Jim Ellis
Jim Ellis at Joe Machens Toyota

Jim Ellis

Internet Sales Advisor

Joe Machens Toyota

1180 Vandiver Dr
Columbia, MO 65202

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4.2
36 Reviews
4.2

36 Reviews

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36 Reviews of Jim Ellis

February 07, 2026

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Very clean and courteous; easy to find; good parking; nice refreshment area and family fruendly More

by T_m_buschjost
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Other Employees Tagged: Alex Wathen, Mike Hill

Feb 09, 2026

Joe Machens Toyota responded

We are so glad that we had the opportunity to work with you, and that our team could make this a top-notch experience. We look forward to continuing to serve you in the future!

December 14, 2025

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Fifteen words is not enough to express how happy I am with my new Corolla and all the staff. Andrew & Mike are like family to me, We all felt as though we knew each other from way back as kids. They were More

by lynnmcnabb56
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Dec 14, 2025

Joe Machens Toyota responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on working with our team. We're glad to hear we delivered such a great experience!

December 14, 2025

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Joe Machens Toyota is best every one there is great buying my truck was the best experience More

by Glm
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Other Employees Tagged: Coby Lehmann, Andrew McWhorter

Dec 14, 2025

Joe Machens Toyota responded

Thank you so much for your kind words, and for taking the time to leave us this wonderful feedback!

September 22, 2025

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Salesman and sales manager were very courteous and helpful in my new truck purchase. Very pleased with their work. More

by collinsturf
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Other Employees Tagged: Lake Meyer, Mike Hill

Sep 22, 2025

Joe Machens Toyota responded

It's great to hear that we were able to get you exactly what you needed. Our goal is to make sure everyone who walks through the door leaves happy. Thank you for choosing Joe Machens Toyota!

February 15, 2025

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Too much pressure to buy from a sales man. Told us someone was ready to buy the car we were looking at right after us when we were there right before closing time without any other customers t More

by Kambria.quinn
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Other Employees Tagged: Lake Meyer

February 23, 2023

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The car we got was exactly what we had been looking for , the sell process was very high pressure and we agreed on a price ,but when we went to go to the finance office the salesman added the Celijet to the More

by jsnider
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September 15, 2022

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Second car bought this month, doesn't happen very often. J. Ellis in sales did and excellent job taking us through both purchases. Very highly recommended and competent salesman. Enjoy it with this peros More

by jimmc13
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April 14, 2022

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Mr Ellis was friendly , knowledgeable, and positive. He informed us of the vehicles strengths and answered all of our questions. More

by slozarks
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August 21, 2020

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Jim Ellis did a great job of teaching my wife & me about the features of an otherwise complicated 2020 vehicle. It inspired us to buy. More

by Akersd
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Other Employees Tagged: Julio Perez

Aug 21, 2020

Joe Machens Toyota responded

Congratulations on the purchase of your new 2020 vehicle! Thank you for the 5 stars for Jim Ellis, we appreciate it. If you have any questions about your new vehicle, please just give us a call. Thank You & Safe Travels!

January 28, 2020

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Wonderful shopping experience. Jim Ellis was great to work with and worked with me since I lived out of town. Highly recommended dealership for excellent customer service. More

by Edruyun
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Jan 31, 2020

Joe Machens Toyota responded

We loved seeing this 5 star review for Jim Ellis, Thank You so much. And, yes, please we'd very much appreciate you recommending us to your friends and family! Congratulations on the purchase of your new car. Give us a call if you have any questions, we'll get them answered for you. Thank you again, we are very pleased that you had a "wonderful shopping experience"!

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