Mike has been with CitySide since 2009. He started on the sales floor and was promoted to Finance Manager. Mike's straight forward approach and friendly nature is a great addition to our management team. Mike is a car nut and Subaru Guru!
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April 06, 2016
Enjoyable Car Buying Experience This is our family's third Subaru purchase. We continue to return to Cityside Subaru for sales and service because the staff go above and beyond for t This is our family's third Subaru purchase. We continue to return to Cityside Subaru for sales and service because the staff go above and beyond for their customers. We always feel that we are treated fairly and courteously by everyone, which is a rare description of most dealerships. More
Other Employees Tagged: Mark Lidano
March 30, 2016
Reasonable Work-Withable Guys Did my first car purchase ever with Cityside in Belmont. I stopped in a few times for information, and Alex was super during the whole experience. Nev Did my first car purchase ever with Cityside in Belmont. I stopped in a few times for information, and Alex was super during the whole experience. Never pushy, always happy to provide exactly what I needed all the way up until the final purchase of my used WRX! One of the guys even gave me a few spare parts for the car because he used to own one. Top notch place to buy a new car if you're looking for a respectful experience, where the dealers will work with you on getting a great price. Managers were kind and didn't strike me as sleezy car guys, which I've encountered during this process. The guy who did my financing was also very good in explaining my options for in house/external financing. Been to about 15 locations while researching my purchase; would definitely recommend starting here for your research and test driving if you want a crew that won't push you too hard. You'll want to follow up there to buy it afterwards, but you won't need me to tell you that. More
Other Employees Tagged: Alex Stepanov, Tom DAlessandro , Rob Krasow, Dan Rzepnicki
March 26, 2016
Third car with CitySide Sales and service have been fantastic. Just bought my third Subaru there. Don't ever feel like they are taking advantage, just giving information so I Sales and service have been fantastic. Just bought my third Subaru there. Don't ever feel like they are taking advantage, just giving information so I can make the best choice. Mark Lidano was great in sales. More
Other Employees Tagged: Mark Lidano
March 25, 2016
BRZ 2016, Dan Rzepnicki I used to own a 2012 WRX, also purchased at Cityside Subaru. The overall experience had been fantastic, not in the least thanks to the great lengths t I used to own a 2012 WRX, also purchased at Cityside Subaru. The overall experience had been fantastic, not in the least thanks to the great lengths that the dealership was willing to go to help me servicing my modified WRX in all kinds of comprehensive ways, never saying a word about the fact that the car was a pretty far cry from stock, which theoretically invalidates your warranty. That 3-year experience left little doubt in my mind that Cityside is the place to go for my next purchase, which ended up being a 2016 BRZ Premium. This time around, I got a great deal on a phenomenal car, including substantial discounts on servicing, prolonged comprehensive warranty, and some nice extras such as the rear spoiler, not to mention great financing conditions - an awesome start to yet another adventure with Subaru. I cannot recommend Cityside Subaru enough, a place where high professional standards meet friendliness and genuine passion for the special kind of a car they offer. In particular, I highly recommend getting in touch with Dan Rzepnicki, he's the person to contact if you're looking for advice on which Subaru would suit your needs and preferences best. Dan will make sure you will find exactly what you're looking for the price it's worth and not a single dollar more. More
Other Employees Tagged: Niko Karamoutsos, Ron Messina, Dan Rosengarten, Dan Rzepnicki
March 21, 2016
Excellent service. Great working with Junior. I just purchased my first new car. For me, juggling student loans and other significant expenses, this was a big investment, and there were lots of gr I just purchased my first new car. For me, juggling student loans and other significant expenses, this was a big investment, and there were lots of great cars to choose from. So I took my time shopping around at dealerships and settled on Cityside Subaru and worked with Junior. I could not be happier with my decision. I got great new Forester at a fair price at this relaxed and friendly dealership without having to fend off a "hard sell" approach as I have in the past. Junior is friendly, and he was happy to assist me at my own pace to find the right car for me. He's knowledgable, responsive, and respectful of his customers. Again, I'm very happy with my experience here, and, of course, with my brand new Forester! More
Other Employees Tagged: Nathan Williams
March 21, 2016
Smooth as could be My fiancé and I worked with Pete H and Michael in finance while shopping for our first car together. They were both incredibly helpful through the pro My fiancé and I worked with Pete H and Michael in finance while shopping for our first car together. They were both incredibly helpful through the process and not pushy at all (likely because Subarus basically sell themselves...this is my 3rd one). Initially we were mostly looking at used Foresters they had in stock (we also were hoping for used Crosstreks but they don't stay in stock very long!). But we ended up going with a new Crosstrek because we just loved the 2016 model so much more and it was in the same price range as most of the used Foresters we looked at. Pete was really great about arranging test drives for us and helping us navigate through all the different option packages (which can be really overwhelming, especially if you're not used to driving cars made after 2004 like me). I've also had my old outback serviced here a couple of times and my positive experiences on that end made me feel like getting a maintenance package for my new car through them a no-brainer. All in all really happy we went through cityside. I had to knock just one star off for quality of work because we were a bit rushed on picking up the car and when they gave it to us after the inspection they got dirt from the shop all over the floor mats...not fun to have to go home and vacuum a new car after you take it off the lot, but again, that had to do more with them trying to beat the clock to get us out of there so i didn't miss a meeting and i'm sure it was just an oversight on their end. More
Other Employees Tagged: Pete Hartelius
March 18, 2016
Fantastic Buying Experience Glen and Cityside provided a fantastic buying experience. Least stressful ever. We agreed on the car, the options and the price online. When I went Glen and Cityside provided a fantastic buying experience. Least stressful ever. We agreed on the car, the options and the price online. When I went in, they stuck right to the deal we made with no attempts to change and no hidden markups. I came with online valuation sheets for my trade-in and they matched one. My car was a factory order with a very particular option bundle and they handled everything smoothly and the car arrived slightly ahead of schedule. When my car arrived, they arranged for financing with a better rate than my own credit union. They also took care of the RMV work right on site at the dealership. Everyone was friendly and laid back. I'm already in my new car and, for the first time ever, the whole process was a breeze. More
Other Employees Tagged: Glen Dalton , Rob Krasow, John Melvin
February 03, 2016
Very good experience We enjoyed working with Alexy, Michael and the rest of Cityside and would definitely recommend purchasing a car there. Everyone at the dealership was We enjoyed working with Alexy, Michael and the rest of Cityside and would definitely recommend purchasing a car there. Everyone at the dealership was friendly, respectful and informative. We never felt rushed or pressured at any time. More
Other Employees Tagged: Alex Stepanov
February 02, 2016
Great service We had a good experience with Junior. He wasn't pushy and really gave us time to make our decision unlike other dealers who ping us every day with ca We had a good experience with Junior. He wasn't pushy and really gave us time to make our decision unlike other dealers who ping us every day with calls and emails. We would definitely return if in the market for another Subaru. More
Other Employees Tagged: Nathan Williams
January 22, 2016
Subaru Crosstrek 2016 Great experience -- my first new car and it was simple and fun. I knew exactly what I wanted and Tom and Cityside delivered with a competitive price, Great experience -- my first new car and it was simple and fun. I knew exactly what I wanted and Tom and Cityside delivered with a competitive price, exceptional financing and most importantly, the car itself since they were the only dealership with this car actually in inventory. Tom was always on the ball, super knowledgeable, and organized. Any questions or concerns were immediately answered. Thanks! More
Other Employees Tagged: Tom DAlessandro

