Stephen Has been with New Motors since April 2016. He graduated from General Mclane High School in 2000. Stephen began his career in customer service as a bus boy at Chi Chi's in 1997. Before joining the New Motors team he sold and delivered hand crafted hardwood furniture at The Amish Buggy. He chose to start a career selling Subarus because of the great experience his wife had buying a 2009 Legacy at New Motors. In his free time you can find him out on a golf course chasing around the little white ball, riding his bicycle around Presque Isle state park or working in his garden planting seeds and pulling weeds.
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178 Reviews of Stephen Kolenda
July 11, 2022
We purchased a new 2019 Outback from Stephen and were totally satisfied with his service so naturally when we decided to move up to the Ascent, he was our first contact. Stephen walked us through the pr totally satisfied with his service so naturally when we decided to move up to the Ascent, he was our first contact. Stephen walked us through the process and helped us our order the car. He was very friendly and efficient. The process was very easy and 4 weeks later we had a new car which we are very happy with. Stephen has scored a home run again and we will look to him for our next purchase in a few years. Thank you Stephen More
July 05, 2022
We recently purchased a pre-owned vehicle from New Motors in Erie, PA. The experience was what you would hope for. The sales representative, Stephen Kolenda, was friendly and knowledgeable. He thoroughly rev in Erie, PA. The experience was what you would hope for. The sales representative, Stephen Kolenda, was friendly and knowledgeable. He thoroughly reviewed the features within the car and answered all of our questions. The process from start to finish was efficient and we are confident in our purchase. Thank you, Stephen and New Motors! More
June 24, 2022
It was our first "New" car - and we will be back in the future. Stephen Kolenda was great to work with - explained all our options and made buying a vehicle a pleasant experience. We never felt taken for future. Stephen Kolenda was great to work with - explained all our options and made buying a vehicle a pleasant experience. We never felt taken for granted like we have at other Erie Dealerships. Our 2022 Subaru Ascent is exactly what we were looking for - thanks to Stephen and the rest of the New team. More
Other Employees Tagged: Allen Yingling
May 09, 2022
I recently purchased a new Subaru at New Motors. Stephen Kolenda made the process very simple and hassle free. This was my 2nd purchase with Stephen and New Motors and I highly recommend this sales Stephen Kolenda made the process very simple and hassle free. This was my 2nd purchase with Stephen and New Motors and I highly recommend this sales associate and dealership. More
Other Employees Tagged: Nick Dylewski
May 08, 2022
This is the second car that I have bought from New Motors. The first was used and this time I went new. The sales team was great, thank you Stephen Kolenda. If your looking to buy a new or used car wi Motors. The first was used and this time I went new. The sales team was great, thank you Stephen Kolenda. If your looking to buy a new or used car without a hassle New Motors is the place to go. More
Other Employees Tagged: Keisha Hines
April 27, 2022
Stephen Kolenda is hands down the best. He made it a personal priority to put me in the vehicle I wanted. He was patient, kind, and extremely trustworthy. He made it a personal priority to put me in the vehicle I wanted. He was patient, kind, and extremely trustworthy. More
April 25, 2022
I met Stephen Kolinda at the new car show for 2022 he showed me the different Subarus that were available. My son has a Subaru also and thought this would be a good place to start looking at new cars. St showed me the different Subarus that were available. My son has a Subaru also and thought this would be a good place to start looking at new cars. Steve gave me his card. I called and made appointment to meet Steve and go for a test drive in a Forrester. Steve went over all the options that were available. The test ride was very important to me I was very comfortable with the car and the explanations that Steve gave me and the options that were available along with financing. The car came in 30 days ahead of expected. I was thrilled. Finance department was able to find me a 2.8 interest rate for a car loan a whole point less than originally planned on. Good job! More
April 15, 2022
This is my 2nd New Car Subaru purchased from New Motors through Steven Kolinda. I know I can count on Steve, Beth, Ryan & the entire New Motors family. They are honest, professional & pay attention to deta through Steven Kolinda. I know I can count on Steve, Beth, Ryan & the entire New Motors family. They are honest, professional & pay attention to detail. They Never let you down & go out of their way to immediately (return phone calls nearly immediately) & consistently address whatever issues come up, regardless of how long ago you purchased your vehicle. I recommend New Motors & especially Steve Kolinda & Beth without reservation. I’d try to hire them away from New Motors if I could. That said, I’d have to hire everyone else in service etc so that’s not going to work. :) Les Fenton MD PhD FACP; CDR USN MC (retired) More
Other Employees Tagged: Ryan Franklin , Nick Dylewski, Keisha Hines, Beth Moski
January 03, 2022
Working with Stephen was not only productive, but also very informative while being humorous. Additionally, he was very knowledgeable, which made the transition go extremely well. Although there was wai very informative while being humorous. Additionally, he was very knowledgeable, which made the transition go extremely well. Although there was wait time on the arrival of my vehicle, he kept me up to date. His work is excellent and it is very much appreciated! Rebecca, who I was in contact with initially, was extremely helpful, and communitive throughout the entire process as well. She assisted me in a timely manner which was notable. Thank You so very much! More
Other Employees Tagged: Nick Dylewski, Rebecca Kovach
September 28, 2021
I highly recommend this dealership. My experience with Ryan at New Motors Subaru could not have been better! He is a super-friendly guy and he really know his stuff when it comes to the cars he is sellin Ryan at New Motors Subaru could not have been better! He is a super-friendly guy and he really know his stuff when it comes to the cars he is selling. I never imagined that my car-buying experience would go so smoothly and actually be enjoyable. He really cares about his customers and that is apparent from the moment that you meet him. I hope to have my new Subaru Outback (which I love!!!) for a very long time. But if I am ever in the market for another vehicle, I would definitely make sure that I have Ryan as my salesman. He's the best! More
Other Employees Tagged: Ryan Franklin , Beth Moski

