Luther Park Place Motor Cars

It had been 10 years since my wife Theresa and I have looked to purchase a new vehicle. After a year of research and comparison we decided on the KIA Sportage (or so we thought). After a very disappoin looked to purchase a new vehicle. After a year of research and comparison we decided on the KIA Sportage (or so we thought). After a very disappointing visit to a closer KIA dealership,(to much hype, price not negotiable, and a feeling that they did not want our business), a phone call to Ron at Park Place Motors changed our outlook. Most of our deal on what type of vehicle, options colors, price, was done over the phone and via e-mail. Within 24 hours Ron called me back and said he can get the vehicle and at my price. This started on a Monday and the only window for us to drive the 200 miles to Park Place was Thursday. Upon arriving, we were immediately treated like old friends, The Sportage was waiting ready to go. Before we started the "paper work", Ron asked if we had considered the Sorento, our reply was "out of our price range", He gave us the key's to a Sorento with the same options and said take it for a test drive and see what you think, while he did some figuring. We both loved the Sorento, and wondered why he would be doing this, all the while thinking there was a "catch". Well the only "catch" was with the rebates and incentives on this vehicle, we were able to buy the Sorento,( with more options included) for the same price as the Sportage!(the first dealer did not mention this). Thanks to Ron Thrune, and all of the employees at Park Place Motors in Rochester, MN. They made our car buying experience one that we will not soon forget! From being treated like friends, to making us a deal that was unexpected and beneficial. I have already and will continue to tell everybody in need of a vehicle to give this dealership a call. They will make it work for you! Thanks again, Mark and Theresa Kocka More

James did a very nice job of explaining the features of the car, very knowledgeable about the different programs and had a good recover when the picking up of the car did not go smoothly. He was a little t the car, very knowledgeable about the different programs and had a good recover when the picking up of the car did not go smoothly. He was a little to optimistic with the timing of the delivery for the car and we had to return a couple of days later to actually pick the car up. Overall he is one of the more effective car salesmen that we have worked with over the years. More

We had a very positive experience buyin our Jetta Diesel from James Moore. In aditition to his friendliness, he was extremely knowledgeable about the car. He was very though in pointing out the functions from James Moore. In aditition to his friendliness, he was extremely knowledgeable about the car. He was very though in pointing out the functions of the car. We have had the car for only a few days, and are pleased with its style, comfort and performance. More

I was looking for a new vehicle because we now have two daughters who are driving. I had gone in to just test drive vehicles and ended up coming home with a new Serento. I had my youngest daughter with m daughters who are driving. I had gone in to just test drive vehicles and ended up coming home with a new Serento. I had my youngest daughter with me and we both had a very good experience. The staff was very friendly and there was absolutely no preasure. All my questions were answered and I felt that I was in control of what my decision would be. It was a great experience and I appreciated the staff's respect and honesty. I am very happy with my decision. More

I just bought my 2nd vehicle from Park Place Motors, and besides the fact that I really like the car the sales experience was great. I being a car guy thought I knew what I needed to make a good decision, besides the fact that I really like the car the sales experience was great. I being a car guy thought I knew what I needed to make a good decision, but after talking to Eric Jensen my choice changed and I am very pleased. My 5 years of dealing with Park Place has been great and is why I came back to buy again , thanks for making car buying fun!! More

I always dread buying a vehicle. Trying to determine what I need and what I will be talked into. At this dealership I was pleasantly surprised how low key the staff was about selling, but outstanding on help I need and what I will be talked into. At this dealership I was pleasantly surprised how low key the staff was about selling, but outstanding on helpfulness,knowledge and wanting what was best for the customer. I was looking for a good used car. Since I heard many good things about Jettas, I decided to check these out. James was helpful and informative about the cars. He pointed out many great features and never tried to push the sale on me. Dave offered a variety of reasonable financing options. Overall, it was a great experience. More

I have been in the market for a BM X5 for some time. I found one at this dealership but since I live an hour from the dealership and some work commitments, I needed to get the deal done earlier than expec found one at this dealership but since I live an hour from the dealership and some work commitments, I needed to get the deal done earlier than expected. James and the team bent over backwords to accomodate my schedule. Rob the business manager was also very helpful. More

We had been discussing the need for a new car for quite some time. Our 2000 Passat had almost 180,000 miles on it and had been a great car for us, but we are facing a lot of long road trips to visit famil some time. Our 2000 Passat had almost 180,000 miles on it and had been a great car for us, but we are facing a lot of long road trips to visit family and just felt we would be less anxious if we had something newer. We had been reading about the 2011 Jetta and found some mixed reviews, but after seeing one and driving one, we realized that with the options we wanted, it would not be a step down from the Passat. We decided on a Thursday night to buy the new Jetta but the right combo of color and options wasn't available at Park Place. One was found in the Twin Cities area and we were able to pick it up in Rochester on Saturday. There was a problem with wind noise from a defective sunroof seal, but they got it serviced on Monday along with an application of 3M Clear Shield and we were able to hit the road for a trip to Pittsburgh that same day. They even "borrowed" a new seal from a Jetta on their lot to get the repair done so we didn't have to change our trip plans. The Jetta did great on the trip and we're very happy with our purchase. We really felt everyone (Corey, Andy, Rob, and the service department) went the extra mile with us. We have always been happy with our service work at Park Place and now we can say the same for the sales staff. This is a class operation! More

We traded in a Kia Sorento and purchased a new one. We have been so pleased with our Sorento that we would not have anything but... We feel it is a great vehicle. The service we have recieved over the pa have been so pleased with our Sorento that we would not have anything but... We feel it is a great vehicle. The service we have recieved over the past 5 years has been excellent. Not one bad person at the dealership. This time we had Karen Klann for our sales person and she was very understanding of our needs. And very helpful. Rob the guy that does the financing is an awsome person.. He has always been able to finance us. We are very pleased with our new 2011 Kia Sorento. A few changes have been made to better the vehicle.. One thing we did notice is the tires could have been a little better quality. But the car is fantastic, thats why we got another. Thank you so very much. Kathy and Larry Iverson. More

Great team. Gave me a really good price on my trade-in. Very competitive price on my Golf TDI. And when no one else could get me the exact car I wanted, these guys did. Really nice people too. No "let me t Very competitive price on my Golf TDI. And when no one else could get me the exact car I wanted, these guys did. Really nice people too. No "let me talk to my manager" B.S. Just pure, genuine professionalism. I would definitely recommend them and already have. More