I was stuck in a pretty terrible situation with a used vehicle that I bought, and I thought trading it in was absolutely out of the question since doing so would leave me nearly $10k upside down. I went to Clear Lake Mazda on a Sunday (when they were closed, of course), so that I could see a CX-5 in person. Although I wasn't optimistic about being able to afford a new car, I went in to test drive on Monday. Sales Manager, Jorge, was extremely helpful, appraised the vehicle I wanted to trade in, took my information, and paired me with Kizito, a salesperson who he was confident could help me get into a new vehicle. Kizito inquired about my financial situation, the features I was looking for in a new car, and he proceeded to work tirelessly for three days to get me into a new car. On Sunday, I just knew that I was stuck with the car I had (and high interest rate that went along with it), and Wednesday evening, I was pulling out of the Mazda parking lot in a brand new car. And this wasn't just a base model- Kizito managed to work out a deal that got me into the Touring edition, with a Bose sound system and sunroof, both features that were at the top of my "want" list. Because the interest rate on my previous car was so high, and I would still owe so much on it after trading it in, I never imagined that I'd be in a brand new car, with a 0.9% interest rate, and a car payment that was only a minimal amount above what I had already been paying for the 2011 Honda Pilot I traded in. As dramatic as it may sound, I really feel that Kizito and his team saved me. Being the naïve woman that I am, I made the mistake of purchasing a used car with a 9% interest rate, and I knew the financial situation would only get worse as the miles piled on, and the car depreciated in value. Although I was convinced there was no way out of the money-pit I had gotten myself into, the guys at Clear Lake Mazda found a way to make it happen. As a practicing nurse, I put very high value on customer service, and I feel that Clear Lake Mazda not only met, but exceeded my expectations in this respect. I went in to sign papers Wednesday evening, and my brand new car was waiting outside, freshly washed and with a full tank of gas. Geo was the financial representative who helped my husband and I to sign papers, and I can't end this review without mentioning him. When we spoke to Geo regarding the financial details of this transaction, I felt like I was speaking to a member of my own family. He worked with me to arrange my first payment on a date that would work best for my family, and he took time to explain the importance of gap insurance. While these actions may seem small and expected, it put me at ease to know I was getting sound advice from a trusted professional. I have never felt so good about a purchase in my life, and I am so grateful for the guys at Clear Lake Mazda for helping me to purchase my very first, brand new car. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy a new or used vehicle. If you think you are stuck with an older car and high interest rate, think again- if they could help me, they can help you, too. Shout out to Jorge, Kizito, and Geo for an absolutely awesome, seamless, and pain-free car buying experience. read more