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Stephen Buchter
Stephen Buchter at Executive Kia

Stephen Buchter

Finance Manager

Executive Kia

1164 North Colony Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492

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4.9
70 Reviews

Hello! I have been in finance a few years now. I have a daughter and an Aussie named Logan. I enjoy golfing & the outdoors. Go Yankees, Cowboys & Timberwolves!

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8 mos

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14 yrs, 1 mo

4.9

70 Reviews

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70 Reviews of Stephen Buchter

September 26, 2026

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The service I received was excellent. Very knowledgeable .was able to answer all my questions. I would recommend this dealership to others. The purchasing experience was excellent! More

by LAURIE TAYLOR
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Sep 26, 2026

Executive Kia responded

We’re glad our team answered all your questions and that your purchase of the new K4 went smoothly. Knowing you’d recommend our dealership to others means a lot to us. John Goglettino General Manager

September 21, 2026

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John, Amanda, Steven and the owner Mike were beyond amazing and I left a completely satisfied customer as well family! Truly went beyond our expectations! More

by Lsimpson7990
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Other Employees Tagged: Michael Schweikert, Amanda Murdock, John Shields

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Sep 21, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Knowing that John, Amanda, Stephen, and Michael exceeded your expectations is rewarding. Your complete satisfaction and feeling like family during your new Kia Carnival purchase means a great deal to us. John Goglettino General Manager

September 18, 2026

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I had a great experience with Mike and all the employees at Executive Kia, I was very happy overall. More

by Nancy Segneri
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Other Employees Tagged: Michael Schweikert, Mike Duffy

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Sep 18, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Hearing that Mike and our team provided a great experience during your purchase means a lot to us. Congratulations on your new Kia Telluride Hybrid! John Goglettino General Manager

September 16, 2026

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Everyone at Kia of Wallingford was a pleasure to work with. Low pressure, honest and direct. More

by LLAPIER821
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Other Employees Tagged: Richard Felius, Michael Schweikert

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Sep 16, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Knowing that your purchase experience was transparent and pressure-free means a lot to our team. We’re thrilled everyone was a pleasure to work with during your new Kia K4 purchase. John Goglettino General Manager

September 16, 2026

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Great selection of vehicles and super friendly staff! Marc Rao was fantastic and got me into the perfect car quickly! More

by CARLOS
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Sep 16, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Knowing our wide selection and friendly team made finding the perfect used Kia K5 straightforward is rewarding. Hearing that Marc was fantastic means a lot to our team. John Goglettino General Manager

September 12, 2026

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Very patient with me while I asked 1000 questions about multiple cars and priced out what would work for my budget. More

by KELLYH
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Other Employees Tagged: Ouafaa Kouhaila, Michael Schweikert, John Hair

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Sep 12, 2026

Executive Kia responded

It’s rewarding to know you felt supported while exploring multiple options and pricing out the right Kia Telluride for your budget. Thank you for choosing our dealership, and please let us know if we can help with anything else as you enjoy your new Telluride. John Goglettino General Manager

September 05, 2026

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The process was timely when getting the car and the financing was simple with the staff. John was great to deal with More

by dzavarel12
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Other Employees Tagged: John Shields

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Sep 05, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Your used Hyundai Palisade is in great hands. Knowing the purchase process felt timely and the financing straightforward is rewarding for our team. John enjoyed working with you, and we hope you're enjoying your Palisade. John Goglettino General Manager

September 04, 2026

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Even when a problem arises they are very good at recovery and awareness and are attentive as well More

by MIGUEL.NUNEZ.2455
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Other Employees Tagged: Richard Felius, Michael Schweikert, John Hair

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Sep 04, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Knowing that our team’s quick recovery and attentiveness during your new Kia K4 purchase met your expectations is rewarding. We’re glad we could resolve any issues swiftly for you. Your five-star rating means a lot to us. John Goglettino General Manager

August 30, 2026

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Had a fantastic experience buying my Sorrento Hybrid from John at Executive Kia. He was knowledgeable, patient, and never made me feel pressured — just straightforward and honest through the whole process. H More

by sovitdahal
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Other Employees Tagged: John Hair, John Shields

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Aug 30, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Knowing the buying process felt honest and pressure-free is rewarding for our team. We’re pleased John could walk you through all your options, answer every question, and secure a great deal on your new Sorento Hybrid. Your recommendation and five-star rating mean a great deal to us. John Goglettino General Manager

August 29, 2026

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Quafaa our sales person was excellent. She was personable, honest and efficient. Kudos to her!! More

by LTAFUTO
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Sep 07, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We work hard to make sure our guests have an exceptional experience. We will share your comments with our team, and we look forward to working with you again. John Goglettino General Manager

Aug 29, 2026

LTAFUTO responded

We had an excellent sales person. Ouafaa was very attentive, informative and pleasant. She wasn’t pushy at all. She answered all our questions and was very patient with our lack of knowledge with some of the electronics. I would recommend her to others.

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