Alan Makabi | Page 55
Website and Digital Manager
Cedar Rapids Toyota
1190 Boyson Rd
Hiawatha, IA 52233
Born in Peoria IL and relocated to Cedar Rapids in 97’ with my wife Myrna, we started our family. Jasmine is now 26 and Jacob is 19 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.
Read moreDealership Experience
20 yrs, 3 mos
Industry Experience
22 yrs, 9 mos
Specialties & Trainings
Leasing Consultant
Toyota Certified
BDC Work shop
College Grad and Active Military info
708 Reviews
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October 07, 2016
Alan Makabi sales person My experience with everyone I come in contact with this is so positive. Alan Makabi did an awesome job working with us and three years ago when we ac My experience with everyone I come in contact with this is so positive. Alan Makabi did an awesome job working with us and three years ago when we acquired our Corolla. I so enjoyed the Corolla now three years old and it was sort of hard to turn it in but we needed a bigger car with more safety features so got a Camry. Alan Makabi was so helpful and gave us several options until we found the one that would work. He was very focused and didn't give up on us when we had lots of questions and hesitation about making the change from a Corolla to a Camry. More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
October 04, 2016
Top Notch and Professional We won't buy a car anywhere else! Terry went the extra mile to make sure we knew all our options and helped us put together a unique deal. He even hel We won't buy a car anywhere else! Terry went the extra mile to make sure we knew all our options and helped us put together a unique deal. He even helped set up all the added features to our phones! More
Other Employees Tagged: Terry Helgeson, John Nus, Tim Steel, Curt Wiedemeier
September 29, 2016
Great Toyota dealer I have bought four toyota trucks over the years from Alan Makabi, he is great sales person to work with. Cedar Rapids Toyota also takes care of any s I have bought four toyota trucks over the years from Alan Makabi, he is great sales person to work with. Cedar Rapids Toyota also takes care of any service needed very quickly. More
September 29, 2016
10/10 great customer support. Called and asked for a certain vehicle and to give me a OTD price and Alan was the first one of many Toyota dealerships that gave me the best deal ou Called and asked for a certain vehicle and to give me a OTD price and Alan was the first one of many Toyota dealerships that gave me the best deal out of them all with the first quote. Even though it's an hour away I wouldn't mind driving there again for another vehicle. Huge shoutout to Alan, Wendy and Stefan for making my purchase flow so smooth. More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson , Stefan Christensen
September 24, 2016
Fabulous! Love them! Honest, professional and they all made shopping for a new car easy AND a lot of fun! I'd recommend them to anyone. In fact, I drove from Wi Love them! Honest, professional and they all made shopping for a new car easy AND a lot of fun! I'd recommend them to anyone. In fact, I drove from Wisconsin just to do business with them again. More
Other Employees Tagged: Phil Wieneke, Wendy Nelson
September 18, 2016
Top notch dealership We have been shopping for 3 months off and on. Downloaded every app, drove all over the state looking for what we wanted. Contacts CR Toyota 1 week ag We have been shopping for 3 months off and on. Downloaded every app, drove all over the state looking for what we wanted. Contacts CR Toyota 1 week ago, they answered the big question....PRICE! immediately. NEVER pushed us, but always answered our questions. Contacted Alan yesterday again, after 1 week, and we drove our car home! More
Other Employees Tagged: Curt Wiedemeier, Google
August 29, 2016
Very enjoyable. New car shopping can be very stressful. Alan and Stephan made it very enjoyable. I was able to test drive a couple different Tacomas before deciding New car shopping can be very stressful. Alan and Stephan made it very enjoyable. I was able to test drive a couple different Tacomas before deciding. I was even allowed to take the truck home to make sure it fit in my garage. That was very important to me. I have purchased two other trucks from Cedar Rapids Toyota and will continue to buy from them. They are very professional and easy to work with. More
Other Employees Tagged: Stefan Christensen
August 29, 2016
Out of State Customer I traveled over 7 hours to make my purchase of a new Tundra at Cedar Rapids Toyota, through the week both my salesman Alan and finance officer Wendy c I traveled over 7 hours to make my purchase of a new Tundra at Cedar Rapids Toyota, through the week both my salesman Alan and finance officer Wendy coordinated with me to ensure a smooth purchase. Upon my arrival Alan greeted me and immediately took me to the vehicle began a through familiarization and set-up of the vehicle applications, the vehicle was superbly prepped. Next with Wendy, financing was fast and efficient, the paperwork was ready to go and thorough. Overall, my experience at Cedar Rapids was outstanding, top notch professional service, from the initial contact to the follow up text from Alan that I had made it home. The expedient service from both Alan and Wendy saved me time and allowed me to get back on the road and make it home in good time. More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
August 22, 2016
First time car buyer I filled out their pre-qualify form online and got a call from Alan a few minutes later. He introduced himself and asked me about what I was looking f I filled out their pre-qualify form online and got a call from Alan a few minutes later. He introduced himself and asked me about what I was looking for. I told him I was thinking of getting a 2017 Camry and we set up an appointment to meet the next morning. After we spoke he went out to the lot and sent me a picture of a Camry in the color, model, and features I wanted. When we met we test drive the car and afterward we went in to discuss finances. It was my fist time buying a car without my parents help and I do feel I got a fair price and was helped every step of the way! Bill helped me find the best financing option and everything was relatively quick and painless. I love my new Camry and definitely feel I made a good choice and got a good deal! More
Other Employees Tagged: Bill McArthur
August 03, 2016
Excellent Service! I had called CR Toyota hoping that they would be able to meet my financial needs of getting the best possible minivan that could fit in my budget. Nev I had called CR Toyota hoping that they would be able to meet my financial needs of getting the best possible minivan that could fit in my budget. Never in my wildest dreams did I consider a brand new van as an option, but within an hour, Alan Makabi had called me back and gave me the news that I could get a new minivan for $100 less than my maximum budget would allow! Since I do not live in CR, all of the conversations took place over the phone, and Alan was very willing to answer the multiple questions I had. He was always positive and helpful, even when I kept changing my mind in regards to a trade-in vehicle, color of the new car and anything else I needed my hand held through! When I went to pick up the vehicle, Alan slowly walked me through all the bells and whistles on the car, while Curt W. eased me through signing all the financial paperwork! More
Other Employees Tagged: Curt Wiedemeier

