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Sal Morande

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Southern States Mazda

2511 Wake Forest Road B
Raleigh, NC 27609

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4.6

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9 Reviews of Sal Morande

May 28, 2026

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Great customer service and experience. Very knowledgeable on the Mazda suvs. I was treated very well and respected. Very knowledgeable on the Mazda suvs. I was treated very well and respected. More

by mmartine391

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May 28, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Sal is delighted to hear you found our team knowledgeable about Mazda SUVs and felt respected throughout the process. Thank you for choosing a new Mazda CX-5 with us. We hope you enjoy every drive in your CX-5.

May 27, 2026

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Very efficient Sal had A good grasp of. the process could use m ore time understanding the car the process could use m ore time understanding the car More

by billharris1025

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May 31, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Thank you so much, Bill, for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to learn about your positive experience with Sal! If there is anything else we can do to assist you, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are always happy to help!

April 17, 2026

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Helpful and got me what I needed. Was hoping for a new car that day and was glad we could make it happen. Was hoping for a new car that day and was glad we could make it happen. More

by sjb0519

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Apr 17, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

We’re delighted we could help you drive home in your new Mazda CX-5 that day. Sal is glad we could meet your needs so quickly. Thank you for the five star rating and for letting us know how we did.

April 15, 2026

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Friendly and easy to work with. Every person we spoke to was professional and respectful. Every person we spoke to was professional and respectful. More

by DGROSS2009

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Apr 15, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

It’s wonderful to hear our team was friendly, professional, and respectful throughout your experience. Congratulations on your used Mazda CX-5, and thank you for the five-star rating. We look forward to helping you again soon.

April 08, 2026

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Had a good experience. I hadn’t planned on buying a vehicle that day, I was just going to look but the salesman was nice and super helpful and made me feel comfortable enou I hadn’t planned on buying a vehicle that day, I was just going to look but the salesman was nice and super helpful and made me feel comfortable enough to purchase. More

by katinalm127

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Apr 08, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

It’s great to hear you had such a positive visit when you just planned to look around. We’re glad Sal made you feel comfortable and guided you to your new Mazda CX-5. Congratulations and enjoy every drive!

April 05, 2026

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Sal was great to work with! He listened and helped us get just what we wanted. He listened and helped us get just what we wanted. More

by ssptdpt

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Apr 05, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We’re glad Sal guided you to exactly the Mazda CX-50 you wanted. Congratulations on your new vehicle.

April 05, 2026

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Sal was amazing. He made the process smooth and enjoyable. I love my car and would definitely recommend! He made the process smooth and enjoyable. I love my car and would definitely recommend! More

by fcana001

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Apr 05, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Thank you for choosing your new Mazda CX-50 and sharing this feedback. We’re glad Sal made the process smooth and enjoyable. We appreciate you recommending us.

April 03, 2026

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I was not presented with the car I wanted. I ended up having to go to another dealership after researching and saw my desired vehicle. Due to this my APR increased, I accumulated an extra $700 I ended up having to go to another dealership after researching and saw my desired vehicle. Due to this my APR increased, I accumulated an extra $7000 on the total financed and extended the months to pay back. I went from a payment of 568 to 761. More

by katelis0708

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Apr 08, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Providing a positive experience is our top priority, so we're disappointed to hear that your visit didn't measure up. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. If you're willing, please send us a message with your contact information so we can reach out. We're sorry your visit didn't go as planned and would love the opportunity to touch base with you and address your concerns.

March 23, 2026

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We have purchased three vehicles, one preowned, and two new, had great all-around experience new, had great all-around experience More

by mailmann

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Mar 23, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

It’s wonderful to hear that each of your three Mazda purchases, including a preowned model and two new ones, was a positive experience. Thank you for choosing us time after time. Sal and the team look forward to assisting you again soon.

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