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Old 12-15-2018, 10:58 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Lord Vader - '15 BMW i3 REx
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Tires were my number one concern with the i3, but ultimately less important than having a car that I really just enjoy being in as my daily driver. And honestly, they are low concern at that. It's not likely Bridgestone is ever going to just stop making them entirely anytime soon. The only real challenge is timeliness of getting replacements in an emergency. That plus no spare should give people pause about travelling far out of town unless getting a flat-bed tow and waiting on shipping is acceptable. (Not something I worry about at all for local use with other cars available during the down time.)

In that regard, something like a used LEAF is FAR more practical and cost effective for most people dependent on a single car for daily needs.
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