Don Miller Subaru West
Madison, WI
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My wife and I first bought a new 2013 Outback from Andrew in March, knowing that we needed a car that A) would hold a car seat better than my truck or her tiny Civic and B) had better traction/all-wheel driv in March, knowing that we needed a car that A) would hold a car seat better than my truck or her tiny Civic and B) had better traction/all-wheel drive for future Wisconsin winters. The test drives and sales process were incredibly smooth and all of our questions got answered quickly and honestly, and we got a fair price for trading in the Civic. We left with our new Outback happy as could be. Then, in June, my wife and mother-in-law got T-boned by a guy who ran a red light - our new car (less than 2k miles) was totaled. Both side airbags went off, keeping my wife, unborn daughter, and mother-in-law from any permanent injury. The insurance company got us a rental for a week, but we knew that we definitely wanted another Outback as soon as could be. I called Andy up and gave him the story, and he immediately got to work looking for a replacement vehicle. He called me back later the same day, having found an Outback identical to the one we had lost, with one exception (that he said he would give us at cost). John from the finance team was quick about getting the paperwork drawn up, and 10 days after the accident we were driving home in our new car. Our story must have circulated the dealership, because every time I called or stopped by someone asked "Oh you're the guy from the accident? Is everyone OK?" and sent their best wishes to my family. I can't recommend working with this group of folks highly enough. More
I was looking for a certified used Subaru Outback with less than 50,000 miles. I saw a 2010 listed on Don Miller's web site and went to look at it on Sunday. On Monday, I sent in an on-line inquiry. Th less than 50,000 miles. I saw a 2010 listed on Don Miller's web site and went to look at it on Sunday. On Monday, I sent in an on-line inquiry. The response was quick and the person I spoke with gave me a good discount. I set up an appointment for a test drive. Terry Wenger took me out on a test drive and answered all my questions. I liked the car and closed the deal. I received good financing and picked the car up on Saturday. Terry went through the car with me again and answered some additional questions I had. All in all, it was a great car buying experience. More
Honesty. Dennis and I agreed on how things would transpire, and that is how it went down. He was honest and friendly. Professional Purchasing Manager. transpire, and that is how it went down. He was honest and friendly. Professional Purchasing Manager. More
Our choosing to drive the two hours to visit this dealer started with the fast response by Eric over the computer. Early in this Eric had already improved on the price and answered all the questions effici started with the fast response by Eric over the computer. Early in this Eric had already improved on the price and answered all the questions efficiently. With the first phone call Andrew the floor salesman took over and was equally helpful. We scheduled a visit and were met at the door and felt very welcome. We were treated fairly with our trade and more than fair with the price on a 2010 ForesterX with the premium package. There was absolutely zero pressure and my wife and I were given our space to discuss it privately. in our twenty six years of marriage we have bought about twelve vehicles. This was by far the smoothest, easiest buy we have made. I have already encouraged my brother to straight to Don Miller as he is in the market to buy now as well. We will certainly not hesitate to go back. We also both absolutely love the Forester. This is our first Subaru. Been buying Honda`s. Thanks again to the team at Don Miller More
Eric responded to my interent request promptly. He had then directed me to Terry. Terry was a stellar salesman. He is very informative, friendly, and does not pressure you. I told him what my budget was, then directed me to Terry. Terry was a stellar salesman. He is very informative, friendly, and does not pressure you. I told him what my budget was, and he worked within it. He didn't try to sell me anything I couldn't afford which is what I have encountered in prior car buying experiences. I also dealt with Chris in the office. He is also a friendly guy. The paperwork aspect went quickly. They do not keep you waiting long at all (which was refreshing). As a female, going in to look at a vehicle it can be intimidating. Not so at Don Miller with this great group. I will definately be continuing my business with them whether it's service or down the road (hopefully way down the road) a new vehicle. More
If I had to put a title of my review it would have been "STAY AWAY!!!" And to be honest I will start from the beginning, which wasn't bad at all, but unfortunately it ended up ugly. So my first conta "STAY AWAY!!!" And to be honest I will start from the beginning, which wasn't bad at all, but unfortunately it ended up ugly. So my first contact with Don Miller Subaru West was about a year ago after my first interest in the new Impreza. I sent a request on the website and received decent price quote for what I was looking for. My first contact was with Dennis Riddle at this time. Dennis was great, very helpful, and very friendly. However I wasn't exactly ready to buy. Towards the end of the summer, when I was ready to buy, I tried to reestablish connection with Dennis over email, but unfortunately, for whatever reason, I couldn't. So I went to dealership, and here it started. Unluckily for me the dealer who I met with that day was Mark MacInnis. By that time XV Crosstrek was already out and I was highly interested in it. I did a test drive and what not, but I wanted to customize my vehicle a lot, so I decide to order in. In order to make sure I know everything I needed, I asked a few questions, some of which it took weeks to answer, and talking about questions, that every dealer should be able to answer of the top of his head. Finally we got to the price part. I received an OK price the first time, but from my observation and research it seemed like the price can go lower. So I decide to initiate a negotiation and asked for a price which was somewhat lower with the clear intentions to come somewhere in the middle of what I was offered and what I asked for. And here is when it got ugly. He replied with a rude and disrespectful email, basically meaning that is the price, like it or not, either take it or leave it. That was the point that I already have decided I will not do business with this dealer, no matter what. However I decide to let MacInnis's superiors and Subaru of America of my experience. According to Mr. Mark MacInnis, in his fallowing apology, that was supposed to be a joke. To me it is disrespectful, rude, unprofessional, it has attitude to it, and for sure is not, as he says “a great business model”. Regardless to what price a customer asks for a response like that is unacceptable. The price I first received was OK, and most possibly I would have ordered at it, just because it was the closest dealer, but not after a response like that. After I had the GM - John Duell involved, I was offered the sad additional discount of $200… Even if there was a price to make me close my eyes to the way I was treated, $200 is far, far from it. Needless to say I was done with this dealership, which appeared to be a good thing for me. I negotiated a much better price with Wilde Subaru for the vehicle and placed an order with them. I guess huge profit is not so important to other dealers... Do yourself a favor and stay away from Don Miller Subaru, and especially from, as he says about himself “I am a very good person to work with”, Mr. Mark MacInnis. Good luck with your next vehicle purchase! Hope my review helped you. Update form August 2013: Apparently Mr. Mark MacInnis decided to contact me few months latter and tell me how he felt about my review. He sent me very rude and completely inappropriate message, calling me all kind of names, and also saying that my concern was not taken seriously by anyone at the dealership, including the general manager, and it was laugh at. This only proves my point that this person is absolutely unprofessional, and should not be involved in any type of work with customers, period... More
Lease for our Subaru Forester was expiring soon, so we Lease for our Subaru Forester was expiring soon, so we came in to check out possible new Subaru leases. Eric could not have been nicer to us, was v Lease for our Subaru Forester was expiring soon, so we came in to check out possible new Subaru leases. Eric could not have been nicer to us, was very helpful in working out a new lease that fit our needs and our budget. Great experience overall! More
Earl is well-informed, answered our questions or researched ones he didn't have an immediate answer to. His orientation to the new vehicle was well done and useful though we didn't realize it would researched ones he didn't have an immediate answer to. His orientation to the new vehicle was well done and useful though we didn't realize it would take nearly 90 minutes when we went to pick up the car! We felt we could rely on the accuracy and fairness of his statements. More
My wife is in need of a new car, hers had trouble starting. She took it into subaru hoping to trade it in to find out that it wouldn't start (a problem that had been starting to happen). Eric was the starting. She took it into subaru hoping to trade it in to find out that it wouldn't start (a problem that had been starting to happen). Eric was the salesman that helped us from start to finish. He spent a lot of time and then even the General Manager came out to try to help her out. After no success they pushed her car to the Chrysler service dept to see what they could do. They found the problem and and were able to get it fixed. During that whole process they were still able to start and work on getting us into our new car. Eric and the rest of the crew handled everything for us as to make the whole process as easy on us as possible. Eric and the crew went way beyond anything we would have expected. They truly treat you like family and they deserve more then the 5 start rating we could give them. We HIGHLY recommend Eric and Don Miller Subaru. More
I appreciated Matt's soft, low-key presentation of the vehicles I was interested in. He was thorough and followed up on questions I had. The management team was also friendly and offered what I considered vehicles I was interested in. He was thorough and followed up on questions I had. The management team was also friendly and offered what I considered to be a good price for the vehicle I wanted. I haven't had service done yet, but I expect quality, friendliness, and most importantly, integrity! More