Alan Makabi | Page 20
Website and Digital Manager
Cedar Rapids Toyota
1190 Boyson Rd
Hiawatha, IA 52233
Born in Peoria IL and relocated to Cedar Rapids in 97’ with my wife Myrna, we started our family. Jasmine is now 26 and Jacob is 19 so you can imagine never a dull moment at our house. For pets, I have 2 aquatic turtles that beg for food whenever I am near the 55 gal tank that is stocked with several oversized Goldfish that now resemble Koi. My other pastime pleasure is cooking and thanks to my very thoughtful wife Myrna who bought me a smoker, I have acquired a love for smoked meats adding a layer to my waist line if you know what I mean. I have always been focused on taking care of customers and the last 19+ years I have spent in the car industry working on this 1 customer at a time. I take pride in having the privilege of running our internet team and being able to change the perception of how easy and hassle free a car buying experience can really be. A big THANK YOU to all my past customers and look forward to assisting all the future ones.
Read moreDealership Experience
20 yrs, 3 mos
Industry Experience
22 yrs, 9 mos
Specialties & Trainings
Leasing Consultant
Toyota Certified
BDC Work shop
College Grad and Active Military info
708 Reviews
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May 11, 2020
Quickest car buying experience. Alan is a helpful and knowledgeable salesperson. My 2nd time buying here and I’ll be back to CR Toyota for my next car! knowledgeable salesperson. My 2nd time buying here and I’ll be back to CR Toyota for my next car! More
Other Employees Tagged: Tom Guckenberger, Wendy Nelson
May 10, 2020
We had a great purchase experience at Toyota of Cedar Rapids. Alan was very helpful, knowledgeable about the car and responsive to our questions. The purchase went very smoothly. We appreciate all of h Rapids. Alan was very helpful, knowledgeable about the car and responsive to our questions. The purchase went very smoothly. We appreciate all of his time and efforts! Thank you very much Alan! More
Other Employees Tagged: Tiffany Houck
May 05, 2020
My wife and I both believe that the entire Cedar Rapids Toyota team did an extraordinary job setting up our deal for the 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road. As we traveled from Colorado, the team was able to Toyota team did an extraordinary job setting up our deal for the 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road. As we traveled from Colorado, the team was able to complete the majority of the deal over the phone and online ensuring that the process was as smooth as possible! Alan and Curt treated us very well and I am very pleased with the new truck and we have no complaints. We are excited to be part of the Cedar Rapids Toyota family, and we highly recommend buying a Toyota from this dealership! Thank you so much! More
Other Employees Tagged: Kevin Irish, Curt Wiedemeier
May 05, 2020
Fast, easy and very friendly and helpful staff. This purchase was a good deal for our family. The car was waxed and washed and detailed nicely. We would definitely recommend this dealership. purchase was a good deal for our family. The car was waxed and washed and detailed nicely. We would definitely recommend this dealership. More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
April 28, 2020
Alan is great to work with!!! He found us exactly what we wanted and got us setup way quicker than we expected after we made our decision. Alan goes above and beyond for his customers. Alan doesn’t pressur wanted and got us setup way quicker than we expected after we made our decision. Alan goes above and beyond for his customers. Alan doesn’t pressure you at all and is just a great person all around. Thanks Alan! More
Other Employees Tagged: Tiffany Houck
April 28, 2020
This was the best car buying experience EVER! I can’t say enough good things. Alan treated me like I was his only customer, I never felt rushed or demeaned. We had some laughs which were much needed, because enough good things. Alan treated me like I was his only customer, I never felt rushed or demeaned. We had some laughs which were much needed, because of some physical issues I can’t just jump in any car I want. It was a frustrating process and Alan deserves a medal for being so patient with me. I was looking for an SUV and I bought a car?! Who knew? Thanks Alan! I’ll be back 😁 More
Other Employees Tagged: Curt Wiedemeier
April 21, 2020
Superb customer service and Wonderful car-buying experience! I had the best experience for buying a vehicle thanks to Alan M. at CR Toyota. Seriously, he went above & beyond providing me with answers to my many I had the best experience for buying a vehicle thanks to Alan M. at CR Toyota. Seriously, he went above & beyond providing me with answers to my many questions and also providing pics to help answer some of my inquiries. I dealt with Alan via text and phone initially, but the top-rated customer service experience extended to the in-house closing of the deal as well. He was extremely accommodating and just a very nice individual. I could go on & on about how delighted I have been with this whole procedure and how every aspect has simply been A++. My Dad was able to test drive the car for me and give it a look-over, as I live 90 miles away and could not make it there, since they offered to take the vehicle directly to him! I detest high pressure sales and pushy people and I assure you my experience was the opposite of that. Every single person my husband & I had contact with was top-notch, friendly and extremely helpful. Again, I can not recommend CR Toyota highly enough and in particular, Alan M--and I am an extremely picky person, so do yourself a favor and go HERE first. More
April 17, 2020
We got a great deal! I had been looking at the Ravs since our kids are growing up andoving out Alan, Curt and Mike did a fantastic no nonsense deal. In and out very quickly! My time is valuable to me since our kids are growing up andoving out Alan, Curt and Mike did a fantastic no nonsense deal. In and out very quickly! My time is valuable to me and they always respect it. It was hard to let our Highlander go because she's been such a great ride for our family, but John gave a fair valuation that we were happy with. Alan took time to get me all connected and set up. Great experience and we always send our friends here - great experience and quality vehicles. More
Other Employees Tagged: Mike Leuenburger , John Nus, Curt Wiedemeier, The poor man who has to clean our Highlander, I'm sorry. ??
April 05, 2020
Buying a new vehicle long distance could be a chore but Alan Makabi made our purchase seamless. We were 1600 miles away. I called Alan a couple of weeks before we were due home and told him what I wanted Alan Makabi made our purchase seamless. We were 1600 miles away. I called Alan a couple of weeks before we were due home and told him what I wanted. We flew home Friday night and picked up our new Highlander Saturday afternoon. He spent time familiarizing me with all of the safety features and multiple other options that new technology affords me. We have been a Toyota family for years and Alan’s attention to detail insured that we will remain a Toyota family! It was a pleasure dealing with him and Cedar Rapids Toyota. More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
March 31, 2020
Very fast and efficient. I got the car I wanted at the price I wanted. Alan even helped me get all of my belongings out of my car and into the new one. He also checked up on me in a couple of days to make price I wanted. Alan even helped me get all of my belongings out of my car and into the new one. He also checked up on me in a couple of days to make sure I was happy with my purchase. More
Other Employees Tagged: Curt Wiedemeier
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