Marc Israel | Page 42
Financial Services Manager
Mercedes-Benz of St. Petersburg
8302 US Hwy 19 N.
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
I entered into the automotive industry in 1988 when I joined the Crown Auto family. Mostly I enjoy meeting the motoring needs of our customers. I moved to Florida in 1979 from Texas and Rhode Island. I have a lot of fun restoring a 1965 GTO! I have 1 teenage son and my motto is “work, relax, repeat”!
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September 18, 2014
Pleasent afternoon car shopping My wife and I spent the better part of the afternoon at the dealership and Anthony and Phil made our time there melt away with their personable demean My wife and I spent the better part of the afternoon at the dealership and Anthony and Phil made our time there melt away with their personable demeanor towards us. We really enjoyed and appreciated the time they took to explain everything to my wife and I about our purchased vehicle and we are thankful for the attention. Mark Israel walked me through the finance process and helped me to understand what options that were available and how they would or wouldn't help me. Believe me it was a wonderful experience from the beginning to the end. THANKS GUYS! More
Other Employees Tagged: Anthony Colarulo, Phil Roberts
September 11, 2014
Stress free experience My recent purchase was the easiest that I have ever gone through. I Emailed Jim Smith my wish list, he found the vehicle and had it shipped here on my My recent purchase was the easiest that I have ever gone through. I Emailed Jim Smith my wish list, he found the vehicle and had it shipped here on my word that I would buy it. I was offered "sight unseen" a price for my trade that matched another dealers offer which tells me that Jim has done this a few times before. Greg Sarantis was very knowledgeable about the features which helped. Greg was surprised that I did not know how to shift the new car into gear and had never driven one before I purchased. Marc Israel guided me through the paperwork in no time at all. I shopped all the Mercedes dealers for 100 miles and Crown Eurocars offered the best trade in and bottom line price by far. More
Other Employees Tagged: Greg Sarantis, Jim Smith
August 20, 2014
Great experience Karl Peterson was wonderful to deal with. He went above and beyond to make my purchase great. I love the fact that he wasn't pushy. I highly recommend Karl Peterson was wonderful to deal with. He went above and beyond to make my purchase great. I love the fact that he wasn't pushy. I highly recommend him to anybody looking to purchase. More
Other Employees Tagged: Karl Peterson
April 30, 2014
Great Employees at CROWN EUROCARS This was the 4th time I purchased a Mercedes from CROWN EUROCARS in St Petersburg. however, this was the smoothest transaction of all. I felt This was the 4th time I purchased a Mercedes from CROWN EUROCARS in St Petersburg. however, this was the smoothest transaction of all. I felt my salesperson, JIM SMITH, went above and beyond, in helping me with my transition.....MARC ISRAEL was very polite and professional in helping me with my auto financing I would definitely refer both to my friends Both of Jim and Marc made my purchase easy, and stress free. Danny Altenburg PA Mortgage Service, Inc. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jim Smith
April 22, 2014
Excellent Buying Experience I've not purchased a vehicle since 2007 and was in need of another car as a replacement for my old E-350 which was being handed down to my oldest daug I've not purchased a vehicle since 2007 and was in need of another car as a replacement for my old E-350 which was being handed down to my oldest daughter. I had in mind already what I wanted and found the vehicle I was looking for via cars.com at Crown Eurocars. First, let me preface the rest of my review on the fact that I will now buy my next vehicles online whenever possible. Particularly, given the experience I had with Doran and the team at Crown Eurocars. The negotiation piece started out a little slow but I had the time and I think maybe was mostly due to me. However, once we got moving, my expectations were greatly exceeded. Doran's engagement and genuine interest in my needs was truly a pleasure. As many folks know, the car buying experience can be very stressful and there's a stigma that buyer's typically end up with the short end of the stick in terms of value. I think that stigma has been erased in mind and believe we truly came to an agreement in terms of cost that made us both happy... at least that's was my perception. It is plain to see, Doran is every bit professional, courteous and works in both the best interest of the client and his employer. Same goes for Mark Israel, he found me a loan to replace the financing I already had and was able to reduce my interest rate, obviously saving me the all to fleeting dollars that we all work so hard to obtain. Although, I live in Orlando and have a couple MB Dealers in the area (one I refuse to do business with after my last experience), I can't see a reason why I wouldn't come back to Crown for my next vehicle purchase. It's obvious that the Crown Group operate a model of cascading business / sales philosophies throughout their company and it shows in at least the two folks I dealt with. More
Other Employees Tagged: Stephen Doran
April 17, 2014
A Top Notch Experience I just leased a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport Sedan from Crown Eurocars. My experience could not have been better. The team at Crown Eurocars made t I just leased a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport Sedan from Crown Eurocars. My experience could not have been better. The team at Crown Eurocars made the entire process fun, quick, and smooth. My Sales Associate, Greg Sarantis, was professional and knowledgable. Because I was specific on the colors and options I wanted on my C350, Greg – along with Bob Wilson – was able to locate the exact car and arranged to bring it to the dealership quickly. Larry Casto, the General Manager, was wonderful to work with, and Marc Israel, the Business Manager, was so friendly and made the paperwork process quick and smooth. The team at Crown Eurocars is truly top notch. More
Other Employees Tagged: Larry Casto, Greg Sarantis, Bob Wilson
April 05, 2014
Greg Sarantis, Tony Diamond, Marc Israel are the best! My husband and I intended to buy a Mercedes GLK for a few months, but had been unsure weather to buy a new or used one, what options would suit our fa My husband and I intended to buy a Mercedes GLK for a few months, but had been unsure weather to buy a new or used one, what options would suit our family and ultimately what would fit our financial situation. Over the course of approximately 5 months, Greg Sarantis worked relentlessly to help us identify the perfect car for our family. He kept us posted on what inventory became available or would be available in the near future and always promptly responded to our calls/emails. Greg showed a great deal of professionalism, patience, caring and consideration for our financial situation. We never felt rushed, pushed or pressured into buying any car at all, but rather provided with resources and input that ultimately helped us make an informed decision. Greg is extremely knowledgeable, professional, caring, patient and sincere and I cannot recommend him enough. He simply is the type of individual that goes above and beyond to genuinely help. Once we finally decided on the car, Anthony (Tony) Diamond helped us get familiar with the various options the car came equipped with. Tony was also extremely patient and professional. We were very impressed with the amount of knowledge Tony possesses not only on the GLK model but as well as on various other models my husband and I had questions on. Marc Israel is the one who made the financing happen. He is also very patient, explains things thoroughly and is very knowledgeable in his area. Marc helped us navigate thru the world of lease versus buy, prepaid services and other add-ons available thru Mercedes and ultimately helped us pick a financing option that worked best for our family's needs. Overall, Crown Eurocars (thru Greg Sarantis, Tony Diamond and Marc Israel) have provided us with outstanding service! We will make sure to recommend them to anyone in the market to buy a car, new or used, no matter what type/model/make. With the risk of sounding cliché, they truly are the best! More
Other Employees Tagged: Anthony Diamond, Greg Sarantis
March 19, 2014
My salesman is Stephen Doran he was amazing!! Extremely professional and so helpful from the minute I called the dearlership the day prior to the next day of purchase. Stephen exceeded my expectations o professional and so helpful from the minute I called the dearlership the day prior to the next day of purchase. Stephen exceeded my expectations on car salesmen!! I have had so many disappointing experience's with salesmen that I cant imagine ever going else where!! Marc Israel was my finance manager who also exceeded my expectations, who also was once again professional and extremely pleasant. Both Stephen and Marc put every effort into making me happy and driving home with my new car the same night which kept all of us there till 10:15 pm. I really cant imagine I would have received that type of dedication on a Friday night from another other dealership. Thank You Stephen and Marc, look forward to working together again!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Stephen Doran
March 13, 2014
I cannot say enough good things about Steve Doran. As soon as my fiancé and I sat down with him we felt like we knew him already and were instantly comfortable. At no point did I feel any sort of pressur soon as my fiancé and I sat down with him we felt like we knew him already and were instantly comfortable. At no point did I feel any sort of pressure from him and he did everything he could to meet all the details I was looking for in a vehicle and within the budget we were working with. We appreciated how clear cut and honest he was with us as well as determined to meet our needs, and you truly can't ask for more than that in a sales representative. I had a wonderful experience and walked out with my dream car. My fiancé plans to purchase a vehicle within the next couple of months and has already told Steve he would be reaching out to him to do so. It was truly a pleasure to work with someone as easy-going yet professional as Steve and we will be Crown customers for life now because of him. More
Other Employees Tagged: Stephen Doran
March 11, 2014
From the first moment I walked on the lot, I was treated with next level professionalism and friendliness. I normally look forward to car buying with a sense of dread over having to deal with salesmen and f with next level professionalism and friendliness. I normally look forward to car buying with a sense of dread over having to deal with salesmen and finance guys. I couldn't have been more wrong. Steve and Marc both went above and beyond in making this, by far the most pleasant experience I've ever had in buying a car. I would absolutely recommend Crown and your team of pros to anyone looking for a vehicle. More
Other Employees Tagged: Stephen Doran

