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Southern States Mazda

Raleigh, NC

4.8
449 Reviews
Come visit us at Southern States Mazda, your local Raleigh Mazda dealer. Our staff is ready to help you purchase or lease your next vehicle. When you visit our car dealership in the Raleigh area, expect the superior customer service that you deserve. With years of experience and training the Southern States team will get you into the Mazda vehicle that is right for you. Southern States Automotive has been in business since 1986, and our team is committed to excellence and making your car-buying experience a positive one. We strive to earn your trust so that you'll make Southern States your last stop when it comes to driving away with a new or used Mazda. Visit our Mazda showroom in Raleigh and experience first-hand the level of service and satisfaction that will make you a regular Southern States customer. We look forward to serving you!
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2511 Wake Forest Road B

Raleigh, NC

27609

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September 01, 2026

Easy, smooth and no pressure. Great to work. Taylor was very customer focused and very accommodating. More

by Danb711
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Employees Worked With
Taylor Amick
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Sep 01, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Our team enjoyed guiding you through the purchase of your new Mazda CX-30. Knowing the process felt easy and pressure-free means a lot to us, and Taylor is delighted she could accommodate your needs with such care.

August 31, 2026

He was very helpful and can answers all my questions. We ended up buying the veichle. More

by NECLADEMIRCI08
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Employees Worked With
Rish Perez
5.0
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Aug 31, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Knowing Rish was able to answer all your questions is truly rewarding. We’re glad you chose a new Mazda CX-5 and that the purchase process was smooth.

August 27, 2026

Ben was helpful and quickly guided us through the process for the car we wanted More

by ASHUPING1
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Ben Roark
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Aug 27, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Swift, attentive guidance is at the heart of how our team operates. Knowing that Ben’s helpful, quick assistance with your CX-90 purchase met your expectations means a lot to us.

August 27, 2026

Abe was amazing. The process was easy. I will come back and recommend to others. More

by blair.crosscup
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Abe Kline
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Aug 27, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

We’re glad the leasing process was easy for you. Hearing that Abe was amazing means a lot to our team. Our team is pleased we could make leasing your Mazda3 smooth and we appreciate your recommendation.

August 26, 2026

Overall, very easy. I am a picky buyer so I went to at least 10 other dealerships and I ended up buying from Southern States Mazda. More

by Gabe
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Employees Worked With
Taylor Amick
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Aug 27, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Knowing that your purchase felt effortless means a lot to our team. Taylor enjoyed helping you select and take home your new Mazda CX-50 Hybrid.

August 23, 2026

Great service. Very nice experience I would recommend Corey Clark to anyone interested in a Mazda More

by shiovhanscego
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Corey Clark
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Aug 23, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Thanks so much for recommending Corey and choosing to lease a Mazda CX-50 with us. Knowing you enjoyed your experience means a lot to our team.

August 23, 2026

Easy to work with. No surprises or pressure Was pleasantly surprised to have a positive experience More

by mail4armando
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Rish
Aug 23, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

We’re glad the purchase of your new Mazda CX-50 Hybrid felt pressure-free and straightforward. Hearing that the process had no surprises and was easy to work with means a lot to our team.

August 21, 2026

I paid cash, but had to wait three hours. I wasn't happy about that. There was confusion about the $500 deposit I made to hold the car. It's being refunded. More

by jamesmcgahey13
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Carlos Contrera
Aug 23, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

James, 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'd be willing, please send us a message with your contact information so that we can reach out. We would love the opportunity to touch base with you and address your concerns.

August 21, 2026

Easy, Ben was awesome! My experience was wonderful, I have nothing but good things to say. More

by topsailgirl.17
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Employees Worked With
Ben Roark
5.0
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Aug 21, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

We’re pleased the process of purchasing your new Mazda CX-50 Hybrid felt seamless, and that Ben could make it so. Hearing that you had such positive feedback means a lot to our team.

August 21, 2026

I recently purchased a vehicle from Southern States Mazda and wanted to recognize the outstanding experience I had, particularly with Ben Roark. From the beginning, Ben took the time to understand exactly wh More

by jtuthill.ipreo
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Employees Worked With
Ben Roark
5.0
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Other Employees : Ben Roark
Aug 21, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

Your praise of our transparent and straightforward purchase process is truly rewarding. Thank you for highlighting Ben’s responsive and respectful service. We’re pleased we could find a new Mazda CX-50 that matched your needs and budget, and hearing that it felt stress-free means a lot to us.

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