I originally left a 5-star review after leasing my RZ - snahar
I originally left a 5-star review after leasing my RZ from Keyes in 2024. But I'm changing it to 2 stars because unfortunately my experience was so different as a returning customer.
First, If you're trading in a vehicle, PLEASE get outside offers before giving your car to Keyes. They offered me only about $800 in positive equity for my low-mileage RZ and repeatedly told us I was lucky to even have that because EVs depreciate so badly and often go “upside down.” A few days later, I sold the exact same car and received over $5,000 in positive equity.
The primary reason we walked out was the treatment we received from the sales manager, Jimmy Amour. Roman Syed, our salesman, had been cordial, but Jimmy was arrogant, abrupt, unfriendly, and seemed irritated that we were continuing to negotiate a deal AT a dealership. He repeatedly emphasized that their $5,000 discount was an exceptional deal nobody else would give me, used language about Roman being “like family” and therefore us being family, and then pressured us by saying the offer was only good that night and essentially that if we didn't want it, we could walk.
So I walked and it was the best financial decision.
Within days, Lexus of Glendale treated my family and me with patience and respect and gave me nearly $8,000 off a higher-MSRP RX 350h Premium+. They also gave me the miles and the down payment I wanted. Both factors that Keyes refused to compromise on. Combined with selling my RZ separately, walking away from Keyes saved me thousands while getting me exactly the vehicle I wanted.
What disappoints me most is that I was a returning Keyes customer. I came back because my first experience had been positive. I don't expect a dealership to accept every number I ask for, but I do expect respectful treatment and straightforward information rather than being told an offer is essentially unbeatable when it clearly isn't.
Shop around, leverage your offers, and don't be afraid to walk away. I'm very glad I did.
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