Joe has been here at Wantagh Mazda for over 20 years and loves the family atmosphere. He loves seeing customers over and over again and also working with new customers bringing them into the family here. Joe is a woodworker and builds furniture in his free time.
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35 yrs, 4 mos
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39 yrs, 4 mos
251 Reviews
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May 09, 2016
THXs again David Chiari, Joe and the Family owned Mazda Team The solid positive reviews in all media led me the Mazda CX-5 2016.5 Touring AND Mazda Wantagh dealership. Although set on the CX-5 I was soon intrigu The solid positive reviews in all media led me the Mazda CX-5 2016.5 Touring AND Mazda Wantagh dealership. Although set on the CX-5 I was soon intrigued and test driving the CX3 and CX-3... also great driving."Certified Master Sales Consultant" David Chiari (who has been with Wantagh Mazda over 30 yrs.) had me at Hello... Do you want to take (Cx-5) for a test drive. Thought it might be too much "car" for me having driven 4dr. sedan for 14yrs... but after few test drives I was hooked. Love the "push of a button" sport mode feature for quick acceleration whenever you need an extra kick. Considered a small SUV, the CX-5 roomy cargo space fits my racing bike w/o taking wheel off for quick & easy safe access. Very pleased with overall experience and believe I got a fair price for my Subaru trade-in. No pressure no hassle sales team and efficient exclusive Mazda Dealership!! More
Other Employees Tagged: David Chiari, Kenny Davis
February 12, 2016
Great experience! We really enjoyed dealing with the guys at Wantagh Mazda. This was our sons 1st car and he learned all about what the car buying experience should be We really enjoyed dealing with the guys at Wantagh Mazda. This was our sons 1st car and he learned all about what the car buying experience should be like. David took the time to explain all the features of the car and answered all of our sons questions. Never felt pressured. No games or bait a switch tactics. Joe, Kenny and David were a pleasure to deal with. Honest value from this dealership. Least I mention the car is amazing. Gets top reviews among the competition for cars in this class. More
Other Employees Tagged: David Chiari, Kenny Davis
February 02, 2016
Easy, well coordinated and professional I recently switched from leasing a Honda CR-V to leasing a new CX-5. As with any new car there is always something new that one dealer does different I recently switched from leasing a Honda CR-V to leasing a new CX-5. As with any new car there is always something new that one dealer does differently that the other. I'm still getting used to these, but so far I've noticed that: 1) The pickup in my Mazda is peppier and there when you need it most. 2) Road noise is much quieter. 3) The seats are more comfortable. 4) The drivers side feels roomier. 5) My Honda's Bluetooth was terrible and would always be problematic, whereas the Bluetooth on the Mazda hasn't been a problem. 6) The voice commands are taking some time to get used to: my Honda allowed for me to store pre-recorded "Call Home" and worked like a charm, but with the Mazda, there are a few more steps that seem to take longer. 7) The HD stereo sounds great and is easy to navigate using "Favorite settings". 8) With the push button door open option, I don't have to remove the keys from my pocket and can get out of the cold fast. 9) Handles great in the snow (AWD). Overall, so far, the car is more enjoyable to drive. My Sales team were very knowledgeable and assisted me with getting the features I wanted. They even took care of getting my former leased vehicle to a drop off location out on the Island. I would strongly recommend checking this dealer out if you are considering a Mazda. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jorge Ortiz
September 21, 2015
Super Easy and friendly I have been shopping around for weeks, finally went to Wantagh Mazda and was treated like a long time friend by Victor the salesman ....... with no B. I have been shopping around for weeks, finally went to Wantagh Mazda and was treated like a long time friend by Victor the salesman ....... with no B.S numbers game....within 30 min. and some help from Joe Stella we had a deal done. (CX-5). Joe from Albertson More
Other Employees Tagged: Victor Liantonio
August 31, 2015
New Mazda 6 Picked up our new Mazda 6 in black last week. This dealership was terrific. They searched high and low to find the exact model we wanted. We were p Picked up our new Mazda 6 in black last week. This dealership was terrific. They searched high and low to find the exact model we wanted. We were pleased with their professionalism and courtesy. I would recommend Wantagh Mazda highly and hope to continue to do business with them in the future! More
Other Employees Tagged: Phil Puleo, David Chiari
August 29, 2015
Excellent Service! We came in looking for a car for my husband and ended up walking out with a car for both of us! I had a CX-9 that I purchased 6 years ago and quite fr We came in looking for a car for my husband and ended up walking out with a car for both of us! I had a CX-9 that I purchased 6 years ago and quite frankly loved it so much that I had no intention of giving it up, until I saw the 2016 CX-5 Grand Touring with all of it's new features. My husband had the Mazda 6 and just got the Mazda 3 and we both love our new cars! We dealt with Victor Liantonio when we purchased our first Mazda's and did not want to deal with anyone else but him this time. He is one of the most professional, courteous, low pressure salesmen I have ever met and he is an absolute pleasure to deal with. The rest of the staff there is great as well, especially Kenny Davis. Fun-loving and full of energy with a great personality. Thank you to everyone at Wantagh Mazda for making our car buying experience a great one! More
Other Employees Tagged: Victor Liantonio, Kenny Davis
August 14, 2015
Outstanding service! My experience at the wantagh site was nothing short of perfection. I was pleasantly greeted upon walking into the office and was offered additional se My experience at the wantagh site was nothing short of perfection. I was pleasantly greeted upon walking into the office and was offered additional services such as a needed inspection. I felt as though the staff had my best interest in mind and was sincerely concerned about my satisfaction. I was helped quickly and my oil was changed much faster than i anticipated. My father previously visited your site and was pleased as well. More
Other Employees Tagged: Vin Vergara, Phil Puleo, David Chiari, Victor Liantonio, Kenny Davis, Joe Bonavita , Jim Coyle, Gary Gavin, Jonathan Lakritz, I don't know their names
August 11, 2015
The purchase of my 2015 Mazda 3 This is the 4th car I have gotten from Wantagh Mazda. David Chiari and Joe Stella are fantastic to work with. There are no sales gimmicks. They are This is the 4th car I have gotten from Wantagh Mazda. David Chiari and Joe Stella are fantastic to work with. There are no sales gimmicks. They are very straight forward and work with you to get the deal you want. They are the only dealership that am comfortable walking into and confident with the deal when I walk out. I highly recommend them to anyone. The quality of the Mazda cars, the deal you are able to get, as well as the customer service you receive at Wantagh Mazda, is second to none. More
Other Employees Tagged: David Chiari
July 30, 2015
Not your typical car dealership From my first visit to my fourth (when I picked up my new Mazda 6) all of the gentlemen (Jonathan, Phil P., Joe S. and Kenny) I dealt with were a pl From my first visit to my fourth (when I picked up my new Mazda 6) all of the gentlemen (Jonathan, Phil P., Joe S. and Kenny) I dealt with were a pleasure. Not one person pressured me into anything I did not want or beyond my comfortable budget (as was my experience at another car company!) They are NOT your "typical" car salesmen that throw numbers at you then go in the back and make you incessantly wait while they "talk to their boss." They are real, upfront and to the point. I appreciated their honesty, their respect for my time and the seamless process of my new lease. Most of all, there were no surprises when it was time to close the deal, all that was discussed was delivered and there weren't any "hidden " or extra costs. They have successfully earned my trust as well as my business! More
Other Employees Tagged: Phil Puleo, Kenny Davis , Jonathan Lakritz
July 27, 2015
Leased many Mazdas I have been leasing Mazdas from Wantagh for nearly 10 years (cx3s, cx7s and cx9s). Sales has been been very friendly, helpful and no nonsense. Joe S I have been leasing Mazdas from Wantagh for nearly 10 years (cx3s, cx7s and cx9s). Sales has been been very friendly, helpful and no nonsense. Joe Stella, mgr, has also been great. A couple of times I even dealt with Vinnie the owner. He too took the time to talk with me about my needs. Very well done! Shout out to Kenny who went above and beyond a couple of times for me! More
Other Employees Tagged: Vin Vergara, David Chiari, Kenny Davis

