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Carousel Motors
809 IA-1, Iowa City, IA 52244, United States
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Ci
Review №1

Susan Farrell has sold us a number of vehicles over the years. She is an exceptional salesperson who always makes us feel that she has our best interest at the forefront. She is knowledgeable, personable and reliable. Susan stands out as a trusted partner and we are grateful our paths crossed many cars ago!

Am
Review №2

This was by far my best car dealership experiences. Trent was my salesperson and he was so friendly and helpful. I test drove the car and completed the purchase all within 90 minutes. So efficient. The whole Carousel team was amazing.

Ti
Review №3

Thomas Akin is a great person with a great deal of knowledge.when it comes to the Mercedes Benz brand...Thanks Tom10/14/2021The beast finally arrived this morning after waiting over a year. Mercedes-Benz 2021 G63. A special thanks to a longtime friend Thomas Akin and Carousel Motors, Mr. Tor Nicklaus, and Mr. Joe Waterbury. And all of the very friendly folks…. This dealership is second to NONE…Many Thanks 🙏

To
Review №4

I just bought a lovely used Golf Alltrack and I was happy with the deal and the help I received during the buying process. I had some unexpected issues that came up with the car and these were dealt with quickly and to my satisfaction. The service staff was both friendly and generous. The person I bought the car from was good on his word and helpful.

Su
Review №5

My salesperson, Vaseal Carter, at Carousel Motors gets the job done!!! Thank you so much for helping me get my dream Mercedes-Benz that I have always wanted! He was quick and efficient in showing me the car, and even going above and beyond driving up to my place with the car because I had already sold my old car. Vaseal was super awesome to work with, prompt, friendly, patient, and very knowledgeable. I will definitely be going back to him for my future car needs and be referring my friends or anyone who needs a car to him!! I couldn’t be more satisfied with my purchase from Carousel Motors, Iowa City. Great experience! I really love my toy.

Ev
Review №6

Great service & follow up. They took the time to answer all my questions. Not made to feel I was using up their time. No pressure sale. Also I have a blind husband. The manger as well as other sales people keep him company, talk about all kinds of guy stuff. I feel they went beyond, since the sale was final .My sale person was teaching me about the car in the sale lot. My husband was in sale building.Thats just a small sign of the integrity they have in the sales office and in the salespersons.

Mi
Review №7

The car was sitting for a whole year, so I just needed to have a general check to make sure everything works properly. They didn’t show me the details of the cost and I have to sign the agreement to have a general test on the car. I know the battery need to be changed but I believe ABC three charges on the top count for the same thing or at least overlapping a lot.

jo
Review №8

Yuchen was so great to work with. He was nothing but helpful and kind to me and my parents. We’ve been to several car dealerships over the past few months and carousel has been the best. Highly recommend doing business with these people. 10/10

Sa
Review №9

I have SMART car - which according to Mercedes-Benz official website is supported and serviced by Mercedes-Benz (many of the parts are actually MBs). It was great to be hung up on, twice, and then in-person referred to another dealer - who told me the same thing. Useless.Maybe contact MB to clear this up, since clearly you arent willing to help.

Er
Review №10

Terrible service department. Took car (drove it in) for a check engine light and ended up with a knocking motor. Requested estimates multiple times to fix issues with no response. Ended up having to tow it home. Will never to business with them again.

st
Review №11

Easy to work with. Very cordial and knowledgeable. Paperwork was organized and well explained. I would go to there lot again when looking to buy another used vehicle.

To
Review №12

Great service center. I service all my vehicles here. They get it right the first time; never had bring a vehicle back for the same issue. And the staff is knowledgeable.

Ca
Review №13

Susan Farrell’s customer service is the absolute best. Susan goes above & beyond to help you choose the car that’s best suited for your wants & needs. She really cares about you. She is very thorough throughout process, from start to finish, and makes sure you know how to use all the features of your new ride before you leave the lot! This is the second car I’ve purchased from her & I’ll be seeing her again when it’s time for our family’s next car!

Ke
Review №14

First impressions say a lot! I had a few terrible experiences with another VW service center, but not here. I will definitely return for service in the future. Thanks Brown!

Ti
Review №15

My family has been a client of Carousel for almost a decade. Recently, I took my car here for a regular maintenance and the car got damaged during it. Things like this are not nice, but they happen, and what is important is how organizations deal with such situations. Carousel Motors handled it very well, not taking too long to figure things out, admit and accept that the damage, while unintentional, was done (a part of a car body was damaged - a cosmetic issue), and offered me either a monetary compensation (which was my choice - got the check in mail very fast) or fixing the damage. I think it is moments as such when you learn the true quality of a dealership. People who dealt with the situation and helped me deserve a lot of respect, specifically Tyler from VW department here in Iowa City. Big respect and thank you!

Br
Review №16

Sales people are awesome. Service hours makes it hard on working people. Closed at 4:30 weekdays.

Ki
Review №17

Ryan was great to work with! From the first email to the last text message... great experience. The finance department was helpful and easy to work with, as well. Highly recommend!

Ri
Review №18

Prompt and courteous service. Kept me informed along the way.

Ma
Review №19

Worked with Ryan Wyant of Carousel Mercedes/Audi to purchase our 2021 MB GLS. He was upfront regarding the current vehicle shortage, thoroughly explaining all of our options. In the end he was able to get us in the type of vehicle we preferred (last one in town) and was reasonable in the negotiations. There was also no hard-sell in finance afterwards (took less than 10 minutes). That experience plus our earlier positive experience with Craig in the MB service department has all of us being big fans!

Me
Review №20

Ryan was great to work with! I was in the market for a Mazda CX-5 and he did a fantastic job showing the car, demonstrating all the features, and answering my questions. Everyone else also seemed fantastic to work with, would highly recommend coming here!

Ri
Review №21

Take care of a person there do

Ta
Review №22

Benjamin and Sharif were amazing to work with. I went in knowing exactly what I wanted and they both helped me get the vehicle I wanted at the price I was willing to pay for it.I’m looking forward to continuing my relationship with them and the dealership in the future!

ja
Review №23

Service dept responded me, dont say who is speaking???. Finally understood after asking to represent herself that I am speaking with Ashley... Absolutely incompetence. Dont know anything, put me on hold for 10 minutes to go and ask somebody....Came back, I am sorry she said he is busy with a customer....I am not giving my money to people who dont know what they are doing. Will go to other vw service. Bye...

Ic
Review №24

Tom Akin is the amazing! We will be back just to work with Tom. He’s the greatest!!

Af
Review №25

It was a very smooth experience! Mr. Dustan Fogle walked me through each step with a lot of care and was accessible at all times. I am glad that my first time buying a car was so easy and memorable and its all thanks to him!

La
Review №26

They are the best staff is courteous. Easy to get appointments very accommodating service is professional

Pa
Review №27

Purchased a 2020 VW Tiguan from Carousel a few weeks ago and it was a very smooth process. I worked directly with salesman Brian Melendez who was informative, not pushy and was patient with me as we searched for the right vehicle. Brian has even checked in a couple times since the sale to make sure all is good. I highly recommend this dealership and look forward to working with Brian and Carousel again in the future!

Ga
Review №28

I just recently went in to make a deal with a Mercedes Benz it went very very smoothly! I had help by Brian who really helped me in purchasing my vehicle and I couldnt have asked for more.

Mi
Review №29

Excellent customer service!!! Everyone involved from the amazing salesman, the very patient financing gentleman and the great shop staff were just incredible. Everything was explained in easy to understand terms and all of the features of the vehicle were shown and explained. Tom took us on a test drive where my daughter was able to accurately get a feel for her new vehicle and he answered any questions she had. We will definitely recommend Carousel Motors to all those shopping for a vehicle

Ca
Review №30

Susan is the best thanks to all at carousel were driving home now with our new car and we I love it

Eu
Review №31

We have gotten many vehicles throughout the years. This is our first time buying from carousel motors and we were very impressed. Our salesman Ben did a great job he wasnt pushy he listened to what our needs were and tried to meet them and he was patient and honest. The whole experience was great we feel like we got a great deal on our vehicle and felt like those at carousel motors really cared and truly did give us the best deal. Believe me we have been ripped off by other dealers before so we were very very happy with this experience and highly recommend them. Also wanted to thank Sharif he was great on the financing part he went above and beyond to make sure that we were taken care of with a great warranty and financing.

Le
Review №32

Great Sales Service! I had researched plenty of cars for months and was ready to make my decision. I went onto Carousel’s website to request a sales person to contact me and Brian Melendez reached out within the hour(9AM). He was friendly and provided plenty of information, along with visual aids. Living in Omaha, he made the buying process smooth and picked up the vehicle the following day. Thanks, Brian!

Je
Review №33

We were ready to transition from our beloved Passat to a small SUV. Brian Melendez was extremely patient with us as we asked him to show us about 6 different small SUVs. He offered to show us a Tiguan which was not on our list. We ended up loving it and within a week, we got a beautiful 2018 Tiguan.I must say, we probably wouldn’t have gotten it if it wasn’t for Brian’s knowledge and for keeping in touch with us and answering any questions or concerns we had. I appreciate the follow up post purchase to make sure we were happy and if we had any further questions.Shout out to Sharif as well for making financing super easy and painless!

Ma
Review №34

We purchased a 2016 Cadillac Escalade from Carousel Motors and our sales associate was Javaka Thompson and he was OUTSTANDING. We live 4 hours away and made two trips to close the deal and drive away in our Cadillac.Javaka stayed in constant communication with us. He was prompt to reply via text, phone call and email. He even checked in with me the morning after our purchase and drive home to ensure all was well.We also interacted with Tyler and Sharif in Finance and they too were excellent to deal with. We wanted to get as much done before we arrived at the dealership having such a long drive with 4 kids. These guys even made separate efforts to speak with our Out of State Lender to get everything they needed before we arrived.Overall we are very satisfied with our purchase from Carousel Motors and you should feel confident engaging with these fine gentleman.Thank you Carousel Motors!

Ja
Review №35

My friend purchased a 2019 Jetta GLI from them, only to have the clutch go out after 300 miles. Despite the VW trained service tech and service advisors testimony that this had to be a preexisting issue, they made no effort to fix the situation. Every interaction I witnessed with Carousel was abrasive. Chris Hester (Used Car Manager) was more interested in belittling the customers automotive knowledge and bullying him off the phone. The case was escalated to Tor Nicklaus (GM), who called my friend and made it seem as though the issue would be resolved. 3 weeks and multiple unreturned phone calls later, he said “the clutch is on you at this point”.

As
Review №36

Ryan helped me get my Tahoe and it was an online purchase. He was very patient with me and was willing to answer all my questions. Almost immediately I felt like I could trust him to help me get the best deal. Very easy process for an online purchase once it was all said and done.

An
Review №37

This is the place to go for a new car; I love my new Volkswagen!  Ask for Brian Melendez for your sales agent, he went above and beyond when helping me with my purchase; VERY low pressure.  He was very knowledgeable of all the vehicles and gave down to earth personal feedback on some pros and cons of each vehicle I wanted to look at.  Great experience, great service! Thanks Brian and his Carousel team!

Ro
Review №38

I have an Audi and take it there for service work and always love looking at the cars. They have a very clean waiting room and our professional like every other Audi dealership, but at the end of the day, theyre there to make money so make sure that you dont just take the recommendations at face value. I was told to get new tires because they were going to be any day and it turns out they lasted for another year, so I get it, we all have to make money at the end of the day but I think virtue Trumps business for me.

Le
Review №39

Nathan was very helpful and found me just the perfect can in the color I wanted with all the accessories I wanted too! And to top it off the price was great! No haggle pricing Great!

Jo
Review №40

I had an awesome first new car purchase experience. Nathan Guilaume went the world over to find me a very specific 2020 Mazda Miata RF. Its even better than I imagined. I havent seen a nicer one yet. Thanks Carousel and Nathan for helping me get the best Miata on the road!

St
Review №41

I had been searching for a new car for years and just couldn’t settle. I’d gone to Carousel in the past and liked how professional and courteous the sales people were and decided to return on a whim while I was in town. I asked for Vaseal, a kind man with whom I had previously worked. I put my trust in him and the dealership and bought a buy-back vehicle. This being my first car purchase, they walked me through the buying process. I felt confident leaving the dealership with my new car, and when a little issue arose a few days later, Vaseal was quick to take care of it. I look forward to doing business with him again down the road.

Ro
Review №42

Javaka Thompson JrI just bought a new Jetta from Javaka and enjoyed the entire experience. He was extremely helpful with my questions, never tried to talk me up to buying more expensive cars or add ons. An overall nice experience.

A
Review №43

Pretty quick sale! Hoping gentlemans agreements are followed through.

La
Review №44

Carousel Motors (Iowa City),Thanks to Ryan Wyant for a smooth transition on trading in a car I loved to getting my dream car. This was one of the best transactions I have ever experienced.

Ji
Review №45

We recently leased a GLC from Carousel. We worked with Vaseal as our sales person. He was knowledgeable of the car as was able to inform us about the vehicle without being pushy or too salesy. We were able to get to a fair price without all of the back and forth often found at other dealerships. The whole process was comfortable. Sharif in financing was also a pleasure to work with. We look forward to enjoying our new vehicle. Due to the experience we are likely to be return customers when we next need a vehicle.

To
Review №46

I looked at this dealer site on the internet then sent an inquiry by email. I was contacted by Tom Akin (salesman). I was looking for a high performance model Mercedes that was not easy to find. Within 24 hours Tom located one in another state and within a week I was driving it. Friendly, knowledgeable service. Great place to do business.

Jo
Review №47

Excellent service!

An
Review №48

I bought my first internet car. I live in Kansas City and found an amazing deal online. Being that far away, I wasnt sure how this would work. Nathan was a great salesman and was very helpful, Tyler in finance was also great. They both were available each time I had a question or concern. The car was EXACTLY as described when I drove to pick it up. After test driving, I knew I made the right decision. I will forever be a Carousel Motors customer. Fast, easy and non-pressure. Thank you Nathan and Tyler!!!

Ma
Review №49

I have purchased two cars from Carousel and have had great experiences each time! I also get all of my work done there. Craig from service always takes care of my Miatas routine maintenance, and Nathan from Sales even offered me a ride home when I had to leave my car there for service! Super friendly staff that goes the extra mile. I would recommend them to anyone. Also... Miata is Always The Answer.

Da
Review №50

Considerate service, salesperson listened to my wants and was knowledge about the vehicles and package options.

La
Review №51

I worked with Thomas Brantley who was really great. I would say do your homework and look at specific cars ahead of your visit. The car I ended up purchasing was listed at a fair price, but I needed to get the price down a little more. They have a no-haggle fair price approach, but if your offer is reasonable I think they will work with you. Overall very good experience and Sharif in the financing dept was great and explained all the options for gap insurance, extended warranties, etc.

Ma
Review №52

Great service, very happy with our sales experience!

Ke
Review №53

Javaka Thompson Jr was a wonderful associate. He found us a vehicle within days of our request, and made the process of purchasing with their financial department seamless. Could not recommend a more professional individual to help you find your next vehicle.

Ju
Review №54

Turned in a lease.. process was easy and smooth!Staff friendly and helpful!

Le
Review №55

The service was great, I told Thomas exactly what I wanted and what price range I was in and he found it for me! Thomas answered all of my questions and made my car buying experience a good one. I couldn’t be happier with my new car purchase! I totally recommend this dealership!

Da
Review №56

The service, follow up, and making sure that everything was perfect in the car was simply outstanding. A special thank you to Yuchen who went far and beyond what you would expect. This is what you hope from a dealer but always seems to fall short. Thank you!

Ka
Review №57

As a former employee at carousel motors I enjoyed driving the Volkswagen GLI the most. It was a perfect car for me and I knew that it was gonna have to be my next car. Ryan Wyant was very patient in helping me find the exact color and year I wanted especially during this pandemic we are all going through. I appreciate everyone involved in helping him help me get me the car I desired. Hit my guy up for your next vehicle he won’t let you down!! Much love Carousel Motors keep it up, I’ll be back for the S7!!

Vi
Review №58

Awesome service! Fast, friendly, honest and very helpful!!

Ma
Review №59

Brown Montague in the Service Department was phenomenal to deal with. He went above and beyond to take care of us and our car. From now on well have our car serviced exclusively at Carousel and do our car shopping there in the future as well.

Ja
Review №60

Great hot dogs

Le
Review №61

Two words summarize my experience; Not Trustworthy .I had to STOP and remind the Finance representative and the sales associate 3 TIMES about our agreed upon price and payment for the car. If not, I would have signed paper work paying more. After my experience, I feel like I can not trust the company. First moment of truth is everything.Situation:We had aligned on the price for the car (monthly payment, months for the loan etc). They said Yes, you have a deal. We will take it. Keep in mind we had already signed a blank piece of paper, which we used for the negotiations, stating the agreed upon price. Then a Finance Associate comes out and asks to fill out a questionnaire so they can give me pricing options. I had to be rude and clarify to him, that there are no options! We have made a deal, take it or I walk out. He looked shocked, but obviously had no idea what to say.Then I sat down with the Finance manager to sign the paper work for my loan and the car. He then told me I would be paying HIGHER PRICE than what we agreed on. At this point, I felt completely disrespected. I reminded him again, that I am not here to play a game and We stick to our agreement because this is wasting my time. At this point he was disengaged and wanted to get the situation over with. Throughout this situation, I felt like I had to be aggressive so I am not taking advantage of. The whole interaction with everyone including when they say let me go talk to my Manager, wish me luck felt weird and I know it in my gut. They also multiple background checks than are needed, which can negatively effect the credit score.On a positive not, the Service guys for VW are good.

cl
Review №62

We worked with Vaseal and had a great experience. He went above and beyond for us to get us the best deal possible. We will definitely be back to work with him in the future!

Mi
Review №63

I had an amazing experience with carousel Motors this week. I had been looking for a new (to me) Audi for over a week. They had the exact options in a very well maintained A6. Even though I live in Ohio, they made it a very easy transaction!Tyler in sales, picked me up from my hotel in the morning. He walked me through all the features of the car while test driving. While doing so, finance was working on paperwork and warranty options. When we got back, it was a very smooth time with finance. They got me a great rate, smooth negotiation and even smoothing doc signing. They even handle all of the out of state title work!!!Do not hesitate to buy from them and be sure to ask for Tyler!! Very quick to respond and even face-timed with me to show me the car.

Di
Review №64

Fell short. Thomas Was a great salesman. But comes to haggling there is no room to budging, claiming they were only going to make $350.Also, as 1 person mentioned, in the purchase agreement, we too encountered the whats the over 1 G extra.for?So we headed north to Junge and got it for over 2 G less + extras.

RO
Review №65

Very good and friendly put us in a nice 16 highlander BUT be aware the finance people will Trick you into paying things you denied....we denied warranty but somehow still got charged for it and we had 6k down that never changed the price either...read everything don’t believe when they say ok sign here if you don’t want this.....we trusted them and they use that to make us sign things we denied

ma
Review №66

I worked with Vaseal, I’m very satisfied with all services that I’ve got from carousel.I needed a Mercedes with driving assistant feature which is not a very common feature, he searched for what exactly I wanted nation wide and communicated well with me and at the end He found a perfect car for me.When I went to dealership he already set everything ready for me, my beautiful car with a giant bow on it, finance department already filled out forms and it didn’t take much time for me to sign them.I still receive follow up messages from him to make sure I’m happy with my Mercedes or if I have any questions.Also I traded in my old car with a very good price.5 stars

ro
Review №67

Just...WOW! Mercedes Des Moines left my car 1 1/2 quarts low on oil. I was starting on a trip and oil light came on just before Iowa City. I stopped in and Carousel service got my car in immediately, checked oil, checked for leaks and put in the missing 1 1/2 quarts of oil...AND DID ALL THIS AT NO CHARGE! Got my wife and I on our way in about 20 minutes! I know where Ill buy my next Mercedes! Thank you!

To
Review №68

Ryan Wyant was a great service to us. He got us the right car in the budget immediately. One of the fastest salesmen I’ve seen in terms of matching a product to the consumers wants. I will definitely have anyone I know go back specifically to him.

Ja
Review №69

Ask for Ryan Wyant! A long time friend that has turned into a great car salesman, great service and can get you the ride you deserve for a great price!

Br
Review №70

Quite happy with my used-car buying experience at Carousel. Came from an hour away due to an online listing and was very satisfied. Cant think of anything negative. I felt Jason Thomas was professional, honest, friendly, proactive and reasonable in our interactions and I came away with a great deal on a super nice used car! Highly recommend him.

br
Review №71

My wife and I had a great experience purchasing a new Jetta here from Nathan and Chad in finance had everything ready to sign and had us outta there in no time. Thank You Carousel Motors!

Jo
Review №72

I purchased a Jetta Gli 2019 from Carousel Motors in Iowa City, and after 300 miles, the car had to be towed to a VW dealership after it stopped going into gear in a busy intersection. The dealership determined the clutch had failed. Carousel Motors blamed me for user error. The VW dealership I took the car to; told me that it was not due to user error and that in the time I had owned the Jetta GLI 2019 it was not possible to have done that damage. I spoke to Chris Hester (Used Car Manager) who kept placing the blame on me, and due to my race, he felt he could belittle and push all fault on me. The case escalated in VW when I called their customer service, and then all calls stopped coming. Finally, no one informed me till weeks later that the case was declined. Service was both poor from VW and Carousel Motors. I would not recommend purchasing a car from them.

Je
Review №73

We are from out of town and was stuck with our car broken down. Took it to the dealership for warranty maintenance and decided to see what they had if we needed to upgrade. Vaseal Carter stayed with us the whole time making sure we were taken care of, questions answered, and worked with us to get where we needed for a trade. Definitely a great experience being from out of town. Thank you

Ra
Review №74

It was a great pleasure working with Vaseal Carter. It took a while for me to actually make a decision, because.....well its in my nature. I ended up driving off in a brand new Mercedes A220. I want to thank Vaseal for his patience and professionalism in working with me. I am very pleased with my purchase.

Em
Review №75

My fiancé and I had a wonderful experience buying a car at Carousel Motors over the weekend! Ryan W was our sales person and he was fantastic. He listened to what we wanted and was very thorough when discussing different vehicles with us. I absolutely love my new car and I can’t wait to continue doing business here.I would highly recommend Carousel Motors to anyone!

Em
Review №76

I just bought a 2020 VW Tiguan SE from carousel with the help of Ryan W. I’m so happy I went there. I had such a good experience. Two years ago I bought a car from Dave Wright and I cried for 5 hours, I was so overwhelmed in their office. But at Carousel they made me feel like family and completely comfortable. I got a great deal and I’m so excited to have this new car. I have no complaints. Ryan and the team were great. I highly recommend Ryan! He is very knowledgeable, helpful, funny, and caring. No pressure or haggling. Go give Carousel and Ryan W. a visit when you’re thinking of buying a new car!!

Go
Review №77

My salesman was Vaseal. I purchased a used pickup truck which is in really nice shape. Highly recommended. Pleasant experience. Id been searching for months and had been to a TON of dealers and looked through hundreds of private listings. My search ended here and I couldnt be happier. They even filled the gas tank when I came to pick up the truck. (Its a really big tank too).

Do
Review №78

They changed my oil and filter for free under COVID 19 as I am a health care worker...Replaced a recalled Airbag...very polite and professional..I would recommend them...just wheel and deal hard with them.

Ma
Review №79

I wanted to rate my recent experience at Carousel Motors. It was a very professional service and smooth process from the beginning to the end. My husband took me there to pick out a birthday present. We were very satisfied and impressed with the whole process. Especially Jack Arendt, our sales consultant. He professionally helped us walk through the process patiently. We walked in last hour that night. His approach was relaxed and there was no pressure from him at all. He showed us every car we would be interested and offered us time for private discussion. When its time to make the final decision, he found the way to make thing work for us. Also his after sale service was beyond anywhere else we have done business with. Thank you to Jack for his wonderful service and patience and thank you to Carousel Motors for a great professional service.

Da
Review №80

Great experience buying a Mazda with Ryan. Very helpful and professional.

Ka
Review №81

I worked with Jack Arndt and have nothing but positive things to say. He didnt make me come to the dealership. All paperwork was done online, and he delivered the car to my house. It couldnt have been easier. Thank you, Jack.

Pa
Review №82

Loved them! They worked hard with me to be able to come up with a deal that put me in the car that I have always dreamed of! Im 63 years old and now have the nicest car that I have ever owned! Thanks Dustin!

Mo
Review №83

We came in about a half hour before close and the salesman stayed late to let us test drive two vehicles. We kept offering to come back the next day but he insisted it was no problem. Outstanding service, he wasn’t pushy and had great knowledge of his inventory. I would definitely recommend this dealership.

Ka
Review №84

I have gone to Carousel to buy my cars many times over the years. I keep coming back because I get treated so well. They make the car-buying experience as painless as possible and treat me like a valued person. They take care of the small and the big details and make sure that Im getting exactly what I need. Tre, Joe, Bill and Tor took amazing care of me. I know thats where I will keep going to buy my cars.

Ga
Review №85

Fantastic out of state experience! The team here was courteous, helpful, and proactive about providing everything I needed to make a purchase decision. Not pushy and was able to provide details such as build sheets for my decision making. Tom graciously provided me transportation to/from airport and Chris & Sharif were helpful in the process as well. Highly recommended, thanks Carousel Motors!

Ju
Review №86

My 2014 Mazda CX-5 needed an oil change and had hit its 20K mark. Prior to taking it to Carousel the estimate was $108. This car spends winters in the garage and driven only on the weekends. They called me to recommend new tires (though the treads were fine), multiple filters, etc., bringing the new total to $1100. I agreed to the cabin filter reluctantly, because they try to sell me on this every time. I feel taken advantage of whenever I get service there. I will not be returning.

Ju
Review №87

We worked with Allison Barnes, she was great! She went above and beyond for us, and we needed that, we needed to trust our sales person because we were traveling 210 miles to buy a used car. She was HONEST which is HUGE. I can highly recommend her. PLUS she served our country. I love when I can help those who have served. Love my BMW too!

St
Review №88

By far the best service I have ever received from a dealership or service center! If you arent doing business with Carousel Motors, you are missing out on having your expectations exceeded.

Ma
Review №89

I worked with Vaseal trying to find the right car for me. He was very knowledgeable, easy going, and I liked that he encouraged me to test drive cars that I wasnt sure if I was interested in. It made the experience feel more relaxed and not so pressured. If you are looking for a new car or an AMG specifically, Vaseal is your guy!

To
Review №90

We just took delivery of a 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet and cant say enough about how positive of an experience it was. We spent several weeks landing on a final decision and Rick in sales was fantastic. Very generous with his time, and never once did we feel even a hint of high pressure to make a decision. Harvey in finance was also equally as helpful and professional when it came time to do the deal - and again - never once did we feel pressured or pushed into anything.What struck us was how each person we came in contact with at Carousel seemed to genuinely care, they were passionate about the product and offered sound advice on how best to structure the purchase. They left the impression that they were clearly looking out for us and not themselves.We had a trade in and what they gave us for it was very fair and in no way low-balled us. Price of the new vehicle was extremely competitive. This was, without question, the best car buying experience we have ever had. It was how its supposed to be. Absolute top notch, friendly, honest and professional from beginning to end.If youre in the market for a new or used car, do yourself a favor and check them out. Not in Iowa city? Id still check them out - its worth the drive.

Ho
Review №91

I was very reluctant to by a new car and feel the pressure from a sales person, but I had to test drive the car I was interested in, so made the choice to take a trip to Carousel Motors. Jack Arendt greeted my wife and I and showed us the car we were interested in - no pressure, just handed us the keys and said take it for a ride. After returning and deciding on a different choice, he said give a day or 2 and Ill see what I can i find. The next day he called and offered the best deal I had seen anywhere on the internet. What a surprise. I am now the happy owner of a brand new A4 Quattro! Thanks Jack!!

As
Review №92

Had a great experience with Andrew! He listened to what I wanted and needed. Love my Ford Escape. Next time I purchase a vehicle Ill be coming to Andrew!

Gr
Review №93

My wife and I purchased a vehicle from Carousel Motors/Mercedes of Iowa City in August of 2019. We felt very comfortable with the dealership and especially Mike Morgan throughout the process and really appreciated their professionalism and attention to detail.Highlights: comfort level, friendly staff, great selection (especially for new vehicles)Recommendations to others: ask lots of questions, they like it!Thanks,Greg/Amy

Ki
Review №94

Making the drive from the Des Moines area to Iowa City was definitely worth it to work with Vaseal Carter. He located the exact car that I wanted, got it transported to Iowa City, and had it ready and waiting for me. He went the extra mile to get me the best deal, and did a great job in explaining all the features of my beautiful new Mercedes. I was extremely happy with my entire experience and highly recommend working with Vaseal and Carousel Motors.

Ju
Review №95

I had a great experience purchasing a new Audi Q5 at Carousel. Vaseal C was very informative, efficient, and easy to work with. I would highly recommend working with him if you are looking for a vehicle at Carousel Motors!

An
Review №96

Everyone here has an attitude towards customers here except for the sales man. This happens especially in the service department ( the mechanics are good but the front desk are arrogant ) Furthermore, the sales manager looks like you own them money. No one seems to be enthusiastic about their jobs except for the sales people. You can feel their attitude when you go for the service. So does the part department it’s just the atmosphere you can tell. I am not sure if the owner is aware of it, I hope they can be more enthusiastic about their work and pay attention to the customers. This place is too conservative except for the amount they charge ( this is Iowa city ( Hawkeye town) ! Thumbs up if you have been there and noticed their attitudes !

Da
Review №97

I had the pleasure of working with Alison Barnes during my car buying experience at Carousel Motors. She was great and I strongly recommend her to anyone looking to work with a down to earth salesperson and someone who really wants you to be happy with your decision at the end of the day. She followed up with me several times and personally made sure my car was in tip-top shape for when I drove off the lot.

Ji
Review №98

Prompt service done according to the book. Rates are also straight from the book, not outrageous not cheap. Service writers are always friendly and know where of they speak. Salesmen at the dealership tend to be fairly honest and it helps they sell quality vehicles here but never forget their job is to make money from you because they wont forget that fact.They respond to complaints and issues in a timely and appropriate manner.If you are needing dealership work or shopping for a vehicle you ought to give them a chance.

Ia
Review №99

Worked with Vaseal on a used vehicle purchase. He was fantastic. Very attentive and respectful. Did not experience any over-the-top pressure or sales tactics from Vaseal or the rest of the Carousel team. Highly recommended.

La
Review №100

No pressure. Jack was great!

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  • Address:809 IA-1, Iowa City, IA 52244, United States
  • Site:http://carouselmotors.com/
  • Phone:+1 319-354-2550
Categories
  • Car dealer
  • Audi dealer
  • Car leasing service
  • Car repair and maintenance
  • Car service
  • Car wash
  • Mazda dealer
  • Mercedes-Benz dealer
  • Volkswagen dealer
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:7:30AM–8PM
  • Thursday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Friday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Saturday:7:30AM–8PM
  • Sunday:7:30AM–6PM
Offerings
  • Car wash:Yes
  • Oil change:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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