My name is Wendy Nelson. I grew up in a small town, Deep River that has a population of about the size of our dealership. I graduated from High school in Montezuma. I then attended and graduated from the U of I. After I graduated I got a job selling cars at a dealership in Iowa City. Low and behold I ended up here at Cedar Rapids Toyota doing financing. It is hard to believe that I have worked for such a great co now for so many years. Not sure where all that time has gone. It doesn’t seem possible. The best part about going to work every day is that I truly love what I do and the people that I get to work with. Every customer is different and has different needs. Contact me direct at 319-294-4633
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17 yrs, 10 mos
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23 yrs, 3 mos
411 Reviews
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July 23, 2017
Best Car Buying Experience I've Ever Had I recently bought a new 2017 Toyota 4-Runner Limited from Chris Langhurst and his team. The service was superior every step of the way from 1) the ini I recently bought a new 2017 Toyota 4-Runner Limited from Chris Langhurst and his team. The service was superior every step of the way from 1) the initial view of the vehicle, 2) the test drive, 3) the financing with Toyota Financial, and 4) the final overview of the vehicle before we drove it off the lot. Overall I received undivided personal attention from the Toyota team. I have bought many new and used cars from various dealerships in the area, and the experience with Cedar Rapids Toyota was by far the most outstanding car buying experience I've ever had. THANK YOU so much to Wendy for assisting with financing, and to Beckah for the exquisite overview of the truck before we took it home. I was extremely impressed with the process used by Toyota Financial and with Bekah for hooking up my smart phone to the Toyota Entune system. Everything about the showroom, lounge, and even the garage was immaculate. Chris, you and your Toyota team are VERY PROFESSIONAL and should be very proud. I'm looking forward to our continued relationship. More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Langhurst and Bekah
July 22, 2017
Fantastic salesmanship! After visiting other dealerships, we were pleasantly rewarded with great salesmanship at Cedar Rapids Toyota by Steve Almendinger. Friendly, knowledg After visiting other dealerships, we were pleasantly rewarded with great salesmanship at Cedar Rapids Toyota by Steve Almendinger. Friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging, Steve kept us informed by checking back with us and responding to our questions and requests. We also enjoyed assistance by Wendy Nelson for administration of the vehicle! We are excited to drive our Prius off the lot! Thank you Cedar Rapids Toyota, Steve Almendinger, and Wendy Nelson! More
Other Employees Tagged: Steve Almendinger
July 22, 2017
Always a pleasure! Another excellent experience working with Alan and Wendy at CR Toyota. Alan went out of his way to make this deal happen, while on vacation, when it l Another excellent experience working with Alan and Wendy at CR Toyota. Alan went out of his way to make this deal happen, while on vacation, when it looked like it might not work out. His service and willingness to go out of his way is why I have now purchased my 5th Toyota in a row from him and will buy my next vehicles from him in the future. Wendy was great to work with as usual and made the finance part easy. All told, I was in and out and on my way home in under an hour. More
Other Employees Tagged: Alan Makabi
July 14, 2017
Car buying experience Justin was the best salesman I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. Justin was very knowledgeable about each car I looked at and was not at a Justin was the best salesman I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. Justin was very knowledgeable about each car I looked at and was not at all pushy. He pointed out advantages of each car.& knew the answers to each question I asked. Justin is a very personable young man and it was the best car buying experience I have ever had. The financial part was also a excellent experience. Justin continues to answer questions if I have them and he even set up my phone via Bluetooth before I drove the car off the lot. Justin is a real asset to the dealership. More
Other Employees Tagged: Justin Hess
July 11, 2017
Pleasant experience, top rated Dealership. Excellent facility, Great selection of autos, friendly Sales People, Imediate responses to email requests, and unexpected followup. Wonderful experi Excellent facility, Great selection of autos, friendly Sales People, Imediate responses to email requests, and unexpected followup. Wonderful experience. Was very impressed with Stefan Christensen. More
Other Employees Tagged: Stefan Christensen
July 08, 2017
First experience with Toyota is a great one. I have just completed my first vehicle experience with Cedar Rapids Toyota by leasing the new 2018 Toyota C-HR and it was the easiest, most enjoyable I have just completed my first vehicle experience with Cedar Rapids Toyota by leasing the new 2018 Toyota C-HR and it was the easiest, most enjoyable experience I have had with a dealership. Steve Allmendinger and Danny in sales were lighthearted, easy, and nice to work with, without being overbearing. Thank you! Wendy Nelson in financing was extremely pleasant and provided me with good information too. I hope my experience will continue to be a great and beneficial one as the years of my lease go on! More
Other Employees Tagged: Steve Almendinger, Danny Johnson, Mike (sales manager)
July 08, 2017
Great people! Very polite and down to earth people. You can tell they care. Will be dealing with in the future for other vehicles to purchase forsure. Very polite and down to earth people. You can tell they care. Will be dealing with in the future for other vehicles to purchase forsure. More
Other Employees Tagged: Alan Makabi
July 05, 2017
Alan was great to work with My husband and I met with Alan on Monday to just look at a new Highlander. I was not really wanting to get rid of our current car but my husband convi My husband and I met with Alan on Monday to just look at a new Highlander. I was not really wanting to get rid of our current car but my husband convinced me to just look. After meeting with Alan and walking through all of the features I was sold. We felt like Alan was genuine and really went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable with our new purchase. Wendy also did a fantastic job of explaining everything to us and I never felt like she was trying to push us into anything. This is our first Toyota but I have a feeling it definitely won't be our last! More
Other Employees Tagged: Alan Makabi
June 15, 2017
So nice, helpful, sincere Terry helped me purchase my previous vehicle as well. He was never encouraged me to buy just any car just to get a sale. He was patient, answered al Terry helped me purchase my previous vehicle as well. He was never encouraged me to buy just any car just to get a sale. He was patient, answered all my questions and worked hard to make it possible for me to get the vehicle I was looking for. More
Other Employees Tagged: Terry Helgeson, Bill McArthur
June 12, 2017
Top Notch! My husband and I have been looking for a couple of years at purchasing a different vehicle for me. My husband was out of state so I felt odd looking My husband and I have been looking for a couple of years at purchasing a different vehicle for me. My husband was out of state so I felt odd looking at vehicles without him. I took my son along to Toyota. Spencer Reed was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He even stayed late in assisting me with looking at RAV4's new and used. I had originally spoke with the Honda dealership and was seriously considering purchasing a CRV. After spending time with Spencer discussing the RAV4 and test driving it I changed my mind. We've owned a Sienna for 15 years and loved this vehicle. Toyota's are know for reliability. The service I received from Spencer at Toyota was top notch (no comparison to the Honda dealership). My husband and I purchased a 2017 RAV4 and absolutely LOVE this vehicle. The day we picked up our RAV4 Spencer couldn't be there so Alan assisted us. Alan was an amazing salesperson as well. He programmed things into the RAV4 and showed my husband all the features of the RAV4. Alan even took our picture beside our new vehicle with a bow on it! Kudo's to Spencer and Alan!! I dealt with Wendy in financing and Curt stepped in for Wendy the day we picked up our RAV4. Both were excellent at their jobs. Every time I drive my new RAV4 I find more and more reasons that I made the right decision. Outstanding job Spencer! More
Other Employees Tagged: Spencer T Reed, Curt Wiedemeier, Spencer T. Reed, sales