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Southern States Mazda

Raleigh, NC

4.8
455 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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August 14, 2026

Very good experience. Very good experience! All the staff seem to be very pleasant, very attentive and knowledgeable. More

by WIllatsmith4
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Carlos
Aug 14, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Your praise of our team’s attentiveness and expertise is truly appreciated. Thank you for choosing our dealership for your Mazda CX-5 purchase.

August 14, 2026

Ben was patient and helpful. He is very professional and explained things clearly and took the time to ensure I was comfortable including allowing me to test drive the car severa More

by hsearing701
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Employees Worked With
Ben Roark
5.0
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Other Employees : Ben Roark
Aug 14, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

We’re glad you felt confident throughout the purchase of your Mazda CX-30, from multiple test drives to delivery. Knowing you appreciated Ben’s clear explanations of every feature and his ongoing support means a lot to our team.

August 12, 2026

Rish was very personable and quick to respond to all my questions. Very honest and straightforward person that was very easy to work with. More

by adam.lindstaedt
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Rish Perez
5.0
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Aug 12, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Your praise for Rish’s prompt replies and honest guidance illustrates how our team focuses on clear communication. Knowing your Mazda CX-50 lease felt effortless means a lot to us.

August 12, 2026

Southern States Mazda gave me an extremely fair and competitive price on a new vehicle and trade-in value of my old car. They were very transparent. More

by lambcharles
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Brandy Rodriguez
5.0
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Other Employees : Brandy Rodriguez
Aug 12, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Knowing that our pricing felt fair and transparent means a lot to our team. We’re glad we could offer competitive value on your Mazda CX-5 and a strong trade-in for your old car.

August 12, 2026

Great experience, amazing people and great vibes. Definitely recommend to as many people as possible. This dealership was an amazing experience More

by Matthew131923
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Corey Clark
5.0
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Other Employees : Corey Clark
Aug 12, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Knowing that your purchase of the new Mazda Mazda3 felt welcoming and upbeat means a lot to our team. Hearing you’d recommend us to so many people is incredibly rewarding.

August 12, 2026

Rish the salesman was very nice and courteous, patient and polite. I was pleased w my out the door price and my trade in value. The mgr was also nice. The finance dept I had to wait awhile for them to s More

by wa9256
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Employees Worked With
Rish Perez
5.0
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Patrick Gomes
4.0
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Aug 12, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Your praise of Rish’s attentiveness and professionalism underscores our sales team’s commitment to guiding every customer. Knowing you were pleased with the out-the-door pricing and trade-in value is rewarding, and we apologize that the scratches weren’t fixed before you took delivery. We’re pleased Rish arranged a prompt touch-up for your Mazda CX-5, and we appreciate your patience as our technician completes the work.

August 10, 2026

Good car good service The service was good and the car quality was decent, but the price wasn't particularly favorable. More

by JINYINGYANG_JENNY
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Taylor Amick
5.0
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Other Employees : Taylor Amick
Aug 10, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Thank you so much for your kind words about the service. We will share your comments with the team. We truly appreciate your business.

August 06, 2026

Cory was fantastic and was very knowledgeable and helpful. The manager was also great. Best experience I have ever had at a dealership! More

by Carolinesullivan
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Corey Clark
5.0
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Other Employees : Corey Clark
Aug 06, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

We’re glad your experience felt exceptional from start to finish. Hearing that Corey’s expertise and our manager’s support made purchasing your new Mazda CX-50 the best dealership experience you’ve ever had means a lot to our team.

August 05, 2026

Corey was great, very knowledgeable about the CX-90 and Mazda vehicles in general, and great to work with. Also really appreciate Southern States not adding ridiculous add-ons to the vehicle. Everyone in More

by toddhowl
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Employees Worked With
Corey Clark
5.0
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Patrick Gomes
5.0
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Other Employees : Garland
Aug 05, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Your praise for Corey’s depth of knowledge about the CX-90 highlights our team’s commitment to making each purchase informative. It’s rewarding to know you appreciated how we prepared your new Mazda CX-90 without unwanted add-ons and that working with Corey and Patrick felt so positive.

August 05, 2026

From the moment we were greeted to when we left it was a very pleasant experience. We were never rushed or pressured. Danilo took his time to explain everything and answered all of our questions. Pat was al More

by CHINELSO789
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Employees Worked With
Danilo Cruz
5.0
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Patrick Gomes
5.0
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Aug 05, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

We’re glad your purchase of the new Mazda CX-30 felt unhurried and informative from start to finish. Hearing that Danilo and Patrick took the time to answer all your questions and ensure you got everything you wanted means a lot to our team. Knowing you’ll keep us in mind for your next purchase and referrals is truly rewarding.

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