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
34 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

4 mos

Industry Experience

13 yrs, 9 mos

5.0

34 Reviews

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34 Reviews of Stephen Buchter

May 28, 2026

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Great products, great experience, great service. Very happy with the professionalism from sales all the way to service and finance. More

by KiaGoon
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May 28, 2026

Executive Kia responded

We’re delighted to hear that our sales, finance, and service teams provided a smooth experience as you took home your new Kia K5. It’s great that the level of professionalism met your expectations. Thank you for choosing us and enjoy your K5! John Goglettino General Manager

May 28, 2026

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I found working with John and all of the Executive staff to be a tremendous experience. From start to finish, the entire process was quick and handled in a very professional manner. I would strongly recom More

by brich1
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Other Employees Tagged: John Shields

May 28, 2026

Executive Kia responded

What a pleasure to know John and our team delivered a smooth and professional process from start to finish. Congratulations on your new Kia. Your recommendation means a lot to us. John Goglettino General Manager

May 27, 2026

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We’ve been dealing with Executive Kia for the last two years and we love the customer service that they provide More

by AATCT1066
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May 27, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Thank you for trusting our team with your Kia Telluride over the past two years. We’re delighted to hear you love the service we provide. We appreciate your continued loyalty and look forward to maintaining your Telluride. John Goglettino General Manager

May 19, 2026

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Easy to work with. Good pricing and appreciate the time spent describing the features to me. More

by tomgwalsh
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May 19, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Thank you for choosing the new Kia K5 and for noting how smoothly everything went. Stephen enjoyed walking you through the features and is pleased pricing worked for you. We hope each drive in your K5 brings a smile. John Goglettino General Manager

May 18, 2026

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Clean and welcoming Friendly staff, comfortable atmosphere. Marc Rao was welcoming and easy to deal with. I was treated well More

by LADAMS74
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May 18, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Thank you for sharing your experience and for the five-star rating. We’re delighted our clean facility and friendly staff helped you feel at ease during your used Kia Telluride purchase. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again. John Goglettino General Manager

May 09, 2026

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As usual the team and dealership were excellent. I have been coming to executive kia for 10 years and would highly recommend. More

by flynngirl72
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Other Employees Tagged: Michael Schweikert, Mike Duffy

May 09, 2026

Executive Kia responded

Thank you for trusting our team for the past 10 years and recommending us. We’re delighted you enjoyed your experience and hope you’re thrilled with your new Kia Seltos. We appreciate your loyalty. John Goglettino General Manager

May 05, 2026

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Cristian was very helpful and informative and spent a lot of time explaining everything through the sales process. More

by tomgwalsh
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May 05, 2026

Executive Kia responded

It’s wonderful to know Cristian walked you through each part of the process and answered all your questions. Enjoy your new Kia K5 and thank you for the 5-star review. John Goglettino General Manager

May 03, 2026

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I felt welcome and comfortable from the first meeting with Mo and he really helped me narrow down my choices and made my decision making an easy process. I will recommend him and your dealership to othe More

by MARIANNDUR
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May 03, 2026

Executive Kia responded

It’s great to hear our team helped you feel comfortable and guided you through narrowing your choices. We appreciate your recommendation and hope you enjoy every moment in your new Kia Sorento S. John Goglettino General Manager

May 03, 2026

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Great staff Sales staff was great. Car was ready as promised. Leasing process was very smooth. More

by JASSHS77
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May 03, 2026

Executive Kia responded

How great to know our sales team made your Kia EV6 ready exactly as promised and handled leasing smoothly. Stephen appreciates hearing our team met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. John Goglettino General Manager

May 01, 2026

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Cristian and the staff at Executive Kia did an outstanding job creating a no-hassle experience. They went above and beyond to find the perfect vehicle to fit my specific needs, and remained engage More

by John
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May 02, 2026

Executive Kia responded

We appreciate you sharing your experience with Cristian and our team. We’re delighted they provided a hassle-free process and helped you find the perfect Kia for your needs. Congratulations on your new Kia and please reach out if we can assist you again. John Goglettino General Manager

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