I recently purchased a car from Elegant Auto Sales. I just wanted to wait a few months of owning the car before leaving a review. I called Elegant Auto Sales and scheduled a next day appointment with Mario for the car I was interested in. When I arrived, I was quickly greeted by Mario and another employee there. After visually inspecting the car, I went on a test drive with Mario. I appreciated the fact that I wasn't rushed during the test drive, unlike other dealerships I've been to in the past. It gave me the confidence that they weren't trying to hide any issues with the car. Satisfied with the test drive, I decided to purchase the car that same day. When I mentioned I would be paying in cash, Mario offered to drive me to the bank so I can purchase a cashier's check. I've visited numerous dealerships before with the intention of paying in cash, but none of them have ever extended such an offer. Since I had taken an Uber to the dealership, I took Mario up on his offer. I've owned the car for six months now and it's running great with zero problems. I've noticed that most of the negative reviews are from people who chose to finance their car and are angry with the high interest rates. If you're paying cash, like I did, you won't have to worry about that. My only complaint is that it took two months to get my car registration in the mail. I don't know whether this was the dealership's fault or the DMV's fault, but it made things really inconvenient for me since I was unable to insure the car without the registration. TL;DR: If you're paying cash, this is a good place to buy a car. I'll definitely be recommending this car dealership to people I know. read more

I came in ready to buy a ~$30K (after taxes) car TODAY, on my credit card, on the spot. I knew exactly which car I wanted, but there were a couple of other good options too, including a Model S. They (Mario and some other guy) acted like they didn't even want to give a test drive of ANY car. Because I'd just been in an accident, I needed to make sure the suspension actually felt like a luxury car. LOOK--I've been buying cars for a looooooooong time, especially sports and LUXURY cars. This was hands-down the ABSOLUTE WORST car-buying experience I've ever had. I was looking at three cars I was ready to buy TODAY, and what these idiots didn't realize is I needed to leave with a car today. While I was waitin to testdrive the Model S, they kept asking me, "How are you going to pay for it?"--as if I'm broke--before even letting me drive the cars, AND as if I OWE them an answer... DUDE, we're not even near that part of the process yet! THIS is the WEIRDEST SHI* I've ever experienced in my entire f*ing life. At Lexus they wine and dine you, free cappuccinos, snacks pastries popcorn.. give as much time is necessary getting you comfortable in the dealership. This is why Ive spend $70,000, $45,000 on a car there. These idiots didn't get the memo!! So OF COURSE I left when they made it feel uncomfortable. I go to another car dealership which didn't have anything I was interested in. but I met this young Asian guy from Korea who was also car shopping. he was looking for a convertible Mustang or convertible bmw. elegant cars had a convertible BMW in his price range! they LITERALLY had a DOUBLE SALE OPPORTUNITY!! I came back specifically to test drive the Tesla Model S, butNOW i brought this new friend who was ready to buy rt away... and again they're asking how I'm going to buy it without first making sure I even like the car. then even though the BMW convertible is listed online for sale they told the Korean boy that the BMW wasn't working at all..! I was like wtf!? I asked about the car earlier they never told me that! #HELLASHADY That's not how you sell ANY f*ing thing. Danny brought out a paper with the Model S's price, title and taxes total of almost 30k and I'm wondering why! like I already know what the price is, the price is no problem for me, and I STILL hadn't test drove the car yet!!! so it was just the strangest interaction that just was hella awkward which challenges explanation. Their hella f*ed attitude lost an EASY $30K LAY-DOWN. All they had to do was let me test-drive the two cars I was interested in. I would have paid and left! But in this scenario I simply just left LOL #DUMB #EXTRADUMB I honestly started questioning whether they sell cars AT ALL. read more

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I purchased a beautiful 2012 GMC Terrain with only 58,000 miles on it in December 2024. It was a no hassle very pleasant experience, and the price was very reasonable. The salesmen were friendly and helpful. Because the vehicle was older than a 2016, no bank or credit union would finance it so I did financing through the dealership. Even though I have good credit, they still gave me a 12% rate. I would have given 5 stars with a more reasonable finance rate. Overall I would recommend them, but get your own financing if you can. read more

I have never bought a car from a small dealership before, I was actually very skeptical in doing so but they had the car I wanted. These guys were the most HONEST, professional and kind car salesmen I have ever met. I also took advantage of their in-house financing for a few months. They did everything they said they would do, nothing shady or questionable . Mario was the salesman who helped me , he was very honest about the cars on the lot and so helpful. Huge thank you for the great experience, it was certainly the best car buying experience I've ever had. read more

Norris, I Have purchased about six car from Elegant auto the cars were great customer service is excellent Mario, Mike and Daniel they work with you Thank you Guys for being so professional read more

This is by far one of the most honest and fair used car dealerships out there. They helped my mother finance her dream BMW x5 and offered a more than competitive rate after patiently walking us through all our options. With less than that 70,000 miles, we got it for an absolute bargain. They really have the best interest of the customer in mind when they sell you a car, which isn't all that common these days. Mario and Daniel did a great job for us and I would definitely recommend checking it out! read more

Elegant Auto Sales - Car Dealers Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT !! Don't go there if u expect to negotiate these guys wont consider lowering their prices. I dont have a SSN so I can't finance so I wanted to pay cash. I found a very good car there the one I've been looking for a while, it looked super clean. I had such a good feeling the first time. No apparent issues with the car but I did my research and knew that it was a bit overpriced, but I thought they would be open to negotiations since its a used car. (Wrong). When I brought my car and proposed a trade in, they literally refused the trade in and weren't even willing to lower the price for the car I was interested in! I was so frustrated. Basically if you have money its good but if you are a student like me hoping to find a good deal that's not a good place read more

Sold me a car. I paid it off got the pink slip, the car fell apart on itself and I got paid by insurance. THESE GUYS TRIED TO SAY I WAS STILL FINANCING THE CAR!! After a year later of the car being paid off. Keep your Pink Slips, these people are not genuine. read more

My son found the car he wanted online, a 2010 Nissan Versa with only 65,000 miles on it in our price range. When he called Mario at Elegant Auto Sales to make sure it was still there and he was happy to find it was. I was skeptical about going to such a small dealership but was pleasantly surprised with the whole experience. No pushy car pitches or trying to get us to buy a more expensive car. Mario had to move a bunch of cars so we could test drive the Versa. The car looked in perfect condition, it drove well so my son decided this was his car. The financing part went so smooth, Mario got us such a great deal, we told him what my son could afford in terms of monthly payments and he got the payment below the number we gave him. This was honestly the smoothest car buying experience I have ever had... Thank you Elegant Auto Sales! I will definitely recommend you!! read more

Elegant Auto Sales - My son bought his first car and he's so happy! Thanks Mario - Car Dealers Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Not the best and not the worst, come here ONLY if you have bad credit or no credit ( please exhaust your options with more reputable dealers. If you finance here be mindful of their predatory interest rates (21%). read more

If I can put 0 stars I would ! They sold me a car , two weeks after the vehicle exploded on me thank god my son and I where not inside if time of incident otherwise we would have been killed. Elegant auto sales neglected to tell me about electrical issues. read more

Elegant Auto Sales - Vehicle completely burned two weeks after purchase due to fail full inspection from elegant auto sales - Car Dealers Near Me - Hawthorne, California

I waited around looking at cars for 20 minutes and stood by the car I wanted for atleast 10 minutes and not a single person came out to greet me. I just left read more

I was recently in an auto accident where I survived the crash but my car didn't. I wanted to get an older, but stylish used car that I could pay off with the insurance settlement and I saw several nice cars advertised online from Elegant Auto Sales in Hawthorne, CA. I called about a burgundy 2006 Cadillac STS and spoke to Mario who indicated that the car was still available. I made an appointment to check out the car and was pleasantly surprised to find it in such nice condition and well maintained. Danny, one of the salesmen, helped with the test drive and between he and Mario I was able to get the car for a nice deal! They even washed it again for me and picked me up from the car rental return I had to go to. It was an overall very pleasant experience to get a nice car at a good price and have them even give me a 1000 mile warranty on the engine and transmission! You don't get that from a used car dealer anywhere! Elegant Auto Sales stands behind the cars they sell and the reputation they present! Thanks guys! read more

I purchased a Mini Clubman from Elegant last year. I am very pleased with the after-sales service and courtesy from Mario. The car was in very nice condition for being used, and thank you Elegant and Mario for being professional and courteous, and for promptly taking care of the little issues that came up. Give 'em a chance to put you in your next ride! read more

I came, I saw, I conquered. Went here to look at a 2008 Dodge Charger that had one owner (non-smoker) with just 50k miles on it. Mario was the guy I was working with. It was touch and go there for a minute but eventually the finance department was able to find me a lender. They gave me a good rate, I put down $1500 ($1000 by credit card, $500 in cash) and I was set to go. Only hold up was getting the car on my insurance. The insurance company was very difficult to get a hold of. If it weren't for them. The whole thing would have been done and over with in under a hour. Instead it took almost 2 & a half. Stupid insurance company. Elegant Auto Sales, highly recommended. Ask for Mario. read more

Just want to start off by thanking elegant Auto Sales i have bought 6 cars with them and i am %100 satisfied not a problem I bought a car 7 years ago and still running not having any problems with it i would certainly recommend giving them a try you guys will be satisfied too read more

My husband and I have came back to purchase our second car from here. Our 1st was a Cadillac SRX still runs good, we've only had to do regular maintenance on it. We paid off our truck and put a down payment for our Mazda CX7 same day. Mario worked with us to get us the monthly payment we could be comfortable with. Payments are well within our budget. I would recommend this place they really work with you and very friendly. read more

I have bought two vans from here and had minor problems with them but they ended up honoring the vehicles and had repaired when needed. Also they made me realize my own mechanics where the crooks by over charging me for a simple repair. read more

I bought a car from this dealership and it was a HORRIBLE experience. Had the car for 3 days and the check engine light came on. Called the dealership and they said to bring it in for repairs . They had it all thru the weekend so a total of 4 days before I picked it back up. They told me they changed a few parts but never went into detail about what . Had the car for another 3 days before the check engine light came back on for the same exact problem. ( I went and bought a scanner so I can know exactly what the issues are) I called them up and they said to bring it back again . I told them that I do not have the time or resources to keep goin out there and if I could have my mechanic do the work as it stated in the 30 day warranty that I could take it elsewhere for Maintenance and they would split the bill with me. They refused the service, they refused to tell me exactly what their mechanic had done and what parts they replaced. So I ended up having to pay $1300 for a new turbo charger before I even made my first monthly payment on the car. DO NOT PURCHASE FROM THE DEALERSHIP!!! read more

Bought a car here in November. No hassle no haggle. I was out the door in a few minutes. It's been three months now and no problems. Thanks.

I'm beyond satisfied with the service and attention Mario brought to me. They have nice cars at a fair price, and excellent conditions. The service was quick and they even helped me get a good insurance. 20/10 read more

Picked up a 2010 Honda Civic GX just before Christmas (You know, Jesus' birthday, not a shopping season?). No hassle and they moved the cars for me so I could test drive it (at least four), no questions asked. They grabbed a copy of my DL and I was off. What I noticed about this place was that all the cars were clean and well priced. For a used dealer, very nice. read more

I can't rate this dealer high enough! Bought a 2012 Prius. Great price! Beautiful car! The transaction was easy, no hassle, and very accommodating staff! I will be sending my mom in there to buy a car. Thanks read more

THIS PLACE IS FAST HONEST AND AFFORDABLE!!!!! Look no further for any of your car buying needs!! We've gotten two cars so far from this place and have had ZERO problems!! Look for Danny ! Thanks guys ! read more

I just purchased a 2008 Saturn Vue, and like most people, i read reviews and at first, i was blown away by so many positive reviews. Still hesistant, i decided to give it a try. Small location, a crew of 3 people, however having being in the same location since 1987 and the level of service i experienced, it is very obvious, this is the reason for tbe longevity of their business. I am extremely satisfied with the level of professionalism, the care and the enthusiasm they invested in my family during the process. Yes, they don't have complimentary cofee or tea like the big car dealers or stay late into the wee hours of the night, however i am certified customer who believes in and trust in their level of service. I highly recommend Elegant Auto and it's team and like other review says, look no further. Thank you Elegant Auto, you guys rock!! read more

I found my van here. The guys were friendly and worked with me on the price. They were not at all pushy which is something I hate when car shopping. It's a smaller lot, but the quality of the cars was very good. read more

My second time buying a car here. Firs time was in 2000, great car, great deal, even better customer service. Found myself in the market for a car again and was pleasantly surprised to find the lot still there staffed by the same people. I got an excellent deal on my car, it runs and looks like new, purchasing was smooth, fast and easy. Mario and Danny are great and I would definitely recommend Elegant Auto Sales to anyone in the market for a great deal on a car and an even better auto buying experience. Thanks again guys! read more

Just bought a 2013 Mini. Best service ever. This is just a great place to buy a car. I have never been treated this good at any other dealership. read more

Went to see advertised car. 2009 Saab. Couldn't take it for drive. Why? Understaffed, I was told. Too many cars to move. And even if there was someone there, I was told I couldn't take it out until I sat down and agreed on price. Yep. You get it. Car looked clean. Ran fine. Picked up back seat cushion.... More junk there than under my 6 year old daughter's bed. Rotors rusty and bumpy... Moved it two feet, heard the brakes scrape. Sitting too long? Who knows... Couldn't move it to find out. Auction cars.... Low rent dealer. You might get lucky... But you probably won't. read more

I was looking for a new vehicle on line and found a Chevy HHR panel at Elegant Auto Sales. I was kinda reluctant to go see the car after having a few bad experiences with dealers on line but I put on my game face and went over. My first surprise was the fact that the vehicle that was advertised was actually there and in the condition described. I test drove it and in less than an hour I was driving home in it with a smile. I've bought quite a few cars in my lifetime I can truly say this was the best experience I've had. Thanks Mario !! I'll be back ! read more

I recently purchased a BMW for my son from elegant auto sales,i spoke to Mario before i get there this car was in excellent shape in and out. My son loves his new car couldn't be happier with the purchase. read more

I trust sales expert Mario to the fullest!!!!!!! I purchased my very first car here with him about 2-3 years ago. I never had any problems with the car, just wanted to upgrade and came back here yesterday to buy my second car. Every car that I've seen on this particular lot is very clean and trustworthy. The salesmen are incredibly friendly and answer all questions with patience. I wouldn't recommend going anywhere else but here. Thanks for keeping me behind the best used steering wheels :) read more

I recently purchased a commercial vehicle from Elegant auto sales and I had the best experience ever. The salesman was great and the vehicle that I purchased to start my business was emaculate. I will refer others here so that they too can have the experience that I had. Keep up the good work Elegant auto sales. New van owner MLM. read more

i brought a car from here got a great deal and 3 months later im still happy ,,no pressure at all from the sales guy Mario ,,will be buying another from there read more

This place is great! I recently bought a 2010 Prius at the best price seen anywhere! The people here are friendly and know their stuff! They even offered me a few places for car insurance because I wanted to be able to save some cash. My car is in great condition and the Staff here takes care of their inventory! Danny helped me and he was very sincere. He never tried to scam me or rip me off. He was honest about all the cars and even let me test drive as many as I wanted. I asked a lot of questions and literally every person answered them without judgment. Every person that works here is good,kind and honest. They will not scam you! If you need a great car at an unbeatable price, come to Elegant Auto Sales! read more

I would like to say thank you to Elegant Auto for the deal you guys gave me on my 2008 Prius in December. I am a full time student and money is tight so was looking around for a long time. Finally I have a Prius, and finally a reliable car to get me to and from school. I felt I got the best deal with them as opposed to the NUMEROUS other places I've scoped out. (I no joke spent MONTHS) .The dealership is easy to find, the people who worked there were extremely friendly. I was in town at that moment in Los Angeles visiting and if you are I would recommend take a look or give them a call! read more

Awesome dealer. Got mini copper from them , so happy .

Went looking for a car at Elegant auto sales. I got a Dodge Charger. Wonderful customer service. They explained everything to me and made my car buying experience easy. Great prices. Much better car lot than Finance auto sales where I bought 4 cars from. Elegant auto sales is highly recommended! Thanks Mario your the best. read more

I purchased a van from this dealer on Monday. We agreed to have two of the worn tires replaced before pick up which cost me an extra $100 (which the dealer should have paid for). I picked up the van at closing time the next day. The salesman Mario had closed the business earlier before I notice the that dealer's tire guy who put the new tires on the van had severely damaged the hub cap. I returned the next day to see it they would take care of this. The owner stated that his tire guy is a "professional" and would not have damaged the cap. Of course that wasn't true because there was absolutely no damage to the caps when we inspected the tires on Monday. I asked him if he would replace the cap with one from a number of other similar vans he had on the lot. He said he couldn't do that because he would then have a damaged cap on vans he wanted to sell...but of course he had no problem selling me a damaged one. This owner is not a honest standup guy and for the price of a cap he lost a customer...which he obviously doesn't care. I would tell anyone who considers buy a vehicle from this dealer to be very very careful and inspect EVERYTHING because he will not make good on anything if you have any complaints after the sale. A total rip off dealer who would not make good on a such a measly small item. A total jip joint...buyers beware!! read more

The service is great. Very friendly people. I was very pleased with the sales person I had who was Mario. He helped me get into a car with the budget I had. He asked every question with no hesitation. I would say best experience ever for a first time buyer. read more