I have over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. South Carolina Gamecocks are my favorite team. I like fishing and hiking.
Read moreDealership Experience
15 yrs, 7 mos
Industry Experience
35 yrs, 3 mos
Specialties & Trainings
Toyota Master Certified Sales Manager
515 Reviews
Write a Review515 Reviews of Ralph Harper
November 20, 2013
This is the fifth Toyota Camry I have purchased from Lugoff Toyota. I have always been happy with the service I get from these folks, but this time they realy took it to another level. It was quite simp Lugoff Toyota. I have always been happy with the service I get from these folks, but this time they realy took it to another level. It was quite simply the most satisfying car-buying experience I have ever had--and I've been buying cars since 1962. The entire experience, which took no more than two hours from walk-in-the-door to look to walk-out-the-door a buyer, was more like a long cup of coffee with an old friend. And the main reason for this was the comfortable, yet professional, demeanor of Ira Thomas. This young man is remarkable. I can honestly say he had more top-of-the-mind knowledge of the actual product than any salesman I have ever encountered. He answered every question in clear detail so that after a 30-minute conversation I knew which car I wanted. The only thing left was to negotiate price. And here's where the next level of management stepped in. A quick meeting with Matt Baker assured me of a satisfactory outcome, which was quickly aided by Ralph Harper, who actually sold me the car I was trading in. To be honest, Ralph was the main reason I came back again to Lugoff. My experience with him last time was a definite bring-you-back moment. Ralph is the kind of valuable player for any organization who is very low key but is always the guy who makes the pieces fit in the end. So I am very happy with my fifth Camry from Lugoff. But I am even more pleased with the actual friendship I now have with Ira and Ralph. Make no mistake, folks, this young man Ira Thomas is one of a kind, and I hope Lugoff does everything in its power to keep him in the family. He makes the whole car buying experience a genuine pleasure. As a customer of Lugoff, I could not be happier. And I will tell everyone I know about it. More
Other Employees Tagged: Matt Baker, Ira Thomas Jr.
November 15, 2013
Great experience. Alicia and Ralph were very professional and knowledgeable ! Would purchase another car from this dealer in the future! Well worth the drive from my home when another dealer is professional and knowledgeable ! Would purchase another car from this dealer in the future! Well worth the drive from my home when another dealer is closer. Highly recommended! More
November 05, 2013
This car was dented on the front right side when a truck backed up into it while in the dealership lot. The collision damaged the entire front area above the right tire and a litte of the passenger door. Bu backed up into it while in the dealership lot. The collision damaged the entire front area above the right tire and a litte of the passenger door. Buyer beware, this dealer has not reported that damage to CARFAX. On top of that, they INCREASED the price of the vehicle, instead of lowering it. Shady business practice, in my opinion, makes you wonder what other sneaky things they do when no one's looking. I WOULD NOT recommend them to anybody. More
September 26, 2013
I have been purchasing cars from Lugoff Toyota for the last several years. The customer service is excellent. The service department is also wonderful to deal with. Working with Ralph and Meme was wond last several years. The customer service is excellent. The service department is also wonderful to deal with. Working with Ralph and Meme was wonderful. I have recommended them to friends and family who have purchased from them too. I would recommend them to anyone. More
September 25, 2013
i had a wonderful experience with the sales and staff at Lugoff Toyota. They were very helpful with what i wanted and i would recommend these people to any one. They helped me get in and out in a timely fas Lugoff Toyota. They were very helpful with what i wanted and i would recommend these people to any one. They helped me get in and out in a timely fashion and i just love my new vehicle. More
Other Employees Tagged: Trevor Reames
September 20, 2013
I honestly didn't expect to leave the dealership with any car but the one I came with. However, the group worked very hard to get me into the car I wanted, and with a monthly payment that I could afford. any car but the one I came with. However, the group worked very hard to get me into the car I wanted, and with a monthly payment that I could afford. More
September 15, 2013
The moment I drove on Lugoff Toyota sale lot ,I was greeted by Tyrone Davis, very friendly and professionally with answers to questions asked, since I am a lady and do not know too much about cars. Oth greeted by Tyrone Davis, very friendly and professionally with answers to questions asked, since I am a lady and do not know too much about cars. Other employees: Matt Baker, Ralph Harper, And Trevor Reames, also very professionally and friendly. Tyrone Davis sold me a 2013 Camry SE. The price was lower compare to other dealers I have shopped. I would recommend this dealer (Lugoff Toyota) to any one looking for great bargains.These employees greets and treats you with respect and integrity. Try them for yourself. Ibc More
Other Employees Tagged: Tyrone Davis, Matt Baker , Trevor Reames
September 11, 2013
An absolute great buying experience!!! Prices were very affordable in comparision to other dealerships! Lugoff Toyota honors USAA pricing and supports the military. My first encounter was a phone with Ms affordable in comparision to other dealerships! Lugoff Toyota honors USAA pricing and supports the military. My first encounter was a phone with Ms McElveen regarding USAA pricing and how it worked. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. After a no so pleasant experience at another dealership we decided to see if Lugoff Toyota could earn our business. At the dealership, Ms Mcelveen introduced us to Ms. Martin who answered our questions showed exactly the vehicle we wanted. She was professional, courteous and working with her was a pleasure. I highly recommend Lugoff Toyota!! You will not be disappointed! JCW USAA member More
Other Employees Tagged: Jennifer McElveen
August 23, 2013
Jonathan has a great deal of energy and enthusiasm, which will serve him well as a sales consultant at Lugoff Toyota. He went above and beyond expectations, in his efforts to keep the customer satisfied. H will serve him well as a sales consultant at Lugoff Toyota. He went above and beyond expectations, in his efforts to keep the customer satisfied. He is a fast learner, but also knew when to seek help of someone with more experience. Both sales members were pleasant throughout the process, and made a normally gruelly experience semi-enjoyable. More
July 06, 2013
Very good experience. It was such a pleasure working with Alicia Martin. She was very knowledgeable about the vehicle I was considering and answered all of my questions. I purchased the vehicle and am with Alicia Martin. She was very knowledgeable about the vehicle I was considering and answered all of my questions. I purchased the vehicle and am very happy with my car buying experience. More