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Southern States Mazda

Raleigh, NC

4.7
306 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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April 08, 2026

This is my 3rd purchase from this dealership and I will continue to go back. This is my 2nd purchase with Corey. He works hard to get the best deal and he I'd extremely professional, helpful and friendly More

by LEYSTER.LE
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Corey Clark
5.0
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Other Employees : Corey Clark
Apr 08, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

We appreciate your continued loyalty and for choosing Corey again. Congratulations on your new Mazda CX-50. We’re glad Corey provided a professional, friendly experience while securing a great arrangement for you.

April 08, 2026

Ben was professional, approachable, and knowledgeable! He made the experience of looking and buying a new car easyband enjoyable. Garland in finance was amazing as well. Not the typical car buying experie More

by SHIRLEY75
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Ben Roark
5.0
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Patrick Gomes
5.0
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Other Employees : Garland Morris
Apr 08, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

We’re pleased that Ben’s expertise and approachability made your Mazda CX-90 purchase seamless. Our finance team enjoyed making the process smooth and straightforward. Thank you for choosing us for this milestone.

April 08, 2026

great experience woul recommend Correy, he took care of me and Garland is great too More

by nothingpersonaljustart
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Corey Clark
5.0
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Apr 08, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

It’s great to hear you would recommend Corey and that he took such great care of you during your Mazda CX-50 purchase. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. If there’s anything else you need, please let us know.

April 08, 2026

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 More

by katinalm127
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Sal Morande
5.0
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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

Rish did a great job showing the vehicle and helping us get the exact one we wanted. The sales process was easy and reasonable. I would highly recommend anyone looking for a new Mazda to go to Southern Sta More

by JENNYPC99
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Rish Perez
5.0
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Other Employees : Rish Perez
Apr 05, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

It’s fantastic to know Rish guided you to the perfect Mazda CX-50 and made the process straightforward. Your recommendation means a lot, and we’re proud to have earned your trust. Congratulations on your new ride, and we’re here whenever you need us again.

April 05, 2026

Amazing deals and cars, wonderful customer service! I love to come back to this dealership because I feel like they never disappoint and always there to help you. More

by kolomeichuk.a
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Abe Kline
5.0
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Other Employees : Abe Kline
Apr 05, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

We’re thrilled that Abe helped you find the perfect Mazda3 and that our team’s service met your expectations. It means a lot to know you trust us for great deals and support each time you visit. Thank you for coming back and letting us assist you again.

April 05, 2026

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

by ssptdpt
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Patrick Gomes
5.0
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Sal Morande
5.0
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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

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

by fcana001
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Employees Worked With
Sal Morande
5.0
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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 05, 2026

No pressure. Very informative. Only bought bc of Taylor Taylor listened and got me into what I needed More

by alissa.lapen
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Taylor Amick
5.0
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Other Employees : Taylor Amick
Apr 05, 2026 -

Southern States Mazda responded

We’re glad Taylor took the time to listen and guide you without any pressure. Thank you for choosing the Mazda CX-30. Enjoy every drive.

April 03, 2026

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 More

by katelis0708
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Employees Worked With
Danilo Cruz
3.0
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Taylor Amick
3.0
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Ben Roark
3.0
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Corey Clark
3.0
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Rish Perez
3.0
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Abe Kline
3.0
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Lewis Hunter-Blakely
3.0
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Sal Morande
1.0
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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.

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.