Joe Bonavita | Page 33

I am an 82-year old retired engineer. I have been I am an 82-year old retired engineer. I have been involved in many new car purchases over the last 62 years. I can say without equivocation, I am an 82-year old retired engineer. I have been involved in many new car purchases over the last 62 years. I can say without equivocation, this was the *BEST* auto purchase transaction I have ever experienced! The salesperson (Joe Bonavita) actually *listened* when I explained what I wanted, and then proceeded to help bring it about. Everything about the entire transaction was straightforward, transparent, and *pleasant*. I never felt that I was being held "hostage" as so many other car sales outfits do. I got *exactly* what I wanted, at a fair price. I also give credit to Wantagh Mazda for their policy of having a single salesperson handle the entire transaction from start to finish. I am absolutely delighted!! More

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As first time homebuyers, we approached Wantagh Mazda with a very limited budget, tight deadlines and a desire to make a deal by not having to visit the showroom. To be completely honest I am still in aw with a very limited budget, tight deadlines and a desire to make a deal by not having to visit the showroom. To be completely honest I am still in awe at how easy Joseph and his team made everything happen for us. He was extremely prompt, courteous and thorough in every email and telephone call. We got no haggle pricing and received the vehicle ahead of schedule. I can wholeheartedly recommend Wantagh Mazda to anyone looking to make a purchase. Thank you Joe, for the perfect car at the perfect price and for being so accommodating. We'll be back for that CX9! More

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I was recommended to Joe Bonavita at Wantagh Mazda by a family member and had the best experience of any dealership I've been to prior. Joe had extensive knowledge on the vehicle I was looking to purchase family member and had the best experience of any dealership I've been to prior. Joe had extensive knowledge on the vehicle I was looking to purchase, answering all of my questions thoroughly and didn't rush the process at all. The entire process from start to finish went smooth and unlike experiences I've had in other dealers, I was not whisked from room to room to discuss financing, add-on's, warranties, etc. Joe was straight forward and took care of everything himself at his desk providing a professional, hassle-free experience. Both prior to and after purchasing my car, Joe was very responsive and understanding to my needs. I've recommended Wantagh Mazda to all my friends and family and highly recommend dealing with Joe in particular. More

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David, Joe and Kenny were incredible in my leasing process. I had been all over Long Island and Manhattan trying to find the CX-5 I wanted at a price I could afford. These gentlemen were very straight process. I had been all over Long Island and Manhattan trying to find the CX-5 I wanted at a price I could afford. These gentlemen were very straightforward with me and worked with what I wanted and what I could pay. They made the process simple and painless and worked hard to get me what I wanted. I would recommend Mazda of Wantagh to all of my friends and family. I was completely satisfied with my experience. More

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This was the best experience I have ever had when purchasing a new car, Wantagh Mazda is a very honest family-owned dealership that will make buying a car a great, hassle-free experience. They don't purchasing a new car, Wantagh Mazda is a very honest family-owned dealership that will make buying a car a great, hassle-free experience. They don't play games and waste your time, they just give you their most fair bottom price. Joe Bonavita was outstanding and went above & beyond to get me a brand new 2013 CX-9 that I really wanted that was already in the lot (just delivered with all the protective plastic film still on the doors and wheels). It was already promised for another dealership but he put in the effort to get me the car anyway. He was very knowledgeable about the car and explained the bill clearly line by line. I would definitely recommend Wantagh Mazda to anyone who is thinking about purchasing a Mazda. This purchase was absolutely stress free. More

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Joe was friendly, informative, and patient. He sat with me in my new car until I had no questions left. He was GREAT! He never pushed for a sale, but gave me whatever information I needed to make my choice me in my new car until I had no questions left. He was GREAT! He never pushed for a sale, but gave me whatever information I needed to make my choices of model, color, accessories, and options. I give him an A+. I would recommend him in a heartbeat. More

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Went in there for a fast lease at a great price. Got the price I wanted and was in there for no more than two hours. Very helpful. Thank you guys very much. price I wanted and was in there for no more than two hours. Very helpful. Thank you guys very much. More

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I highly recommend Wantagh Mazda if you are looking to buy a vehicle and have an outstanding experience. Joseph Bonavita was my sales rep, and I can not think of a single way he could have made my buying buy a vehicle and have an outstanding experience. Joseph Bonavita was my sales rep, and I can not think of a single way he could have made my buying experience better. He was low key, zero pressure, friendly, professional, and above all HONEST! He delivered on every single promise, and perhaps the best part was that from start to finish the process was super quick and almost effortless. If you don't go to this dealership and you live on Long Island, either it's because you don't know any better (after this review this excuse won't hold water) or you just like to deal with problems with other dealerships. Great job Joe and Wantagh Mazda, and thank you so much for everything, including picking me up from my house and driving me to get the car, since I had no other way to get there. What else can you ask from the person you buy a car from? More

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Joe bonavita was extremly helpful, very efficient,very pleasant and frienly. Every one at Wantagh is so nice, that why I keep purchasing my cars from them since 1993. I want to thank Joe B, Vinie, Joe S a pleasant and frienly. Every one at Wantagh is so nice, that why I keep purchasing my cars from them since 1993. I want to thank Joe B, Vinie, Joe S and the entire crew for making this purchase go very smoothly. More

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Possibly the best overall car-buying experience I've ever had in almost 50 years. I came in to look at the new Mazda 6 and was directed to Joe Bonavita. Joe carefully described the features of the c ever had in almost 50 years. I came in to look at the new Mazda 6 and was directed to Joe Bonavita. Joe carefully described the features of the car. I let him know what his competition was and he made a friendly, low-key pitch for the virtues of the Mazda over the other cars that I was considering. When I asked for a test drive, he took a copy of my license, put a dealer's plate on a car, handed me the keys and (my first surprise) told me to go out and have a pleasant drive. (The only other dealership where I've seen this done was an Acura dealer.) When I returned, we chatted some more and he said that he hoped to see me again to do business. I asked him if--should I decide to pull the trigger on the Mazda--he'd be able to get the color and exact equipment that I wanted. He assured me that, if the car that I wanted existed anywhere in the tri-state area, he could have it for me within a day or two at most. After doing my comparison shopping and my pricing research, I decided on the Mazda and called Joe back. We did some bargaining over the phone and quickly settled on a very reasonable price. All of the paperwork was done by email and fax. I never had to return until delivery day, which was only a few days later. The delivery process, once again, exceeded my expectations. At the conclusion of every recent car purchase in which I've been involved, there comes a point when the salesperson sends you in to see "the closer." This guy's job is to sell you last-minute, high profit add-ons which you don't want and which you don't need: extended warranties, extra insurance, fabric protection, lifetime nitrogen inflation for your tires, etc., etc. etc. I've been through the drill enough times and I'm resistant enough to the sales pitch, that I've become inured to the process--but that still doesn't make it pleasant. Well, at Wantagh Mazda, there's no "closer." Joe went over the paperwork with me. The numbers were exactly as expected, to the penny; and that was that. We then went out to the car and Joe spent about half an hour with me carefully going over the various controls and functions. So, as I said at the top, this was an absolutely terrific experience from beginning to end. Joe was a pleasure to work with. And it's obvious that the Wantagh management has decided that this is the way they want to conduct business. Good for them! I will happily recommend Wantagh Mazda to friends and family. More

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