Alan Makabi | Page 52
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
Write a Review708 Reviews of Alan Makabi
March 08, 2017
We eyed on Sunday- We bought on Monday! We bought our first Toyota SUV and had the good fortune to have Alan Makabi as our sales person. Alan was very knowledgeable and did not pressure us We bought our first Toyota SUV and had the good fortune to have Alan Makabi as our sales person. Alan was very knowledgeable and did not pressure us or make us feel uncomfortable during this process. Thanks to Alan and Wendy Nelson for a most pleasant used car purchase! I think we have been won over by Toyota. We love our "new to us" Highlander! Thank you Alan and Wendy. More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
February 22, 2017
First time buyer This was the first time I've ever purchased a car and I was really nervous. I actually live about 2 hours from this dealership by my (now) old car dec This was the first time I've ever purchased a car and I was really nervous. I actually live about 2 hours from this dealership by my (now) old car decided it needed to take its final breath when I visited family for the weekend. We found a used car, that was actually a Honda, and we've had such great experiences with them in the past that my parents and I went right over to take a look. After a test drive and some conversation, it was a purchase! Alan went through things with me step-by-step and treated me as if my parents were not even there -- Bill in financing did the same thing. They were patient and thorough and didn't try to nickle-and-dime me knowing that it was my first time (which I think most places would). They were great to work with and I'm glad I chose this dealership for my first purchase! More
Other Employees Tagged: Bill McArthur
February 22, 2017
Buying a new car and having an enjoyable experience This is a great place to purchase a car or van. The employees have been great to work with. They went out of there way to make sure I was happy with m This is a great place to purchase a car or van. The employees have been great to work with. They went out of there way to make sure I was happy with my new purchase. Tim was great with trade in and gave me several options with my purchase. Alan really went over the entire new vehicle with me. I would highly recommend this team. I just felt like I was always getting honest answers and very professional in what this did. I walked away feeling great. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jon Fridinger, Wendy Nelson , Tim Steel
February 20, 2017
Excellent and patient service Alan is a really nice person to have business with. It's my very first car and Alan taught me almost every function in the car! I like the atmosphere Alan is a really nice person to have business with. It's my very first car and Alan taught me almost every function in the car! I like the atmosphere he created. It's a very pleasant experience! More
Other Employees Tagged: Stefan Christensen, Bill McArthur
February 18, 2017
Completely Satisfied Alan worked to make sure we got exactly what we wanted and never tried to push us into something else. It was a months long process because we had to Alan worked to make sure we got exactly what we wanted and never tried to push us into something else. It was a months long process because we had to wait for the new model year . Alan kept us updated throughout. Overall it was a GREAT car buying experience. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bill McArthur
February 11, 2017
Best car buying experience! Alan Makabi in internet sales was the absolute most amazing car sales person my husband and I have ever worked with. There was no pressure and he was Alan Makabi in internet sales was the absolute most amazing car sales person my husband and I have ever worked with. There was no pressure and he was so patient with us. He updated us every step of the way since we ordered our car from the factory. Wendy Nelson in finance was also wonderful she made it so easy and explained everything so well. We have a Toyota dealership in our town but traveled to Cedar Rapids because of Alan. We also plan to only have our new vehicle serviced at Cedar Rapids Toyota. We cannot say enough about the wonderful experience!!! The facility is also so inviting and comfortable. Thank you Alan, Wendy and Cedar Rapids Toyota for making our car buying experience perfect!!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
February 01, 2017
Very willing to work with you and no pressure to buy. We bought our first Camry in 2009 from this dealership and loved the experience we had. No pressure at all to buy and very willing to work with you. W We bought our first Camry in 2009 from this dealership and loved the experience we had. No pressure at all to buy and very willing to work with you. We bought a 2017 Highlander the other day and had the same experience. Alan was great to work with and answered all of our questions. They were very fair with what they gave us for our trade and also . The next Toyota we buy in the future will be from Cedar Rapids Toyota. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bill McArthur
February 01, 2017
Great Experience Alan was great to work with - he did a great job of listening to what I needed and found a car for me that was exactly what I needed, and was still in Alan was great to work with - he did a great job of listening to what I needed and found a car for me that was exactly what I needed, and was still in the price range I'd asked for. Bill was also very easy to work with, and I very much appreciated his straightforward and respectful attitude. I want to keep my car for a long time, but if/when I'm looking for another this will be the first place I call. I don't think I've ever felt less pressure and more care in the purchasing of a vehicle. I can't recommend these gentlemen enough. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bill McArthur
January 30, 2017
very good Alan makes it easy every time I go in. I lease and it has been very good each time. Financial was easy too I would recommend Alan anytime Alan makes it easy every time I go in. I lease and it has been very good each time. Financial was easy too I would recommend Alan anytime More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
January 21, 2017
very helpful and informative Alan was very helpful in finding the car I wanted. He was also instructive in showing us how the electronics worked. I was a little disappointed with Alan was very helpful in finding the car I wanted. He was also instructive in showing us how the electronics worked. I was a little disappointed with Toyota's not delivering the car to this dealership. I know Alan made a trade with another dealership for this car for one of their cars. They delivered that car in exchange for the one I wanted. That trip put 270 miles on my new car. I traded an 05 Camry which I had for 12 years with 61250miles. I would have to drive the new car for a month to put 270 miles on it. Maybe Toyota could up production and be a little more flexible. I think the Alan did an excellent job in finding this car as fast as he did. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bill McArthur
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