Gary Baumann

Wow, wow, WOW! Originally, I was a Honda girl. About a month ago, I went to Garavel Subaru with my sister, who thought I should consider a Subaru since I was in Originally, I was a Honda girl. About a month ago, I went to Garavel Subaru with my sister, who thought I should consider a Subaru since I was in the market for a new car. Subaru is definitely in my family! My daughter has one, my brother has one, my sister has one, and my brother-in-law has one. They all thought it was time for me to join the Subaru family! My recent car was a beautiful silver Honda Accord, and I absolutely loved my Honda. The reason I needed a new car was because my Accord was too low for me to get in and out of comfortably. Soooooo, my family thought an SUV would be a much better choice for me. My sister and I went to the Subaru dealership where she has purchased several of her cars, and we met with Dave, her salesperson. I told Dave right away, “I’m a Honda person, and if you want me to buy a Subaru, you’re going to have to convince me!” We had a great meeting that lasted a couple of hours. Dave gave me some information to take home so I could look everything over, and we talked about the Subaru Forester Touring. I took the information home, discussed it with my family, and we all agreed that I should get the Forester Touring. A couple of weeks later, my sister and I went back to Subaru for another meeting with Dave. I told him I was interested and that I was ready to buy the Forester Touring SUV. Apparently, Dave really did convince me that I should buy a Subaru! He was extremely knowledgeable, informative, very nice, and — most importantly — incredibly patient with me. So, I ordered my Forester Touring in Ice Silver. When my car arrived at Subaru, Dave called me and said, “Your car is ready!” I was so excited and couldn’t wait to drive my new car home. My sister and I went to pick it up, and when we pulled into the lot and I saw the car sitting in front of the showroom, I couldn’t believe my eyes. The Ice Silver is such a beautiful color! My Hondas were also silver, but this silver was even more beautiful. Dave spent about four hours with my sister and me, both inside and outside the car, explaining so many things that, at one point, I was getting a brain freeze from all the information! 😂 But he made sure I understood everything and never made me feel rushed. Then it was finally time to drive my new Subaru home. I drove my sister home and then started my trip from Connecticut back to Queens, near LaGuardia Airport. And on the way home, it started pouring — and I mean pouring like crazy! I messaged my sister and my daughter and said, “Oh my gosh! It is raining so hard! My brand-new car is getting rained on so badly!” My sister replied, “Now your car is being christened.” And you know what? I thought about that, and decided she was right. My new car was being blessed from the heavens above, and I’m going to have the best luck ever with this car! ☔️❤️ I want to sincerely thank Dave and the entire Garavel Subaru team for taking the time to work with me. Everyone was so nice and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. I will be servicing my car at Garavel Subaru, even though it is about an hour and a half drive for me. That says a lot about how much I trust this dealership and the people who work there. I will continue to be dedicated to the wonderful team at Garavel Subaru, and I hope that throughout the many years I have my Forester, they will continue to take such good care of me. I have seen firsthand the incredible attention they give to my sister and brother-in-law, who also service their cars there. Thank you, Dave, and thank you to everyone at Garavel Subaru. You took a Honda girl and turned her into a Subaru girl! ❤️🚙 I absolutely love my new Forester Touring! More

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We had a very good experience buying our new car from Garavel and with Stephen Shaughnessy. There was no hard sell and the process was as quick as it could be. We were a bit disappointed in the trade in Garavel and with Stephen Shaughnessy. There was no hard sell and the process was as quick as it could be. We were a bit disappointed in the trade in value of our 2018 Outback. Overall a good experience. More

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There is a great deal of solid professionalism here, and I am grateful to have worked with each of the people involved with my leasing process. I feel genuinely lucky this dealership is in my area! I am grateful to have worked with each of the people involved with my leasing process. I feel genuinely lucky this dealership is in my area! More

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I am of the generation who has never before had a car with electronic features. I have just purchased a Subaru Crosstrek. Naturally, there is quite a learning curve when learning to drive a modern hig with electronic features. I have just purchased a Subaru Crosstrek. Naturally, there is quite a learning curve when learning to drive a modern highly computerized car. Michelle, my sales agent, has been very helpful to me with instruction AND patience. In fact, the dealership as a whole seems intent on making me feel comfortable and confident in driving my new car. It seems I am in the right place here. More

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We couldn’t be happier with our latest experience at Garavel Subaru! We had brought in our 2023 Forester for routine service when we received an email asking if we would be interested in receiving a tr Garavel Subaru! We had brought in our 2023 Forester for routine service when we received an email asking if we would be interested in receiving a trade-in quote.Having been very pleased with the offer, we decided to take a look at the new vehicles. That’s when we met Amit, our very patient salesman. Amit spent a lot of time with us walking the lot and showing us models and color combinations. We decided on another Forester in River Rock Pearl- one of Subaru’s new colors. Amit researched our choice, found one for us, and negotiated a mutually agreeable price. Upon delivery, we completed the paperwork with Gary in financing who made the process very easy! We would highly recommend Garavel Subaru when looking for a quality automobile to purchase or service! More

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Dave really spends quality time with you in selecting a automobile, and makes the process painless. This is our second car from Garavel, and we are very happy with the attention, friendliness and professi automobile, and makes the process painless. This is our second car from Garavel, and we are very happy with the attention, friendliness and professionalism of the entire staff and all departments.. More

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I had an absolutely outstanding experience working with Stephen at Subaru. From the very beginning, he was professional, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely great to work with. What stood out most was th Stephen at Subaru. From the very beginning, he was professional, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely great to work with. What stood out most was that I never felt pressured or like I was getting the typical “car salesman” experience. Stephen listened to what I wanted, answered every question clearly, and made the entire process straightforward and comfortable. He was responsive throughout the process, kept me updated, and made sure everything came together exactly as discussed. Even when it came to the details and negotiations, he was transparent and easy to work with. I felt like he actually cared about making sure I was happy with the car and the deal, rather than simply trying to make a sale. Buying a car can easily become stressful, but Stephen made this one of the easiest and most enjoyable car-buying experiences I’ve had. I left feeling confident that I made the right decision and that I was treated fairly throughout the entire process. If you’re considering a Subaru, ask for Stephen. He is exactly the kind of salesperson you hope to work with, and I would absolutely buy another vehicle from him in the future. Highly recommend! More

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Jack was awesome, helped with great advice and we needed up with a 2026 Subaru outback up with a 2026 Subaru outback More

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I have always had a great experience at Garavel. My prior Sales Manager was promoted so I worked with Michele for the first time. She was very attentive and accommodating to my needs. Looking forwar My prior Sales Manager was promoted so I worked with Michele for the first time. She was very attentive and accommodating to my needs. Looking forward to working with her in the future. More

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Dave Novik was amazing, walking me through the entire procesd with a caring attitude. His professionalism and interpersonal skills were outstanding. Gary in finance made the lease transfer process a 'b procesd with a caring attitude. His professionalism and interpersonal skills were outstanding. Gary in finance made the lease transfer process a 'breeze'. As Nick introduced me to any staff I might interact with in the future, I found everyone welcoming. Kudos to Garavel. I would definitely recommend your dealership to family and friends. Thank you! More

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