1/5 Stars -- Absolutely Horrendous Buying Experience at Toyota of North Miami…read more
Let me start by saying that I absolutely LOVE my new 2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road. The vehicle itself is fantastic. Unfortunately, the experience of purchasing it from Toyota of North Miami has been one of the worst, most frustrating, and most unprofessional customer service experiences I have ever encountered.
If you're considering purchasing a vehicle from this dealership, I strongly encourage you to read this before signing anything.
From the beginning, the entire purchasing process felt rushed, disorganized, and filled with empty promises. The salesperson repeatedly assured me that certain things would be taken care of, only for those promises to turn into excuses, delays, and constant runarounds.
The finance department was no better. When I sat down to review the financing and paperwork, I was repeatedly told that everything would be explained and that I would receive copies of all my documents before leaving. That never happened. I drove home in a brand-new vehicle without receiving the complete paperwork I had been promised.
And somehow, it gets worse.
THEY DIDN'T EVEN PROVIDE ME WITH MY VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
I drove my new truck for approximately five days without realizing that the registration paperwork had never been provided. I discovered this myself when I checked the glove compartment. How does a dealership sell someone a brand-new vehicle and fail to properly explain or provide such basic documentation?
But the most unacceptable part of this entire experience involves my previous GMC lease.
As part of purchasing my Tacoma, the dealership was supposed to handle the payoff of my previous GMC lease. I was specifically told by the salesperson that I could return the following Thursday, pick up a check, and take it to the GMC dealership nearby to complete the payoff.
That was another promise that went nowhere.
As of October 16, nearly two weeks after purchasing my Tacoma, my previous GMC lease still has not been paid off.
I have repeatedly contacted the salesperson asking for updates. Instead of getting a clear answer, a confirmed payment date, or any meaningful resolution, I have received nothing but more excuses and the runaround.
My next GMC payment is due October 17, and I am now facing the possibility of financial consequences and damage to my credit because Toyota of North Miami has failed to follow through on what was promised.
I even called the dealership again on October 16, attempting to speak with someone in finance, only to be told that I would have to call back Monday.
Apparently, once they have your signature and your business, resolving your problems is no longer a priority.
What makes this situation even more insulting is that I have already expressed my concerns directly to the dealership. I have text messages documenting my complaints about the missing paperwork, registration, and lack of communication. I was repeatedly assured that management would be informed and that these issues would be prioritized.
Yet here I am, still chasing answers.
I shouldn't have to repeatedly call, text, follow up, or physically return to a dealership just to get people to fulfill their responsibilities. I certainly shouldn't have to worry about my financial standing because of an unresolved vehicle payoff.
I purchased a brand-new Toyota expecting a professional experience, transparency, and basic customer service. Instead, I received broken promises, poor communication, disorganization, and an astonishing lack of accountability.
I love Toyota. I love my Tacoma. But I deeply regret choosing Toyota of North Miami as the dealership where I purchased it.
To the management of Toyota of North Miami: Your customers deserve better. Selling a vehicle is not where your responsibility ends. Your responsibility also includes honoring your commitments, providing the necessary paperwork, communicating honestly, and resolving problems without forcing customers to chase you.
I am not asking for special treatment. I am asking for the basic professionalism and accountability that should come with purchasing a vehicle.
My advice to potential buyers: Be extremely cautious. Get every promise in writing, review every document, demand copies of your paperwork, and verify that any outstanding trade-in or lease payoff has actually been completed. Do not rely solely on verbal assurances.
This dealership has completely destroyed what should have been an exciting and memorable vehicle-buying experience.
One star, and only because zero stars isn't an option.