Gildardo Esquivel
Gildardo Esquivel at Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha

Gildardo Esquivel

General Sales Manager

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha

2141 E Moreland Blvd
Waukesha, WI 53186

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4.6
75 Reviews

Dealership Experience

2 yrs, 4 mos

Industry Experience

7 yrs, 3 mos

4.6

75 Reviews

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75 Reviews of Gildardo Esquivel

May 22, 2026

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Nice experience. Professional and knowledgeable staff Answered all our questions and concerns. Great product and warranties More

by GRANDMAJELLYFISH
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Yes

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May 22, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

It’s wonderful to receive your five-star rating and hear you’re enjoying your new Kia. Gildardo and our team were happy to answer all your questions and concerns, and we’re pleased you’re satisfied with your Kia and its warranty. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

May 19, 2026

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Great service excellent follow up. Wonderful experience will recommend them to all my friends thank you LaMarr was great too! More

by REIPCO
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Other Employees Tagged: Ashley Fontes , Lamarr

May 19, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

We’re delighted our service and follow up met your expectations. Knowing you’ll recommend us to your friends is the highest compliment. Thank you for sharing your experience. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

May 11, 2026

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Excelente atención y servicios el personal es muy atento y amable se preocupan por el cliente More

by Jose Martine
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Other Employees Tagged: Kaitie Stehr

May 11, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with the service on your Kia Sorento. We’re pleased the team was attentive and friendly during your visit and look forward to welcoming you back. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

May 10, 2026

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Easy to deal with, prompt with responses and respectful. I didn't feel pressured at any point. More

by INFINITY9999
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Yes

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May 10, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

Thank you for noting how smooth and respectful your experience was. We’re glad our team responded promptly and kept everything pressure-free. Congratulations on your new Kia K5, and we appreciate your trust. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

May 06, 2026

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The sales staff had great energy and were easy to work with. Tony did a great job and we were his first sale! Jeff the sales manager was great as well. He helped to solve any issues that arose. More

by GREGBACH23
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Other Employees Tagged: Ann Henderson, Caleb Koskovich , Greg Sommers 5stars Salesman Anthony 5stars

May 06, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

Thank you for the 5-star rating! We’re glad our sales team brought great energy and that our management stepped in to address any questions. Enjoy your new Kia and we look forward to helping again. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

May 05, 2026

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Melissa is great you guys should make her Gm! Good service good folks very happy More

by ALEXJBURDICK
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Other Employees Tagged: Ann Henderson, Melissa Otapa

May 05, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

Melissa will be happy to know her efforts stood out. We’re delighted you’re enjoying your Cadillac CT5 and that our team could help. Thank you for sharing your experience. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

May 03, 2026

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Xavier was the best salesperson I've worked with over the years. He made the process smooth and easy. However prior to coming in received to many phone calls from the dealership. More

by Hgomes23
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Yes

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May 03, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

Thank you for your kind words for Xavier and for this review! We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you with any questions or future needs. Thank you for choosing Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

May 01, 2026

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Russ Darrow Kia is by far the best car dealership I've ever encountered. Not only are the cars amazing, but the customer service is exceptional. Moreover, management goes above and beyond to help you with More

by JEANDELONGET
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May 01, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

We’re delighted to know you had such a positive experience and that our customer care and management efforts stood out. Thank you for trusting our team with your Kia K5 service and recommending us to others. Gildardo and everyone here appreciate your support. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

April 17, 2026

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They gave me decent pricing initially, but then tried to say some add ons were mandatory (VIN etching for $500). They also tried to push higher interest rates on me at the end despite me qualifying for muc More

by Hohumdiddly
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Apr 21, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

Thank you for this feedback. We're very sorry to see that you didn't have the best experience at our dealership. While we're disappointed to learn that we didn't meet your expectations, we'd love to try to turn things around and make sure the same thing doesn't continue to happen. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

April 14, 2026

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Comfortable Made me feel at ease with the decision I was making, didn't rush me and answered all my questions. More

by ZIEBERTR
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Yes

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Apr 15, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

Knowing that Gildardo helped you feel confident and unhurried during your new Kia Seltos decision is fantastic. We’re glad every question was addressed thoroughly. Enjoy the drive and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything else. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

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