This week I was fortunate enough to enjoy the hands-down most relaxing (really!) and favorable car-buying experiences to date. It is worthwhile to share my experience with all readers in hope that they too will leap at an opportunity for a great car from a reliable organization.
The Car
The Kia brand, over at least the past decade, has become highly reputable and all of the ratings I've researched online were convincing to me that this was worth ditching my Honda for.
The lease options that Kia is offering are incredible and too good to pass up.
The Cadenza, the model that I decided upon, may not yet have the widespread popularity like the Optima, Soul, etc., but I assure you that will change as I keep spreading the word to my family, friends, and coworkers. Everyone that has seen my new 2015 Cadenza is blown away!
Style: This sedan is luxurious, sleek, and the paint color options are wonderful (e.g., satin metal - a silver and gold blend). The interior is stylish and creatively pairs modern and classic appearances. Two words: Moon roof!
Performance: The drive and handling is smooth and silent. It "rides like a dream" someone that drove my car remarked. This type of acceleration is what I so sorely missed with my Honda Fit.
Comfort: The Kia Cadenza nailed the comfort category! The multitude of adjustable settings and options to suit the driver AND passengers is perfectly executed.
Technology: Arguably one of my favorite aspects of this vehicle is the high-tech vibe and available gadgets, which are abundant. The impressively large, bright touch-screen display (centered in the leather dashboard) is perfect for GPS navigation, reversing camera, and listening to various music apps from my smartphone. That brings me to mention the wide array of bluetooth capabilities and keyless entry, which makes commuting to and from work a joy. A few other favorite tech features worth mentioning are voice commands, heated seats (all of them!), and heated steering wheel.
Durability: Impressively, this sedan does not sacrifice safety features and durability for the sake of style and luxury. Well done, Kia!
The Dealership Organization - Gary Lee's Brown Daub Kia
My Salesperson: Christine deserves plenty of credit for making the whole experience so memorable. Her approach was the benchmark of what We seek out in any customer service interaction; she was professional, presentable, well-spoken, and experienced.
Chrissy (as I now refer to her), is knowledgeable about the vehicles, finance options and opportunities, and maintains a very personable and conversational attitude; a far cry from my last car purchase which was overwhelming and impersonal. The best part about Chrissy is that she didn't stop there - get this - she even delivered the Cadenza to my home after our deal was complete. One of a kind!
The Deal: The precedent was set with this financial deal; the BDK personnel were transparent, flexible, and very considerate of my specific personal circumstances/needs.
Robbie, in particular, was so patient and thorough in exploring all of the possible options before we agreed on exactly what deal I felt comfortable and confident with. Robbie managed to get me qualified for this beautiful Cadenza with an affordable monthly payment despite my less-than-desirable credit rating.
The Family Organization: The customer-dealer relationship that Gary Lee's message promotes is genuine, and is evident by the number of repeat customers I've personally met.
It is very respectable how this organization continues to demonstrate their commitment to the community through numerous, varied charitable contributions.
There is a guarantee of quality - in both the car and the buying experience - that has been very reassuring to me, especially given the large financial investment.
It is the customer service that truly sets Gary Lee's Brown Daub Kia apart from the rest. Thank you to the friendly, accommodating BDK family that made this one-of-a-kind experience a reality! read more