Edwin Corea

How I Bought My Mercedes in the AI Era I never expected to buy a Mercedes—let alone an EV. In fact, I wasn’t even aware the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 SUV existed until ChatGPT suggested it. C expected to buy a Mercedes—let alone an EV. In fact, I wasn’t even aware the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 SUV existed until ChatGPT suggested it. ChatGPT helped me make a list of possible replacements for my aging 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. After identifying the Mercedes EQS SUV, it explained that many Mercedes purists felt the vehicle had too much technology—which was exactly what I wanted as a gadget enthusiast—and that the loss of EV tax credits and other market conditions had created an exceptional buying opportunity on the used market. I’d never even ridden in an electric vehicle before, but after searching nationwide, we realized the exact loaded, dark silver model I wanted was sitting right across the LA metro area at Walters Mercedes-Benz in Riverside. It had virtually every option. As a retired TV producer, I value efficiency and dislike dealership games. Rather than losing a day driving through Los Angeles commuter traffic and sitting in a finance office, I emailed Edwin Corea and laid out my terms: the entire purchase would happen strictly by email. Edwin completely respected my unconventional process and rolled with it. Every conversation, disclosure, and line of the purchase contract was reviewed with ChatGPT as a sounding board before I signed. Walters then sent a traveling notary to my house and arranged complimentary flatbed delivery directly to my door, while Carvana arrived to pick up my Jeep. I even financed through Mercedes-Benz so the dealership would receive credit for the loan, then paid it off before the first payment was due. By letting the first owner absorb the steep initial depreciation, my net investment after the Jeep sale was roughly $51,000 for a virtually flawless, original $150,000 flagship. Six months later, I still look back every time I park it. I didn’t just buy a used car; I bought a spectacular retirement gift for decades of work well done ... entirely on my terms. Edwin Corea and Walters Mercedes-Benz proved that great salesmanship isn't about persuasion—it's about respect. AI helped me think. Intentionality did the rest. More

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Huge thank you to Hae & Edwin for helping me get into my 4th Mercedes. I work in the industry and have been shopping around for a new car. I compared pricing with 2 other stores, even shopped with another M 4th Mercedes. I work in the industry and have been shopping around for a new car. I compared pricing with 2 other stores, even shopped with another MB store in my auto group and they couldn't beat the deal I got from Riverside MB. They were honest, patient & easy going. We were able to do everything online & all I had to do was show up with my trade in & sign. Thank you guys so much. I love my new car! Ask for sales specialist Edwin & sales manager Hae! More

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very good experience with this dealer. most of it has everything to do with Edwin Corea. He was fantastic. A real pro at what he does. Found the exact car I wanted and with every featu most of it has everything to do with Edwin Corea. He was fantastic. A real pro at what he does. Found the exact car I wanted and with every feature that I asked for. The finance person also was good. he upsold me on a warranty package that was out of my budget but i have no regrets purchasing it. More

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Edwin was attentive, handled all my emailed questions, and came up with a solid deal I could not refuse. I am happy with the process and his transparency to the facts and details. I learned so much! Rafa and came up with a solid deal I could not refuse. I am happy with the process and his transparency to the facts and details. I learned so much! Rafael helped process the sale on my visit and went through setting up the app. Walter’s Mercedes is a solid dealership with a great team. Can’t go wrong with Edwin and Rafael! More

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My husband and I had a great experience buying our new car yesterday! Edwin Corea and Raul Ayala were both incredibly helpful, professional, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. They took t car yesterday! Edwin Corea and Raul Ayala were both incredibly helpful, professional, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. They took the time to answer all our questions and made sure we felt comfortable every step of the way. We really appreciated their honesty and no-pressure approach. Highly recommend working with them if you’re in the market for a new vehicle! More

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Edwin Correa was a great salesperson and a really nice man. He was very knowledgeable anbout the car we were interested in and really made the purchase easy. man. He was very knowledgeable anbout the car we were interested in and really made the purchase easy. More

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Edwin Corea was a great help in buying the new 2024 AMG GT 43 he was very professional GT 43 he was very professional More

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Buying a new car can be a stressful experience, but Edwin at Walters Mercedes Benz Riverside made it a breeze! He was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. He took the time to understand our needs and worked at Walters Mercedes Benz Riverside made it a breeze! He was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. He took the time to understand our needs and worked on our selection. He was great at explaining all the features of the car and patient with our kids, offering snacks and showed them car models to keep them entertained! The negotiation process was fair and transparent, and interested in making sure we found the right car for our family Even after we drove off the lot, Edwin followed up to make sure we didn't have any questions and were happy with our purchase. Overall, I would highly recommend Edwin to anyone looking for a car. He is a true professional who goes above and beyond for his customers. More

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I'm a return customer of Walter's Mercedes Benz. I called to get a quote for a car spoke with Edwin Corea and end up met Jon Klempner at the dealer, they are both very helpful and professionally ans I called to get a quote for a car spoke with Edwin Corea and end up met Jon Klempner at the dealer, they are both very helpful and professionally answered all my needs. I was at the dealer in and out only 90 minutes got the 2025 E450 for my wife. More

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Everyone I delt with was amazing from beginning to end. They were all very professional and knowledgeable regarding the GLE 63S SUV I purchased. I never felt pressured during the purchase of the vehicle or They were all very professional and knowledgeable regarding the GLE 63S SUV I purchased. I never felt pressured during the purchase of the vehicle or warranties. Edwin went up and beyond giving me the time I needed to make the decision of my purchase. He spent plenty of time with me to explain how the vehicle operates. More

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