Customer Testimonials
Wally was great to work with. Very knowledgeable and upfront. Jeff S. was very friendly and great to work with from the "working the deal" portion. Jeanette was very thorough when we went through the finance part. Overall, it was a great experience!
Jeff and Jayden are amazing. My situation wasn't good, and they helped me get out of a bad spot, the deal didnt benefit them much, but they still took the time with me to find a vehicle that was just right. Thank you Jeff and Jayden!!!!! Sarah B.
Great People & Great Cars. Love this Dealership. Cannot say enough good things about them. Thank You
I had been looking to get out of my car for over a year. Visited a dozen different dealerships and no one could get me in a car that I loved with the right numbers. Everyone at this dealership was amazing from the jump. They were so friendly and kind. Our salesman took the ideas that I had for what I wanted and produced the perfect car almost instantly, he was so knowledgeable. I walked out with a beautiful Kia Sportage and it is perfect for our family.
Best car buying experience i have had ever...see Jeff the car sales manager and Shawna..they are understanding and stand by their word and honors agreements...Couldn't be happier about my experience 😊
Buying a new vehicle can often feel overwhelming, but my recent experience purchasing an SUV was exceptional from start to finish.
The moment I walked through the door, I was warmly greeted by the manager, Matt. Right off the bat, Matt set a welcoming tone with his friendly, approachable demeanor. He truly went above and beyond to ensure I felt valued as a customer right away, taking the time to listen to what I was looking for rather than just rushing through a transaction.
Matt then introduced me to Riley, who handled my sales process. Working with Riley was a ... Read More 
Google - Sep 11, 2026
Fantastic experience from start to finish! Shjonna Petersen and Melissa Otapa were absolutely great to work with and went above and beyond to help me get an excellent deal on my EV9.
What really stood out was how easy they made the entire process. They even let me take the vehicle home to show my family before making the final decision, which I really appreciated. When it came time to finalize everything, the paperwork was fast, simple, and incredibly streamlined.
Communication was top-notch as well. They were always quick to respond, consistently followed up, and made sure I had everything ... Read More 
Google - Sep 11, 2026
Wish they had more cars on the lot because getting a model in a different color was a bigger problem than it should have been. Took over two weeks and they didn't exactly match the offer made on the initial day (for a car they were told I wasn't interested in because it was the wrong color). To their credit, they kept me in the loop and Wally, our salesman, was very good. Ultimately, Wally went the distance and made the trip himself to get the Sorento in the color my wife wanted. The ensuing negotiation (with the ... Read More 
DealerRater - Sep 5, 2026
Wally was a wonderful salesman to work with. He took his time and answered all questions. He also spent additional time showing me all of the vehicles features and setup for my preferences. He has also followed up multiple times since the sale to see if I needed further assistance.
Jaden was very knowledgeable and a huge help in my recent purchase of a certified pre-owned Seltos.
Russ Darrow KIA of Waukesha has the best team and service. Staff is knowledgeable and very helpful. They helped me purchase my very first brand new car by myself. They guided me through the whole process from start to finish. My experience was wonderful. I will be back when my car needs service and one day when I need to purchase another vehicle. Thank you.
I purchased my new vehicle last week and definitely did not walk into the dealership with plans on purchasing that day. I worked with Gregg as I decided which vehicle was the right one for me and never felt pressured or rushed by him and really felt like I had someone in my corner as we navigated the purchase process. I ended up closing the store after all the financing was said and done so had a few things left to be addressed at a different time. I went back to the dealership a few days later and had a ... Read More 
Google - Aug 31, 2026
My husband and I recently bought a new car from them. Kenneth and Wyatt were absolutely amazing, very respectful, handled all the paperwork and helped keep it in our budget and we were out the door with a new car in just a small bit of time. Very courteous group of people. I will definitely suggest them to anyone looking for a new car.
What started as a great experience quickly became extremely frustrating and disappointing due to a serious lack of follow-through and customer service after the sale.
I purchased a very low-mileage 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee from this dealership. My salesperson, Ozvaldo (“Oz”), was excellent throughout the purchasing process—until the paperwork was signed. After the sale, I sent multiple texts regarding the second key fob for my vehicle and a small repair that needed to be addressed. Unfortunately, my messages went unanswered. No response. No follow-up. I was simply ignored.
Regarding the repair, I want to specifically recognize Ron, the Collision Center ... Read More 
DealerRater - Aug 21, 2026
Great dealership. Went above and beyond to make sure I got the car I wanted in a timely manner. Excellent customer service and car options. Will definitely be back when I need a new car.
We were looking for a new minivan and decided to go to Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha. We met Rigo who listened to what we were interested in, was willing to help us decide what would be best, and didn't pressure us into buying before we were ready. Buying a car can be frustrating, but Rigo was not only professional, but friendly as well.
I will start off by saying our sales person whom I initial spoke w/ was pleasant and polite.
After that the whole experience went downhill......and I would never ever buy a car from them.
The cat and mouse game one always has to play is frustrating and offensive.
My wife and I drove up from Illinois to look at a Kia Telluride. We test drove the car...and actually had no issues w/ it.....
My main question was....is this car CPO...(Certified Pre-Owned) ...Basically meaning if CPO'd I will get the remainder of the warranty.....like if ... Read More 
DealerRater - Aug 15, 2026
Worked with Xavier— very personable and attentive salesman. My mom and I came in and felt very taken care of by the staff there, especially by the woman who managed the financial part of the purchasing process (unfortunately forgetting her name). Thank you Russ Darrow Kia Waukesha!
Purchased a vehicle and worked with Xavier. Very attentive sales man and personable! Explained everything super well in fine detail, and kept in contact during the entire process.
Service department was great.
we had such a wonderful experience at this Kia dealership. The sales mgr, Gil Esquivel was especially great helping us arrange a trade-in of our '21 Kia Seltos and leasing a Sportage. He is just a super honest guy who obviously cares about people. Edmunds rates the Sportage a top pick among the crowded compact SUV class and the new styling for 2026 really stands out. but this review is all about the quality of care we received at the dealership in our purchase. I have a friend in the auto industry who told me that sales have slowed across all makes ... Read More 
Google - Aug 6, 2026
Caleb is the best service representative I have ever had the pleasure of speaking to. He is helpful, kind and memorable. He has made this dealership my main service center even though I don't own a Kia. He has followed up on upcoming appointments for my vehicle, left a detailed voicemail when I was unable to answer the phone (which is greatly appreciated) and has answered many of my questions and even messaged me about them later when he didn'thave an answer at the time. Overall, just a great guy!
Mike was very friendly and helpful picking out my new Kia. Really knowledgeable and would highly recommend
Juan was amazing, often buying a car is tedious, boring and annoying process but Juan covered all my needs, gave me space and time and was very respectful of my buying process. He was transparent and knowledgeable. The experience was smooth and actually took less time than expected
We worked with Xavier Matt and Gil, a great experience we are happy with our new kia sorento and we hope our old one finds a new home!!
What a great dealership experience. Wally, my salesman, was excellent. No pressure. No stories that sounded far fetched. Talked normal not like a superior sales person. Ann in finance was amazing. Everything explained in detail. Didn’t feel rushed just to sign papers. In and out in 3 hours, most of which were driving different cars.
Mysterio is a very good dealership to work with. They are very friendly and helpful, especially the salesperson I worked with Wally. Thank you!
I had Wally helping me. If you’re able to land him as your sales Rep, do it! Great to deal with. Not pushy, full of info. Knows his KIA products and didn’t feel like he was just saying things to make a sale. Ann in finance, fan-freaking-tastic! Explained everything in detail. If you leave her office with questions then you weren’t listening. Only complaint is the application of license plates. They used a drill with screws bigger than the bracket could accept. Found out after I got home that it actually torqued too much and broke a ... Read More 
Google - Jul 27, 2026
rigo was really great he went above and beyond. He helped me pick the right car for me ( a beautiful white 2024 kia seltos with the perfect color interior☺️☺️)
Good polite, service writers. quick efficient a service for the first time taking my car back to a dealership
Riley was very knowledgeable and helpful in the car buying process! Him and Jeanne were very personable.
Xavier did a great job of helping my mom get the lease on the car she wanted in a timely manner
Xavier is extremely helpful and great to work with. Please ask for him when purchasing your next vehicle. D Marusic
I work with Paul. It was nice working with a regular guy and not a slippery sales. I would buy a car from him again if you’re in the market, go check it out.
Oz and Melissa were great at making sure I got the vehicle I wanted without feeling pressured. Jeanne made sure the financing was thoroughly explained to me and that there were no surprises. Would recommend this location to anyone looking for a Kia!
Working with Juan and Jeff at Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha Dealership was the BEST EXPERIENCE we have ever had with a Sales Consultant, and Sales Manager!!!
Juan did not make us feel pressured, and took his time to find the best vehicle for us!
We never felt rushed; both of them stayed completely invested in making sure everything was absolutely perfect for us.
The teamwork between Juan and Jeff was exceptional. They paid close attention to our needs and made sure the entire process was seamless. They went above and beyond; taking the time to ensure every single detail ... Read More 
Google - Jul 6, 2026
Everything thing was outstanding from the moment I walked through the door. Customer service was amazing!
Had a great experience at Russ Darrow purchasing my wife's Kia. Our sales rep Wally Thom and the entire staff were pleasant to work with and very accommodating.
Riley, Jeff, Matt & Jon were amazing! They went above and beyond! Attentive, respectful and made this whole process seamless! Thank you for all your help gentlemen!
Riley, Jeff, Matt & Jon were excellent! Attentive, respectful of our time and beyond helpful with both of our purchases! 10/10 definitely recommend!
I enjoyed this place!! Juan was amazing and I got my car and the work everyone did was absolutely awesome
I was recently in a car accident and had to start looking for a new vehicle since mine was a total loss. I had an older Kia, and decided to stick with it since I really liked my last one. I've always used this location because everyone is so friendly. So of course it was no surprise to me when Jaden Chriss ended up being the same way. He listened to my needs and wants and wasn't pushy or trying to get me to add this or that. Very friendly!! And I got the car I wanted. Let ... Read More 
Google - Jun 30, 2026
It was great experience, excellent support team. Resolved the issue within no time for rotors.
Always easy to schedule. Service took way longer than I thought and what was quoted to me. I will not be using this service location again. I will be going to the one closer to my house.
Everyone was very patient with me. Working with Melissa there wasn’t any pressure. She provided a solution to helping me find insurance for the car. I will be doing business with her in the future. My son will be in the market soon for a car and she will be our girl!
My daughter and I came in looking for a car for my daughter! Let me tell you, the salesman named Rigo who helped us was awesome! Not only was he funny but he got us what we needed and she was so happy with the suv she got! I most definitely will be coming back here and for Rigo to help me with another future car!!
We had a great experience working with Osvaldo!
Happy the service found a nest of sunflower seeds in my air conditioner filter. Vacuumed it out and replaced the filter.
Great sales team! The car buying process is tedious, time consuming, and can be overwhelming. I worked with several people throughout the process trying to find the right vehicle. I'm a tactile shopper and need to test drive. I'm a busy nurse/mom with a chaotic schedule. No matter when I dropped in the team (Jaden, Jeff, Gil, Robert, and the other guy) always made me feel welcome no matter the hour. They were patient with me and my children. Ann was also great to work with, and very detail oriented. I have bought twice now from this ... Read More 
Google - Jun 27, 2026
Melissa was a great salesperson I love how she made sure I understood everything before I sign anything and I thank her for that
Excellent...very good experience. Renovations are nice. I will bring my cars back there again. Great
I walked in with a whole bunch of questions about different models for Carnival Hybrid on Friday, Jeff, I believe he is the Sales Manger, was able to answer my questions and initially worked with me to get me the car that I wanted. They did not have the exact color at their dealership so they found one for me from a different dealership and promised me to get it on Monday by the latest. Then Jeff, hooked me up with Jabbar the Product Specialist. Jabbar is the best. I believe he worked with the other dealership to get the ... Read More 
Google - Jun 22, 2026
I was greeted outside the dealership by a salesperson named Lea. I had an appointment to look at a different vehicle but it was not ready to drive so Lea worked with me to get something else within my price range. She also let me look without pressure into a couple other vehicles. Anna, in finance was super sweet and friendly.
Promised the World! Very POOR follow up on promises after deal was signed.Finance Manager , Lamar absolutely is in love with himself. Screwed up title on Vehicle, Sales Manager agreed to fix title but no follow through!!! They thought nothing of asking me to return to dealership to get Floormats which they couldn’t find for 5 days in their Parts Department Even though they showed, they had them in stock. So disorganized… I had to spend my own time and money to get my vehicle titled properly, When it should’ve been done right the first time! I’m scared ... Read More 
Google - Jun 21, 2026
Juan was excellent. Great experience. No pressure.
Awesome all the way around. Great service and great team at Waukesha kia! Riley and Gil were fantastic to work with as well
Its amazing The experience was eye opening,mostly on the whole process of buying a car fresh off the lot
one man when I dropped my car off who was on the sale side was helpful. Everyone on the service side is cold and rude. I shouldn't be treated like a bother when I'm there for service !!!
Excellent staff! Riley and Mat were incredibly helpful. Although our initial discussion started off on the wrong foot on Engine warranty , they quickly cleared everything up and made it right.looking forward the same support as always.
Professional. Timely. Knowledgeable. Excellent service. Appreciate the renovation. Thank you to everyone who works at Russ Darrow
Etching and some kind of clear protection for $2500 is some kind of scam. The car sold itself, any other car I would have told them I don't want that crap.
easy, friendly considerate, professional, helpful, willing to negotiate in an appropriate way, not condescending super
Well informed saleswoman and smooth deal all around! She took the time to explain all of our questions! Great experience!
Poor communication. Poor communication. Lack of follow up/response. Not happy with overall experience Poor communication. Lack of follow up/response. Not happy with overall experience. Would not recommend
Not sure car was even inspected. And it definitely was not cleaned It was disappointing
Jeff was a good guy. Xavier helped too. Was NOT impressed with cleaning of the vehicle
Fast and easy It was very easy and I was greeted by A very nice man and shown where the service department was now
My salesman, Anthony, was very patient & helpful in the process ! He was not pushy & very attentive to my needs. Even though his livelihood is sales, it was clear that my happiness was more important than his commission. The sales manager , Jeff Sommers , was very helpful in the process, & he & Anthony made this happen ! Thank you ! Scott Larsen
Everyone especially Tony were great to work with Tony was a very kind salesman. He was very helpful and answered all my questions very well
We had been talking about buying a new van for years, and our experience with Riley and the team at Russ Darrow Kia exceeded all expectations.
We reached out around 3:00 PM on a Saturday, and Riley quickly worked with us to provide a fair price on both the new van and our trade-in. Since we live about an hour away, we couldn't arrive until around 5:00 PM, right when the dealership was closing. Despite that, Riley and his team stayed late to help us complete all the paperwork and drive home with our new vehicle that same day.
What stood ... Read More 
Google - Jun 13, 2026
Excellent service. Was faster than the quoted hour. Was a little disappointed with not getting a car wash. But do to remodeling.. I understand.
Juan was very pleasant and knowledgeable. He took time to find me the right vehicle. Color and features that were suitable for my lifestyle. One of best car buying experiences I've had.
Engine cover was not replaced properly. Hanging loose on front end needs to be fixed. It took almost 2 hours for an oil change. Seems like a long time for an appointment for an oil change.
All was good until I saw the finalized contract I was charged a 6000 service contract that was neither explained or asked for
Very helpful, and organized. All the staff was very friendly, there was no pressure from anyone to make the sale.
Melissa was not the person I ended up meeting in person but Lea instead. Being new to the field she did a pretty good job. Was not pushy but helpful in getting me into a vehicle I was comfortable with
We worked with Riley to find a new vehicle over a few weekends. He was great to work with and helped us find the perfect minivan. He even offered to bring a vehicle from a Milwaukee Russ Darrow location so we didn't have to drive as far to view it.
Kenney did his best to work with me and my trade in vehicle and helped me get a brand new car with a reasonable price for me . Great communication and even better customer service
Nice new waiting area, staff was great. I wish there was a way to make the oil change faster.
Treated great, and all my questions were answered Very professional experience and friendly and helpful employees
My experience at Kia is always pleasant. The employees are friendly, helpful, informative, and professional.
Friendly, easy to work with They were busy but had multiple people checking on us and moving the deal along
Service was great. Very helpful and informative would buy from them again in the future
2 great experiences within one week!
Had spark plugs replaced still runs horrible now they want me to pay for a diagnostic test to see what’s wrong with it, this engine has a recall on it and they won’t replace it
Oil change took 1 hr and I cancelled the vehicle wash. Too slow for me
Jeff was a great help and made sure I was taken care of. Solid salesman
Xavier made my car buying experience extremely easy and fun! Thanks to all involved I love my new ride!
Brought car in for estimate on damage. Asked service guy who didn't have any information. Repairs were totalling 2000. No papers were given to me. Just a two sentence text message about it. Asked when I picked up the car for a call from manager and have yet to receive one