Honda of Sarasota

Happiest Birthday Surprise My daughter was in serious need of a new car. As her mom I wanted a safe, economically sound, reliable car, We visited car dealerships, but were mos My daughter was in serious need of a new car. As her mom I wanted a safe, economically sound, reliable car, We visited car dealerships, but were most impressed with Wilde Honda in Sarasota. Michael Malmsbury, Sales Representative, offered his assistance as my daughter and I looked at all the new cars. Michael listened to what was important to us in purchasing a car, offered information and details of the different cars and available options. We were most impressed with the Civic EX-T. My daughter needed to go back to school & work, during which time I let Michael know that I intended to surprise my daughter with a new car for her birthday. Michael answered all my questions and explained the details not only of the car, but also the purchase options. But, Michael also focused on my intention to surprise my daughter with her new car. He went beyond any expectation I had and drove the car to my home so that when she came home during spring break, her best birthday present ever was there as the garage door opened. Michael made sure the car was perfectly clean & shiny and even adjusted the Birthday balloon on it. Buying a new car is always exciting, but this will always be so very meaningfully memorable. Michael's dedication to customer satisfaction resulted in my daughter getting a great car and the best birthday ever, an ultimate blessing for me. Steve Himmel fully explained the financing part of our purchase. His professional expertise and patience allowed us to make the best financing decisions and finalize our purchase. Before my daughter drove off with her new car, Michael Malmsbury gave her a thorough Civic EX-T inservice. I was amazed to learn there were even more computerized features in this car. Today at work I was telling everyone what a great experience I had a Wilde Honda of Sarasota. I could barely finish my story, when one of my co-workers interrupted me and began describing his great experience at Wilde Honda and before I could get work in edge wise, he said that he was assisted by Michael Malms....then I finished his sentence...bury! We are confident that we made the best decision in purchasing the 2016 Honda Civic EX-T. More

Michael Malmsbury I came to Wilde Honda to just look at a car I would be purchasing in the near future. Michael Malmsbury caught me and my mother outside while we were I came to Wilde Honda to just look at a car I would be purchasing in the near future. Michael Malmsbury caught me and my mother outside while we were scanning a few. He introduced me to a car that I was not even interested in, the 2016 Honda Civic EX 1.5T. I loved it! Michael was so helpful with with guiding us through the car and its accessories. He is one of the nicest men I have ever met an really wanted me and my mother to feel comfortable with the buy. Actually, Michael helped surprise me with my new car! The Wilde Honda dealership as a whole was very welcoming. More

Fit for You When my wife's 2003 BMW Z-4 screamed for replacement, we went looking for another car for her, initially we had a CR-V in mind and she did a test driv When my wife's 2003 BMW Z-4 screamed for replacement, we went looking for another car for her, initially we had a CR-V in mind and she did a test drive. The following day, we went back - Michael greeted me by name, remembered everything my wife had said about our car needs and knew everything there is to know about the car. While we were there we also test drove a Fit EX. Again, Michael demonstrated knowledge of every aspect of the car, answered all our questions, and was very pleasant to deal with. We decided to wait on the CR-V and get a Fit for me with my wife driving our SRX until we decided to trade it. Every aspect of the buying experience was pleasant, even the settling on trade-in value. Michael was straight forward, honest, knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with. We both felt that we had been treated respectfully and fairly. When it's time to replace the SRX, we'll be dealing with Michael. More

love my 2016 civic ex The 2016 civic ex is a great car with tons of features. I have purchased several cars from Larry Briden and Jay and they are great to work with alway The 2016 civic ex is a great car with tons of features. I have purchased several cars from Larry Briden and Jay and they are great to work with always presenting a great deal. Iane Da Silva was very helpful and patient explaining the technical features. More

Costco Program experience I tried out the Costco program in my search for a used newer model CRV. Michael Malmsbury contacted me and did a great job explaining the features a I tried out the Costco program in my search for a used newer model CRV. Michael Malmsbury contacted me and did a great job explaining the features and differences between the models and the years. I received pricing for a new EX-L model which seems pretty good but I was looking to play less and Wilde Honda didn't have the used model I was looking for. I'm guessing if they did, I would have purchased it there using the Costco program. More

Excellent help from employees of Wilde Honda in Sarasota. Martha Calero was excellent working with us as we shopped for a new car. She was very knowledgeable about the different models and features on each ca Martha Calero was excellent working with us as we shopped for a new car. She was very knowledgeable about the different models and features on each car. It was obvious she was well versed on what was available etc. there was no pressure to buy. She was polite, very personable and friendly. We both enjoyed working with her. Iane Da Silva demonstrated how to use the various features and options of our CV-R. She was very friendly and fun to be with. She was also obviously extremely knowledgeable and an expert in her role as a "coach" . We a problem obtaining an out of state title and registration but that was resolved after much discussion. Overall, we were very happy with the quality of service we received from the dealer. We also love our new 2016 CR-V and hope to have it as our vehicle for many years. We would definitely recommend it to friends and neighbors and return there if the need for another car arose. Jerry and Marilyn Petrie More

Overall positive experience Our salesperson was knowledge and helpful. We moved through the process seamlessly and are extremely pleased with the outcome. Our negotiations re: Our salesperson was knowledge and helpful. We moved through the process seamlessly and are extremely pleased with the outcome. Our negotiations re: price went well. More

Dread Not! I dreaded having to go to a car dealership to find my next new car but I needed one. Since I have had good luck with Honda, I went to the local Wilde I dreaded having to go to a car dealership to find my next new car but I needed one. Since I have had good luck with Honda, I went to the local Wilde dealership here in Sarasota. The next thing I dread is talking to a car salesman. In my experience they are pushy though sometimes in subtle ways, not particularly knowledgeable about the cars they have to offer, direct you to the high GP offerings and finally are not very flexible when it comes to pricing. I needn’t have worried since with the luck of a draw we, my wife and I, ended up with Michael. We looked at everything from a Fit to a Pilot which we own at present. For me the main thing was to find a comfortable car but smaller than an SUV. Well after more than 2 hours of trying on cars, yes like a suit, we decided on an Accord. If it hadn’t been for Michael’s interest, attention and unflagging patience I am sure I would have walked off the lot after 30 minutes. Yes we struck a deal which would have been easily accomplished were it not for disagreement over the value of my trade in. With sales management help that too was worked through successfully. At this point my wife and I were quite satisfied but Michael was not done. We came back the next day to pick up the car he spent another hour going through the features of the car, not just directing us to a video but while sitting in the car with us went through all the features of the new car. Believe me that was a BIG help to us! I think we tend often only to give feedback when something doesn’t go right. This is one time when I simply had to speak up for something that was VERY RIGHT….Michael. John Munroe 2/24/16 More

Wonderful dealership Thank u Wilde Honda for your wonderful customer service and our awesome salesman Eduardo Gonzalez. Eduardo was very thorough about explaining the vehi Thank u Wilde Honda for your wonderful customer service and our awesome salesman Eduardo Gonzalez. Eduardo was very thorough about explaining the vehicles I was interested in. He did not rush me on making such a big decision. He is an excellent saleman. And thank u to the Sales Manager who help meet the goal I was trying to come to for my loan and car payment. Over all Wilde Honda is a #1 dealership in my books thanks guys! :) More

Superb professional I could not be more pleased or happier with the service Carolyn provided. Wilde Honda exudes professionalism and caring about the customer. Will not h I could not be more pleased or happier with the service Carolyn provided. Wilde Honda exudes professionalism and caring about the customer. Will not hesitate to recommend to others. More