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    My I3
    Michael C.

    I bought my BMW I3 from Horatio after months of research and visiting 8 dealers around the bay. The experience with other sellers as so bad compaired to Select Motors that before Horatio had the car I wanted I had decided that I would wait to buy it from him. Why, because he is very efficient, honest, knows his cars inside and out, and wants a lifetime relationship with his customers. No other dealer I met came close to meeting those qualities. Finally, he had the car! We had texted enough in advance that when it came it we agreed on a price and time to buy via text. I brought a bank check, the paperwork was ready, the car was as advertised, he did not try to upsell me on anything - the whole transaction took 20 min! (On a Saturday, no less.) His website is accurate and honest - if you see the car you want, give him a call.

    Matt M.

    Easy, honest, and personal--like buying from a car enthusiast not a used car salesperson. I'll never set foot in a dealership again! From the start, the experience felt completely different from the usual dealership runaround. Instead of sales pitches, I got real knowledge and straight talk from someone who genuinely cares about cars. He walked me through the car, answered every question, and made sure it was the right fit for me--not just what was in stock. I couldn't be happier with the BMX iX Drive 50 - and the overall buying experience -and knowing that the car was there at Select Autos means it was a cut above. No pressure, no gimmicks--just passion, honesty, and a great car **And a very cool facility/showroom!**

    BMW i3
    Jessica V.

    I've been meaning to write this review and it's astonishing to me that my sincere appreciation and pure excitement and glee has not waned over the past two months since my AMAZING experience buying at Select Motors in San Mateo! I was so stoked to drive home same day with my BMW i3. As a single female with a mission to visit 3 places and purchase a car same day, my plan stopped with Horatio as I could sense his honest, upfront and non-pressurized way of doing business. He was very transparent up front in initial conversations that the advertised price was the cash price. When putting in the car specs in a 3rd car review site, the pricing came up as "good deal. Slightly below market." It was apparent the quality of cars for sale were chosen carefully by the proprietor and that he didn't just "sell anything." He was super passionate about the brands he sold, and spent a good deal of time educating me about the car I ended up purchasing, as well typical pros and cons and everything in between. Coming from a family passionate about cars, it is important to me that the person or place I buy from is as well. When you are purchasing from Select Motors, it feels like "an experience" vs the weariness of the haggle and pressurized car dealership lot shenanigans. Thank you Horatio for your kind expertise, help and integrity driven way of doing business. I will definitely be back as long as you are here, and I have already verbally referred a good number of friends in the event they are looking to purchase a specific type of car. (there was also no request to post or rate my experience from the Owner- this is coming purely from the heart and intellect.) Thank you again!

    I'd been searching for a specific BMW i3s with the Technology Package, Harman Kardon sound system, and ideally, a sunroof. It also needed to be a BEV, which made finding this specific combination a challenge! I finally found exactly what I was looking for at Select Motors. I spoke with Horatiu over the phone to learn more about the car and arrange a time to see it. Living in Southern California, I flew up to meet him. Horatiu runs a no-nonsense operation, which, while it might not suit everyone, was exactly what I appreciated. I knew what I wanted, and he didn't waste my time with sales pitches or pressure. He was transparent about the car, answered my questions directly, and let the i3s speak for itself. He even pointed out some minor flaws that I might not have noticed otherwise (It's a 7 year old car after all!). The car was exactly as described, and the pre-purchase inspection confirmed it was the right one. Horatiu then handled shipping the car back to Southern California quickly and efficiently. The entire process was smooth and efficient. I really appreciated Horatiu's transparency and directness throughout the process. If you're a prepared buyer who knows what you want and appreciates honesty and a no-nonsense approach, Select Motors is an excellent choice. I would happily do business with Select Motors again in the future, despite the distance.

    BMW iX M60
    Cherry C.

    Bought our gorgeous bmw iX M60 from Horatio! Good and honest service! No bells and whistles and the cars in his shops are all great. We kept in touch because our preferred car was sold but then we went for another one, communication was great.

    A great car with low mileage in great condition
    Lekan B.

    I wholeheartedly recommend you by your next vehicle from Select Motors. The owner Horatio is the stand-up gentleman who does what he says he will do. His cars are top notch. He makes sure he buys them from well-known sources and inspects the vehicles soup to nuts. I recently bought my X7 from him from across the country. Simple, clean and friction-free transaction. The vehicle arrived within 6 days and the paperwork followed. I can't say enough about Horatio. Definitely one of the best car buying experiences I've ever had.

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    I just purchased my second bmw I3 from Horatio. Absolutely top notch integrity and a BMW electric car maven! Highly recommended!!

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    Best car buying experience ever. Very clear and straightforward process. Highly recommend!

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    Great experience and I love my new Audi, it is beautiful!! Everything went smoothly and I highly recommend Select Motors.

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    Horatio is a no nonsense straight shooter and doesn't negotiate on price (the price was fair and competitive).

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    We had a great experience with Christian and his crew at Cartelligent's Sausalito office. No…read morehassling with dealers , great guidance through the process, constant communication during the sale, very seamless. only one caveat. you will get a better trade in price if you sell it yoursel.

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