Honda of Sarasota

I have been a customer for many years. I now have two Honda's in my garage, both leased from Larry. This makes 10 cars that I have either bought or leased from Larry. The Honda Dealership ( Wilde) it ve Honda's in my garage, both leased from Larry. This makes 10 cars that I have either bought or leased from Larry. The Honda Dealership ( Wilde) it very very lucky to have such a knowledgeable and friendly Sales man working for them. I have recommended my next door neighbor to Larry who has gotten him just the Honda he wanted on a lease in less than 48 hours. NOW THAT'S SERVICE!! I would not hesitate to advise any of my friends to deal with Larry Biden. More

Quite simply, when a person walks into Wilde Honda, they are getting the unique experience of being welcomed as a friend, a neighbor, and as a human and being offered one of the strongest automotive product are getting the unique experience of being welcomed as a friend, a neighbor, and as a human and being offered one of the strongest automotive products : HONDA. My new car experience was a little unique. The company I work for does business with many of the local dealerships in Sarasota, Venice and Bradenton. So Iv gotten to see all the different dealers from a completely different angle than the average person. From the very beginning, Wilde Honda set itself apart. During business, the GM and Sales Managers ( Skip Strasburg, R.G. Stathas, J. Alexander, Craig McGregor) were just very genuine, very nice, very fair and very kind. Qualities that just are not displayed in most business dealings these days. After a couple years of seeing this consistancy of character from the leaders of this dealership, I knew without a shadow of a doubt, I would give my own personal business to these people. I have never owned a Honda before and had many questions. I was thrilled when Craig McGregor took time out of his busy day to speak with me regarding my future Honda. J Alexander, Craig, and R.G. each spoke with me several times, without pressure to me, about the many great vehicles offered by Honda. Even Skip kindly shared his personal experiences and really took the time to welcome me into what I'm calling the "Wilde Honda experience." Micheal Malmsbury is my salesman and he is fantanstic! I say 'is' because he has sent me a birthday card and still calls to make sure I'm loving my new 2011 CRV. I'm honestly stunned that Micheal has taken the time and still takes the time to do this act of recognition. He knowledgably explained the HONDA CRV to me and went out of his way for my convienance. I cannot stress enough how impressed and pleased I have been to have the experience of knowledgable and consistent advice from the Wilde Honda staff, especially, Maicheal Malmsbury. Even in the finance office at Wilde, I had the pleasant surprise in the face of Lon Vickery. In the past, the finance box has meant a stony-faced person pushing me into various and asundry extras. Lon explained options and chatted happily with me! Wow! I love...LOVE.. my 2011 Honda CRV that came fully equipped with comfort, vehicle traction control, fuel economy, and plenty of room for my son, the dog, and beach supplies! This experience was just completely unlike my previous car buying/leasing experiences. I left Wilde Honda with my new vehicle thrilled, informed and relaxed! I still consider this experience with Wilde as a miracle and example that happy people and happy 'cars' do exist! I have named my 2011 Honda CRV "Angel" and I take my "Angel" to Mark in the Wilde Honda service drive. I hope all my friends and associates get to have similar experiences! Thank you Wilde Honda! Michelle Braden :) More

My experience with Wilde Honda, specifically salesman Michael Malmsbury was excellent. He helped me find exactly what I needed without being pushy or high-pressure. As a widow, that was particularly imp Michael Malmsbury was excellent. He helped me find exactly what I needed without being pushy or high-pressure. As a widow, that was particularly important, and so different than some other dealerships I contacted. He explained everything in detail, called me and kept me up-to-date on the status of the car (which had to be ordered from another location), gave me a thorough "training" on all aspects of the car once it came in to the dealership, and continued to follow up even after I took delivery of the car. He is probably one of the best car salesmen I have ever dealt with, and I would highly recommend him to my friends. More

When shopping for cars in St Petersburg we had a real hard time finding a dealer we could trust. Selection was slim and nobody really seemed interested in helping us. We were referred to Skip Strasburge hard time finding a dealer we could trust. Selection was slim and nobody really seemed interested in helping us. We were referred to Skip Strasburger at Wilde Honda in Sarasota. From the first contact things just clicked. He made our experience a real pleasure. You could just tell that everyone was honest and the customer service was great. I will go back to Wilde Honda whenever I need another car. It was so worth the drive south. I highly recommend doing business at Wilde Honda Sarasota if you live anywhere in the Central West Coast of Florida. More

My adult daughter, her husband and I traveled from St. Petersburg to Wilde to look at a new Civic. We drove out with a new car!! Skip Strasburger was a great guy to work with and the staff was extreme Petersburg to Wilde to look at a new Civic. We drove out with a new car!! Skip Strasburger was a great guy to work with and the staff was extremely helpful. A positive attitude pervades the operation which gives confidence and enjoyment to any potential car buyer working with their team. I highly recommend this dealership. More

This is the fourth Honda I have owned, and all purchased from Wilde Honda. Every time has been a wonderful experience and I am always pleased by the very helpful and knowledgeable staff. I HIGHLY recommend from Wilde Honda. Every time has been a wonderful experience and I am always pleased by the very helpful and knowledgeable staff. I HIGHLY recommend Wilde Honda to anyone in the area needing a car!!! - Alex More

I just bought a great used car from Jay, William and Michael, over at Wilde Honda. Those guys are awesome! Friendly, great service, and they really know about their cars! I'm super-happy about the gr Michael, over at Wilde Honda. Those guys are awesome! Friendly, great service, and they really know about their cars! I'm super-happy about the great price I got on my black 2008 Honda Civic Si, and I'll definitely be back for my next vehicle. Thanks guys for making it a low-pressure, easy-going, car-buying experience! More

I can't believe that this dealership is getting good reviews. I think their sales staff writes reviews for them to make themselves look good. So, it was a Monday night and pouring down rain when we got reviews. I think their sales staff writes reviews for them to make themselves look good. So, it was a Monday night and pouring down rain when we got to the dealership 10 min before they closed. David Misiewicz met us at the door with an umbrella and he was the best part of the night a very nice guy. I test drove the car and we went back into the dealership where we sat down to discuss price and what not. I told them my situation and what needed to be done and asked to see if they can take 1500 off the asking price. By the look on Mr. Young's face you would think I asked for his first born. He couldn't take 1500 off of a car that was 11,960. This dealership is to small in my opinion to work with you in price. (I have gotten best buy to take 1500 off of TVs before.) With the hard times we are having I work hard for my money and want to make it go as far as possible. I think it was late and Ronnie Young wanted to go home so he wanted me out the door. I don't feel like my business was appreciated and I think they sell enough cars without doing business with any of us. More

Salesman Michael Malmsbury is without question the best salesman i have ever dealt with and as i am 72 years old i have dealt with quite a few .He is extremely knowledgable,explains every thing in a simple salesman i have ever dealt with and as i am 72 years old i have dealt with quite a few .He is extremely knowledgable,explains every thing in a simple level.Besides all this he is polite and never put pressure on me. He made me very comfortable during the entire transaction.I would also add that sales mgr. Kevin Allen helped me to reach a satisfactory conclusion to my leasing a brand new ex Accord More

What a wonderful experience. Called up yesterday and What a wonderful experience. Called up yesterday and asked for a certain model, color and price. Kevin Allen, the manager found the car and then had What a wonderful experience. Called up yesterday and asked for a certain model, color and price. Kevin Allen, the manager found the car and then had Michael Malmsbury help us with the paperwork. Drove the car home today! Unbelievable super experience from start to finish and it took less than 24 hours. They couldn't have been nicer or more professional. Wish every buying experience was this fun and stressless! More