I've already written a good review of these guys on cars.com, but as someone who often checks yelp reviews, I thought I'd jump on here and back up the last good review by Lauren C. to round out their ratings and give my take on Driscoll Motors. They are not your typical factory car dealership, nor dealership experience, and for that I am grateful.
I knew I wanted a newer used 6 cylinder Subaru Outback, and had been to the Subaru dealership twice, and I was made to feel that this was an unlikely prospect, and that I should consider the 4 cylinder instead. I test drove a couple cars that I wasn't happy with, and was treated as though I was expecting too much. I was also given incentives to use their financing to lower the price, which I was not interested in. I already have a fantastic relationship with my UFCU bank as a long time member since 1986. (Note: Lauren's review!)
So, I just kept searching for the car I wanted on the internet, when a newly listed, 6 cylinder 2011 popped up with low mileage and a very fair price at Driscoll Motors after business hours. I emailed them and they responded promptly to let me come test drive it the next morning. I walked in and Fred said, "If that's the car you want, then it's a nice one!", and he handed me the keys for a private test drive. I fell in love with it immediately, and we discussed payment. It was priced well and required no haggling, and was pleasantly surprised when he suggested UFCU. When I went there to go have a check made out, two of the UFCU reps highly complimented Driscoll Motors, and one even knew Fred and said he was great.
Before I knew it, I was driving home in my new-to-me, near perfect Outback. I later went to the Subaru Dealership to get an oil change and a once-over, when they pointed out the recent service sticker on the windshield. (Duh! I never even thought to check that, being a used car!) The Subaru dealership service guy asked me where I bought it, and when I told him Driscoll Motors, he said confidently, "Those guys are really great about that stuff. I'm sure you're in good shape! See you in 3,000 miles!"... If the no-hassle (and very friendly, I might add!) buying experience wasn't enough, then the subsequent, two trusted endorsements really pushed the arrow through on my purchasing confidence.
In summary: If you don't know exactly what you want and prefer to be pampered with plush showrooms and free snacks and water while the salesman has to go and "talk to people" about financing and pricing options, (which makes you leery of the price they offered in the first place...) then by all means, don't go here!! If you know what you want for a fair price in perfectly decent condition, and don't want to play those dealership games, then Driscoll is a refreshingly stress-free and pleasant car buying experience.
Thank you, Fred and Driscoll Motors! read more