Paramount Kia of Asheville

Everyone was very helpful and helped us to overcome a few snags like insurance, etc. The salesman was tops and the business department very thorough and accurate. few snags like insurance, etc. The salesman was tops and the business department very thorough and accurate. More

Our experience at Kia Paramount was really good. The Our experience at Kia Paramount was really good. The sales person, Victor Maraschiello, was really helpful, very nice and funny. He did everything Our experience at Kia Paramount was really good. The sales person, Victor Maraschiello, was really helpful, very nice and funny. He did everything he could for us. I will talk to other people about this dealership and especially about Victor because he made the difference in our experience... More

My husband and I traded in our '05 Spectra we had purchased in AZ for a new Sorento. To start with, we went to the Mazda dealership and Nissan to compare and nothing can possibly compare to the Sore purchased in AZ for a new Sorento. To start with, we went to the Mazda dealership and Nissan to compare and nothing can possibly compare to the Sorento. Our Spectra was the reason we wanted another Kia to begin with. The Sorento is the largest, safest, most efficient, most attractive car in it's class; add in the fact that it's thousands less than any other it's comparable to and it's a winner. A very very smart buy. We got the AWD which also can be 4WD which we didn't know until test driving it and it also has a "sport-matic transmission" that is downright fun. It has all the bells and whistles we wanted w/o anything ridiculously extra. We love this car and know it'll last a very very long time. Alan Cole was our salesperson and he was very friendly, not slimy or snake-like at all; a "real" person. We checked out Nissans after coming here and although I'm sure he would have like us to stay and buy then we didn't feel pressured to stay and free to leave to shop elsewhere. Sure enough though, we came back at about 5:30 (half hour before they closed) and he was more than happy to help us. We ended up trading in our Spectra but in the long run it was for the best. We stayed until almost 8:00pm and felt bad about it but everyone was so nice and truly made us feel comfortable which was where the Sales Mgr Aaron came in. Alan and Aaron said they would fill up the tank then but as the service dept was closed the car couldn't be detailed so we came back that Monday to get it detailed (beautiful job) and have the gas tank topped off again. We were on our lunch break doing this and at first we were told the service dept may be taking their lunch as well since no one was able to be located. Aaron made sure someone was found and assured us we would be out of there by 1:15. At 12:50 our car was done. Meanwhile, Alan made sure to touch base with us and see how everything was going as well as Aaron speaking with us on a very friendly (very welcomed) level where we felt we weren't just customers or numbers or that now that they had our money we didn't matter. Quite the opposite actually. We have a co-worker who is interested in purchasing a Kia and prior to writing this my husband and I made sure to tell the co-worker to come here as opposed to the dealership on Tunnel Road. We will definitely be taking our car here for any servicing and oil changes (only $18.88!). I really can't determine if we were more impressed with Aaron and Alan or the car itself. This was a wonderful experience we walked away feeling really good about and confident we made the smartest decision. More

I initially when to Paramount Kia to look at a used car. Victor took me for a test drive on that vehicle and two new Kia's which really gave me a better understanding of the quantity the Kia vehicles. I Victor took me for a test drive on that vehicle and two new Kia's which really gave me a better understanding of the quantity the Kia vehicles. I was uncertain if I wanted to purchase a Kia prior to my visit and never felt pressured to purchase, only a sincere attempt to meet my needs. Victor gave me pricing and options on several different vehicles allowing me to determine my best alternative. I ended up purchasing a Optima off the showroom floor and I'm very satisfied with the car and deal. I feel Victor is an excellent sales person willing to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction. More

The people at Paramount are great to work with. I went in knowing exactly what I wanted, both in terms of the vehicle and financing and they did all that I asked. They were friendly, professional and ver in knowing exactly what I wanted, both in terms of the vehicle and financing and they did all that I asked. They were friendly, professional and very helpful. I never felt like I was having to fight for what I wanted. I strongly recommend them both for sales and for service. More

I have always owned either Ford or Chrysler vehicles but decided to try a Kia because of the great reviews I have read. My closest dealership is Paramont Kia in Asheville and after visiting them I am now th decided to try a Kia because of the great reviews I have read. My closest dealership is Paramont Kia in Asheville and after visiting them I am now the proud owner of a Kia Sorento. I would recommend this dealership to anyone. The sales people were 100% friendly and courtesy. Their knowledge in their product was unsurpassed beyond any other dealership I have delt with. The previous review we wrote on 8/23/11 we hope will be disregarded because the mistake was our fault not any fault of Paramont Kia. In the future we will be dealing with them and their super staff and will be repeat customers. We will gladly recommend this dealership to anyone. Two happy Kia owners, Dorothy Carter & Maureen Blackburn More

I have been comparing car prices for several months along with warranties trying to get the best car for the buck, also it had to be a good looking vehicle. I found Paramount Kia located at 1000 Ridgefield B with warranties trying to get the best car for the buck, also it had to be a good looking vehicle. I found Paramount Kia located at 1000 Ridgefield Blvd Asheville, NC 28806. Immediately upon arrival I spotted a Kia Soul. Victor Maraschiello approached my daughter and I immediately, he was very friendly and helpful. He showed us the differences from the basic to the fully loaded. He explained each of them in awesome detail. When we picked and test drove the one we wanted he took us in to meet with Aaron Hill briefly. He was also very sociable and nice. We paid for the car that day, I wish I could remember the "finance guys" name but I do remember him giving me a card, he had an unusual last time. He was really nice to us and he called me the next day to see how I liked the car so far. When we came to pick up the car the next day (it had to be serviced, it was freshly in) Victor went through every detail of the car with me. He didn't miss a beat from bumper to bumper, he gave my daughter and I the total tour of the car I purchased and I mean this literally. He was very thorough and also really easy to talk to. Victor introduced me to the service department as well. I am sure I will be seeing those guys in the future for oil changes, etc. This was an extremely positive experience for me in every way. I'm really happy with everyone I talked to and dealt with. Victor M. is a really terrific guy. More

I have purchased many vehicles through the years and I have never had a better experience with a sales person than I did with Tim Cousins. I first started my relationship with Tim about 1 1/2 years ago on have never had a better experience with a sales person than I did with Tim Cousins. I first started my relationship with Tim about 1 1/2 years ago on a test drive at Paramount Kia in Asheville. Although I didn't buy that vehicle I did leave knowing that if and when I did buy a vehicle there it would be from Tim. I'm in sales myself and know there a different ways and techniques used to sell. Tim allows you the room to sell yourself and works hard to make the numbers work on both sides of the deal. Others could learn from him. Thanks again. More

Sales rep was not at all high pressure. He listened to what we were looking for and then showed us various models that met the criteria. He also suggested one that we had not considered & after reviewing what we were looking for and then showed us various models that met the criteria. He also suggested one that we had not considered & after reviewing it we ended up buying that model. He also was prompt with follow-up on the initial visit & scheduled us for test drive the next day. More

We enjoyed working with all the team at Paramount Kia. Most importantly our sales person, Joann Lyons, was extremely helpful. Were it not for her assistance & patience we would never have made the purchas Most importantly our sales person, Joann Lyons, was extremely helpful. Were it not for her assistance & patience we would never have made the purchase. More