My husband and I decided it was time to purchase a new car. We looked at several car options. We settled on a Kia Sorento. We requested information. Several dealerships contacted us. As we like to work with those that contact us first, we decided to make the plung.
1. All Star Kia in San Bernardino, called first. I spoke to Linda in the financing department. She assured me she would be able to help and supply the car we wanted. She asked for what exactly we were looking for. I shared with her and she said "let me look at my inventory list". She said she had the exact car we were looking for. She asked if she could get us pre-aprroved so when we came in, it would go much quicker. We set up an appointment for Saturday morning.
Upon arriving, we found out she doesn't work on the weekends. They passed us to a salesperson, which I was not comfortable with, but we looked. We explained what we wanted. He said let me check. Came back and told us they didn't have that car in that color. I asked if they had that color at another dealer. He said he would check. He came back and told us that NO dealer had that car in that color in Southern California. (I knew that was a lie)
2. I contacted the second dealer that was on our list. I spoke to Larry (the sales manager). I explained my situation. He laughed and said, that car is popular, we have the exact car your asking for and as of this morning, we had a couple test drive it. He told me he would call me back in 5 minutes to make sure there was no negotiations on that vehicle and to also see what else was available in the color we wanted. He called me back stating the following, "I have the car you want, the color you want, I even touched the car with my own hand. I took a picture and can send it to you". I laughed and asked to make an appointment to come look at it. He said come down today and we will take good care of you.
3. Upon arriving, we were greeted with a very friendly sales person. She told Larry we were there. He came out with Jeremy, the internet manager, and talked to us for a few minutes. Jeremy showed me the car I wanted. They had 7 cars in the color I wanted, not all of them exactly what i wanted, but they had 7. We laughed and said I guess Perris isn't in Southern California. We test drove the car, he talked to us about many options. I was at peace with what ever was going to happen. Jeremy was beyond professional and kind. He was just a great person. Not your pushy rude sales person.
4. We went into his office and we talked about many options, financing, just took the time to hear what we were wanting. He said he would run the numbers based on what we said our credit scores were (since we were pre-approved at the other dealer and she gave us the scores). He came back and we made some changes and decisions. He said ok are we ready to run the credit check and move forward to see what better price we can give you. We said "yes".
5. Jeremy came in and gave us a new price lower than before, but wanted to see what better deal he could get us (on the car we wanted, not a different car).
6. While talking with Jeremy, our daughter called us as they were out looking for a truck for them. Jeremy heard my conversation and asked if he could ask what they were looking for. I shared with him and he said bring them down here, I will beat and get them a great deal as well.
7. Jeremy went back to Larry and Larry said he had better news for us then what we expected. He came in with a better price, lower payment, 1.9% interest and we were happy with the numbers.
8. As we were signing papers and waiting, our daughter and son-in-law came and Jeremy took them off to begin helping them. Jeremy continued to check in on us and was keeping us up to date on what he was doing for our kids.
9. We signed papers, they signed papers and we purchased what we wanted.
10. NEVER GO TO ALL STAR KIA SAN BERNARDINO !!!
At the end of the day, we drove off with a new 2015 Kia Sorento, and our son-in-law drove off with his new truck. Could not be happier.
I would HIGHLY recommend this dealer. We have never purchased a new car with such wonderful experience and professionalism. When I am looking to buy another new car, I will call Jeremy first!!!! Thank you Jeremy, Larry and Perris Valley Kia. You all were great. I will be recommending you to all I know are looking to purchase a car.
Signed, John & Christy read more