I am writing this review based off management alone, as I believe they deserve every bit of recognition. Our family has been in the market for two new cars. We reached out multiple Lexus locations in the area, to ensure that we made the right decision. When we decided to pull the trigger on the first vehicle (2021 RX 450h), we gave this location an opportunity to win our business. We worked directly with Brent Smart and Kelly Bruner. They are the current managers, and ensured our experience was above par from the moment they met us. They took the time to ensure they knew our needs, and helped every step of the way. I'd revisit them over and over again, if I was in the market! Way to go, Brent and Kelly! The other call out was with Kevin Hitchcock, the Finance Manager. He was very personable, helpful, and efficient. He made sure to get us the best rates, best warranties, and took care of all our needs. Happy to advocate for this location, as it was a great experience! read more

Performance Lexus Northern Kentucky - Car Dealers Near Me - Fort Wright, Kentucky

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Huge Hidden Cost! Don't do service with them! When I'm here for service, they use very confusing interface to trick me to add on additional service item we didn't agree on when I arrive there. It was during the waiting time (we already agreed on an amount before that) , they send me message like they need my approval to move on the service. I did, and that more than doubled my service price. And they take payment at the end to surprise you. And the adviser, Lexi Fieldkamp, is very unprofessional.(she is playing with smartphone all the time, and the car is still dirty after car wash, see photo) and manager left work early and is no where to be found. Avoid this place at all costs. read more

Took my car in for an oil change. They came back with a list of things that needed to be done, $1,700. Brakes, drive belt, brake flush & coolant flush. Today I took my car to Steels Hometown on Burlington Pk....very honest. They said my car did not need ANY of the above and did not charge me for the inspection. There's more i could write about. If anyone cares to hear...call me Performance Lexus. Justin Lyman will not answer phone. I've tried and left 4 or 5 messages. read more

We had an excellent buying experience at N. Kentucky Performance Lexus.. We decided to add body side moldings to our car. We purchased the side moldings from Lexus. When we called to see about the price to have them installed the girl laughed and said 450 dollars. When we called Performance Lexus at Kings Auto Mall they quoted 215 dollars. This made our decision where we would be taking our car for service since it was brand new. I really don't understand the discrepancy since both are owned by the same person. Long story short, my husband applied them in 30 minutes at no cost. Because the service person was not friendly and thought it was a joke, we will not be returning to NKy Performance Lexus. read more

This place will completely waste your time. I was talking back and forth with salesman Chris Baxter for about 2 months regarding purchasing a 2026 Lexus IS 350 F-Sport. I was upfront from the beginning of what interior/exterior colors I was interested in, along with all of the options I wanted. I constantly received emails and text messages with vehicles that were not what I wanted. Either the exterior color wasn't what I asked for or it was missing options that I said that I wanted. You would think that the salesperson would listen when a customer tells him/her exactly what they want. Not this place. They tried to sell me a silver IS 350 that they had on the lot the first day I came to the dealership to look around. They actually gave me a great price on that vehicle $54,400 (not including sales tax). I declined because it was not the color I wanted. Fast forward two months later, and Chris contacts me and asks me to come into the dealership at 9am on 6/29 so "we can sit down and crunch numbers." I arrived at the dealership at 8:57am. I sat in the lobby waiting for Chris until 9:30am. I also work 3rd shift, so I just got off work at 7am after a 16 hour shift. After finally meeting with Chris, he slides an offer sheet in front of me. His "number crunching" amounted to him taking the price of the car and adding sales tax. There was zero negotiation. His price out the door was $66k. I said what happened to the price from a month ago at $54,400 before tax? Why would I waste my time staying up after work and driving to this dealership for you to give me a bogus price that I could've got from any internet salesman on my phone from the comfort of my own house? It was insulting and unprofessional. I ended up walking out of the dealership a few minutes later and bought the same vehicle from another local Lexus dealership for over $6k less than what Performance Lexus in Fort Wright offered. The Lexus dealerships in both Mason and Dayton were both competitive and respectful right out of the gate. I would've felt comfortable buying a vehicle from either dealership. They actually made an effort to earn my business. Performance Lexus in Fort Wright didn't even make an effort. I've bought around 20 cars in my lifetime, and I've never been to a dealership where a sales manager or general manager didn't try to step in and help out with a potential sale with a customer. I had sales managers and general managers at both other dealerships doing everything they could to earn my business. The whole experience at Fort Wright was mind boggling to me because I told them from day one that I was paying all cash, with no financing or trade-in. I also have an 820 credit score, so I would be instantly approved for any auto loan if I wanted to apply for one. Either way, you have a guaranteed sale sitting right in front of you that you know is ready to make a purchase, but Fort Wright acted like they could care less. That's ok because they aren't the only place that sells Lexus vehicles in town. Please SHOP AROUND people! You always have options when it comes to buying a vehicle. If one dealership doesn't value your time or business, go to one that does. There are actually good dealerships with salespeople that will put forth an effort to earn your business instead of treating you like an inconvenience. If writing this review saves one person from getting their time wasted by this place, then the time I spent writing this was worth it. Also, just FYI, I leave glowing reviews for businesses all the time on social media that appreciate their customers. And when a business does not appreciate the customers that keep their business going, I let them know about it so that they are 1) aware of the problem and 2) can maybe put some effort into fixing the problem. Thanks for taking the time to read this review if you've made it this far read more

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Drive 80 miles to have the sales guy double book the same car. Complete waste of time. Sale team has no clue on booking of vehicles. People grabbing vehicle keys willy nilly handing them out without checking for appointments. 80 mile drive during the busy time in cincinnati. They had asked me while I was there how I was going to purchase this 2021 tesla model s and I said I had cash. They pushed me to one side and made me wait while I was there for over 30min. They where working the other customer looking at the tesla while they had me waiting. Crooked sales team trying to get the payment plan to make money on interest and passing on the cash offer at full price.................. read more

I offered asking price PLUS sales tax and they did not except my offer. Poor business plan, poor customer service. WTF?

Was very disappointed in how they treat customers. Salesman was rude and tried to contradict me. Lexus vehicles are very reliable and good cars, but I was extremely disappointed in how they handle their customers. read more

horrendous experience dealt with 3 sales reps. told all 3 exactly what i was looking for. guess who found the car i wanted.....me their customer service is terrible. read more

If you are in the market for a new vehicle contact Pate Faulkner at Performance Lexus. Pate and his colleague Lilly were diligent and concerned for our satisfaction throughout the entire buying process. Were I not retired and still in business I would look to poach both of these young professionals for my sales and CS department!! read more

Visited the dealership at noon on a Sunday. They were scheduled to open at 12:00 but the parking lot was blocked off. We saw an employee who advised that we could park on the service side and they'd be open in five or six minutes. We parked and walked over. We were looking for a specific vehicle we saw online. Disclaimer: it's challenging to look for a used car in this competitive market. The practice of listing a car on their website with a note to call for pricing adds to the complexity. The building was not open - 12:10 at this point but we lucked upon a salesman named Chris. He had a snarky attitude from the beginning, an odd characteristic for someone ill-prepared with no keys, and no pricing. He also advised that the pricing for the vehicle we'd inquired about would not be available for a week to a week and a half. He suggested that we leave our names and phone number and someone would call us when the car was available to test drive. No thanks!! The used car market is rough. Thanks Performance Lexus for making the process even harder. Don't put the cars on your site until you're prepared to receive inquiries about them. read more

Me and my fiancée purchased a BMW from this dealership at first everyone was nice and made us feel like we were valued customers. Before signing any contract I noticed one of the wheels was bent I voiced my concern and they shortly included fixing the wheel in the contract. Lol that was a joke for one I bought the car having faith the car was reliable but no they pulled the battery the day we picked the car up making it seem there was nothing wrong with the car. On our way home all these warning lights appeared to this day the wheel isn't fixed they keep saying they fixed the issue but according to the picture it's not clearly. Now we are forced to seek a lawyer to either get our wheel fixed or get our money back!! Stay away from this dealership the service center is a joke. Very rude and unprofessional. ***UPDATE*** When we originally I specifically remember asking Justin if they wheels were good and he claimed all were good besides one. Come to find out the 4 wheels were cracked and we still haven't received a call from Lexus even after we called almost everyday to speak to someone. Now we are forced to pay an attorney to get or shit fixed because it says in our contract that they were going to fix our wheel but it was never done. The cars been sitting out in our drive way for a few weeks now because it chewed the tires up that were on the car. All I can say is we're are un pleased with the service we received. And I'd do your research on this location before signing anything **In response to the comment posted** That comment is going to be documented for our attorney to review because we do have an audio recording when you introduced yourself to both of us. As well as stating the front tire was bent and that you would fix it which the contract stats as well as you verbally saying it. read more

Performance Lexus Northern Kentucky - The wheel still bent after the 2nd time "fixing" it. - Car Dealers Near Me - Fort Wright, Kentucky

Recently stopped in to get some answers about a few small issues my car was having. When I walked in, there was only one female employee there who was on her phone. No big deal because there were no other customers. I went up to her and said hi and that's when I saw her name was Kelly B on her name tag. After I said hi, Kelly looked me up and down and rolled her eyes before sighing and saying "What ?" very rudely. Taken aback, I asked if she could help answer a few questions I had. She spat back with, "Don't you have google you can ask questions to ?" before returning to her phone. At this point I wasn't sure what to do so I asked if there was someone else I could speak to. Kelly didn't even bother to respond and instead continued doing whatever on her phone. Since I saw that this interact wasn't going anywhere and that Kelly wouldn't make the time of day, I decided to leave. If I was able to give 0 stars, I would. Kelly B is clearly not interested in helping customers. Thanks for nothing, maybe she'll take the time to read this since she has time to be on her phone. read more

I took my wife's Lexis for a routine oil change and was pleasantly surprised at how they handled the Covid issue. I was greeted by a masked service advisor and then they sanitized the car as I waited in their newly made sanitizer waiting room (which was sanitized every hour). The car was sanitized once again after the service. My friend from Florida had his Honda services and he couldn't believe how I was treated. They weren't too concerned in Florida with any issues of Covid. So hats off to performance Lexus. Maybe, just maybe I buy my next car from them. read more

Tim Tucker is not to be trusted!!!! Sold me a 2016 jeep patriot. Told me everything was fine. The next day I found out I needed new tires and breaks. Wanted to send me to a used tire place on a bad side of town. Could have killed my mom and myself. read more

I normally have had decent service with this location. Nothing above and beyond like the service I use to get in Cleveland, OH. However, I scheduled an appointment to have a dent repair done and when I called to see if they could repair it they assured me over the phone they would be able to and scheduled a loaner vehicle so I would be able to get to work. After waiting for 15 min before I was helped I was told I would have to go around the corner to a different location not associated with Lexus for they take walk-ins. Meaning I would not be getting a loaner vehicle which makes it a tad difficult to get to work. Had I known they would NOT be able to help me with anything I would've looked somewhere else and made arrangements to get to work. Would have been nice to have this clear communication. read more

I went in trusting all Lexus dealerships for maintenance work. I soon realize that I was wrong. *Parents take note for your young kids driving. They will rip you off with hidden fees that they will not tell you about and try to take advantage of your kid by not following certain parts of the warranty. I felt so disappointed, as a young driver, in how much they said they cared for their customers and didn't live up to their reviews. I have never had this bad of an experience at any other Lexus dealerships before (Texas, Missouri, Illinois & even the Loveland Park dealership location). read more

We stood outside for a half an hour looking at cars, and no one came out to greet us very rude

I would say that there is a perceived expectation for how a "lexus" dealership should treat you ... these folks go above and beyond. I worked with Amanda, and must say, she is top-knotch. She sold me the car that I was looking at, and worked with me to make sure I was getting a deal that I thought was fair, and was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. A few weeks later, I had an issue with my radio, and Amanda worked to get my car in the service center within a matter of days. If I ever have to get another car, not a doubt in my mind that it will be with Amanda and the Rivercenter team. read more

I drove a 95' Subaru Outback to Audi dealership to by a car and their staff not even came greet me when i was walking around looking for a car. And then one guy came and told me that "This car is 75k ! " and the way he look at me like i can't afforded it. I feel offended and left. Next day, i came to this Lexus dealership and everyone over here treat like their family's, I bought the car in 30 minutes and walk out like a champ. I recommend this dealership if anyone looking for a car to buy. Specially Phill Booth, thank you for helping me all the way when i bought the car. read more

Just bought a Toyota from a dealership in Michigan and it did not come with plate screws. These screws are very specific to Toyota and Lexus, so you can't just get them anywhere. I went into the dealership I expected to happily pay for the screws, before I even told them what I was there for they offered me coffee, water or anything? They were just so pleasant... when I got to the parts department the manager said they usually do charge but it was on the house. Made my day I'm sure if you need a car, service or parts or accessories they will go above and beyond... beautiful dealership! read more

Performance Lexus Northern Kentucky - What a view - Car Dealers Near Me - Fort Wright, Kentucky

Bought a used car from them hatch wnt over tried to swap it out a couple of days later for a different car sense it not covered on the warranty I purchased and they said I can trade it back in at a loss and I Lose my deposit. Plus the morning I went to buy a car they had on 8/15/2022 I called they when they opened at 9 and they had it. Got down there at 9:50 and they sold it to one of there employees. This post is on 8/18/2022. Just not happy with my purchase. One of the salesman said they look over the cars on trade in and no one warned about this and yes I didn't think about checking the hatch. So, idk read more

Had a wonderful experience!! all the staff very nice/polite. Amanda Yerian(sic?)was awesome! Had all the answers and was extremely helpful! walked me through each step in my purchase. I couldn't ask for better service. She made making a big decision easy for me,no pressure! read more

I agree with other reviewers. Lexus sets ones expectations high and this dealership met and exceeded them today. We worked with Amanda. She was very professional and pleasant to deal with. She stayed in touch during the whole process of buying a car and was responsive answering every question we had. Everyone who helped Amanda today made this transaction a great experience. We live an hour away from Covington. While we were on our way to the dealership they were getting all the documents ready. After we arrived in a dealership we have not had to wait for anything. We loved the efficiency and the appreciation of our time. Thank you guys!!! read more

I had a great experience with purchasing a Lexus IS 250 from Lexus RiverCenter a few months ago so I was happy to make the hour drive from my home to have my car serviced at this dealership as well. They continue to exceed my expectations. Alyssa in the service department was extremely friendly and helpful, making sure I understood everything that was happening before, during, and after my vehicle was serviced. The customer waiting lounge was comfortable and accommodating; it felt like my wait time flew by and the next thing I knew Alyssa was letting me know my vehicle was ready. Great job, Lexus RiverCenter Team. I can now confidently recommend both your sales and service departments. read more

Justin Lyman the Service Manager for the dealership is the best!!!! He always steps in when there is an issue to ensure delivery of outstanding service & results. Thank you Justin. read more

Pete Ianni is the most arrogant jerk to deal with. His lack of professionalism, and haughty demeanor make me never want to do business with any Performance Auto group again. Don't waste your money, he is terrible. read more

I purchased my certified pre-owned Lexus from a very reputable dealership in Texas and was always so pleased with their service department. I just moved to Cincinnati and naturally, I was nervous about having to go to a new dealership for service. I should have never worried. Dustin at Performance Lexus RiverCenter made sure I had the best experience possible, handling all my questions and needs with the utmost professionalism and efficiency. I'm so pleased with the caliber of customer service at RiverCenter! Thank you for making my experience so wonderful and hassle-free. I'll definitely be back! P.S. Something I've learned is that dealerships often do a better job at details than car washes. RiverCenter is no exception! They did a fantastic job detailing the interior of my car. read more

I pulled into the garage to see if they could do an oil change. Rather than say no, they told me to wait in my vehicle outside the garage. About 15 minutes later, the guy comes and tells me that they are going to close soon and to schedule an appointment. Why have me wait to tell me that they couldn't take me? That kept me from getting to another company the same day. After I left, I called and spoke to Dave, in my efforts to schedule an appointment for early the next morning. At some point, Dave stopped responding to me. I could hear him clearly, but he seemed not to hear me. The phone eventually disconnected. I waited for him to call me back. He knew my name, had my account pulled up, with my phone number, but never called me back. He knew exactly how to reach me. I've experienced multiple similar experiences, from refusing to give me a proper quote in writing, which I had NEVER experienced (it was bizarre) before that day, to failing to take care of damage they caused to my car while doing a detail of my entire car. They spilled a chemical on the joystick and the padding crumbled off. They were supposed to order a new covering for the joystick, and claimed to have ordered it, but NEVER followed up. They may treat some clients very well, but I've experienced a pattern of disrespect and unprofessionalism regarding other clients, such as myself. I've been a Lexus owner and customer for over 24 years. The customer service is horrible, and going down hill, at least for me. I need to get work done on my vehicle, but I don't trust their service department. Update: On March 8, 2021, i contacted Lexus again to get the oil change. I don't recall the name of the man that took the call, but it was not Dave. He pulled up my account. I asked him if there was space available today. He said yes, but didn't give me the times. He then asked if I were having any other issues. As I responded to that question, the phone again disconnected. This time, however, I didn't wait for him to call me back; I immediately called back and Brenda once again transferred me to the service department. The phone rang repeatedly, but no one ever picked up. It finally went to an unidentified voicemail, so I didn't leave a vm. I decided that maybe it was a sign not to get my car serviced there, after giving them a second chance. The service guy failed to call me back again, despite verifying my identity, based on my number, which he established immediately. I can't help but wonder if they are intentionally hanging up on me. Unfortunately, there is only one other Lexus dealership in Mason, but I don't know if it is the same owner. Update: March 10, 2021 I called to speak to Justin three times today because Lexus violated my privacy and discussed my car with a third person without my knowledge or consent. That is not only unprofessional, but violated my expectation of privacy as a customer. Justin failed to call me back. I called three times, left a message twice and the last time I didn't leave a message because they steered me to the wrong vm. I will now reach out to corporate. Unfortunately, it appears all of the Lexus dealerships in Covington, Mason and Dayton are owned by the same people. It's time to consider a different luxury car because this company clearly does not value certain customers. read more

While I was buying the car they were great! However...AFTER I purchased it the customer service is simply awful. I've called and left messages 7 times in 5 days to get information about our extended warranty. No one has called me back. They people that answer transfer 2 different peoples voicemail and not one return call. I will NEVER but from them again. I paid to much money to not get a simple question answered. I will take my money anywhere else. The customer service is below par for any car dealership let alone Lexus. read more

I have consistently had fantastic service from my service advisor, Stephen Douglas. However, I was not happy when I learned that he was released yesterday not too long after he had helped me with an emergent issue with my door locks not functioning properly (actuator on the driver door needed to be replaced). I called yesterday morning and he was able to get me in after lunch. Nothing but great things to say about his service level. I'm sure there is a back story to the dismissal, but he had always treated me with the utmost respect and provided quick service. I hope that the next service advisor that I'm assigned to is comparable. With regard to the complimentary washes, they can be improved. Yes, they are free and available 6 days a week, but I find that I have to redo the outside of the windows every time before leaving. I have brought this to Justin's attention, but the issue has yet to be resolved. It is a fantastic perk that is offered, but when you have to finish the work yourself before leaving it tarnishes the perk a bit. Phil Booth is the absolute best salesperson to work with. While I didn't have a reason to see Phil yesterday, when he passed me in the client lounge he was quick to stop by and say hi. He's top notch! read more

have had non stop issues ever since purchasing a car from Lexus river center. where do I start? purchased a vehicle that was not even detailed, trash from previous owners or whoever. would not recommend this place at all read more

I am so happy that I decided to purchase my used car from this dealership. My last car was a nightmare, but this place was a breath of fresh air. They were actually willing to work with me on pricing. I got a Cadillac from their used lot, which i LOVE! A few days after I purchased it, the blinkers got stuck and they fixed it right away with no charge. Such a relief and change from the last place I got a car. Great, nice, accommodating staff and I will recommend this dealership to everyone! read more

Recently, I decided to get a new Lexus GS350. I ended up finding exactly the car that I was looking for with the help of an awesome salesman at Lexus Rivercenter named Mark Suchanek. It was dumb luck to stumble into such a great buying experience after having been disappointed with the local Columbus, OH dealership from which I had purchased my previous two Lexus cars. As a third time buyer of Lexus, I continue to be impressed by comfort, value and reliability. They are GREAT cars. To have an excellent buying experience on top of that was just bonus. I drove almost two hours out of town to buy this car from Lexus Rivercenter - primarily due to the outstanding support and responsiveness Mark showed in helping me to find the car I was looking for. All the while, he was patient, responsive, detail-oriented, and fair. I would VERY HIGHLY recommend Lexus Rivercenter if you live in the area and are in the market for a Lexus. They were fair, honest and sincere - not the easiest thing to find from car dealerships. They truly recognize the value of a satisfied customer and make a good faith effort to earn your business with more than lip service about that. Give them a shot. Ask for Mark! read more

This is my first Lexus and experience with Performance Lexus I have not been disappointed Great experience with my sales associate Bob and the service department is amazing! Never a problem with an appointment and very prompt service also love the car wash service Would highly recommend read more

I was very pleased with the customer service from the moment I made my first phone call. Ryan Schatteman is a "no pressure" representative who took the time to ask questions about my needs. He definitely went above and beyond what was expected, even after I purchased the vehicle. Make sure you have financing lined up before you arrive. I am paying 1.25% more by not doing my due diligence. I was told I was receiving the best rate out there, but I soon found out I was given the highest. Lesson learned. read more

Dave Richie was a great salesman. He worked hard to make sure this was a special Christmas gift for my wife I was also impressed that he worked hard to make sure we received all the financial incentives after we were first told the December to Remember program didn't apply to our 2017 350. read more

I've always had a positive experience at Lexus RiverCenter. They're really focused on a positive customer experience - from purchasing and servicing a car, and everything in between. Lexus gives complimentary car washes no matter where you've bought it, and the waits are reasonable depending on how busy they are. I had my car washed there today. They told me it would take about 30-40 minutes. I was out in 25 minutes. Their waiting room is not a cold place with vinyl tiles, vinyl plastic seats, etc rather it is a warm, inviting lounge with leather couches, warm lighting, a self-serve bar where you can have your choice of coffee, cookies, snacks and soda. They have a separate kiddie room with their own TV and kiddie chairs. I'm sure other luxury dealerships focus on these things as well but thought I'd share my Lexus RiverCenter experience read more

Dealership reached out to help make things right. They said they are trying to acquire the extra key and should have a resolution by the end of the month. read more

Great attention to your service needs. And relaxing lounge with snacks, and drinks while you wait. If you must work they have hook ups for computers and play room for the little ones. We'll never have anything but a Lexus not just for the service, we love Lexus. read more