OUTSTANDING SERVICE! I was in the market for a new car and my co-worker raved about her friend Lance at Banzai. I was prompt introduced to him and he was AMAZING! Lance took time to go over every detail and was available for any question I had, even during outside business hours. I told him exactly what I was looking for on Monday, Tuesday we did paperwork, and Wednesday the car was delivered TO MY RESIDENCE! We've all heard how car buying is such a hassle, but with Banzai it was nothing but a pleasure. read more

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Why waste your time going to several dealers and have to play the game with shady car sales men? Save your time and sanity. Go with Banzai Auto Brokers! Lance helped me get into my dream car in two days! Thank you again Lance! read more

Lance was extremely helpful and transparent throughout my car-buying experience. I reached out through his website and told him the exact make and model I was looking for, and he quickly got back to me with several options--all priced fairly for what I wanted. The entire process was completed within a week, with the car delivered directly to my home and all paperwork handled seamlessly. I highly recommend Lance to anyone who wants to save time and avoid haggling or visiting multiple dealerships. read more

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Thank You Once Again, Lance and the Banzai Auto Brokers Team! I want to say thank you once again to Lance and the entire Banzai Auto Brokers team for helping me get my new 2025 Audi S5. The service was excellent--smooth, easy, and completely hassle-free. I truly appreciate the professionalism and support throughout the process. Thank you again, Banzai team! read more

Banzai Auto Brokers - 2025 Audi s5 - Car Dealers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Thank you to Lance for helping us acquire our dream family car in our desired pearl white color! This was our first time using an auto broker and now I don't know why more shoppers don't use one! There really is no drawback. If you are a busy person who doesn't have a whole day to sit and haggle at a dealership then call up Lance who will basically personal shop for your car! He drove it to our house and we did all paperwork from our home. Thank you, Banzai! -ACMC read more

Banzai Auto Brokers - Car Dealers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

I went to a dealership to check out this vehicle in person and was treated so poorly by the floor reps and it reminded me why I hate going to a dealership. I mean, why would I subject myself to such crappy services? *Insert Lance at Banzai*... Hats off to Lance at Banzai! This is my 3rd car from Banzai. Talk about service! The service at Banzai has always been exceptional, top notch. I promise you, no time is wasted. Just important details and straight to the point. Lance does not BS and will tell you the truth. No hidden agenda. No beating around the bush or extra pleasing to keep you dangling. Now, how did Lance managed to find the car I've been wanting?? No idea! But he surely delivered on this gem! Banzai took out the hassle of having to visit different dealership just to find the best deal and having to hear the constant story of why they have to charge certain fees. Lance knew what I was looking for and he did the rest. He found what I was looking for and it was delivered to my home. All papers were signed via email and the final papers were signed in person. The person who delivered my car was punctual and extremely professional. He provided a tutorial and answered any questions I had. The other best part was, he found a buyer for my other car and after going through 4 different places to try and find the highest buyer, he was the best. The previous car was picked up promptly and they worked around my schedule. I was paid that same day as well. Why did I even bother shopping for buyers in the first place?! Give yourself a break and avoid the hassles. Check out Lance at Banzai and see what he could do for you. You'll be pleased and wished you had done this way sooner! read more

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Lance at Banzai Auto Brokers is awesome. He's one of the chillest dudes I've met and that really helps when you're a first-time car buyer. I told him that I wanted a Prius on Monday, he found the exact car on Tuesday, and I was driving it by Friday! He already declined all the random dealership add-ons so I got it at MSRP too. I've been to a couple dealerships before and I've been too intimidated for years to buy a car, but Lance helped make the process really smooth. He's super communicative and really guided me along every step of the way -- I even got cheap car insurance from his recommendation. There was also an issue with the payment (my bank took like two weeks to send a check) and he was super patient about that. Thanks for your help, Lance! read more

Banzai Auto Brokers - my new Prius! - Car Dealers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Lance is the best when it comes to getting hard to find cars. This is my second car from Banzai Auto Broker. The 2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium I got in 2023 was hard to get and Lance worked miracles and got it. Didnt really care for it since it was a little too compact for me so this year I wanted to up my game and there is only one person to go to for getting hard to get vehicle. Lance is my first and only call. Called him January car is here end of February. My beautiful Celestial Toyota Grand Highlander. He also was able to facilitate the sale of my 2024 Toyota RAV4. read more

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This is the fourth car we've leased through Lance at Banzai Auto Brokers. I very suddenly and unexpectedly needed a new car and Lance handled it flawlessly. I had no idea what kind of car I wanted, but Lance made suggestions based on my needs, lifestyle, and budget. Within 48 hours of contacting him, I had a new car in the garage with a great lease deal. Thanks again, Lance! We will always and only work with Banzai Auto Brokers! read more

This is the first time we used an auto broker. And we couldn't be happier. Lance was easy to communicate with for our wants and needs. He found the right make, model, and color of the car we wanted. And took care of all negotiations with the dealership. The car was delivered, papers signed, keys handed over. If dealing with a dealership gives you stress, let Lance take care of it. He's great! read more

This is my second time using Banzai Auto brokers and they always come through making an overwhelming car buying process simple and clear. All my questions- big, small or even repeated were answered in a timely and patient manner. My Toyota hybrid initially wasn't available but Lance kept an eye out and the moment that is was I was contacted and able to get it held. I even ended up being able to purchase and pick up my car 2 weeks sooner than expected which was great as my current ride was on its way out. Would use Banzai Auto again:) read more

Lance was very helpful with our car purchase. He is very responsive and he made this whole process easy and fast. This is our first time using a broker and we will definitely call him again with our next purchase. Thank you so much Lance!! read more

Initially, I found them on Yelp and decided to reach out. Lance is the best and very transparent with you! I have been working with him since 2021, selling my car and also for leasing. Service: 5/5 super nice and informative about the market He gets you the best price and does everything for you which is a big stress relief as I honestly don't have time for that. I would highly recommend for anyone to give Banzai a try as my experiences have been very positive always. read more

A million thanks to my dude Lance! Completely happy with my new Chevy Silverado 1500! Still can't believe I just called him one day to tell him what I was looking for in a truck and the next day he had my car washed and ready to go brand new! That's again brotha! read more

Banzai Auto was super easy to work with. The car buying process has changed and made us apprehensive. Luckily, Lance put us at ease with his knowledge of the process and responsiveness. We are very happy with our new car and will definitely use Banzai Auto for all future car purchases. Thank you Lance! read more

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If you are looking for someone who can locate a car as fast as it can be, I recommend you give it a try on Lance. He is reliable and will find the car you want as fast as possible ( secured with good deal) and make the rest of process very easy for you! read more

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Lance at Banzai Auto went above and beyond to secure our dream car - a rare 2024 Toyota Sienna in Cement with the XSE premium package - without the year-long waitlist! He accommodated our hectic schedule and even delivered the car at 11PM! On top of that, Lance helped us sell our old car, connecting us with a buyer who outbid Carvana. Truly VIP service from start to finish. If you want a hassle-free car-buying experience, Lance is your guy! read more

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If you are looking for a new car, then look no further and give Bonzai Auto a call. Lance was a pleasure to work with and he answered all my questions and took the time to really guide me through the process of purchasing a new vehicle. Skip the hassle of going to the dealership and contact Lance! He'll take care of you! This is my 2nd time using Bonzai and I would definitely recommend Lance to anyone I know who is purchasing a new vehicle. read more

Banzai Auto Brokers - Seamless process, you won't regret it. - Car Dealers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Lance was totally amazing with the entire process of finding your dream car! The process was so smooth and the best of all, we were able to save hours at the dealership. If you've gone to the dealership you know what I mean. The best of all is that during the world pandemic that led to shortage of cars he was able to secure a vehicle. It was our first time having a car broker help us and definitely I would 100% use him again on my next vehicle. Actually the best thing is that it only took 10-15 mins!!! :) Until we meet again ! Totally recommend him to anyone looking for your dream car Trang and Ann read more

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My friends and family have used Lance's service multiple times in the past 10+ years. If anyone has gone to a dealership and tried to buy a car, they know the difficulties. Especially if you are looking for a popular Toyota, like we were. Lance was responsive and got us the car we wanted. Save yourself the headache and let Banzai Auto Brokers handle it. I'm extremely grateful for their assistance. read more

In today's world, finding someone you can trust is not easy, especially when buying a new car at a dealership. The sales tactics can be quite frustrating. Fortunately, I was lucky to find Lance. He does what he can without any tricks--just honesty and integrity. I highly recommend everyone to use Banzai Auto Brokers. read more

If I could give Banzai and Lance 10 stars I would. Lance is so responsive, extremely thorough, and all around amazing. My parents needed a new car and we reached out to Lance for help. I need to mention that my parents are VERY picky and wanted something specific but was also vague enough to make things a bit difficult. It definitely didn't stop Lance. Within a couple days he called us back with the exact car my parents wanted and after sending some paperwork over it was delivered to their door. My parents do not speak English very well, but that didn't stop Lance. He was the perfect middle man for my parents, me, and the dealership. He even found someone from Mercedes that would speak Korean so it would make my parents life easier. Do I need to mention he also gave us an insanely competitive price that beat out every single dealership my parents called/visited? Thank you Lance! My parents can't wait to contact you again when our lease is up in 3 years! read more

A few weeks ago I found myself in need of a car and in a hurry. A quick text/call to Lance got my search for a new car moving instantly. While I knew what kind of car I wanted, Lance encouraged me to look beyond as better deals were available. Even though I was in a rush to get a new car, Lance was patient, knowledgeable and thorough. He asked me needed and important questions and gave me options. He was never pushy and only moved forward once I understood and was on board. Within a week, I had a new car. Working with Banzai Auto Brokers was a easy and we will be using them (and telling our friends) the next time we are in need of a car. read more

Banzai Auto Brokers is the absolute best! This is by far the easiest and most transparent new car purchase experience I've ever had. Lance is a patient and very knowledgeable gear head. I probably called him way too much, but he took care of me every step of the way. He also got me the best price for my old car (trade-in). In the end, I got the perfect car with all the options that I wanted, at the right price. Thank you sooo much Banzai Auto! read more

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This was my first time buying a car, and I had very limited experience with cars in general. I was intimidated by the whole process, but Lance made it so easy for me and helped to walk me through the whole process. He answered all of my questions and concerns very quickly and professionally, and I am incredibly happy with the results. I was able to get a brand new car for a better price and customer service than a typical dealership. If I was to get another car in the future or if I know of anyone looking for a new car, I would completely recommend this service. read more

Oct 2019 - Lance helped us, once again to get a good deal with Lexus in Beverly Hills. Our lease for our CT200H was up in couple of months. And we learned that we can get a new car. With the help of Lance we are able to drive this brand new Lexus NX300. Sandy and I love our new car. Lance was generous to attend to my question regarding the car's features etc. We are very comfortable doing business with Lance and Banzai Motors. Lance is very friendly, accommodating, generous, honest and sincere. We are very lucky to have Lance and Banzai Motors our broker. Thank you very much, Lance and company! More power to you and Banzai! P.S. This is our second time doing business with Lance. We are very happy and very satisfied. read more

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This review is long overdue! I met Lance thru a friend and I'm sooo HAPPY she referred me. She was telling me about the 5 star service Banzai Auto provides. Lance never missed a beat. He was on top of responses when ever I texted, at whatever time and day, due to my work schedule. I can honestly tell you that his prices beat those I called around. YOU WILL NOT FIND CHEAPER DEALS than what their giving you here. Most importantly to me, the service. As a consumer, you want the best price for your car but ultimately, nothing feels better than buying it from someone that truly deserves it because of their genuine efforts, honesty, and someone that can relate to you when buying a specific car for your needs. Lance was never pushy, he gave me my space for consideration... LANCE THANK YOU SO MUCH! I will never buy a car straight from the dealership anymore. You definitely are my go to guy! We'll be in touch soon!!! read more

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3 years ago, I needed a new ride and Lance hooked it up with a really great deal on a Corolla. Although, it was hard to let the 'Rolla go, my lease was up and I knew I had to get behind the wheel of that new C-HR (What can I say, I'm a Toyota guy). Once again, Lance came through on an awesome deal with a VERY low down payment. And, once again, I'm whipping around with that new car smell in a ride that I love. The process is so fast, simple and stress free. Go to a dealership, test drive the car you want and see what kind of deal you can get. Then, go to Banzai Auto and drive off with an even better deal. Seriously, the best in the SIX TWO SIX!! BANZAAAAIIIIIII!!!!! read more

Banzai Auto Brokers - BANG! - Car Dealers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

I was upside down on my lease and Lance was recommended to me by a close friend - he made this experience completely painless and such a breeze! I literally told him what I wanted, what my price points were and he took care of of the rest! My beautiful new car was then delivered to my house directly and my other car was picked up! read more

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This is a long long long overdue review..... Had the pleasure of working with Lance. Lance came highly recommended by a good friend of mine that used his service before. So naturally I already had a high expectation when it came to customer service, that ended up easily fulfilled by Lance. Contact and or communication was mostly via text and phone calls because that was easiest for me due to my hectic schedule at the time. (Working graveyard) I knew what I wanted which was a Honda Accord Hybrid. Only problem was I wanted it black on black, and that was a bit harder to find since I visited a few dealerships to test drive and prior to deciding on what model I wanted, I recall asking about colors and there wasn't any available on any of the lots or in inventory. Lance did inform me early on that this might be a bit tough to find, But to my surprise he contacted me a few days later saying he had good news and found my car. We set up a date and time to meet at his office to sign paperwork and pick up the car, and the rest is history. Easy peasy. Lance was very helpful with any questions and concerns I had and was always very quick to respond. I definitely would recommend him to anyone looking to find a car and or wanting to deal with untrustworthy car dealerships and or car salesmen. read more

I would highly recommend Lance to anyone who is looking to buy a new car but hates dealing with how difficult and stressful dealerships can be. I had initially went to a dealership but after being there for a couple hours they gave me the usual run around and weren't being straight forward. So I decided to give Banzai Auto Brokers a call. Within an hour Lance set me up with the exact car I wanted. He made every step so easy, painless and stress free. He even got me a better deal than the dealerships "final offer". Within a week of having my brand new Subaru Forester Wilderness, Lance checked in with me to see if I had any questions and to make sure everything was going well. Lance was, fast, efficient, stress free, easy to work with and saved me time and money! I already know I'll be working with Lance for any future car purchases. 10/10 would recommend!! read more

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My boyfriend's mom car had recent broke down and we were in need of a new car quick! My bf had looked at some used cars on Craigslist but was worried that they didn't have warranty. Luckily we came across Lance at Banzai Auto! He really came through and made the car buying process very easy and stress free. Lance helped us via phone and text and didn't require that we step inside his office. He helped us decide what car suited our needs and what add-ons we needed. He didn't push us to add more things to the car that were unnecessary. He also helped us get pre-approved by the bank. All this was done in less than 24 hours and without us setting a foot inside any car dealership or bank!!! How easy is that! He got us an amazing price on the car (lower than msrp) on our new 2017 Honda Civic, and had it delivered to his office in Monterey park the same day !!! Honestly I don't know why more people use this service. It takes the headache out of car buying, negotiating, getting loans, etc etc. Lance was super sweet when we met with him to pick up the car. The car was spotless and perfect and right on time !! We're so happy with our car buying experience here. I definitely will be using Lance when I'm in need of a new car :) I would recommend that you already know what type of car you want as well as the model. Lance is able to help with certain models I think (I wasn't sure) so call ahead and check with him if he is able to help you! read more

Banzai Auto Brokers - Lance hooked it up for my fiancés brand new car! - Car Dealers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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I have used Lances services for my last six vehicles. It really just does not make sense to do this any way else. The price Lance gets me are better than what the dealer has to offer. The vehicles get delivered to me and I sign the paperwork in the comfort of my own home or office, no waiting around at the dealership for so called "approvals". Give Banzai a try just one time and you'll see what I mean for yourself. Keep up the good work guys! BANZAAIIII!!!! read more

I had talked to Lance about getting another Toyota Highlander like on Friday 09/ 29. On Saturday 10/30 , Lance called me stating that there were no more Highlander L or LE available at this time. He did find several quotes on the Highlander XLE model. On Sunday , we went to check out the Highlander XLE , and it turns out that the XLE was way too big for us. So on Monday 10/2 , talked to Lance about the RAV 4 XLE model , if he could find one for us. By Tuesday 10/3 , he called saying he found one with a good quote for the car. By Tuesday night, Lance delivered the car to my house and went over how the car functions from car hood to car trunk. As well as how to drive this car. He was kind enough to help me set up Car Play etc. He went step by step over the paperwork too. Lance did a thorough job looking for our car and having it delivered. All went very smooth. I will recommend Lance T snd his company Banzai Auto to help you find your next car. I know I would. Great service from start to finish. Love my car. read more

Lance made our car purchasing process so easy and convenient. He gave me the absolute LOWEST DEAL we would never made it possible from dealer guys. I would definitely refer future prospects to him. A+ company, highly recommend to anyone. Thanks much!!! read more

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My family and I have been going with Banzai Auto for over a decade now. Lance never fails to come thru! The process is always painless. Best deals and no sitting at the dealership for hours. read more

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Lance helped my wife and I get our new 2020 kia forte. I saved so much money going through him. I checked with Kia in Glendale, Alhambra and Downtown but even though I went directly to each dealership I was still able to get a better deal by going through him. The experience was so easy. I explained what I wanted and my target cost and he met and did it all for me. Experience could not have been easier. He even got the dealer to drop off the car for me and sign the papers ar my work. Really great experience! Thank you Lance! read more

So after a major disappointment with trying to buy a Tesla Model 3 before the year end, I called up my buddy Lance. Lance had done some work helping my mother lease her first vehicle after retirement and I trust him completely. Why? Because there were several times at Jiujitsu when my life was literally in his hands and he chose to let me live. (maybe for a future business.. maybe for mercy.. the world may never know.) All Mercy aside, I provided him a monthly budget for leasing a vehicle and he gave me a list of options to choose from that all had great year-end deals. I snuck around a few dealerships and tried out a few cars and settled on the Lexus ES 350. A few days before the paperwork was complete, he let me know of a newer deal on 2018 Lexus RX350. A car that was much higher priced than the ES350 but through Lance's skills, got me a Fully Loaded RX350 deal that had a cheaper monthly rate for a 36 month lease. Luckily a had a friend who had one and I got to try the car out. I always associated the RX with an "Old person" vibe, but the new models are nice and after driving it I called up Lance and said, "I dont care if they call me a grandpa... Im in." Within 3 days, bank approval and car was delivered New Year's Eve to my house. It took about 10 minutes to sign everything and the keys were in my hands. I don't know if I will ever buy another car... but I do know that if I ever need a vehicle or if any of my friends ever do, I am sending them to Lance. I really appreciate the effort! I have never had an easier time securing a vehicle. I bow to you, Sensei Lance. BANZAI!!!!!! read more

I needed a new car and wanted a 2019 Honda Civic. My BFF told me to talk to Lance at Banzai Auto to help me. Lance made it so easy and hassle-free. Signing the paperwork was quick and easy. I recommend the Banzai Auto if you are looking for a new car. No more wasting time on negotiating at the dealership. I'm super happy with my new read more

Banzai Auto Brokers - Car Dealers Near Me - South Pasadena, California

This is the second lease I've tried to get a quote from this guy. The issue is the same both times, I always have to worry if this guy EVER returns your call. I've had this happen on two separate occasions so isn't a one time fluke. My theory is that this guy either cannot get the deals or vehicles I want or he takes on too much business to handle. He'll say he'll get back to you but never does. When I did reach out to Banzai, he did call me back within a few hours and mentioned that the car I was asking about is not really the type of vehicle his clientele goes for. As the time of this review, it's been around two months and I know I was probably already forgotten minutes or hours after we spoke. I've never gotten any explanation or reason as to why he never got back to me. Maybe he forgot, maybe he couldn't find the deal or whatever dealers he has in his network won't offer good deals. There are enough of these broker types everywhere that I can easily just shop around and find pricing within minutes. I wanted to try local to see how they perform and I'm so far 2 of 2 in duds. I shouldn't have to be concerned if this guy will get back to me or not. If I don't hear back within a few hours, I just drop the broker. Competition is just too fierce to deal with nonsense. Before I got into my recent vehicle, I contacted two brokers. One of them got back to me in minutes and another within an hour or at most a few hours. No one will care about my situation but I'll just post it anyways. I did end up finding a car with a dealer and they had great price after using an online broker's publicly posted numbers. Back in 2020, I did reach out to Banzai and did not receive a call back then. A second inquiry again in July 2023 and received the same issue, I never heard back. Take it what you want with this info, but I'm experienced enough that I can open one of these brokerage car broker businesses but I hate just about most facets of the automotive retail world. If you're wondering why I bothered to use a broker, it was due to circumstances I'm seeing myself in life at the moment and it would be much faster for me to use one and pay a little more as finding a deal where you won't get ripped off is very time consuming and mentally taxing. Brokers do serve their purpose, but not are all the same in terms of overall quality. read more