Used cars for sale in Ames, IA

There are twentieth century car dealers, twenty-first century car dealers, and then there is Wilson Toyota. At Wilson Toyota, there’s Brad Baker. What am I trying to say? Okay, the buyer wants a car at a fair price and the dealer wants to make a fair profit; these goals are mostly consistent so it should be possible for everyone to come out a winner. Right? Only sometimes. The problem with the twentieth century dealers, and there are plenty of them still in business, is that they want you to pay as much as possible; that makes you want to get them back by getting the car at a price that gives them the absolute minimum profit. But the dealers are professionals and they will almost always make a deal that’s good for them regardless if it’s good for you. This creates an adversarial relationship and you can hardly feel that you may have been had by the salesperson after the deal is done. I always hated buying a car when these dealers were the only choice. The twenty-first century dealer understands that the final deal needs to be good for everybody because they want us to feel good enough to see them again in the future. Big improvement. This is how Wilson Toyota does business and more often than not, they set the bar pretty high for their competition. Brad Baker of Wilson Toyota is among the best of the best automobile salespersons. He listens very effectively to what your needs are and takes time to get to know you so he can help you clarify those needs. He clearly explains all your options and what the different models can do. Maybe more importantly, he makes certain that you understand what a particular car cannot do. I’ve worked with Brad twice now and noticed that his approach allows him to improve his ability to help you every time you visit. My deal is I’m an older guy and I have some problems twisting and turning to see what’s happening all around me. I compensate by trying to be extra careful all the time and I back into parking spaces and garages as visibility of my surroundings is better even though it takes a little longer to get the job done. When I purchased a 2018 RAV4, I was so impressed with the safety features that I also purchased a 125,000-mile extended warranty. Past experiences were that the lowest cost of car ownership meant keeping a good one until it was pretty worn out; however, the safety technology of 2018 may have been good at the time, but the current safety technology is significantly better. Brad Baker helped me select the safest 2020 RAV4 options, arranged for a fair trade in, and even showed me how to get a refund on the unused portion of my extended warranty. Our professional relationship was never adversarial; indeed, I’d say we have become friends. Ten years ago, I’d expected buying a new car to be more stress than fun. Brad Baker and Wilson Toyota completely changed my expectations. I recommend doing business with these folks with no reservations whatsoever!

This vehicle will fit all the needs that I have very comfortable ride and dependable vehicle would buy another Toyota truck in the future and would highly recommend it to everyone that is looking for a truck

Chip, Shelby and the whole team at Granger did a fantastic job with the build, sales, paperwork execution and also question answering (I asked a lot of them)! This review is a little late since I picked up my KR in November, but you owe it to yourself to do business with Granger.

The Expedition exceed my expectations on a full size SUV. My family really enjoy the space. They can't wait to go on a road trip.

Beau was absolutely amazing to work with to the point I hope he’s still there for our next purchase! He tracked down what we were looking for and called the day it got on the lot giving us the perfect vehicle for our family. Everyone else at granger did amazing making sure the van was ready to hit the streets with everything working. So happy we went here, and we will be buying all our future vehicles from them!

Best Camry I have ever owned ans I have owned 5. The radar cruise control is amazing and maintains the distance set behind the car in front by slowing or speeding up automatically. The radar on the mirrors detects cars in your blindspot and warns you by a light in your mirror and warns you when drifting to another lane, pushing you back into your lane if you don't signal. The backup camera and rear warning system warns you of pedestrians or cars behind you. The automatic or manual transmission gives you more control. And the communication system is great with the extra features including communication through your phone whether it's locked, needs service, location, etc. It has all the features of a higher priced car and it looks very sporty. I love mine!

Best online car buying experience ever! You won’t be disappointed! The Granger team is amazing and keeps you updated along the ordering and purchasing process.

Diesel runs and runs all day not missing a beat. Pulling big trailer across country over mountains and deserts. Only gripe is small fuel tank of 32 gallons, you have to install a bed mounted tank for better range.

Brad Ernst did a great job! So did Alexander in financing. Thanks for helping me purchase my vehicle later on in the day and staying later to make it happen!

I LOVE my blue SS 2 SS convertible ! Not an every-day driver, as it should never be. 2016 and with only 28k miles. I take great care of my baby. I saved for years to afford this car when I retired at age 59. The fun part is driving though West Virginia with all of the mountains and challenging it on the sharp curves. So fun!

Awesome service, even better smile;) Walker helped me find the perfect car to fit my needs. He explained everything and made sure I left confident with my purchase.

The ‘21 A4 Premium Plus S Line is my third consecutive Audi ... love it! Quiet, powerful, safe and fast! This conveyance offers a great deal of wonderful, useful tech, too. It’s two tone interior is gorgeous. Love it!

Aleks and George , team up in a wonderful and professional way to get us the best deal , happy wife happy life , thanks guys

I initially did not want a Tesla. We purchased the car for our longer commute to save on gas. After my first drive I was hooked. The driving performance and stability is unbelievable. I love that they are always adding software updates. My only negative is that no one will touch the car in regards to getting it repaired. However, also knowing that Tesla is the one fixing the issue gives you the added benefit that it’s done right. Expect things to be a bit expensive because it’s not a cheap vehicle. But it doesn’t drive or perform like a cheap vehicle so it’s worth the cost. I have a very hard time imagining myself driving any other car than a Tesla S.

Brad was straight forward, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. He showed me various cars in an efficient manner, wasn't pushy, and streamlined the purchasing process.

We love this car. Extremely comfortable to drive, spacious and with it's 4cyl 2L GDI turbo engine is one of the most fuel efficient SUVs on the market. Our Q5 has 170,000 miles, had various age resulted suspension, fuel and water pump repair/maintenance but nothing too abnormal. With continued maintenance it will run another 50k miles so we hope. Next we will go electric with the ID4 or Q4 e-tron

It took some time to get the price I wanted, but I’m the end I think we got to a great price and I was able to drive away with the vehicle I wanted for the price I wanted. I will buy my next Audi here!

it's still brand new for me but I did extensive research online, so I knew what I was getting when I went to the dealer. I know after only 350 miles, Ima love it. More later!

This car has met my needs, comfortable, reliable, seems economic, nice exterior and interior design, easy to operate, my kids enjoy it. It’s overall very recommended.

Great. Has a GPS and rear view camera. Love the handling and safety features. Drove Volvo's since 1972 and finally “upgraded” after I saw what awful changes were made to Volvo by the buyer in America. May go back when I see how they develop EV!

Acura RDX 2021 (technology package ) Is a nice car , Comfortable , smooth ,stylish and spacious. I am pleased with my purchase of the RDX

Logan was amazing. He first patiently helped me decide what kind of car l wanted. Then gave incredible informative service. I will definitely recommend Logan to others.

For a F350 XL work truck this vehicle is nice. Power windows and locks, air conditioning, Bluetooth radio, cloth seats and vinyl floor. Perfect work/farm truck.

My salesperson (Alberto) was excellent! So very helpful and took the time to explain all the little details. I would definitely buy a car from Bob Brown Chevrolet again. The manager was very cool also.

Love everything about my 2019 Platinum except the way the engine makes a bog-down rumbling noise when the tachometer hovers at the 1K mark. My 2012 Maxima CVT did not do this. It's quite noticeable anytime I have to slow down or just do around town driving and the tach hits 1K. Horrible experience that many others discuss online in the owners' forums. Otherwise, I love the cargo room, the Bose stereo, the padded seats and the convenience and safety features.

BMW of Des Moines gets five stars from us! Our client advisor, Calvin Conley, made the buying process a very smooth process from beginning to end. He was extremely genuine, helpful, and professional – never hesitated to go the extra mile. When we walked on the lot, he gave us a warm, non-salesy welcome, and immediately made us feel at home. The more time we spent talking with him, the more we knew he was the right client advisor for us! He was more than accommodating with our search requirements (make/model/trim/etc.). He even searched online for a vehicle that fit our family’s needs. Once the right match became available at BMW of Des Moines, he was very prompt about getting us a test drive immediately. After doing our homework and shopping around, we knew the deal we needed to make things work for our family. At no time did we have to go to the mat to get that deal – the best news, we didn’t even have to meet the sales manager (I’m sure they were very lovely of course)! Calvin did his due diligence throughout the negotiation process to help alleviate any additional headaches for us. He found a way to make the deal work in our favor and we couldn’t have asked for much more than that. Not only did we get to leave BMW of Des Moines with an incredible certified pre-owned BMW x5, but we left knowing it was a win-win for everyone. Calvin’s relaxed, no-pressure personality made us enjoy the car buying experience. And his multiple years of knowledge and experience at BMW of Des Moines was far superior to that of the salesmen we encountered at other dealerships. Before we drove the vehicle off the lot, he walked us through the ins and outs of the new x5 from bumper to bumper, synced our phone for us, and show us how to work other important features that were new to us. He was very patient throughout the entire process – even stayed late after the dealership closed to do so!! In addition, the finance manager, Greg Pingel, and the rest of the staff at BMW of Des Moines were so kind and welcoming. Greg was extremely helpful and accommodating through the paperwork process. And the rest of the staff went out of their way to assure us we made a great purchase, gave us the history on the vehicle (specifically how the previous owner was very exceptional about taking care of their vehicle and treated it as such!), shared with the previous owner that their car was going to a good family, and made us feel at home. Calvin has been great about making himself available for all of our after-purchase questions as well. I honestly can’t wait to take my car in for an oil change (#saidnooneever) so I can see everyone again! Thank you, Calvin and the entire staff at BMW of Des Moines!

I recently purchased a loaded, light ice blue, 2009 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited, with a navy blue, full, cloth coach roof, in mint condition. It is a shame Town Cars are no longer made, however since I do not like any of the new cars, due to their small size, bucket seating, lack of American style and comfort, I shall proudly & comfortably drive the last full size American luxury four door sedan.

What a huge thanks to Dalton Matt, He was so helpful and encouraging. He got me with my dream vehicle. Thank you very much Dalton.

Citron at Tameron Hyundai is absolutely AMAZING &I love this car! I have nothing but great things to say about my experience at Tameron Hyundai. The dealership in and of itself was very attentive & welcoming, and Citron specifically was one of the best sales representatives that I have ever dealt with, & I have purchased several cars in the past. Whenever I need another car this will be the first place that I look & I'm also sending any friends or family! Go ahead & check it out, you won't be disappointed.

Way to go BMW for having amazing sales staff Dalton Matt. He was able to meet all of our needs and get my daughter into the car she fell in love with. If you need a kind, honest and personable car salesman, Dalton Matt is the guy!!

We had a wonderful experience getting our third BMW. Our original Sales Rep left the dealership and we met Ira who was wonderful to work with. Ira worked closely with us and helped us get the deal we were looking for. Ira has made himself available for future meetings to go over any questions we have with the vehicle. Ira has been great at making sure we are happy with the new car.

This car is trouble free and fun to drive. Gas mileage is also pretty decent. If it's not pushed to it's limits it may last forever. What this car needs is a periodic maintenance. What else do we need from a car for everyday driving. Highly recommended.

Kiera Harris was the definition of Excellent Customer Service. I was incredibly happy with her willingness to do the right thing. 10 out of 10 to her.

I truly can not say enough good things about my new 2022 Volvo XC90 T6. I have admired the Volvo SUVs from afar as a minivan mom for 15 years and this was my year to make the move. No turning back; it is sporty, classy, comfortable, safe, I could go on forever. Classic black and dark brown interior. The info center takes a bit to get used to and it seems like there are features everywhere so definitely just hop on you tube to figure them all out at your own pace because the sales person will tell you, but no way you can get them all down. One of my ultimate favorites are the rotating fog lights. As you turn the lights turn with your vehicle. Lane assist is not for me; I've been driving too long to have it as it seems overbearing. 360 camera and all of the warnings are great though because you never know who is barreling down through the parking lot. Narrowed it to the 2023 Honda Pilot and 2022 MDX Technology; got tired of waiting on the Pilot and frankly it was a bit too big and the MDX just didn't have the sporty look I wanted. I feel like with the Volvo I got it all!