Alan Makabi | Page 66
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
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October 18, 2014
2015 Highlander I Just took delivery of my 2015 Highlander which is the fourth Highlander that I have purchased. I dealt with Alan Makabi and the purchase process we I Just took delivery of my 2015 Highlander which is the fourth Highlander that I have purchased. I dealt with Alan Makabi and the purchase process went smoothly, also I am confident that I received a fair deal. The closing went well with Curt Wiedemeier. More
Other Employees Tagged: Curt Wiedemeier
October 12, 2014
new used car My car was in an accident and insurance company decided to total my car and were giving me 2days to turn in rental car. We started looking on the int My car was in an accident and insurance company decided to total my car and were giving me 2days to turn in rental car. We started looking on the internet then contacted Alan who came in on his day off to show us the car. Curt and Alan were very accommodating to my needs and helping me deal with insurance company. It was a great experience as always. This was 5th car we have purchased over the years from Toyota and the salesman who sold us the first one continues to help us out even though he is no longer in sales. GREAT EXPERIENCE!!!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Curt Wiedemeier, andrew swanson
October 11, 2014
In for an oil change, out with a new car! I went in to have the oil changed on my 2006 RAV4, as always service was very quick and nothing was pushed on me. Steve noted a recall item I didn't k I went in to have the oil changed on my 2006 RAV4, as always service was very quick and nothing was pushed on me. Steve noted a recall item I didn't know about yet and it was taken care of during the oil change. As I was leaving when the oil change was finished I noted a bright lime green vehicle in the lot. As green is my favorite color I had to take a second look. A sales associate came out to answer my questions and in the course of our conversation found out I have dealt with Alan Makabi in the past. He phoned Alan and he came out to help me. I ended up trading in my RAV4 for the beautiful lime green Corolla. The fact that your employees respect the customers is wonderful. The fact that they respect each other is over the top in this day and age. The first sales associate could have tried to sell me the Corolla but respected a coworker enough to call him over. What a great group of people. I have always had a wonderful experience at Cedar Rapids Toyota, keep it up, you have a satisfied customer for life! More
Other Employees Tagged: Steve Lemke , Bill McArthur
October 07, 2014
Great Experience Alan & Bill are GREAT!!! I had talked with Alan a couple of times before coming into the dealership. He had a Corolla ready for me to test drive fr Alan & Bill are GREAT!!! I had talked with Alan a couple of times before coming into the dealership. He had a Corolla ready for me to test drive from the requirements I gave him. The car was exactly what I wanted. Both Alan & Bill both worked together to get the price and payment to where I needed it to be. All in all, I was there for less than 2 hours and left with a great car!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Bill McArthur
September 29, 2014
excellent My experience was excellent. I was able to ask as many questions as i needed and everyone worked with me and we were able to come up with something go My experience was excellent. I was able to ask as many questions as i needed and everyone worked with me and we were able to come up with something good that would work out for me. More
Other Employees Tagged: Curt Wiedemeier
September 29, 2014
Never Disappointed! This experience is like no other, I get so excited to go to CR Toyota and get my new car. Alan Makabi has made the past 7 car buying experiences quit This experience is like no other, I get so excited to go to CR Toyota and get my new car. Alan Makabi has made the past 7 car buying experiences quite a pleasure for us. He makes my husband and I feel like we are his good friends and he takes special care of us. Alan really knows his stuff when it comes to all the features and new technology of the RAV4. Also, must give a shout out to Wendy in Finance. She is very personable and always makes our process a quick and pleasurable one. So thank you Alan and Wendy and CR Toyota! The Putchio's are your your loyal customers for life!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
September 24, 2014
Great experience This was my second time buying a car at your dealership. Alan is knowledgeable and pleasant, which makes the car buying process a great experience. This was my second time buying a car at your dealership. Alan is knowledgeable and pleasant, which makes the car buying process a great experience. I also appreciate his patience with all my questions. I'm very happy with my purchase. The car "fits" me -- it was just what I wanted. Bill was also pleasant, explained the financing process thoroughly, making it as uncomplicated as possible. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bill McArthur
September 09, 2014
Great service and friendly people I am so excited to get my first car - a 2009 Toyota RAV4. I looked for it for a while, and decided to take a look at CR. Toyota. Thank you, Alan and B I am so excited to get my first car - a 2009 Toyota RAV4. I looked for it for a while, and decided to take a look at CR. Toyota. Thank you, Alan and Bill. Alan has a great personality, and is willing to answer my questions about the things I don't understanding. Bill, who is in charge of the financial document, is very friendly and easy going. I highly recommend you to come up at CR.Toyota, take a look and talk with the great guys! More
Other Employees Tagged: Bill McArthur
September 05, 2014
Great experience! My husband and I bought two vehicles from Alan. We love this dealership because they didn't give you the run around like most other places. Great serv My husband and I bought two vehicles from Alan. We love this dealership because they didn't give you the run around like most other places. Great service and would we would recommend this place to everyone! More
August 28, 2014
Very Down to Earth Alan and Curtiis pulled no punches and made my buying experience a wonderful one. I am going to recommend this dealership to all. This is my second ti Alan and Curtiis pulled no punches and made my buying experience a wonderful one. I am going to recommend this dealership to all. This is my second time buying a car there and I will do it again when the time comes. More
Other Employees Tagged: Curt Wiedemeier

