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Southern States Mazda

Raleigh, NC

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4.7
257 Reviews
Come visit us at Southern States Mazda, your local Raleigh Mazda dealer. Our staff is ready to help you purchase or lease your next vehicle. When you visit our car dealership in the Raleigh area, expect the superior customer service that you deserve. With years of experience and training the Southern States team will get you into the Mazda vehicle that is right for you. Southern States Automotive has been in business since 1986, and our team is committed to excellence and making your car-buying experience a positive one. We strive to earn your trust so that you'll make Southern States your last stop when it comes to driving away with a new or used Mazda. Visit our Mazda showroom in Raleigh and experience first-hand the level of service and satisfaction that will make you a regular Southern States customer. We look forward to serving you!
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2511 Wake Forest Road B

Raleigh, NC

27609

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March 19, 2026

Professional staff, smooth buying process, transparent pricing, excellent service, and a stress-free dealership experience overall. More

by ashjessen310
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Employees Worked With
Patrick Gomes
5.0
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Other Employees : Sal Morande
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Mar 19, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

We’re delighted that Patrick and our team provided professional guidance, transparent pricing, and a smooth process for your new Mazda CX-30. It’s wonderful to hear our service met your expectations and made your visit stress-free. Thanks for sharing your feedback.

March 18, 2026

Abe and the Mazda team were excellent. Told them I wanted to get out of my lease and into a financed car due to moving. They were very attentive and hooked me up! More

by xraytech2011
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Abe Kline
5.0
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Mar 18, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad Abe and our Mazda team helped you transition from your lease into a financed Mazda CX-5 before your move. Enjoy many great miles in your new CX-5.

March 17, 2026

Sal was easy to work with and helped explain the features of our car in great detail. He also helped us get a great deal on the car, better than other offers. He was ultimately the main reason we bought our More

by dmj323
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Sal, CJ Moser
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Mar 17, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Thank you for your five-star review. We’re glad our team member made your Mazda CX-50 purchase seamless and walked you through its features in detail. It’s rewarding to know you found a deal better than the other offers and that our support was the deciding factor.

March 15, 2026

Abe was super knowledgeable, kind, and you could tell he's passionate about the cars he sells. We never felt any pressure from him and he made the car buying experience enjoyable! Give this man a raise! More

by Janelle.Kramer
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Employees Worked With
Abe Kline
5.0
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Mar 15, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

It’s fantastic to hear that Abe’s expertise and friendly approach made your new Mazda CX-5 purchase enjoyable. We’re glad you never felt pressured and could relax throughout the process. Thank you for sharing your experience!

March 14, 2026

Great experience! Sal was a great salesmen and I love my new car and had a great time. More

by oates.jaclyn
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Danilo Cruz
5.0
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Taylor Amick
5.0
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Ben Roark
5.0
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Ariel Hernandez
5.0
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Sonny Leon
5.0
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Corey Clark
5.0
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Rish Perez
5.0
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Abe Kline
5.0
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Lewis Hunter-Blakely
5.0
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Patrick Gomes
5.0
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Mar 14, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed the sales process and love your new Mazda CX-30. Please reach out if there’s anything we can help you with in the future.

March 14, 2026

Professional, efficient, honest, made me feel comfortable The entire staff was very pleasant and laid back. No high pressure sales tactics More

by kochanthony
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Employees Worked With
Lewis Hunter-Blakely
5.0
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Other Employees : Lewis Hunter-Blakely
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Mar 14, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Thank you for highlighting our team’s honest and efficient service. Lewis and our staff are glad you felt comfortable throughout the process. We hope you enjoy every drive in your Mazda CX-5.

March 13, 2026

Corey was amazing! He took the time to answer all my questions and made me feel comfortable and confident through the entire process. It was no pressure and stress free More

by lindseysnellbaker
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Corey Clark
5.0
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Mar 13, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Thanks for highlighting Corey’s assistance throughout your purchase. We’re glad he could address your questions and keep the process pressure-free. Enjoy your Mazda and we hope to help you again soon.

March 12, 2026

This was my fourth Mazda that I have purchased. Ben did an awesome job showing us the Mazda CX 50 and explaining the hybrid part of the car. When we came to pick it up, he made sure to go over ever More

by MICHELEPOPE3
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Ben Roark
5.0
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Mar 12, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Thank you for returning to us for your fourth Mazda, and congratulations on your new CX-50. We’re glad Ben could walk you through the hybrid features and make the pickup smooth. We appreciate your loyalty and look forward to helping you again.

March 12, 2026

Corey is a great salesman. Sales management was engaging and good to work with and quick to respond with answers. Finance went well listened to what we needed and provided dire More

by JM
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Corey Clark
5.0
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Mar 12, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Seeing your feedback made our day. We’re glad Corey and sales management responded quickly while finance provided clear answers to meet your needs. It’s great that buying your new Mazda CX-5 was smooth, and we look forward to assisting you again.

March 11, 2026

They communicated very well with me on everything I asked about and Taylor was great when we got to the dealership to purchase a new 2026 Mazda CX50. More

by TimL
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Yes
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Taylor Amick
5.0
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Mar 11, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Thank you for choosing a new 2026 Mazda CX-50 and for recognizing our clear communication. We’re glad Taylor made your purchase experience smooth. Enjoy every drive in your CX-50!

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