James Marino
James Marino at Don's Ford
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James Marino

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Don's Ford

5712 Horatio St
Utica, NY 13502

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4.7
30 Reviews

Jim has worked at Don's Ford for 31 years as a Sales Consultant. He is married with three children.

Dealership Experience

38 yrs, 2 mos

Industry Experience

38 yrs, 2 mos

Specialties & Trainings

Level 3 emplyee excellence achiever with Ford for 8 consecutive years

4.7

30 Reviews

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30 Reviews of James Marino

April 14, 2025

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In the past year I have bought 2 vehicles and 3 service contracts from Don’s. My previous loyalty and confidence in Don’s is gone. I hope Don’s disregard for customer safety doesn’t or hasn’t gotten anyb More

by MATTGROSS
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Apr 17, 2025

Don's Ford responded

Matt, We take safety very seriously, and it's troubling to hear about these issues with your vehicle. I would like to discuss this matter further and see how we can address it appropriately. Please reach out at your earliest convenience so that we can work towards a possible resolution together. Thank you, Billy Melendez - Service Manager - bmelendez@carbonecars.com

April 04, 2025

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Jim Marino is fantastic bought my last three vehicles from him, between jim, Allen ,and Andrew, I couldn’t ask for a better sales team to get me the truck that I wanted at the price that I could afford p More

by AMMEDIA3
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Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Street

Apr 07, 2025

Don's Ford responded

We're delighted to hear that Jim, Allen, and Andrew have consistently provided you with excellent service at Don's Ford. It's great to know our team helped you find the perfect truck within your budget. Thank you for being a loyal customer!

February 23, 2025

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Very helpful in the buying and transferring of my vehicle to Dallas, Tx. And Nice More

by timika.sims
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Feb 24, 2025

Don's Ford responded

Thank you for choosing Don's Ford! Come see us again soon!

February 08, 2025

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From the start to the finish was flawless. The service technician was excellent. Great service More

by KOTOOLE0
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Feb 10, 2025

Don's Ford responded

That's wonderful to hear. Thank you for choosing Don's Ford, and we hope you'll stop by for another visit in the future!

January 28, 2025

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All the advisor are great! ! I will not go anywhere else for service!! Pick up and delivery service was super easy and convenient More

by VINCENTGONZALEZ
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Jan 29, 2025

Don's Ford responded

At Don's Ford, we strive to provide easy breezy service for our guests. It's great to know we met your expectations. When you're ready for your next appointment, we'll be happy to help you. Take care, Vincent!

January 17, 2025

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I bought my car in July 2024 and I'm still waiting for them to fix side mirrors as promised and fix TPMS light that came on with in 10 mins of sale! I understand part had to be ordered but really? I live More

by NYCOUNTRYGIRL34606
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Jan 21, 2025

Don's Ford responded

Hello, It's disappointing to hear about the delay in addressing your car's issues. We strive for timely service and apologize for any inconvenience caused by this wait, especially given the distance you have to travel. Please reach out so we can prioritize resolving these concerns promptly. Thank you, Billy Melendez Service Manager bmelendez@carbonecars.com

January 16, 2025

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Very effective in helping to sort complexities of truck systems. Jim is a real pro making the entire process enjoyable. More

by ASE1
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Jan 17, 2025

Don's Ford responded

We're so glad to hear that Jim made your experience enjoyable and helped with the truck systems at Don's Ford. Thank you for sharing this positive feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

December 16, 2024

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Jim Marino is a great salesmen. I and my family have purchased numerous vehicles from Jim over the years. He is always a pleasure to work with, no pressure and honest. More

by CMANNINO
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Dec 16, 2024

Don's Ford responded

Thank you for your continued trust in Jim and the team at Don's Ford! We're happy to hear that he's consistently provided a no-pressure and honest experience. Looking forward to assisting with any future vehicle needs!

November 30, 2024

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Satisfied satisfied satisfied satisfied very happy with the service everyone was very nice and helpful More

by DMEWYMAN
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Dec 02, 2024

Don's Ford responded

Wow, thank you for sharing your positive experience. It brings us joy to see how satisfied you are! If you need anything else, don't hesitate to give us a shout at Don's Ford!

November 15, 2024

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Great experience from the moment I pulled in. The service writer was very friendly and went over the current maintenance requirements. Despite being short staffed I was still out within 3 hours More

by SRWHITE0
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Other Employees Tagged: John Mazza

Nov 18, 2024

Don's Ford responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with us at Don's Ford! We're glad to hear that our team provided friendly and efficient service, even when short-staffed. We appreciate your patience and look forward to serving you again in the future!

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