Gildardo Esquivel
Gildardo Esquivel at Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha

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General Sales Manager

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha

2141 E Moreland Blvd
Waukesha, WI 53186

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4.5
81 Reviews

Dealership Experience

2 yrs, 5 mos

Industry Experience

7 yrs, 4 mos

4.5

81 Reviews

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81 Reviews of Gildardo Esquivel

May 06, 2026

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The sales staff had great energy and were easy to work with. Tony did a great job and we were his first sale! Jeff the sales manager was great as well. He helped to solve any issues that arose. More

by GREGBACH23
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Other Employees Tagged: Ann Henderson, Caleb Koskovich , Greg Sommers 5stars Salesman Anthony 5stars

May 06, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

Thank you for the 5-star rating! We’re glad our sales team brought great energy and that our management stepped in to address any questions. Enjoy your new Kia and we look forward to helping again. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

May 05, 2026

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Melissa is great you guys should make her Gm! Good service good folks very happy More

by ALEXJBURDICK
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Other Employees Tagged: Ann Henderson, Melissa Otapa

May 05, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

Melissa will be happy to know her efforts stood out. We’re delighted you’re enjoying your Cadillac CT5 and that our team could help. Thank you for sharing your experience. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

May 03, 2026

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Xavier was the best salesperson I've worked with over the years. He made the process smooth and easy. However prior to coming in received to many phone calls from the dealership. More

by Hgomes23
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Yes

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May 03, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

Thank you for your kind words for Xavier and for this review! We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you with any questions or future needs. Thank you for choosing Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

May 01, 2026

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Russ Darrow Kia is by far the best car dealership I've ever encountered. Not only are the cars amazing, but the customer service is exceptional. Moreover, management goes above and beyond to help you with More

by JEANDELONGET
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May 01, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

We’re delighted to know you had such a positive experience and that our customer care and management efforts stood out. Thank you for trusting our team with your Kia K5 service and recommending us to others. Gildardo and everyone here appreciate your support. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

April 17, 2026

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They gave me decent pricing initially, but then tried to say some add ons were mandatory (VIN etching for $500). They also tried to push higher interest rates on me at the end despite me qualifying for muc More

by Hohumdiddly
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Apr 21, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

Thank you for this feedback. We're very sorry to see that you didn't have the best experience at our dealership. While we're disappointed to learn that we didn't meet your expectations, we'd love to try to turn things around and make sure the same thing doesn't continue to happen. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

April 14, 2026

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Comfortable Made me feel at ease with the decision I was making, didn't rush me and answered all my questions. More

by ZIEBERTR
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Yes

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Apr 15, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

Knowing that Gildardo helped you feel confident and unhurried during your new Kia Seltos decision is fantastic. We’re glad every question was addressed thoroughly. Enjoy the drive and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything else. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

April 09, 2026

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All salesmen and management were very helpful during our car buying experience. We greatly recommend this dealership to anyone. More

by LRSchwendy
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Apr 09, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

Thank you for highlighting how helpful our team was during your used Kia Telluride purchase. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

March 17, 2026

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I was very satisfied with my first car purchase, all of the staff was very helpful. More

by paigelathrop2003
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Other Employees Tagged: Melissa Otapa , Lea

Mar 18, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

We’re delighted to hear you were so satisfied with your first car purchase. Congratulations on your new Kia Sportage Hybrid and we’re pleased our team was helpful throughout. Thank you for sharing your experience. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

March 14, 2026

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The team was extremely helpful and professional. They all did everything they could to get me into a new vehicle and were ready with answers to every question I had. More

by R.QUIN
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Mar 14, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

Thank you for sharing your experience. Gildardo and the team were glad to answer every question and help you into a new Kia. Enjoy your Kia and reach out if you need anything. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

March 05, 2026

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Our salesperson Kris was very attentive, kind and personal. He definitely made the buying experience as enjoyable as possible. Everyone we spoke with while there was knowledgeable and helpful. More

by WHITELILY0085
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Yes

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Mar 05, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

It’s wonderful to know that your Toyota purchase felt so personal and enjoyable. We appreciate you noting how attentive and knowledgeable Gildardo and the rest of our team were during your visit. Thanks for choosing us and we look forward to serving you again. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

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