Testimonials / Reviews

"Thanks Steve and Ali for all your work and help with the purchase!!"

Chuck (02/2012)

"Steve, Love the car-but would you take it back? Kidding, car is a pleasure"

Karl (02/2012)

"Mike! Thank you very much you guys! Mike really made the buying process easy and stress-free by allowing me to take care of my own financing the way I wanted to. Lake City Motors also let me have the car checked out by a third party dealership which was a great piece of mind and ensured me I was making a good choice. Thank you all again!!"

Jill (01/2012)

"Steve, Thanks for the pictures, had a great experience with you guy's on the no pressure, relaxed process of buying from Lake City Motors. I will defenitly recommend you for a place to shop. "

Thomas (01/2012)

"Steve, Loving the car. Only took my son a few hours to learn to drive the manual."

Marcus (01/2012)

"Thanks for everything, I love my new car!!"

Jahn Gir (01/2012)

"Thanks for your help Steve! Love the car and Enzo!"

Joel and Marcee (01/2012)

"Steve, I wanted to thank you again for the great customer service. We continue to enjoy our new jeep. Thanks"

Chad (12/2011)

"Thank you both again for everything yesterday. You were wonderful and I am loving my new car!"

Andrea (12/2011)

"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you and your team! Happy Holidays!"

Aria S. (12/2011)

"Hi Steve, We absolutely love the Beetle. We have, and will continue to sing your praises to friends and family! Happy Holidays and thanks again, "

The Jones' (11.2011)

"Hey Steve it's Darin you probably remember me I bought that Gto from you guys back in November I was just noticing I'm not on your testimonials lol I don't know if Im special enough to be on their but if you could make that happen that would be great lol since you do make any loan happen lol thanks Steve. "

VANDENBOS (11.2011)

"Steve, I wanted to take a minute to thank you for your assistance in the purchase of my new vehicle. After an accident and the insurance company totaling my car, I was thrust into having to buy another car which I faced with total DREAD !!!!! Your low key approach and professionalism mitigated my DREAD which turned my purchase into a stress free event. You and your staff treated me fairly and I appreciate your follow up after the delivery of my car. I will definetly recommend you to anyone looking to purchase a new car."

Thomas O. (10.2011)

"(from a text) Ok, are you guys really used car salesmen? Lol...feel like I bought my Beemer from a couple close friends."

Paul H. (10.2011)

"Here's a few words for your website -- The staff at Lake City Motors exemplifies personalized service. Mike Warner's friendly, no-pressure attitude made the car-buying process a breeze. We visited the showroom several times over the course of a couple of months, looking for a vehicle that fit us perfectly. Mike kept us abreast of what vehicles were in stock and had no problems with us driving multiple vehicles. We are admittedly very picky. Mike wanted to make sure we were happy with our purchase and encouraged us to not settle on a car that wasn't right for us. Mike went out of his way to find us the right vehicle, and then Ali explained all of our financing options in a clear and concise manner. We are very happy with our purchase, and recommend Lake City Motors as a great place to buy quality used vehicles."

Brandon and Leslie (10/2011)

"The experience at Lake City Motors was great! The staff (Steve and Ali) were extremely helpful and there was no pressure to buy. It was nice to be treated like "family" and not like a walking $ sign. "

Trina F. (09/2011)

"Hello Steve! I'm already in sunny California and the Vibe did pretty good on the highway :)"

DICKLHUBER (09/2011)

"Fantastic service and no pressure. Thanks Steve for a good buying experience!"

Wilfredo Y. (08/2011)

"Steve, She really likes the car, what a bonus! One day many years ago, I brought home a black Lincoln Continental with only 25,000 original miles. I was so proud of myself, what a great find. She absolutely hated it, said it was the perfect car for a mobster or a grandma. Thanks "

Greg (08/2011)

"I've worked in the car business for 20 years, and this was the best purchase and car store I have ever seen, thanks Steve! My wife loves the car!!"

Chris and Erika I. (07.2011)

"Thanks, Steve!!! I've been looking for my next car for over few weeks until I stumbled upon Lake City Motors. The staff was very friendly and very easy to work with. As an example, when I brought the car to my mechanic we found a few issues that I then brought up to Steve's attention. They handled the situation in a very professional manner and fixed the car up in less than a day. Moreover, they reduced the asking price so it was very easy to reach the final agreement and sign the deal. I would definitely recommend anyone to buy cars from Lake City Motors in the future! The car is awesome! Thanks for all the help!"

Eldar (07/2011)

"Hi Steve My wife and I would like to thank you for your help and honesty when we purchased our new used car from your dealership. It was worth the 2 1/2 hour drive from Sequim to Lake City to find the car and deal we were looking for. I would certainly recomend you to anyone wanting a fair deal without feeling somehow they would be taken advantage of. It was refreshing doing business with you and we enjoyed your company. I wish all salespeople could be as good. Thanks, Steve. "

Roger (07/2011)

"We are so happy with our Honda from Lake City Motors. We found a listing of the car on Seattle-Craigslist. There were TONS of good & detailed pictures on every aspect of the car. Everything you need to know. Steve and Peter were AWESOME! The car was unbelievably in great condition, and was treated well. (Thank you previous owner.) It was detailed and very clean, and YES they do inspect their vehicles thoroughly by an ASE Certified Tech and have the paperwork to show it. They let us test-drive the car alone. Other dealers had to 'come along for the ride' because we were just 'kids'. We have come across other dealers not knowing any 'personal history on the car' (meaning how the previous owner was, why it was sold specifically, old paper-work/maintenance, etc.) These guys were very knowledgeable, it was an honest sale. The total price was below Blue Book. No BS'ing around like most dealers do, just straight-to-the-point. Steve and Peter were willing to work with us. (Letting us put a small deposit to reserve the Honda.) They even called around other bank institutes to find us the lowest financing we can get! We got a great deal because of Lake City Motors, and they helped us save tons of money. The day of the sale, they had all the paper-work set-up, and ready for us to just sign, saving us time too. The place is clean, inside and out. Very simple. They have clean fish tanks for entertainment. He is very happy with his car, I mean, we plan on keeping this car for a very long time. (Forever maybe?) Usually I cringe and regret when making big purchases, but not this one, not at all. :) THANK YOU LAKE CITY MOTORS!"

Mindy & David - Tacoma, WA (04/2011)

"We purchased a 2005 BMW X3 from Lake City Motors last Sunday. I met with Mike Warner early in the day and test-drove a 2004 X5. This was one of a dozen or so X5's that I looked at that day, and while it was one of the pricier ones it was also very clean and tight, definitely good value for the money. I returned at 5:00 (closing time) so that my girlfriend could also test-drive the car. Mike was really easy-going and didn't mind staying late. We tested the 2005 X3 as well, and my girlfriend fell in love with it. Long story short, we bought it on the spot. The transaction itself was efficient, and Mike explained all of the ins and outs of the paperwork. We left with the car that night, feeling good about our purchase. Yesterday I took the X3 to my own mechanic for an inspection. It turns out that we did really well on this deal. The car is in excellent shape, the brakes are almost new (90%), the tires have lots of tread, and we didn't even need an oil change. I did have the belt tensioner changed because it was squeaking a little, though my mechanic assured me that this presented no mechanical risk. All in all I was really happy with Lake City Motors, especially as compared to the many other dealerships I visited that day. Like City Motors' cars were on average nicer and in better condition that most other shops, and I felt that I was treated fairly and honestly. A FEW TIPS FOR BUYING USED CARS: The following has nothing to do with Lake City Motors, but I wanted to share some ideas that may help if you are in the market for a used car. Before heading out on my car-shopping expedition I checked the Yelp reviews for all the shops I planned to visit. I noticed *many* reviews that were strongly positive or strongly negative. I also noticed that most of these reviews were posted from brand new accounts and that these people never posted reviews of anything else. This should make you suspicious. Put your trust in reviews from people who write lots of them about different types of businesses, aren't afraid to post a picture of themselves, etc. Buying a car is a big deal for anyone. It's a lot of money, and we don't want to get cheated out of our hard-earned cash. You have to keep in mind that used cars are just that... Used. In the case of the X3 I bought, someone else spent 5 years with it and put 80,000 miles on it before I ever saw it. You can't expect to get a perfect BMW for a third of the cost of a new one. Your used car *will* need more maintenance and repairs than a new car. If this makes you uncomfortable, skip the used BMW and buy a new Toyota. If you really really want the BMW and are dead set on buying used, understand that you need to work hard to find a good deal. Used car dealers aren't necessarily trying to cheat you, but they go through a lot of cars and they don't know everything about the history of each car. One potential sign of a fishy deal is the "too-clean" car. When a car is dripping with Armor-all, the engine has been perfectly steam-cleaned, and the insides of the tailpipes have been wiped, you need to wonder what they're trying to hide. A clean car with a clean engine bay is a good thing, but a "too-clean" car may be a warning sign. Finally, get a PPI (pre-purchase inspection) done by an independent mechanic before you buy. I had my PPI done after I purchased the vehicle and it turned out that I'd bought a great car, but I should have done it before signing the paperwork. Car buying is hard work; hopefully the above info can help."

John W (04/2011)

"After an exhausted search of the car I wanted, I decided to drive out and check on a model available at this lot. What I found was the car that they had expertly advertised on Craigslist, in the lot with no surprises. No salesman rushed out the door to force a sell down my throat, and I really appreciated that. When I walked in the showroom, I was greeted kindly by Steve Bell, the Internet Sales Manager. He quickly answered some questions I had about the car, and let me take it on a test drive. Upon returning back to the lot, I told him of a noise I heard in the rear of the car, and he told me he would take it to the shop, get it checked out (their cost, that wouldn't affect the sale price), and that I could come back in a few days to drive it again. I left fairly confident that this would be handled, and low and behold, he did just as he said he would. It was a minor fix to the rear differential, and he showed me the paperwork from the shop proving that the repair had been done, and done correctly. I test drove again, and we pushed the paperwork to finalize the deal. All in all, I felt very confident about the sale. Keep in mind, I did a lot of homework on my end to make sure the pricing was competitive beforehand, but they had a print out of the Blue Book Value, and also the Carfax, and everything looked on the up and up. He also showed me the paperwork from the mechanic that they use to evaluate the vehicle when they buy. I didn't feel like there were any hidden details. Also, I DID buy they extended warranty they offered, but I didn't feel like it was forced on me either, it was just a good deal based on my research. They had me out the door in less than 2 hours, which was great because I had to get to work, and even offered to drive my current vehicle to the U-District to drop off with my fiance. In conclusion, if you see a vehicle listed on their many forms of advertising (I think Steve even told me they have an iPhone app!) do yourself a favor and go check them out."

Ada H (01/2011)

"I recently bought 2004 Mazda 6 from lake city motors. I surely recommend lake city motors to any car buyer without a doubt. To start with they have a good website (better than many used car dealer websites) with lot of photos and many details. I saw a listing that fits my needs and budget, I approached them to see the car. All employees whom I met (Steve/Peter) are very helpful, accommodating and courteous. They let me examine the car to my satisfaction, test drive it (all by myself) and get answers for my questions. They showed me all paperwork including carfax report, mechanic inspection and a completed factory recall (for fan control module) which they did after getting the vehicle. Negotiation process was also smooth (not involving too many people) because the advertised price itself was reasonable and well below KBB retail value. We agreed upon a price and they even adjusted doc fee to the minimum they can do. They offered extended warranty, which I declined and agian no pressure. They got wheel alignment corrected (car drifting to right slightly) prior to the delivery. Pre-delivery formalities were pretty quick and I was out of their dealership with a really nice car that suites my needs and fits in my budget. Thanks every one who helped me in this process. The bottom line is if you like a car in their lot, you can get it with no hesitation."

Ravi T (09/2010)

"I purchased a Honda Civic 2006 Hybrid from Lake City Motors. The car turned out to be a very good vehicle and they sold it to me at a very reasonable price. I also got freebies like one free full tank of gas and one free detailing, which I felt was nice. They also were very helpful with my queries, even after signing the deal papers. I would strongly recommend them for any prospective car buyers. "

Bharat R (07/2009)