Steve Strauss | Page 2
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Cedar Rapids Toyota
1190 Boyson Rd
Hiawatha, IA 52233
I’ve lived most of my life in Iowa City where I managed a family business until 1997. I then started selling cars in Cedar Rapids. I have been a CR Toyota since August of 2012. I have a large following of happy customers with whom I stay in touch with a mailing of my “ Recipe Of The Month”. I have been happily married for 51 years, yes to the same woman, Susan. We have two children and five grandchildren who, unfortunately, live quite a distance from Iowa City. I enjoy playing golf, following the Hawkeyes, and, on occasion, making barbeque, especially ribs. Working with customers, finding them the perfect vehicle and making them the perfect deal is what I really enjoy about the car business.
Read moreDealership Experience
10 yrs, 11 mos
23 Reviews
Write a Review23 Reviews of Steve Strauss
December 02, 2015
Best experience I ever had I live in the Chicago area and was in the market for a new 4Runner for my wife. The local dealer here didn't seem very eager to find me what I was lo I live in the Chicago area and was in the market for a new 4Runner for my wife. The local dealer here didn't seem very eager to find me what I was looking for. Because my wife is from Cedar Rapids and we were heading there for Thanksgiving the following week I figured I'd call and see if CR Toyota could help. They transferred me to a gentleman named Steve Strauss who said he'd find the car and call me the next day. Sure enough, he found the car and we did the deal over the phone. I showed up the day before Thanksgiving and everything was ready. I cannot begin to tell you how easy everyone at CR Toyota made this for us. They truly are in a class of their own. I now plan to buy all future vehicles from this dealer, even if it means a 230 mile drive to get there. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bill McArthur
June 25, 2015
Repeat Customer I am a repeat customer to Cedar Rapids Toyota, working with Steve Strauss on both occasions, Steve is wonderful to work with and made sure that I was I am a repeat customer to Cedar Rapids Toyota, working with Steve Strauss on both occasions, Steve is wonderful to work with and made sure that I was happy and confident in my choice of vehicle. I love my new Highlander! Steve and Wendy made the process so easy and painless!! I am sure we will be back again in the future! More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
May 11, 2015
Excellent sales person-Steve Strauss/Wendy financial advisor The dealership is the best I have ever dealt with. There was no high pressure from the sales person, Steve. He was courteous and followed up with a The dealership is the best I have ever dealt with. There was no high pressure from the sales person, Steve. He was courteous and followed up with a letter after I visited the first time. The 2nd time he was very helpful with the transfer and the selling of the 2015 Corolla. He also sent me another letter as a followup which was entirely unexpected. The financial service was excellent-Wendy was excellent and although she was busy with someone else, she took the time to help me with the extended coverage/the gentleman that helped me was also excellent. I will never forget that. I would recommend your dealer ship to anyone. Peg More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson , Curt Wiedemeier
March 14, 2015
Love the redesigned Camry! LOVE my new Camry XLE! The buying process was easy and everyone was very friendly. This is my third Camry and I think this the most beautiful one. LOVE my new Camry XLE! The buying process was easy and everyone was very friendly. This is my third Camry and I think this the most beautiful one. More
Other Employees Tagged: Kelly Herridge , J.D. Fagle, Curt Wiedemeier
November 20, 2014
Share my experience. I've been with Toyota for a long time and always return there when time to buy another car. They are just fantastic and treat me like family. Thanks I've been with Toyota for a long time and always return there when time to buy another car. They are just fantastic and treat me like family. Thanks again Toyota! More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
November 04, 2014
VERY HAPPY! My first experience at this dealership was a great one! I couldn't be more happy with my journey to purchasing my new car. Thank you, Cedar Rapids T My first experience at this dealership was a great one! I couldn't be more happy with my journey to purchasing my new car. Thank you, Cedar Rapids Toyota!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
October 04, 2014
Outstanding Sales experience! Start to finish our sales experience was easy. No high pressure sales pitch, gave us a great deal on purchase price and trade. This is our 3rd purchas Start to finish our sales experience was easy. No high pressure sales pitch, gave us a great deal on purchase price and trade. This is our 3rd purchase in the last 6 years and wouldn't go anywhere else! Thanks again to Steve Strauss and Curt Wiedemeier you were both wonderful to deal with. More
Other Employees Tagged: Curt Wiedemeier
July 19, 2014
Used Mustang GT Premium @ a Great Price We found the exact used vehicle we were looking for at a very fair price. The dealership was very accommodating in answering all of our questions and We found the exact used vehicle we were looking for at a very fair price. The dealership was very accommodating in answering all of our questions and supplying all the information we requested. They worked to meet our schedule and stayed late to finalize our car purchase. Great people to work with and were a class act in all areas! It was an overall very positive experience for everyone. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bill McArthur - Finance Manager
June 01, 2014
Wonderful dealership all around We have been using this dealership for the past seven years. Just bought a new 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid and the experience was great. Their Service We have been using this dealership for the past seven years. Just bought a new 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid and the experience was great. Their Service Department is also very easy to work with. Curt Wiedemeier is exceptional as a closing agent. He knows his paperwork and we have closed three cars with him in the past. GREAT sense of humor! First time working with Steve Strauss. He did a nice job for us also. More
Other Employees Tagged: Curt Wiedemeier
April 03, 2014
I had a great experience when I leased my new Toyota Corolla S. I felt that they did everything they could to get me out of my VW and into a reliable new vehicle. I really appreciated everything that St Corolla S. I felt that they did everything they could to get me out of my VW and into a reliable new vehicle. I really appreciated everything that Steve, and the rest of the gang did for me! More

