Exceptional Experience -- Especially Joshua, Eli & Zaid
I…read morerecently purchased a pre-owned 2018 Tesla Model S from Route 23 Nissan, and after my experience, I can confidently give this dealership five stars.
This was my first time doing business with Route 23 Nissan. I had seen some mixed reviews beforehand, so naturally I went in paying close attention to how I would be treated. From my first conversation with Eli, however, my experience was extremely positive.
Eli was phenomenal from beginning to end. He answered all of my questions, encouraged me to come in and actually see and drive the vehicle, and never pressured me. Even after I left the dealership, he continued answering additional questions and stayed responsive throughout the entire process.
I especially want to recognize Joshua, the manager. When Joshua came out to speak with me personally and finalize the deal, I immediately appreciated his straightforward, no-games approach. There wasn't endless back-and-forth or salesmanship. He listened to me, understood my price point and what I needed to feel comfortable making the purchase, and worked with me in good faith to reach a deal that made sense.
Joshua's experience, professionalism, care, and understanding were invaluable. More importantly, he has a way of making you feel less like somebody sitting across the desk negotiating a car purchase and more like family. He genuinely seemed concerned that I was comfortable with the deal rather than simply closing another sale. Joshua is a phenomenal manager and a tremendous representative of this dealership.
Once we reached an agreement, Zaid handled the paperwork and was equally outstanding. He explained everything clearly, made sure the paperwork reflected exactly what had been negotiated, and made the process easy and comfortable. He presented the available warranties and other options, but there was zero pressure when I declined anything I didn't want. Having purchased vehicles for roughly three decades, I really appreciated that.
The Tesla itself was a trade-in that the dealership chose to retail rather than simply send to auction after evaluating it. For a 2018 vehicle, I was extremely impressed. The interior was immaculate, the car drove beautifully, and its overall condition gave me confidence in my purchase.
What impressed me even more happened after the sale. I discovered a relatively minor issue with the vehicle. Even though I purchased it as-is, I contacted Eli and Joshua. There was no argument, finger-pointing, or attempt to hide behind the paperwork. They simply told me, "We'll take care of it." When I return for my plates, they're going to address the issue at no additional cost to me.
That says a lot about a dealership. The deal was already done, but their commitment to the customer wasn't.
After my personal experience, I would absolutely recommend giving Route 23 Nissan the opportunity to earn your business and forming your own opinion. I'm extremely happy that I did.
Five stars all around, with a very special thank-you to Joshua, Eli, and Zaid. Joshua's leadership and straightforward approach, Eli's exceptional customer service, and Zaid's professionalism made this one of the smoothest and most comfortable vehicle purchases I've experienced.