CJ Marella | Page 21
Internet Sales Manager
Toyota of Wallingford
859 N Colony Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
Dealership Experience
14 yrs, 5 mos
Industry Experience
21 yrs, 9 mos
301 Reviews
Write a Review301 Reviews of CJ Marella
March 31, 2019
TOTAL xxxxxxxxx, LOWBALL TRADE SALES MGR CJ IS WORTHLESS, TOTAL NIGHTMARE, I CAME FROM MASS. TO GET SCREWED, 1st OFF THEY LOWBALL ME ON TRADE, OFFERED LESS THAN AUCTION WHOLESALE, THE EXPLORER THEY HAD WAS V TOTAL NIGHTMARE, I CAME FROM MASS. TO GET SCREWED, 1st OFF THEY LOWBALL ME ON TRADE, OFFERED LESS THAN AUCTION WHOLESALE, THE EXPLORER THEY HAD WAS VERY NICE, THEN THE $599. DOC FEES THEY CHARGED ME FOR DOING PAPERWORK AND REGISTRY WORK, THEY HAND IT ALL TO ME AND SAY GO TO MASS REGISTRY AND DO IT YOURSELF, IM TOO BUSY IM SAID WHAT? THEN THE SALES MGR ISSUE I TOLD HIM THE 2nd KEY IS DIFFERENT AND DOESN'T WORK HE SAYS OH WELL, YOU'RE OUT OF LUCK MY FRIEND, I ALMOST LOST IT, I HATE THEM SO MUCH STAY AWAY More
Other Employees Tagged: Joseph Andrew Felton Sr., Jay Marmolejos
March 02, 2019
Dealer who respects the customer.. and Fun with Elvin! No new car buying experience is perfect. I have been burned in the past, and carry the scars. But this year I took advantage of a factory-to-dealer cl No new car buying experience is perfect. I have been burned in the past, and carry the scars. But this year I took advantage of a factory-to-dealer clearance rebate for 2018 models in Feb. of 2019 to get my new Prius Prime Advanced, and took my time shopping for the “perfect” dealership. I came as close as I could to perfect at Toyota of Wallingford. My overall experience with the dealership is a 4.5 out of 5.. but what brings the full 5 rating is the customer-facing sales person who is clearly in my corner.. in the person of Elvin Witcher, who is “Mister Prius” to all who know him, and deeply respected among his peers and his customers. Elvin is passionate about his cars and deeply knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to ride with him, learn from him and ultimately sign papers next to him. Elvin has been in touch with me several times since... the relationship did not end at point of sale. I’m also grateful to Jay Marmolejos, who was tough but fair at the trade-in negotiation.. we came to a satisfactory deal. Also, “CJ”, who took point when I had to complete the transactions at a late hour. The staff did right by me.. and every step of the way I was treated with respect and deference. I hope you have the chance to work with Elvin.. guaranteed to be fun. Thanks, Wallingford! More
Other Employees Tagged: Bill DiChello, Jay Marmolejos, Elvin Witcher
January 02, 2019
Great experience - again This is the third car I’ve purchased from TOW, once again the service and staff were excellent to deal with. I did the majority of the work online ahe This is the third car I’ve purchased from TOW, once again the service and staff were excellent to deal with. I did the majority of the work online ahead of time with Heather who was quick to respond to emails and met with Eric to finalize my purchase, both were professional and easy to deal with. More
Other Employees Tagged: Heather DiChello, Eric Peele
December 27, 2018
Mustang 5.0 I went to Toyota of Wallingford to look at a 2015 Black Mustang 5.0 premium edition a was met by friendly staff and a very knowledgeable salesman Fred I went to Toyota of Wallingford to look at a 2015 Black Mustang 5.0 premium edition a was met by friendly staff and a very knowledgeable salesman Fred! I was very pleased with the deal he worked for me and Very Happy with the quickness of Looking, test drive, offer on my trade and Deal!!!!!!!! I think I just found a car buying Home!!!!!!!! Thanks again Fred. U Roc More
Other Employees Tagged: Internet Sales, Cheryl Mckenna , Fred Hollman
November 30, 2018
Satisfied customers-thank you!! Steve Zion, Sr. and his staff went “above and beyond” making us feel special. We mentioned during the sales process, that my sixteen year-old son is a Steve Zion, Sr. and his staff went “above and beyond” making us feel special. We mentioned during the sales process, that my sixteen year-old son is a huge NASCAR fan and hopes to be a driver someday. When we returned the next day, Steve delivered an autographed hat by Joey Lagano!!! That was a “wow moment”!!! In addition to Steve’s thoughtfulness, John, CJ and Dan each treated us with service excellence. We never felt pressured and they were willing to explain the process with care and patience. I work in healthcare so treating customers with service excellence and genuine kindness is deeply important to me. My husband and I were not disappointed at Toyota of Wallingford. Steve, John, CJ and Dan, you now have lifelong customers!! Thank you for a fantastic experience!! We hope we will be inviting you to a NASCAR race in the future to see our son, Hunter Johnson, win the Camping World Truck Series Championship at Homestead, Florida driving a Toyota!! Sincerely, Carl & Bernie Johnson More
Other Employees Tagged: Dan Roberts , John Savenelli, Steve Zion Jr
November 29, 2018
Amazing Toyota dealer. Toyota of Wallingford is by far one of the best car dealerships. Steve Sr, Steve jr and everyone in sales management just do a great job caring for th Toyota of Wallingford is by far one of the best car dealerships. Steve Sr, Steve jr and everyone in sales management just do a great job caring for their customers. Honest sales people to sell reliable cars. I have never been more pleased with the experience I get when I walk into Toyota of Wallingford in the sales to the service department- the staff is just amazing. I highly recommend this dealership for anyone looking to purchase a car or truck. Honest and reliable dealership as well as people. More
Other Employees Tagged: Steve Zion Sr, Mike Cote , Bill DiChello, Steve Hernandez, Bob Olson, Genna Panaroni, Steve Zion Jr
November 27, 2018
Very Good Overall things were very good. There were some mis-communications in the beginning, but everyone worked together to get things resolved correctly. Phi Overall things were very good. There were some mis-communications in the beginning, but everyone worked together to get things resolved correctly. Phil was very knowledgeable about the car and was able to answer all my questions. He also always answered his phone. I was slightly disappointed that the service department could not find part numbers for the tonneau cover. I was able to find all the parts via other Toyota dealerships online parts catalog and ordered them. Hence my 4 star rating. More
Other Employees Tagged: Phil Orzel
November 27, 2018
toytoa rav 4 went in on Sunday 5/27, Steve H was very thorough with the process, explained all the options in detail. explained all my options. Cj and the rest of went in on Sunday 5/27, Steve H was very thorough with the process, explained all the options in detail. explained all my options. Cj and the rest of the employees were helpful, smiling and just an overall painless process. 10/10, FIRST TIME BUYING A CAR More
Other Employees Tagged: Sohail Butt , Steve Hernandez
November 08, 2018
Exceptional Effort, Kindness, and Overall Experience Toyota of Wallingford made an experience I was dreading (replacing my beloved 18 year old car) as pleasant as it could possibly be. I want to give spe Toyota of Wallingford made an experience I was dreading (replacing my beloved 18 year old car) as pleasant as it could possibly be. I want to give special recognition to Jon Petro, who was exceptionally patient with a self-admitted challenging customer. It was important to me to be able to negotiate for the best possible value for my money, and Jon really went above and beyond for me. His genuine kindness and willingness to work with me are rare qualities in the industry, and appreciated more than words can say. More
Other Employees Tagged: Sohail Butt, Jon Petro , Heather DiChello
November 02, 2018
Great Experience and great Car I drove and hour and half to go to this dealership. They were very welcoming. When I got there the cars I was interested in were already waiting out I drove and hour and half to go to this dealership. They were very welcoming. When I got there the cars I was interested in were already waiting out front for me. I worked with Jon who was fabulous. He was very informative, and answered all our questions. Because we lived so far from this dealership they worked well with us so I could take the new used car home that day. Everyone in sales was efficient and pleasant to deal with. Overall great experience! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jon Petro , Heather DiChello, I worked with a young man in Finance who was great. Not sure I see his picture. He has worked with you a long time but new to finance.
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