Joe has been here at Wantagh Mazda for over 20 years and loves the family atmosphere. He loves seeing customers over and over again and also working with new customers bringing them into the family here. Joe is a woodworker and builds furniture in his free time.
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33 yrs, 5 mos
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37 yrs, 5 mos
247 Reviews
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July 04, 2013
Joe bonavita was extremly helpful, very efficient,very pleasant and frienly. Every one at Wantagh is so nice, that why I keep purchasing my cars from them since 1993. I want to thank Joe B, Vinie, Joe S a pleasant and frienly. Every one at Wantagh is so nice, that why I keep purchasing my cars from them since 1993. I want to thank Joe B, Vinie, Joe S and the entire crew for making this purchase go very smoothly. More
Other Employees Tagged: Vin Vergara, Joe Bonavita
June 07, 2013
This is my third Mazda in five years and every experience with Wantagh Mazda has been more exceptional than the last and that is the main reason why I highly recommend them. Truly a great experience from st with Wantagh Mazda has been more exceptional than the last and that is the main reason why I highly recommend them. Truly a great experience from start to finish and I even had some problems with my credit that I needed to address before I could get the vehicle and Victor, Kenny & Joe were extremely patient, helpful and made sure I was able to get the car at our negotiated price. I will continue to get my vehicles through them and recommend them to family and friends any chance I get. More
Other Employees Tagged: Vin Vergara, Victor Liantonio, Kenny Davis
May 19, 2013
We made our decision to lease our car from this dealership primarily because of the nature of our salesman, Victor Liantonio. Victor is down to earth and friendly, and recognized the car features dealership primarily because of the nature of our salesman, Victor Liantonio. Victor is down to earth and friendly, and recognized the car features we needed, while in consideration of our budget. The car was the first car for our teenage son, and Victor is a regular guy who was able to relate to all of us well, without being the least bit pressuring or intimidating. We are repeat customers and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Victor or Wantagh Mazda in the future. More
Other Employees Tagged: Victor Liantonio
May 15, 2013
I contacted several Mazda dealerships and was told that it would be difficult to find me the car I wanted in the time frame I requested. They were discouraging and a few took too long to reach out to me i it would be difficult to find me the car I wanted in the time frame I requested. They were discouraging and a few took too long to reach out to me in the first place. Wantagh Mazda not only found me the car but had it available to me within a few days. I was very pleased with the process from beginning to end. More
Other Employees Tagged: Victor Liantonio
May 11, 2013
We were looking at several cars, the Mazda 3, Honda Civc, and Hyundai Elantra. We visited 2 separate dealerships for each model, and test drove each car at each dealership, (6 test drives). When we went to W and Hyundai Elantra. We visited 2 separate dealerships for each model, and test drove each car at each dealership, (6 test drives). When we went to Wantagh Mazda we met David, who showed us the car, then gave us the keys for a test drive, after the test drive he answered all of our questions, and we told him we wanted to look at other cars. David was ok with this and did not pressure us to purchase. We then went to Honda City, Atlantic Hyundai, Advantage Hyundai, Millennium Honda, and Garden City Mazda. (We also did test drive the VW Jetta, and Toyota Corolla, but didn't like either car). After meeting 8 different salespeople, and 8 dealerships, we went back to Wantagh Mazda. It was David's day off, so we spoke to Joe S, the sales manager, we told him our story, and that we had spoken with David already, and that we were ready to buy. There was no xx, he gave us a price, I told him my best price, and we made a deal that I was happy with. He then handed us over to Joe B who wrote up the sales agreement. David called us later to thank us, and was there when we picked up the car to show us about it and do the paperwork. I am 55 yeas old and this was the first new car experience for my daughter, she drove every car, twice, and I assisted her with the sale. I have bought many new cars, but never this easy, with no pressure whatsoever from Wantagh Mazda. I cannot comment on service, yet, but would recommend for new car purchase. More
Other Employees Tagged: David Chiari, Joe Bonavita
May 05, 2013
From the start, Wantagh Mazda exceeded all my expectations of what an amicable, courteous dealership can be. This realization took place only after visiting, and speaking with, many other dealer expectations of what an amicable, courteous dealership can be. This realization took place only after visiting, and speaking with, many other dealerships in the area. Not only did they provide the most competitive quote over the phone, but they actually stood by that quote at the dealership. There was never any doubt, that when I arrived at Wantagh Mazda, I had found the kind of dealership that one only dreams of. In every step of the negotiation process, the Wantagh sales team exhibited a most upstanding and honorable demeanor. Their conscientious, meticulous care, while being attentive to my every need, made me feel like a member of their immediate family, or at least a distant relative. So if you are looking for a dealership, where negotiations are conducted without stressful equivocation, this is the one for you. More
Other Employees Tagged: Vin Vergara, David Chiari
January 24, 2013
First time Mazda buyer. Dealt with Victor and Joe. First time Mazda buyer. Dealt with Victor and Joe. They never wasted my time. Got what we wanted at a price we could afford. No pressure. Firs First time Mazda buyer. Dealt with Victor and Joe. They never wasted my time. Got what we wanted at a price we could afford. No pressure. First quote was what I was expecting to haggle to death for some time over. Drove them a bit crazy with options. color, and insurance but got a good deal. Great car too. My wife got a 2012 Mazda 3 5 door. Definitely worth it. Thanks to Victor and Joe. More
Other Employees Tagged: Victor Liantonio , Victor Liantonio
January 17, 2013
this dealer ship is awesome. i highly recommend getting a car there from phil puleo. great experience, and great cars! go there and see phil! car there from phil puleo. great experience, and great cars! go there and see phil! More
Other Employees Tagged: Phil Puleo, Kenny Davis
July 12, 2012
My wife and I had visited this dealership after visiting another dealership in the area and doing some price comparisons. Victor was very polite and helpful. We decided to go back to the first dealership as another dealership in the area and doing some price comparisons. Victor was very polite and helpful. We decided to go back to the first dealership as we thought we were getting a better price. When it came down to signing on the bottom line, the other dealership had what I call "ghost" numbers. Additional costs here and there. The deal eventually fell through with the sales manager there. We then decided to go back to Wantagh Mazda. Victor was off for the day but Kenny (whom I have nicknamed Brotherly Love) was willing to help out and showed us the car my wife was interested in. He said he would pass it along to Victor that we had returned. We then went in to see Victor on his return. Victor then introduced us to Joe the sales manager and he and I went back and forth on a price. One thing I must say, Joe was very professional in the negotiating process. Not once was he rude or arrogant in the process. We came to an agreement and my wife left them a deposit. NO HIDDEN COSTS. NO NONSENSE. We picked up the car a week later. They had the car ready and all the paper work in order. This, by the way is our first Mazda. Chances are we will be back there in a year or two to replace our minivan. (Binghamton Express, our daughter is in college.) Our only problem with the car is that my wife can't stay off that gas pedal! It's all Zoom Zoom. Gonna have to buy a second radar detector. Would I recommend them to a friend? Yes. More
Other Employees Tagged: Victor Liantonio, Kenny Davis
January 11, 2012
I found working with this dealership to be an absolute pleasure. From the moment we walked in and were greeted by Joe the sales manager to when we finally picked up our car the entire staff at Wantagh Ma pleasure. From the moment we walked in and were greeted by Joe the sales manager to when we finally picked up our car the entire staff at Wantagh Mazda was a joy to work with. Joe B was our sales rep and he was such a straight shooter. His price was extremely competitive and made me feel good dealing with him and his dealership. He answered every question I had even if I asked it over and over. He was never impatient and was happy to sit with us and talk about any and all questions we had. We were able to test drive the car easily and when we picked up our car he allowed us to test drive it before accepting delivery. The most important thing I can say about Joe and the whole staff there was they made me feel good about getting my car. Sometimes you walk away feeling like hey I got a new car but ewwww and not so great. Not with this dealership we walked away happy and excited about our car and I put it all up to Joe and his crew for the great experience. DON'T GO ANYWHERE ELSE FOR A MAZDA. We went to two other dealerships and were lied to and given prices over 50 dollars a month more then what wantagh did for us. Shop here and with Joe. You will not be sorry More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Bonavita , Joe Bonavita