
Karifa Mara
Maserati-Alfa Specialist karifamara@criswellauto.com
Criswell Maserati - Alfa Romeo
19570 Amaranth Drive
Germantown, MD 20874
Maserati-Alfa Specialist (240) 252-5800 karifamara@criswellauto.com Karifa Mara brings 20 years of experience in car sales to the table. Prior to joining Criswell Maserati, Karifa was a consultant for other high end cars such as Lexus, Audi, Jaguar, Range Rover, Porsche, Mercedes Benz and BMW, where he was always one of the top performers. Having worked in diverse systems, Karifa is very flexible and brings a wealth of knowledge in sales strategies and exceptional customer satisfaction and retention. In addition, he is fluent in French.
Read moreDealership Experience
8 yrs, 9 mos
Languages Spoken
English
French
243 Reviews
Write a Review243 Reviews of Karifa Mara
March 31, 2025
While window shopping Alfa Romeos online, I found a great offer at Criswell. From the time I called to when I drove off with the deal, Karifa took great care of me. He was very knowledgeable about the Alfa a offer at Criswell. From the time I called to when I drove off with the deal, Karifa took great care of me. He was very knowledgeable about the Alfa and let the car sell itself -- no pressure at all. Karifa was also very gracious with my kids, who I had to bring with me! He provided the smooth and classy shopping experience one would hope for... Thank you! More
March 30, 2025
Mostly a good experience. Not that I have many choices though, since Alfa dealers are scarce. I have been a customer for 7 years. I miss the loaners when doing service and wis Not that I have many choices though, since Alfa dealers are scarce. I have been a customer for 7 years. I miss the loaners when doing service and wish they didn’t charge 3% on credit cards. More
Other Employees Tagged: Krystie Zhang
March 27, 2025
I was absolutely thrilled with my second experience at Criswell Maserati-Alfa Romeo. My Sales person Karifa Mara was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, helping me navigate my options without any pressu Criswell Maserati-Alfa Romeo. My Sales person Karifa Mara was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, helping me navigate my options without any pressure and I did not have to spend all day at the dealership. He took the time to understand my needs and found the perfect car for me. The entire process was smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend Karifa Mara if you’re looking for a vehicle! Ken G. More
Other Employees Tagged: Krystie Zhang
March 26, 2025
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Karifa Mara when I purchased my car, and I can honestly say the experience was exceptional from start to finish. The entire process was smooth, easy, and stress- when I purchased my car, and I can honestly say the experience was exceptional from start to finish. The entire process was smooth, easy, and stress-free. He was incredibly knowledgeable, answered all my questions thoroughly, and truly knows his stuff. On top of that, he made sure I got a great deal. His professionalism, transparency, and friendly demeanor made the whole experience feel effortless. I can’t recommend Karifa enough—if you’re in the market for a vehicle, he’s the one you want to work with! More
Other Employees Tagged: Krystie Zhang
March 09, 2025
Karifa made my experience at Criswell amazing. His professionalism, patience, and genuine service made it hard for me to shop anywhere else. He’s a true asset and he made things so easy. He never His professionalism, patience, and genuine service made it hard for me to shop anywhere else. He’s a true asset and he made things so easy. He never tired of my questions and answered each one with care. His knowledge of the vehicle and industry is astonishing. I have purchased many vehicles in my life, but this was the first I was buying one on my own. He literally took me through each step explaining them as we went along and asking if I had any questions. I’m so grateful for his attention to detail. Absolutely outstanding customer service. More
January 28, 2025
While shopping online, we found the car we thought we wanted to buy and called the dealership. We had the pleasure of talking to Karifa Mara, a true professional . He got the deal done for us then we n wanted to buy and called the dealership. We had the pleasure of talking to Karifa Mara, a true professional . He got the deal done for us then we noticed the interior was not what we thought. Karifa sent us multiple photos detailing the interior colors. He gave us time to digest it all and when we told him it's not what what we thought, his response was I want you to be happy, no worries! The following day we did a video call and previewed the three he had in stock. We fell in love with the one we were not considering and he once again had the deal done for us within ten minutes. It's now on an enclosed transport heading south over 1000 miles. You will not find a more patience, professional sales executive anywhere Thank you Karifa! More
Other Employees Tagged: Krystie Zhang
January 14, 2025
Mr. Karifa and financial team provided us an exceptional purchasing service. Thank you Criswell Maserati and Karifa Mara Karifa and financial team provided us an exceptional purchasing service. Thank you Criswell Maserati and Karifa Mara More
Other Employees Tagged: Krystie Zhang
December 31, 2024
We leased a vehicle yesterday at Criswell Maserati and had the pleasure of working with Karifa Mara. It was unlike any other encounter that we've ever had at a dealership. Karifa makes the overall process had the pleasure of working with Karifa Mara. It was unlike any other encounter that we've ever had at a dealership. Karifa makes the overall process an "experience," not a transaction. He exudes positivity and high energy, combined with his many years of experience in the auto industry. We left Criswell yesterday feeling like VIP customers and would highly recommend Karifa and the dealership. -Marc S. More
Other Employees Tagged: Krystie Zhang
December 29, 2024
Karifa is the ultimate professional! A pleasure to work with to get a new car. He understands customer service! Awesome person A pleasure to work with to get a new car. He understands customer service! Awesome person More
Other Employees Tagged: Krystie Zhang


