Stephen Buchter
Stephen Buchter at Executive Kia

Stephen Buchter

Finance Manager

Executive Kia

1164 North Colony Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492

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4.9
58 Reviews

Hello! I have been in finance a few years now. I have a daughter and an Aussie named Logan. I enjoy golfing & the outdoors. Go Yankees, Cowboys & Timberwolves!

Dealership Experience

7 mos

Industry Experience

14 yrs

4.9

58 Reviews

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58 Reviews of Stephen Buchter

August 18, 2026

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Great service The team worked together to get the purchase processed. Fair trade in value. More

by JONATHANSADUSKY
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Aug 18, 2026

Executive Kia responded

We’re glad the purchase of your new Kia Carnival felt seamless and that you found the trade-in value fair. Hearing that our service and process met your expectations means a lot to our team. John Goglettino General Manager

August 10, 2026

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Ouafaa is truly one of a kind! I was shopping around a few different dealerships to weigh out my options, but as soon as I came into Executive Kia and met Ouafaa she put me at ease More

by Kaitlyn Lindberg
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Other Employees Tagged: Ouafaa Kouhaila, John Hair

Aug 10, 2026

Executive Kia responded

We’re thrilled to hear that Ouafaa made you feel at ease and confident while finding the perfect Kia Sportage within your price range. Our team is pleased Ouafaa could come in on her day off to finalize everything so you could drive home your new Kia Sportage the next day, and your wholehearted recommendation means a lot to us. John Goglettino General Manager

August 08, 2026

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Wonderful customer service. From the time I called to see if the vehicle was still available to the final sale everyone was wonderful and easy to work with. More

by cassiej1172
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Other Employees Tagged: Nelson Sanchez

Aug 08, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Hearing that every step, from your first call to the final sale, felt easy means a lot to our team. Thank you for choosing our dealership for your GMC Terrain purchase, and we hope you enjoy every mile. John Goglettino General Manager

August 07, 2026

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Everyone was wonderful and helpful. Mike Duffy was responsive and honest and available with every question we had! Even on his day off he answered questions as we had a lot. We apprecia More

by nucci1120
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Other Employees Tagged: Mike Duffy

Aug 07, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Knowing Mike was available to answer all your questions, even on his day off, means a lot to our team. We’re glad our team could be so helpful throughout your purchase of the Sportage. Your five-star rating means a great deal to us. John Goglettino General Manager

August 03, 2026

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Great dealership. Fair transparent pricing, very responsive. Pretty much best experience i have ever had purchasing a car. Wonderful people as well. More

by rona500
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Aug 03, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with your new Kia Telluride Hybrid. We’re glad our transparent pricing and responsiveness made your purchase smooth. Michael and the team appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting you again. John Goglettino General Manager

July 29, 2026

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From the second I walked in the door and was greeted by Trinity, my experience was great. Marc was happy to help me and was able to manage all of my questions/requests. All the staff I worked with or even More

by Sabrina
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July 26, 2026

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it was a great experience, very informative and helpful in my decision on the vehicle we purchased More

by BIGMIC4ME
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Other Employees Tagged: Stephen Buchter

Jul 27, 2026

Executive Kia responded

We’re glad you found our guidance helpful in choosing your new Kia Sportage Hybrid. Thank you for sharing your positive experience. John Goglettino General Manager

July 21, 2026

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They were very helpful in choosing a vehicle that fit our needs without ever making us feel pressured. More

by Kiasorento754
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Other Employees Tagged: Nelson Sanchez

Jul 21, 2026

Executive Kia responded

It’s wonderful to know our team helped find a used Kia Sorento that matched your needs without any pressure. Thank you for sharing your five-star experience and enjoy the drive ahead. John Goglettino General Manager

July 20, 2026

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Working with Ouafa was a pleasure. She is always warm and welcoming. Every question and text message was answered with expediency. She took her time to explain all the different trim More

by julenedec35
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Other Employees Tagged: Ouafaa Kouhaila

Jul 20, 2026

Executive Kia responded

We appreciate you highlighting Ouafaa’s attentive support. It’s wonderful to know she offered clear explanations of the Sportage Hybrid trims and kept everything moving smoothly. Thank you for recommending our team for anyone shopping for a Kia. John Goglettino General Manager

July 19, 2026

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My experience was fantastic. I worked with Marc Rao who was incredibly knowledgeable and patient. He never pressured me and helped me get a great deal. The finance process with S More

by sbinkowski
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Other Employees Tagged: Marc Rao

Jul 19, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience with Marc and Stephen. We’re glad the purchase process was informative and pressure free. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again with your Kia. John Goglettino General Manager

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