Used BMW i3 for Sale in Escondido, CA

The easiest and fastest I have ever bought a car. Brandon was fantastic and there was zero pressure to buy, and when we decided to, Mauricio had us out of the finance and signing portion inside of twenty minutes - forget spending multiple hours at the Ford dealer like I had previously. There were a couple very minor issues that came up after the purchase, and they had me taken care of in no time flat. Seriously - I drove to Escondido from Alpine, and I would again.

I was stunned by the incredible acceleration and responsiveness of the electric vehicle. Gas vehicles can't measure up to that. Very comfortable ride. Good sound system. Adequate power plus.

Had such a good experience looking for a used vehicle for my daughter. Visited multiple dealerships around the area and none of them listened to my wishlist the way Encinitas Ford did. I saw some negative reviews when I went to post this and I can fully say I disagree with them. They probably changed their process because the experience was 10/10.

I love every bit of this car. I have the level 2 home charger which makes owning this car much better. No range anxiety at all because the car regenerates about 20-30 miles if driven correctly. Just don’t drive like a maniac. If you use the car for how it’s intended, it’s amazing. City car, don’t use freeway and high speeds with AC kill range. However even living in AZ and running the AC, I’m still good on range because of the home charger. It’s a must. WKe up every day to 120-150 Miles to drive. After a while the car configured how much range your car will get based on how you drive with the regenerative Miles added to it. Fast, fun, comfy and roomy. At the same time small to park anywhere! Love this car!!!

Any question you have I'm sure Rob can answer. The new manager is awesome! Good job Vista! He made me feel like family and is helping me keep my little 328 on the road.

It is the best electric vehicle on the road. Alloy frame, carbon fiber body, 20 inch Ecco tires, and a range extender for the battery puts the I3 in a class of its own. The vehicle is fast, nimble, and a joy to drive. The perfect city vehicle.

Great Service from all at BMW & Braie Young. Excellent loaner X1.

Great car that has everything you would want in a BMW with the perks of an Electric Vehicle. And it is actually affordable. I haven't paid for gas in a year!

Clean facility. While awaiting my car that being serviced, the young lady in sales approached me and was actually quite good. I told her I was waiting for my car and she engaged me in a conversation and did a pretty good job of describing the new 2016 i8 model I was looking at (I have a 2014 i8). I was impressed even though she said she was relatively new to the dealership. The fellow in service could not have been more professional and, followed up properly which is a bonus. Good job! Thanks! John

I would consider myself to be a car enthusiast. My last car was an E90 BMW 328i. Last year I test drove two EVs - the Tesla Model 3 and the BMW i3. I came away so disoriented by the immediate torque/acceleration and the sheer quietness as it was doing so. I was sold on EVs being fun. Then came the cost question. Tesla model 3 doesn’t have much of a used car market yet as it is so new, but the i3 does. As I dug in I realized a 3-4 year old i3 was being sold for about 30% of its sticker price with lowish mileage (20k-50k miles) - I started digging some more. On average, I was spending about $250/month on gas and after doing some calculations on my commute and monthly car use, I realized I would be spending about $20/month if I charged the car at home. Done - Started the search for an i3 and found one about 70 miles from my house. I traded my 3series for the i3. I’m so glad I did. You can find all the specs on the car so I won’t bore you with that, but this is such an amazing value of a car. The practical hatchback design makes it easy for loading things in and out. The range is enough for my commute and we just use my wife’s car if we need to road trip somewhere. The term range anxiety does exist but I would rather call it range awareness. Driving an EV is a lifestyle change and makes you approach your use of a car differently. Some see that as a bad thing - I just see it as an opportunity to use your brain :-). I know when most people think of a used BMW, they think it’s unreliable. Mechanically, these cars are SO simple and the things that typically go wrong in BMWs (gaskets, coil packs, spark plugs, turbos, water pumps, etc.), aren’t present in this car. Sure the EV infrastructure is lagging in the US, but with a little planning and the use of the PlugShare app, you can find somewhere around you to charge in a pinch. If you’re reading this, you are probably a bit like me - a car junky that likes to understand the good and the bad about a car before you take the leap. I would encourage you - DO IT!

Thelma Gonzalez service advisor took her time and explains to me the issues that I had with my X1 and she was very helpful through all the process of repair.

We weren't so sure about buying an i3 without the Range Extender, but we took the plunge in part because this used one had the Tera World upholstery. In reading other reviews, most folks say they never use the REX anyway. The fact that our next scheduled service is fully 18 MONTHS from now reinforced that this is a good way to go. We've already put a few hundred miles on it. Whenever it's in the garage it's on the charger, but we drive past every gas station without even noticing the prices! The interior is super cool. We LOVE the wood accented dash and the very large nav screen. The fact that it parks itself, and will fit ANYWHERE is icing on the cake! And, that's before considering the 33' turning circle. I actually made a u-turn on a two lane residential street without backing up! It's small, for sure. But, that's what you want in a City Car. No gas, no exhaust, can park it anywhere, luxury appointments, 0-60 in 6.6 seconds... What more do you want?!

I always go to BMW Vista to get all my service done. They are very welcoming and respectful. My service advisor was Braie Young. He was very professional explained everything step by step for me. He kept contact with me throughout the whole time my car was being serviced he kept me updated with calls and voicemails. When I got back everything was done above expectations. The actually employee that worked on my vehicle named Mike Khayat came out and went over all the service and repair he performed on my vehicle. You can't find employees like that nowadays. I will be returning here in the future just for Braie and Mike thanks again guys!

Met my expectations, I suggest you find one that has been well maintained. Fun to drive and practical! Also saved me a lot of money on gas.

I worked closely with Gerald Velasco at BMW Encinitas to get a number of repairs done to the body of my 2012 650i Convertible. At our initial meeting, he looked at the damage and provided me an on-the-spot estimate for the work. Throughout the service, he went out of his way to keep me informed of the progress. I ended up asking for additional repairs and Gerald found the best way to correct the problem. He was always honest in his evaluation of the problem and dedicated to getting it fixed right the first time! He maintained a professional, yet friendly manner that put me at ease and made me feel that both my car and I were in good hands. At completion of the service, my car was returned in perfect condition. I would highly recommend this center and Gerald Velasco for anyone needing body work on their BMW.

The i3 is an excellent city car for running errands and commuting. It is very fun to drive being faster and more maneuverable then most every other car on the road.

I had the car I wanted transferred in and from start to end they kept me informed. The waiting period was a bit of a bummer, but knowing that my car was arriving made it worth the wait. Ryan was super he completed the transaction and put us in good hands. We had a minor defect with the windows but Ryan made sure it was taken care of . Overall we were quite pleased. We're definitely getting a second car with them . Lidia

This car is perfect for the right person with the correct expectations. The car is the REX model ( has an electric gas generator) and in combination provides a minimum of 200 miles of range. Thats driving the car without any limitations or trying to be efficient. If tou drive it in the economy or economi+ setting then you can get 250 miles combined. The car is very light weight and small, so very easy to park, but it fits 4 adults confortable without any issues with olenty of head room and leg room ( I am 6 foots tall and i can get behind my sitting position comfortably) I have the car for a month now, so I can talk about reliability, but I haven put a single drop off gas on the tank since I got it, my commute every day is at least 50 miles, and I charge my car every other day for free at work. In my case this is an advantage but for other people they are several free stations that once you install the app can have access to it. Power is adequate for the size of the car. All and all is a great buy, specially that I got it used with only 8k miles on it and a incredible price. Just with the savings on gas the car will py for itself.

Donald Eccker is the primary service associate I always return back to. I can always expect fast and efficient service. Don is very knowledgeable about the products/service. He is why I've made BMW of Vista my only option for service/repairs.

The best car around the town. The best thing no gas! Save a lot of money! I love it! I really enjoy this car a lot.