Walser Subaru
Burnsville, MN
Hours
Sales/Showroom
Monday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Service
Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Parts
Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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The Good and the Bad - and the negative survey impact What you need to know: - Make an appointment to meet with a sales rep and test drive a car. At this dealership, and I've purchased 2 cars here and What you need to know: - Make an appointment to meet with a sales rep and test drive a car. At this dealership, and I've purchased 2 cars here and been many times with friends, if you don't have an appointment you will stand around and nobody will help you. It's actually part of the most maddening part of the experience. Generally a group of salesmen cluster at the desk chatting with each other and generally not doing anything productive that I can see. Save yourself some frustration and call ahead. - When you make that appointment above, insist they have the car you want to test drive ready for you. Or at least the same make & model. I tried to do this when I recently purchased. I told the person I'd called exactly what I wanted to test drive (I had very limited time). I was assured it would be ready. When I showed up at the lot I saw the note passed to the sales rep from whomever took my call. It only included my name and the time. No make, model, trim levels, color, etc. That wasted the first 20 minutes of my visit as I found out the car I wanted wasn't even on that lot. This is part of the process will negatively impact my survey, that I should receive soon. -The lot where they keep most of their cars isn't the one connected to the dealership. If you don't see what you want there - ask to be taken to the other much larger lot that is about 5 minutes away. - Second, know that you're going to pay based on how many days a car has been sitting on the lot. In other words, the white and silver and gray seem to cost less as the 'colors' go faster. If your heart is set on red or blue - expect anywhere a few hundred to close to $1000 more just for the color than you would if you could live white. Also, they predominately stock the lightest interior color. If you don't want ivory then you're going to pay more because there are few of those choices on the lot and presumably they go quicker - so the price is higher. - Ask for Sarah as sales person. She was professional, friendly, and low key. She respected each parameter we set (price range, options we wanted or didn't want) and the closing process was as described and didn't take hours and hour. I would use her again. -We didn't have to deal with a separate Finance guy - a huge plus. We applied for and received the financing through Subaru (who used Chase) and our sales person walked us through the papers. Nice! -The wasn't much pressure to by all the add-ons and up charges and warranties, although they were explained. I made it clear we weren't interested. That didn't stop the explanation of what they had (which is fine) but it did keep that useless upsell stage from dragging out needlessly. - Subaru surveys are crazy. Basically, anything but a 10 is a fail. To me, sales really works for the "10" rating, but they are let down by the rest of the crew. If you don't rate a 10 the salesperson suffers. And yet, questions all over the survey aren't applicable only to sales (e.g. the showroom). This is a rotten thing for Subaru to do to sales people but also to consumers. -Why go here in the first place? The one-price shopping experience is so much better. I REALLY shopped around and can say with confidence that their pricing on the new cars is also excellent - their used car pricing is high. More
Happy ending for a crabby car buyer !!!!!!☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ All I can say, is that I'd like to be ripping my toenail off my big toe in slow motion rather than looking for a car because I absolutely hate walk All I can say, is that I'd like to be ripping my toenail off my big toe in slow motion rather than looking for a car because I absolutely hate walking in the dealerships more than anything in the world ! I become the crabbiest human being on the face of the earth and I get defensive and angry the minute I'm there...because I'm always thinking someone is going to take advantage of me .... So.. KEVIN S. was the sales person and he was a very down-to-earth and a very genuine fellow that treated us with nothing but pure respect. He didn't have any of the "canned" comments that car salesmen( women...)... typically make and I felt he was extremely professional and " real" through the entire experience. Jamar was the manager and oddly enough he was just as nice as Kevin! He, too, was very professional but also very down to earth. Maybe the people reading these reviews enjoy going into dealerships but if you are at all like me and you hate the thought of having to deal with the experience, I would highly recommend going into this dealership and I would more than recommend seeing KEVIN and looking forward to seeing Jamar coming over shaking your hand and treating you as an integral part of the universe !!! It was nothing short of an excellent day ! Gerri Larson Stillwater Minnesota Ps-- yes we did buy a car !!!!💃💃🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗 More
Sold a vehicle out from under me DURING my own deal! I cannot believe this! I was in the process of trying to complete an SUV purchase with this dealership, and all THEY needed to do was send a purchase I cannot believe this! I was in the process of trying to complete an SUV purchase with this dealership, and all THEY needed to do was send a purchase agreement to my bank so the bank can cut the check for me to pick up and bring back to them. Things had gone well at the beginning of this whole process but then I was not getting an update on the purchase agreement. I was then told 10 more minutes by "Robert" in sales . The original salesman David Lavanger disappeared, and went off with another customer before finishing with me. I had to talk with the Sales Manager Sean to find out what was going on, only to be told they just sold the car. SERIOUSLY??? I’m literally waiting on YOU so we can finish this deal and you sell it out from under me? You are a “one price” store and I was paying full price. While talking with this sales manager Sean and trying to figure out what happened, his mannerism was as if what they did was completely ok/ethical. He really gave me the impression he didn’t give a hoot. Nope, he didn’t. He simply repeated “it’s not our policy to hold cars.” All they needed to do was send that purchase agreement so my bank could cut the check. This sale couldn’t have been any easier for them and they blew it. Needless to say I am not happy with Walser at all. Their slogan is “The Walser Way.” If this is really their “way,” I want nothing more to do with them again. Good luck if you decide to buy a car from them. Better hope you lock it down so they can’t sell it while you’re waiting on them to write up your agreement. More
Helpful, Knowledgable,Efficient! We were asked if we needed assistance when we entered, but were left alone until we said yes we need help. Our salesman, Charlie Leang was very knowle We were asked if we needed assistance when we entered, but were left alone until we said yes we need help. Our salesman, Charlie Leang was very knowledgable and helpful. The Walser no haggle price was really good, and we placed an order for a Legacy 2.5i Premium. Charlie continued to provide us excellent service even after we had purchased the vehicle. I can recommend both Walser Subaru and Charlie Leang to anyone considering purchasing a Subaru. More
A++ By far, hands-down, no question the best car buying experience in my history of buying cars from a dealership (and I have done this 6 times). The price was non-negotiable because the price didn't need experience in my history of buying cars from a dealership (and I have done this 6 times). The price was non-negotiable because the price didn't need negotiating. I didn't get sold anything, I was asked if I wanted any other items and my answer of "no" was respected. The dealership was clean, people polite, and was able to have all of my questions answered quickly, concisely, and honestly. I purchased a 2014 XV Crosstrek with the help of Brian, who also had nothing but good things to say about his job since they aren't trained to "sell you" rather "help you" find what's right for your needs and budget. Again, very impressed. Not to mention, the lifetime power train warranty is a BIG plus! Go there. Buy a car. NOW! More
The process of buying the car went really great, everyone was nice/helpful. However, a week later I was having a couple of issues and called to ask what they could do. Basically, nothing. I was told they wou was nice/helpful. However, a week later I was having a couple of issues and called to ask what they could do. Basically, nothing. I was told they would look at it for free (acted like this was a big favor "normally costs $125", my mechanic would look at it for $19.95) and reminded me I bought it as-is. I know I didn't buy the extra warranty, but it was less than 7 days since I had bought the car and they repeated so many times during the sale how they did a 127 point inspection-they should have found this during the inspection. Had they just handled how they interacted with me when I had problems differently, I would have been much happier and not left with a negative experience. I decided to go to my regular mechanic to get it checked out since I am not very trusting of what they would tell me at this point More
I did a lot of research first since I had not purchased a vehicle for ten years and I had two older trade-ins. At Walser I got the best trade-ins, best bottom line on the new vehicle and the best customer s vehicle for ten years and I had two older trade-ins. At Walser I got the best trade-ins, best bottom line on the new vehicle and the best customer service. My new car is awesome. Thank You Walser for making this car buying experience great. More
I made an appointment over the phone with a gentleman named Alex to drive a used WRX. I showed up for the appointment and expressed my desire to compare the Impreza against the Impreza WRX, as I have ne named Alex to drive a used WRX. I showed up for the appointment and expressed my desire to compare the Impreza against the Impreza WRX, as I have never driven a WRX. Three people were sitting at the front reception area, one girl around the age of 20, a man around the age of 35, and another man around 45. I was told by the 35 year old that “We don’t just let anybody drive the cars; you have to fill out a credit application to make sure you can afford the car first.” I am a thirty year old male that works downtown Minneapolis at a major bank, I make over 50k a year. At the time (6/10/2013) I was dressed in business attire as I just got off work. The gentleman turned to the receptionist and stated, “Put him on the waiting list.” I walked right out. I used to sell Volkswagens for Denny Hecker of all people, and I never saw anybody be treated in that way. I will never go to a Walser dealership, nor will I send anyone I know there. I will be buying a WRX within the next three weeks. More
I was very disappointed in the sales tactics of Walser Subaru. I was dealing on a used (2011)1/2 ton truck over the internet/phone and have never felt more uncomfortable with a transaction. I called at 9: Subaru. I was dealing on a used (2011)1/2 ton truck over the internet/phone and have never felt more uncomfortable with a transaction. I called at 9:00 AM inquiring about the truck. I had several questions such as: warranty details, condition of tires, non-smoker etc. My call was never returned. I called them back at 4:00 that afternoon and was told my inquiry "slipped through the cracks". I was then transferred to another salesperson that assured me she would answer all my questions promptly. Which she did. Then the whole deal took a turn for the worse. I am located 3 hours from this dealer and wanted to make sure I wasn't in for any surprises when I arrived. I had asked for a photo of the bed of the truck which the sales person provided (with some strategically placed floor mats). I was ok with the scratches in the bed of the truck, after all it is a used truck. What I am not ok with is the floor mats were placed to cover up the mounting holes from the 5th wheel hitch! The hitch was never disclosed in the advertising nor was ever mentioned by the sales staff until I asked. I feel if a 1/2 ton truck was used for heavy pulling, the customer should be told upfront and the dealership should advertise that the truck had this optional equipment installed and removed before someone considers a 3 hour drive to purchase. More
I’m guessing with all these “excellent” reviews for this dealership, can only be coming from family/friends or themselves, because our experience was the polar opposite. We walked into this dealership on dealership, can only be coming from family/friends or themselves, because our experience was the polar opposite. We walked into this dealership on Saturday, June 1, after spending about 1 hour at the Walser Honda dealer, where they were so friendly and willing to help us. I was looking at the CRV, but wanted to compare it to the Forrester, so both Jesse and Darren (at Honda and were awesome) suggested we run over to Walser Subaru. We did….we walked the entire parking lot looking at the new cars, never saw one sales person in the lot. I did see a couple of Forrester’s out there, so we walked into the building, and found only 3 cars in the showroom, of course not a Forrester. We stood there for about 5 minutes, grabbed a cup of coffee, use the restroom, and stood again, not even a look our way. There were a few people being helped, but there were 5 employees sitting at the front desk (4 men and 1 woman). We walked up to them and interrupted their social chatter. We tried to make a joke about all the bikes sitting in the showroom (mind you, we’re in a car dealership, they had way more bikes then cars), saying if we buy a car do you get a bike, apparently that deal was over the day before, and the employee made that very clear (again, just a joke, we didn’t know about any bike deals). Not one of the 5 asked if we needed any help, we had to ask about the Forrester, and we were told by all of them, that they are sold out, even though I say a couple in the lot. I asked if there was one I could just sit in, and the answer was a blatant NO, that if I wanted to see one, I could go outside and look in the windows of one that was just sold. That’s all they had to offer!!! We asked if they had a shipment coming in…..we were told they are also all sold out!!! Give me a break! There was no attempt to suggest anything….not a thing. Like suggesting looking at a bit of a different model, that one could be ordered. I still intend to at least sit inside a Forrester, but I would stay clear of this dealership, absolutely horrible customer service. We walked out of there horribly disappointed, and now we will be sure to spread the word!! At this point, if you are looking at a Subaru, do not go to the Walser dealership in Burnsville.! More