Stephen Buchter
Stephen Buchter at Executive Kia

Stephen Buchter

Finance Manager

Executive Kia

1164 North Colony Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492

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5.0
20 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

3 mos

Industry Experience

13 yrs, 8 mos

5.0

20 Reviews

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20 Reviews of Stephen Buchter

April 16, 2026

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Could not have asked for better service with so much attention to detail and customer service More

by mobrienct
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Apr 16, 2026

Executive Kia responded

We’re thrilled our attention to detail and service made your new Kia Sportage Hybrid purchase so positive. Thank you for choosing us and sharing your experience. John Goglettino General Manager

April 15, 2026

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Executive Kia on route 5 of Wallingford made the car buying process easy and enjoyable great staff More

by frankcarbone25
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Apr 16, 2026

Executive Kia responded

We’re thrilled our team made purchasing your new Kia simple and enjoyable. Thank you for recognizing our staff’s hard work. We hope to serve you again soon. John Goglettino General Manager

April 10, 2026

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Fast, easy, friendly, helpful staff. They have a great inventory too. I would purchase from there again. More

by SCARBONE1974
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Apr 10, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Delighted to hear our team made your purchase fast and straightforward. It’s great you found our selection appealing and service welcoming. Stephen and our staff look forward to assisting you with your next Kia. John Goglettino General Manager

April 02, 2026

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Thank you John you were very helpful throughout this process and we are very happy with our new car! More

by rebeckamiller
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Other Employees Tagged: John Shields, Dash Peterson

Apr 03, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Thank you, Rebecka! It has been a pleasure serving you. Quality customer service is always our number one priority, and we're happy to hear that John met your expectations. Thank you again for choosing Executive Kia. We look forward to having you as one of our valued customers for many more years to come! John Goglettino General Manager

March 31, 2026

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Executive Kia has reasonable prices for the 2027 Telluride Hybrid SX-Prestige and the leasing process was easy More

by andyoh73
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Mar 31, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Delighted to hear that our pricing on the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid SX-Prestige met your expectations and that the leasing process was straightforward. Thank you for sharing your experience. Enjoy every moment with your new Telluride Hybrid. John Goglettino General Manager

March 23, 2026

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Terrific experience all around. After contacting and working with five (5!) other dealerships, as soon as I spoke with Wafa, I knew I was going to purchase through Executive. She wa More

by Djdolack
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Mar 23, 2026

Executive Kia responded

What a pleasure to hear about your terrific experience buying your new Kia Telluride with our team. Ouafaa, Stephen, and Michael are delighted that transparency and genuine service stood out during your purchase. Congratulations on your Telluride and we appreciate your trust. John Goglettino General Manager

March 22, 2026

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From the first time I walked in the door I felt respected and appreciated by everyone. My needs, wants and expectations were exceeded. I never felt rushed and was able to find a SUV that was perfect for me. More

by RMLB
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Mar 23, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Thank you for sharing that you felt respected and valued from the start and that you found the perfect SUV. We’re pleased that Mohammad and Stephen guided you through the new technology. Congratulations on your new Kia Seltos; we look forward to serving you for many years. John Goglettino General Manager

March 22, 2026

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Quick, easy to deal with Went in on a Wednesday with a car in mind, it was in my driveway by Friday. It was easy More

by PAT63
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Mar 22, 2026

Executive Kia responded

We’re thrilled Stephen and our team got you into your new Kia Sportage so efficiently. Thank you for choosing Kia and for sharing your feedback. We look forward to assisting you again. John Goglettino General Manager

March 15, 2026

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Knowledgeable and helpful. answered questions and gave options always striving to satisfy customers. I enjoyed walking in and being greeted with a smile. Thank you , for helpin More

by marivelrodriguez761
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Other Employees Tagged: Ouafaa Kouhaila

Mar 16, 2026

Executive Kia responded

We are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! We sincerely value your business and look forward to your next visit. John Goglettino General Manager

March 09, 2026

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They treated they treated me with respect and took care of all my needs professionally More

by SHOOTER118
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Other Employees Tagged: Richard Felius, Michael Schweikert, Josh Berman , Tyler Yasensky

Mar 09, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted our team treated you with respect and addressed all your service needs on your Kia Sportage Hybrid. Richard and Michael appreciate the feedback and we look forward to serving you again. Carl Maratta Service Manager

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