Sean LaBonte brings more than two decades of automotive experience to his role as New Car Sales Manager at Porsche Fresno. What began in 2002 as a hands-on path in technical training grew into a passion for performance vehicles, customer service, and helping people find cars they truly love. His career journey includes time with Lamborghini and McLaren dealerships in Southern California and Scottsdale, where he developed a deep knowledge of exotic brands and client care. At the dealership, Sean focuses on building long-term relationships and making the Porsche experience just as memorable as the cars themselves. When he’s not at work, you’ll likely find him enjoying time with his wife and three sons, adventuring through Yosemite, or pushing laps at the go-kart track. His Porsche story started with a Taycan, and today he enjoys his PTS Manaus Blue 911T along with an Ice Grey Macan EV.
Read moreDealership Experience
9 yrs, 1 mo
Industry Experience
23 yrs, 8 mos
Specialties & Trainings
Lamborghini After-sales Training
Certified Porsche Brand Ambassador
McLaren Automotive Customer experience, After-sales training, and Warranty Admin
115 Reviews
Write a Review115 Reviews of Sean LaBonte
August 29, 2018
Best porsche buying experience so far TL DR - These guys are awesome and should be the only dealer you buy porsches from if you're on the West coast. I live in the bay area, and I'm jus TL DR - These guys are awesome and should be the only dealer you buy porsches from if you're on the West coast. I live in the bay area, and I'm just gonna say it, porsche dealers here are usually a pain in the xxx to deal with. The sales people will usually treat you in one of the two following ways - They think you are an idiot with too much money, and tries to take all your monies. - They think they are too good for you and you probably can't afford a porsche, and just completely ignore you. And just FYI, in all this process, I tried reaching out to dealers in SoCal as well and came back with similar conclusions. I first heard about Fresno from recommendations on rennlist. I originally worked out a deal with another sales person back in Dec 2017, and the car was scheduled to be delivered 7 months later (they didn't have an allocation at the time, but promised me one with a delivery date around July). Throughout the long wait, the original sales person I worked with left the company, but Sean and Arya quickly jumped in to take care of everything. There was no xx, and no random up-sell. When the time came, Sean worked with me on getting a finance deal from a credit union i found in the bay area with a great rate, and Arya and Sean worked together to help me sort out my LA delivery just in time. In the end, Arya even drove al the way to LA just to close out any final paperwork with me in person on the day of the delivery at PEC LA. I don't think you can ask for much more when dealing with a dealer remote. Oh and if you watch the promo videos on youtube, and documentaries on porsche, you will realize the owner of this dealership is actually featured in a lot of those as a porsche enthusiasts and race team owner... My question is... why would you ever buy a porsche from anyone else??? More
Other Employees Tagged: Arya
July 18, 2018
The Porsche Fresno Team was great to work with. Great experience from ordering my Cayman GTS to taking delivery. I would definitely recommend this dealership and staff to my friends and family. If y Great experience from ordering my Cayman GTS to taking delivery. I would definitely recommend this dealership and staff to my friends and family. If you're looking to purchase a Porsche in the near future visit Porsche Fresno. More
Other Employees Tagged: CJ Wilson
July 13, 2018
Great experience for my first Porche This dealership is very nice and there are lots awesome cars in stock. After browsing the selection, I asked to test drive several cars. Sean took me This dealership is very nice and there are lots awesome cars in stock. After browsing the selection, I asked to test drive several cars. Sean took me to test drive each of them. He is very knowledgable about the cars and patient to all my questions. Mariah and Ted are great to work with and made the paper work done quick and easy. All other staff are very professional and friendly as well. Overall I cannot ask for a better place for getting my first luxury car! More
Other Employees Tagged: Mariah Juarez, Ted Kurtz
July 10, 2018
Very friendly, great service Sean and CJ were very helpful in making my decision. Sean answered all my questions and always answered my calls promptly. The paperwork went very smo Sean and CJ were very helpful in making my decision. Sean answered all my questions and always answered my calls promptly. The paperwork went very smooth and didn’t take long. More
Other Employees Tagged: Mariah Juarez
June 19, 2018
Great Service Throughout our several visits to the dealership, the staff always greeted us and always took the time to answer all of our questions. On the day we p Throughout our several visits to the dealership, the staff always greeted us and always took the time to answer all of our questions. On the day we purchased our dream car, Dorsey took care of us and made our dream a reality. I told Dorsey that he doesn’t have to sell . . .all he has to do is let the person just drive a Porsche. It is incredible, unforgettable, and our family can’t stop smiling every time we drive it. The car is a dream and CJ and hiss staff are very good at what they do. Thank you Dorsey! More
Other Employees Tagged: CJ Wilson , Ted Kurtz, Dorsey
May 12, 2018
One of the best sales experience ever! Sean had my paperwork ready to go and I was in and out in about 20 minutes. Ted in finiance was a great guy and extremly honest! That was the fastest Sean had my paperwork ready to go and I was in and out in about 20 minutes. Ted in finiance was a great guy and extremly honest! That was the fastest I ever been at a dealer. Oh yeah, he happens to be a nice guy to boot, so working with him for my A5 Sportback was a pleasure. CJ Wilson the owner was there and stopped to say hi. How many times has the owner said thanks for the business? I can’t say say enough about this classy dealership! Sean, take my money! More
Other Employees Tagged: CJ Wilson , Ted Kurtz
May 12, 2018
Epic! I don't respond well to high pressure sales, but you won't find that here at Porsche Fresno. All I had to do was lay eyes on the car, and I sold my I don't respond well to high pressure sales, but you won't find that here at Porsche Fresno. All I had to do was lay eyes on the car, and I sold myself on this purchase. Sean LaBonte was super easy to deal with, quick to respond to emails and made the negotiation painless. These folks bent over backwards to provide a great experience and the most EPIC car delivery ever! I've already recommended them to my neighbor, a BMW guy. Definitely 5 star rating here.... More
Other Employees Tagged: CJ Wilson , Mariah Juarez
May 02, 2018
An easy, efficient and even fun car buying experience These ladies and gentlemen just get it. They understand cars, your needs, and most importantly, that your time is extremely valuable. I’ve never had a These ladies and gentlemen just get it. They understand cars, your needs, and most importantly, that your time is extremely valuable. I’ve never had a more painless car buying experience and I can’t thank the fine people at Porsche Fresno enough. More
Other Employees Tagged: CJ Wilson , Mariah Juarez, Ted Kurtz, Andrew Truswell
April 27, 2018
EASIEST CAR PURCHASING EXPERIENCE! Made contact through dealership’s website on 4/25 at 8 am regarding a used Z06 Corvette they had in their inventory, plus the trade in of my vehicle ( Made contact through dealership’s website on 4/25 at 8 am regarding a used Z06 Corvette they had in their inventory, plus the trade in of my vehicle (sight unseen). Agreed on the EXACT DEAL I WANTED with Sean by 2 pm same day. Not to mention the excellent interest rate on a USED vehicle. Drove to Fresno on 4/26 all the way from Orange County. Car was ready to go as soon as we arrived. Enjoyed chatting with the team for a team for a bit and was in and out of finance in about 40 minutes. Mariah @ finance was great also. Doesn’t pressure you to purchase anything, yet very knowledgeable and helpful explaining the advantages of purchasing add’l products. An absolutely great experience overall that truly makes me want to purchase from them again. Thank you. More
Other Employees Tagged: Mariah Juarez
April 23, 2018
The Best Experience Excellent experience... Sean Labonte went the extra mile to find the car that met my expectations, needs and price. Ted Kurtz made the financial part Excellent experience... Sean Labonte went the extra mile to find the car that met my expectations, needs and price. Ted Kurtz made the financial part very easy. He explained and guided us through the process in a simple way but not missing any details. The experience was so great that definitely Porsche Audi Fresno will be my first stop when getting my next car. More
Other Employees Tagged: Ted Kurtz

