Alan Makabi | Page 49
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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June 07, 2017
Finally, what car buying was meant to be like! Went looking at cars with my wife a couple of weeks ago. Stopped in to Cedar Rapids Toyota and met Alan Makabi. Not your typical car salesman. He does Went looking at cars with my wife a couple of weeks ago. Stopped in to Cedar Rapids Toyota and met Alan Makabi. Not your typical car salesman. He doesn't sell you a car or monthly payment. Nope. He just asks what you're looking for and then lets you sell yourself on the car. It's that simple. He even spent his own time searching for the exact model we wanted. We ended up leasing a Highlander XLE this time around. Wendy Nelson even made the financing easy peezy. And, I guarantee we'll be back to see Alan again for another one in 36 short months! Too bad I can only give these folk just 5 stars. Alan Makabi, Wendy Nelson, and CR Toyota are the perfect example of what buying or leasing a car should be like! More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
May 27, 2017
One stop shopping This is the 3rd car we have purchased from Alan and the 9th time we have purchased from this Toyota dealership. The people at this dealership are w This is the 3rd car we have purchased from Alan and the 9th time we have purchased from this Toyota dealership. The people at this dealership are well educated in their jobs and take pride in providing top notch service. They are customer oriented, kind, helpful, and dedicated to providing a stress free experience. Alan is the best. He is thoughtful, knowledgeable, honest, helpful, funny, and dedicated. He goes above and beyond with his customers. He truly treats you like family and THIS family is extremely grateful. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bill McArthur
May 23, 2017
Great! Purchasing new(first) car! Alan Makabi was extremely helpful, kind, and not pushy at all. He was very patience at explaining everything to me as it was my first time buying a ca Alan Makabi was extremely helpful, kind, and not pushy at all. He was very patience at explaining everything to me as it was my first time buying a car. He also showed me in detail how to navigate through all the electronics in the car, and how to take care of the car. This car purchasing experience was very pleasant. I would highly recommend Alan to anyone! More
May 22, 2017
Crashed car/ needed new one fast/ Job accomplished Our son totaled his car on Thursday. Al Makabi has helped us with purchasing 3 other vehicles in the past. He not only found us a new vehicle by Satu Our son totaled his car on Thursday. Al Makabi has helped us with purchasing 3 other vehicles in the past. He not only found us a new vehicle by Saturday, but one our son could afford. We know the dealership didn't make much on this car, but it fit our needs and did so quickly. Bill was a big help in finance as well. The loan wasn't large but he treated us like we were buying a new car. Kudos to both of these guest oriented team members. I was in retail for 40 years and these are the folks you hold onto and compensate accordingly. Thank You CRT.. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bill McArthur
May 14, 2017
Great experience! Alan was amazing to work with! This is our second purchase with him and we weren't disappointed. He is easy to work with, low pressure, fun, and pers Alan was amazing to work with! This is our second purchase with him and we weren't disappointed. He is easy to work with, low pressure, fun, and personable. We would highly recommend him to anyone in the market for a new or used Toyota. We also enjoyed working with Wendy in finance! More
May 12, 2017
Great Experience Alan was very helpful, considerate and professional. He made it easy to understand the options, and didn't push us buy add things we didn't want. Alan was very helpful, considerate and professional. He made it easy to understand the options, and didn't push us buy add things we didn't want. This is the second vehicle we've bought from CR Toyota, and plan to go back for the next one. More
May 08, 2017
Exciting, and easy-peezy, lemon squeezy! I had a great, easy going experience at this dealership. Thank you for helping me out with all of my questions and getting me the best Bang for my I had a great, easy going experience at this dealership. Thank you for helping me out with all of my questions and getting me the best Bang for my buck! More
Other Employees Tagged: Bill McArthur
April 29, 2017
Great experience Alan made sure we satisfied from the start to finish. Excellent job start to finish . Alan made sure the price was right. The car looked amazing. Alan made sure we satisfied from the start to finish. Excellent job start to finish . Alan made sure the price was right. The car looked amazing. More
April 29, 2017
AMAZING I bought my car at auction and it was delivered the next day. There were a few minor imperfections in the look of the car and they were fixed like the I bought my car at auction and it was delivered the next day. There were a few minor imperfections in the look of the car and they were fixed like they never happened and in more than a timely manor. I was able to take home my car earlier than expected. Alan made the car buying process easy I would definitely recommend him for anyone looking for a Toyota! More
April 28, 2017
Great service Alan and Wendy were both great to work with. They were both very helpful from start to finish. Wendy helped with all of my financial questions. Alan t Alan and Wendy were both great to work with. They were both very helpful from start to finish. Wendy helped with all of my financial questions. Alan took the time to show me all the new features in my new car. He even hooked up and programmed my phone. I highly recommend Cedar Rapids Toyota. More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
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