.) Not unreliable, but the HV components are very expensive, though the HV components (some at least) are warrantied for like 8 years or something like that. I don’t remember for sure. Decent c ity commuter, but if you need to do more than 50 miles between charges you best look elsewhere.

I’m certified to work on these, and have driven plenty. Happy to answer any questions you may have.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 12/13/2018 at 17:22

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That’s all I needed to know!  The 80 miles of range is a killer, I was hoping for either a hybrid system or at least 150ish. 

BaconSandwich is tasty. > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 12/14/2018 at 00:20

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I suspect in the end, the i3 would end up being the better car. It was designed from the ground up to be an EV. I doubt that’s the case with the B class.