I have worked for Elk Grove Toyota since I turned 18 years old. I have worked my way up through every department to become a sales manager where I truly feel I can help people the most. I enjoy the people I work with. Most of all I enjoy helping people make one of the biggest purchases they may make in their lives.
Read moreDealership Experience
19 yrs, 6 mos
Industry Experience
19 yrs, 6 mos
Specialties & Trainings
TQFM, Master Certified Sales Manager
57 Reviews
Write a Review57 Reviews of John Thorpe
May 20, 2015
Bill Gann is awesome I rated Elk Grove Toyota "EXCELLENT" due to the great experience and no hassle. All the sales people were very helpful especially Bill Gann. Bill and I rated Elk Grove Toyota "EXCELLENT" due to the great experience and no hassle. All the sales people were very helpful especially Bill Gann. Bill and John Thorpe were very professional and got us a great deal that our local Toyota couldn't deliver. We drove over 100 miles which saved us $120 a month in payments. We look forward to doing business in the future with Elk Grove Toyota, Thanks Bill and John for making the experience the best so far. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bill Gann
April 24, 2015
Good Experience I had a good experience here at Elk Grove Toyota. Baljinder really worked with me to get the right car and right price. I am extremely happy with my I had a good experience here at Elk Grove Toyota. Baljinder really worked with me to get the right car and right price. I am extremely happy with my 2015 Toyota Prius V. Any questions or concerns I had, Baljinder was quick to assist me even after the deal was done. Victor from service was also great and helpful in helping to resolve my concerns. More
Other Employees Tagged: Baljinder Singh, Victor Reynoso
April 02, 2014
I had a pleasure dealing with ELK GROVE TOYOTA again. My sales person Brad Spiker was very helpful throughout my purchased. I will highly recommend Brad Spiker at Elk Grove toyota to my friends and family i sales person Brad Spiker was very helpful throughout my purchased. I will highly recommend Brad Spiker at Elk Grove toyota to my friends and family if they are in the market for new or used vehicle. Thank you Brad and Elk Grove Toyota! More
February 11, 2014
Romy and Saad were great to work with. They were helpful and encouraging without being pushy. I was only in the dealership to have my Toyota Highlander in for regular maintenance but Romy was irrestible. and encouraging without being pushy. I was only in the dealership to have my Toyota Highlander in for regular maintenance but Romy was irrestible. He was so cheery and positive that I decided to give in to my reluctant urge to test drive a couple of cars. When I explained to Romy why I wasn't happy with the first car, Romy seemed to understand what I wanted and suggested one that was perfect. To make my experience more convenient, Romy brought both vehicles up to the show room so that I wouldn't have to walk all over the lot to see them. He and Saad were both very thoughtful and caring. My daughter is planning on returning in a few months to buy a truck and she will be working with Romy. More
Other Employees Tagged: Romy Cruz , Saad Bedari
August 04, 2013
I had Costco pricing in hand when a friend in the car business recommended that I go to Elk Grove Toyota and see if they could do better on finding my 2013 Limited Highlander after not having a great exp business recommended that I go to Elk Grove Toyota and see if they could do better on finding my 2013 Limited Highlander after not having a great experience at the first dealership I went to. Turned out to be really great advice. My specs were found at another dealership and arrangements were made to transfer the vehicle to Elk Grove. I assumed it would take at least a week but was surprised when it was transferred the next day and it was a Saturday to boot. I was offered an even better deal than the pricing I had in hand. I filled out the online credit application and by the time my vehicle was ready my financing was ready too. Everything was explained thoroughly during the whole process. My Wife and I then met with vehicle specialist who taught us everything we needed to know about operating our new Highlander. In minutes my IPhone was connected and my contacts and music were synced. My Wife wanted to take the maiden trip home and she was thrilled with my choice and the entire experience. Thank you Jeremy, John, and the specialist whose name I just don't recall. You guys were awesome! Mike Jones More
Other Employees Tagged: Jeremy Coffelt
July 16, 2013
So on a Saturday I bring in our 2011 Toyota Prius to be serviced. The wait is a little long so I walk around the lot just looking at cars. Thinking I might trade in our Toyota Sienna and get a more fuel serviced. The wait is a little long so I walk around the lot just looking at cars. Thinking I might trade in our Toyota Sienna and get a more fuel efficient car. Long Truong one of the sales people asked if I was looking for a new car. I told him I was just in for a service of my car. He asked if I had heard about the 0% financing. I told him that my credit score was low. He then said if you have above a 620 I grantee you that I will get you 0%. Then he wanted to go and run my score. I told him no I do anything without the wife saying it is O.K. He gave me his card and I went home and told my wife. So we went in to see if we would indeed get 0%. Well we did and now we have a 2013 Prius III an upgrade from our 2011 Prius II. So my wife LOVES her new car. Her first NEW car. Long was great and so was John Thorpe. John ran us through the paperwork and explained everything and in the end it was a great deal for us. We would have liked to get more for our trade but what can you expect they are in the car business buy low and sell high. But all of that doesn’t matter we are happy with what the deal we got and its 0% as opposed to 14.9%... They have made me a return customer as long as they keep Long Truong and John Thorpe I will be back for years to come. We bought our other car from a local Toyota dealership. (starts with an “M”) they will never see me again… More
Other Employees Tagged: Long Truong
March 27, 2013
Linda Dang asked us what trade-in price we wanted, and then gave it to us with only a cursory walk-around our car. The net cost for the vehicle that was significantly lower than anywhere else we looked. W then gave it to us with only a cursory walk-around our car. The net cost for the vehicle that was significantly lower than anywhere else we looked. We only dealt with Linda and she had the deal done within 30 minutes. John Thorpe called me that evening and told me Toyota had just come out with 0% financing and asked if we wanted to avail our selves of that option. That gesture was first class service, as he didn't have to say anything to us, and it would have been a lot less work for him. We had indicated previously it would be a cash buy. He sent the financing contract to us by e-mail so we wouldn't have to complete it at the dealer, which was a nice first for us. He also didn't try to "up-sell" us on unwanted extras. Leslie Riola demo'ed the vehicle's features and was extremely patient with us, two confessed "IT Idiots." Even the way se affixed the temporary vehicle ID slip to the front windshield, was done to ensure maximum visibility, and woithout fingerprints, or smudges. Jon Thompson kept us up-to-date regarding when a car would be available for us. He didn't try to put us into anything except what we wanted, even though he had to hunt down a car from another dealer, when a similar car to what we wanted was on his lot. Finally, Brian Rea stepped-up big-time and saw to it that the all-weather trunk cargo mat was installed at no cost, even though we only had a "verbal" from Linda Dang that we'd get one. He didn't even ask Linda, he just took my word for it, looked to see if one was in-stock, and when it wasn't he had it to us within 24 hours. We will never shop/look/buy elsewhere but Elk Grove Toyota, even though there are several Toyota dealers closer to us. More
Other Employees Tagged: Brian Rea, Leslie Riola
October 25, 2011
This is our first Toyota vehicle. This was the easiest and most pleasant car buying experience we ever had. Scott is a great sales person. He made it happen for us. John was also very helpful in getting u and most pleasant car buying experience we ever had. Scott is a great sales person. He made it happen for us. John was also very helpful in getting us the best financing options possible. Leslie was great too. Overall, my and I went home that night feeling satisfied and at ease, Thanks guys. More power to you. More
Other Employees Tagged: Scott Nannini, Leslie Riola, Scott Nannini, John Thorpe, Leslie Riola
August 17, 2011
What a great experience buying our new Prius was with the help of Russ and Leslie and John in finance........ Thank you so much for the great service and the awesome experience Russ, Leslie and John. Russ help of Russ and Leslie and John in finance........ Thank you so much for the great service and the awesome experience Russ, Leslie and John. Russ was especially helpful. He was great at gathering the needed information for us. More
Other Employees Tagged: Leslie Riola, Russ Rosa, Leslie Riola, John Thorpe
July 24, 2011
Thanks to Bob Akin and the rest of the team at Elk Grove Toyota. Low pressure, good communication, and willingness to match other offers and specials from other Toyota dealerships. Toyota. Low pressure, good communication, and willingness to match other offers and specials from other Toyota dealerships. More
Other Employees Tagged: Leslie Riola, Bob Akin, John & Leslie.