Luke Burfield

I am a 60 year-old female. I purchased a Tuscon from Luther Bloomington Hyundai on a Thursday in August 2024. Josh Thomes was the salesperson and Luke Burfield was the finance I purchased a Tuscon from Luther Bloomington Hyundai on a Thursday in August 2024. Josh Thomes was the salesperson and Luke Burfield was the finance rep. Purchase went as expected - Josh was kind and Luke was the typical slick finance guy who made a big deal about getting me all the service agreements I wanted and still coming in under my dollar limit by $15. We signed the paperwork and I returned the following Monday morning to pick up my vehicle. The pick-up was uneventful. Later that same day, Luke called me, said there was an error on the paperwork, that I needed to come back with a check for $500 and sign a revised purchase agreement. I said I wasn't going to do that because that would take the price over my dollar limit. He said the only option was for me to pay it OR have some part of my service agreement removed. Either way, I would need to come in and sign a new purchase agreement immediately. Now, in hindsight, I should have refused and gone on my way. After all, I had my vehicle and a signed purchase agreement. Luke, however, was not offering an out - either I pay the $500 or he would have to revise the paperwork to remove the tire service portion and if I hadn't signed the revised agreement, it would appear the sale wasn't final. I didn't know what the repercussions would be if I didn't, so I drove back to the dealership. After making it clear that I felt taken advantage of and was unhappy, I had them remove the service for the tires and I left. Coincidentally, on my way home, I received a call from Alex Irlin, the General Manager, to ask about my purchase experience. I explained what happened. He understood, said he'd look into it and would get back to me. He never called back, even after I left him two additional voicemails. I also tried Josh, who until this point had been very responsive but now didn't return my calls. I took advantage of the multiple text and email requests asking for reviews to state my disappointment and still no response. I believe Luke and everyone at Luther Bloomington Hyundai missed a very simple opportunity and got away with taking advantage of a female buyer. What is $500 to a large car dealership? They could have easily eaten that amount, allowed me to keep my tire service package and I would have gone away happy and with the intent of being a repeat customer. Instead, months later, I still feel like 3 male employees of this dealership aren't a bit concerned about poor treatment of female buyers. I truly don't believe they would have handled this the same if I was a man. Ladies, be careful if you intend to purchase a vehicle at Luther Bloomington Hyundai. I will continue to share this experience at every opportunity. More

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Will not be purchasing or working with any Luther dealerships in the future. From finance department to sales to actual delivery of the vehicle i could not have had a worse experience. dealerships in the future. From finance department to sales to actual delivery of the vehicle i could not have had a worse experience. More

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Tracy did a great job communicating with us about the vehicle that we were interested in. On the day of our purchase, he answered all of our questions and guided us thought the important details of the l vehicle that we were interested in. On the day of our purchase, he answered all of our questions and guided us thought the important details of the loan. I highly recommend working with Tracy. More

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Sadly, the last interactions with this dealership (or lack thereof) is what is driving this negative review. I was a return customer and was in the process of buying my second vehicle from Josh Thomes o lack thereof) is what is driving this negative review. I was a return customer and was in the process of buying my second vehicle from Josh Thomes on August 19, 2024. During the finance process, Luke Burfield made an error in my paperwork which resulted in my having to return 5 days after I left with my new Tuscon. My options then were either to pay another $500 to keep the coverage package I thought I had left with, or have it cancelled. Because it was his error, it didn't seem right that I had to "pay" for that. Being presented with no other option, I reluctantly agreed to cancel it but expressed my unhappiness because that coverage was something I wanted. On my drive home from that interaction with Luke, Alex Irlin, the GM at the dealership, happened to call for feedback on my experience. I explained the situation. He said he understood and that he'd see what he could do. I never heard from him again. I left a voicemail for him and two emails over the next couple weeks. No response. Then two days after the call from Alex, Josh called to see how it was going with the new Tuscon. I explained the situation to him, as well, even though I knew it really had nothing to do with him. Josh has always been so considerate and responsive; I was sure I'd hear back from him. He said he would talk to Alex and get back to me. I've heard nothing more from either of them. I realize they've gotten what they wanted out of me at this point - a sale and a clean transaction in their books. All dealerships are fighting for relationships with buyers and this one would have been SO easy for them to maintain. They haven't. Very disappointing. More

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Enjoyable experience buying a used vehicle (almost new) from these guys. Pleasant, informative sales guy, enjoyable finance gent. from these guys. Pleasant, informative sales guy, enjoyable finance gent. More

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Great sales experience, poor f&i/back office experience and vehicle was not fully pdi on delivery. and vehicle was not fully pdi on delivery. More

by cathy.sinnott Verified Customer Verified Customer

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Tyler was nice, speedy as I was in somewhat of a hurry, yet he went over everything thoroughly for me. He had the car ready for me when I arrived, and upon buying it, he had it spiffed up all nice for me yet he went over everything thoroughly for me. He had the car ready for me when I arrived, and upon buying it, he had it spiffed up all nice for me in record time. So thank you to Tyler. As a PS - I look forward to when your new building is finished as it was cold in the offices and not at all private. Not your fault so I am not being critical, just saying. More

by aarsvold Verified Customer Verified Customer

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Was able to find a car and price that worked for my budget in one day. budget in one day. More

by anthonyraiola5 Verified Customer Verified Customer

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I did not end up purchasing a vehicle. The first vehicle I test drove was filthy. I wanted to purchase a different color of the same make model but dealership was not willing to work a dea The first vehicle I test drove was filthy. I wanted to purchase a different color of the same make model but dealership was not willing to work a deal. More

by RIVERAGROUP Verified Customer Verified Customer

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Very happy with my experience with AK for the car purchase and with Luke for the paperwork. purchase and with Luke for the paperwork. More

by SVQUILTINGMOM Verified Customer Verified Customer

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