Eddie Thornton
Eddie Thornton at Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw

Eddie Thornton

Kia Brand Specialist

Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw

1221 Auto Park Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30144

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4.9
35 Reviews

Dealership Experience

1 yr, 5 mos

Industry Experience

38 yrs, 5 mos

4.9

35 Reviews

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35 Reviews of Eddie Thornton

July 11, 2025

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A complete relief from the last dealership that I went to. Much much better. Eddie was straight up and easy to work with. More

by Sparrow_cap
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Other Employees Tagged: Zak Benabdesselam

July 07, 2025

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They had the right vehicle at the right price and Eddie was very easy to work with. More

by thesandsstorm
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Other Employees Tagged: Bryson Smith, Katherine Nunn

Jul 10, 2025

Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw responded

We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience working with Eddie and finding the perfect vehicle at a great price! Thank you for choosing our business and we hope to see you again in the future.

July 06, 2025

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Jim Ellis Kia and Eddie Thornton were a joy to work with. They made the process very smooth and they were very attentive to all my needs and wishes. More

by Paullindsay
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Other Employees Tagged: Bryson Smith, Katherine Nunn

Jul 09, 2025

Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw responded

Paullindsay, thank you for your kind words and congratulations on your new vehicle! Thanks, Paullindsay! We appreciate your continued business with us, and we're looking forward to your next visit!

July 05, 2025

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Great experience. I dread car shopping because it can be stressful and one feels under pressure. Eddie Thornton did a fantastic job of providing informantion that was More

by DBosc
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Other Employees Tagged: Katherine Nunn

Jul 09, 2025

Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw responded

Dbosc, thank you for your kind words and congratulations on your new vehicle! That's great to hear,Dbosc! Customer service is one of our top priorities and we're glad to hear you received such excellent service!

July 05, 2025

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The dealership was wonderful to work with. This was my first time purchasing a car. I had a great experience and would recommend them to anyone! More

by Ashley Y
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Other Employees Tagged: Mike Awolusi

Jul 09, 2025

Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw responded

That's great to hear,Ashley Y! Customer service is one of our top priorities and we're glad to hear you received such excellent service!

June 18, 2025

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Eddie made our car buying experience easy and enjoyable! He took time to explain things and we appreciate him immensely! More

by ROBERTSONCAROL4
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Other Employees Tagged: Bryson Smith, Matt Rock

Jun 20, 2025

Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw responded

Thank you for taking the time to leave this rating! We're so glad your experience earned us five stars! Thanks again for your business! Take care!

June 05, 2025

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Eddie was great to work with, friendly, knowledgeable and willing to the extra mile to get “the deal” done. He listened to what I was willing to pay and made the deal work. More

by PRMTAR5
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Jun 09, 2025

Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw responded

Thanks for the great 4-star rating, Prmtar5! If there is anything we can do to turn it into a 5-star rating, I hope you'll let us know. Again, thank you for taking the time to let us know how we're doing. Please let us know if there is ever anything else we can do for you! Safe travels!

Jun 11, 2025

Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw responded

Thanks for the great 4-star rating, Prmtar5! If there is anything we can do to turn it into a 5-star rating, I hope you'll let us know. Again, thank you for taking the time to let us know how we're doing. Please let us know if there is ever anything else we can do for you! Safe travels!

May 30, 2025

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We couldn’t ask for a better car buying experience! Our salesman Eddie was extremely patient and helpful, taking the time to answer all my questions and find the right car for me. Thank you for his pr More

by Hong
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Jun 02, 2025

Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw responded

Thanks for highlighting some of our staff who provided you with such a positive experience, Hong! Thank you so much for choosing Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw as your first choice for service!

April 30, 2025

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They were very accommodating and willing to negotiate. Eddie did a fantastic job explaining the cars feature and made sure I'd get the best deal possible for my car. More

by jlee316
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Other Employees Tagged: Mike Awolusi, Katherine Nunn

May 02, 2025

Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw responded

Your comments keep us motivated and working hard for all our guests, Jlee316! Thank you so much for choosing Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw as your first choice for service!

April 19, 2025

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Jim Ellis has a great and helpful staff and a clean, comfortable environment. I’ve bought two vehicles here. More

by TKATER
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Apr 22, 2025

Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw responded

Tkater, thank you for writing this fantastic review and giving our dealership such a high star rating! Thanks again for the positive feedback, and we hope that you have a great day!

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