Phillips Chevrolet was EXCELLENT. My amazing team consisted of: Jordan Jurgovan my salesman that…read moreclosed the deal, Anthony Mcauley the manager, and Rami Alamawi the first salesman I spoke to. Jordan, and Anthony missed out on the office party, and kept the office open just to finish our deal. They were celebrating their status as a #1 Dealership... this time I totally agree, and they are deserving.
I was on a mission. I began an aggressive search for a car for my daughters 21st bday. I had one week to buy the car, but I was not desperate. My thought was cash speaks quite LOUDLY. Yet a dealership in Countryside acted like my cash was purple, and not green. Their lousy sales technique/person turned into a Blessing for Phillips, AND my daughter. She is always on the go- I don't understand why she thinks "broke, and grown can co-exist". Yet, 21 year olds think they have a world to run. Nonetheless I needed my Road Warrior in a safe used car, with low miles. I absolutely refused to buy her a new car- plus after getting my new car in 2023 my pocketbook was saying... OH NO Sweetie- we are on a budget! With that in mind the hunt began.... I picked Phillips Chevrolet by accident, after I had a horrific experience with that other dealership. The night before I paid the other dealership $18,800 cash for a 2023 Altima (pretty as it was- the test drive was blah, and it was a rental- yuck). The salesperson, and her manager made me so angry- that I canceled the wire after they argued with me- and refused- to make me a 2nd key.
Phillips didn't argue about ANYTHING. They showed me a fabulous used car- a 2022 Corolla with low miles. It was a $400 difference, and the BEST $400 I have spent. I left the dealership laughing with the manager (Anthony), hugging the salesman (Jordan), and promising to buy all my future cars from them. When Rami told me the price- he did not haggle with me. He was straightforward and I respected their position on the pricing. They went down a few hundred, but couldn't any further--- it was already below market value. I got up left, and called my husband for his opinion. My husband checked and said it was way under priced, so I went back to the dealership for the car. My brother who is a large man- gave it a hell of a test drive- through the back woods, fast turns, up hills, etc. I fussed at him for shaking up the car. He said it was a strong car, that rode smoothly. I felt good that they weren't selling me a lemon. To guarantee they weren't - we negotiated to include the extended bumper to bumper warranty.
I went back the next day to pick up a clean, freshly washed car. As a contrast- my nervous were horrible at the other dealership I was anxious/ uncomfortable when I signed, and second guessed myself all throughout the deal. Whereas, I was thrilled and excited about the car from Phillips Chevrolet. I gladly wired them the $19,000 + and took photos of my car. After taking photos with everyone, and my brother getting his $100 referral (which he didn't share with me :(-- LOL. My husband came to thank them for not causing me to "snap off" like the other dealership. He said - now he can have Peace in the House. After the hugs, photos, and jokes they gifted me with sweatshirts, hats, keychains, and bags. Now I can buy a big red bow, and give it to my daughter. I'm making her wear the sweatshirt and hat for the photos.
SIDEBAR:
Out of the last 5 car purchases I have made in 7 years- this was the absolute BEST experience ever!!!! Colleen & Family Loved Phillips & their Awesome Team!!!
I will do photos later--- I gotta run.