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Alan Makabi
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Born in Peoria IL and relocated to Cedar Rapids in 97’ with my wife Myrna, we started our family. Jasmine is now 24 and Jacob is 16 so you can imagine never a dull moment at our house. For pets, I have 2 aquatic turtles that beg for food whenever I am near the 55 gal tank that is stocked with several oversized Goldfish that now resemble Koi. My other pastime pleasure is cooking and thanks to my very thoughtful wife Myrna who bought me a smoker, I have acquired a love for smoked meats adding a layer to my waist line if you know what I mean. I have always been focused on taking care of customers and the last 19+ years I have spent in the car industry working on this 1 customer at a time. I take pride in having the privilege of running our internet team and being able to change the perception of how easy and hassle free a car buying experience can really be. A big THANK YOU to all my past customers and look forward to assisting all the future ones.
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17 yrs, 10 mos
Industry Experience
20 yrs, 4 mos
Specialties & Trainings
Leasing Consultant
Toyota Certified
BDC Work shop
College Grad and Active Military info
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708 Reviews of Alan Makabi
March 30, 2019
Alan is the BEST...right up there with our new Avalon! All staff are courteous and ready to help with your purchase but not until you’re ready. We’ve been very happy with Alan Makabi’s help during our sea All staff are courteous and ready to help with your purchase but not until you’re ready. We’ve been very happy with Alan Makabi’s help during our searches for a vehicle. He’s friendly, knowledgeable of the products, and very easy to work with. Tiffany was a joy while working through the “financials”...she knows her stuff and all went super-smoothly. Thank you Cedar Rapids Toyota...we’ll be back! More
by FJCoo
Other Employees Tagged: Tiffany Houck
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March 24, 2019
Stress free buying experience with a personal touch It was great to be able to see the dealership’s inventory and prices on their website so I could research which vehicle I wanted to look at in advance It was great to be able to see the dealership’s inventory and prices on their website so I could research which vehicle I wanted to look at in advance. I submitted my information online and shortly after had a phone conversation with Alan regarding my intentions. He answered all of my questions professionally and worked around my busy schedule to meet for a test drive. Upon arrival at the dealership, the vehicle I came to see had been set aside and was ready. Alan demonstrated many of the features of the vehicle to me and I took it for a test drive. I was able to have a genuine conversation about the value of the vehicle I was planning to purchase. We looked at, but I chose not to test drive, one other model and discussed other upcoming models. This is something I brought up and wanted to do. Alan asked me if I wanted to move forward with purchasing the RAV4 I came to look at. We went inside and sat down to talk numbers. I asked for a breakdown of the best out the door price they could offer including vehicle cost, tax, tags, doc fees, everything. Alan calculated this and wrote them down for me and answered my questions accordingly. We also negotiated a couple additional accessories I wanted that weren’t already equipped. I knew exactly what I was going to be paying and what was included. The dealership was running a promo on financing which was actuallly lower than the rates available through my local credit union. I financed with the dealership for the best rate and the convenience. I was able to enter my credit information via a secure website in advance. Paperwork signing was made easy by use of modern technology. I was able to write a check for the down payment. Thanks to the staff for staying a little past closing time, I was able to drive my new to me ride home that same day. More
by Major
March 21, 2019
No pressure easy car buying experience Toyota is relaxed yet professional atmosphere gives the car buyer a no pressure experience they can enjoy going in car buying and knowing that sales p Toyota is relaxed yet professional atmosphere gives the car buyer a no pressure experience they can enjoy going in car buying and knowing that sales people really want to find them the best car and deal and listen to what they want. More
by Mwatson
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson, Tiffany Houck , Dennis Mahoney
March 11, 2019
Best dealership in Iowa Alan was able to get the vehicle I wanted and in a timely fashion. Would recommend this dealership to anyone especially friends. Thank you for a won Alan was able to get the vehicle I wanted and in a timely fashion. Would recommend this dealership to anyone especially friends. Thank you for a wonderful experience. More
by Taco19
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
March 11, 2019
Amazing customer service Everyone at Cedar Rapids Toyota was amazing! They worked so hard to find me a fantastic upgraded car. I would 100% recommend going to Cedar Rapids Toy Everyone at Cedar Rapids Toyota was amazing! They worked so hard to find me a fantastic upgraded car. I would 100% recommend going to Cedar Rapids Toyota for a vehicle. Alan Makabi was great at finding me my new Corolla. I will refer everyone I know to him and Cedar Rapids Toyota for their vehicle needs. More
by Jamie
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
March 09, 2019
Best dealership I’ve been to Great place great car.very fast negotiation. Definitely recommend if anyone looking for Toyota. Alan is one of the nicest sale person to talk to Great place great car.very fast negotiation. Definitely recommend if anyone looking for Toyota. Alan is one of the nicest sale person to talk to More
by Sha lay
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
March 08, 2019
Great experience on trading for a new van Each step of the way Alan was very responsive and worked for us. We had an old worn out van that they test drove and made a fair offer on right away. Each step of the way Alan was very responsive and worked for us. We had an old worn out van that they test drove and made a fair offer on right away. Our new van had just come in off of lease, and Alan worked to get it cleaned up for our test drive with little advance notice. We were in from out of town, and Alan worked to get a warranty issue resolved so that we could take the vehicle home the same day. From sales, to financing, to the shop the entire team at CR Toyota was great to work with. More
by Adam W
Other Employees Tagged: Tiffany Houck
March 04, 2019
Great Service! When we were trying to locate a vehicle that is hard to find and not on the lot we had a great experience with Alan! He located what we asked for rig When we were trying to locate a vehicle that is hard to find and not on the lot we had a great experience with Alan! He located what we asked for right away and made it happen for us! He kept us in the loop from the moment we located it until the moment it was ready for us to pick up. Thanks Alan! More
by CKCORN
March 02, 2019
Satisfied Customer I had a great experience with the purchase of my Rav4. Alan was very helpful all during the purchase and pickup of my vehicle. Thank you! I had a great experience with the purchase of my Rav4. Alan was very helpful all during the purchase and pickup of my vehicle. Thank you! More
by Bob 7
Other Employees Tagged: Gene Lytle, Wendy Nelson
March 01, 2019
Excellent service and knowledgable staff I really wasn't ready to nbn let go of my vehicle, but CR Toyota was very helpful. Everything went without a hitch and best of all I LOVE my truck!! I really wasn't ready to nbn let go of my vehicle, but CR Toyota was very helpful. Everything went without a hitch and best of all I LOVE my truck!! More
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