Customer Testimonials
Great experience here working with Athena! We purchased a brand new cx-50 hybrid after going to Honda, Toyota, and Subaru dealerships to try out mid-size SUVs. Overall, couldn’t recommend this place enough. Thanks!
Quickest easiest car purchase I've ever experienced. Brandon in sales is amazing. Sebastian made the financing quick and easy. The whole team is great. This is my forever dealership!
Nathan was a great salesman, very upfront and informative. The only reason it’s not a 5 star is the paperwork process took 3 hours. Would 100% come back and work with Nate again.
Everyone there is amazing and super friendly! Especially Athena, She helped me with a 2021 bronco sport the process was super easy and honestly kinda fast for being there on a Saturday! 10/10 would recommend and would definitely go back in the future! I just love love my new car!
My new car buying experience was very good. My salesman, Branden, was very kind, efficient, caring, and communicated very well. I appreciated his work ethic. He went above and beyond to serve me well.
My experience was great! Athena and Sebastian were great to work with and helped me get a great deal on a great car!
I had a great experience shopping and later buying a new car at Sam Leman Mazda. Justin the salesman was very knowledgeable and helpful. He answered all my questions and went out of his way to help. Will definitely telling my friends about Sam Leman Mazda.
Brandon is efficient and understanding highly recommend
I can't say enough good things about Sam Leman Mazda in Bloomington. From the first inquiry, I appreciated the up-front and honest approach to what can be a fairly traumatic process. Brandon was THE BEST! His communications were quick and on point and I really appreciated his updates even when he was waiting for information from someone else. He went above and beyond at every stage of the process. Additionally, Sebastian was great at explaining all my options in the financing office and helping me find the right options for my needs. The entire process was quick and seamless ... Read More Google - Jul 16, 2026
Athena Bobo is an amazing sales person. We test drove 6 vehicles all on the same day. She has a very friendly attitude and makes you feel at ease while you are car shopping. The management is great too, I even had a hiccup with an insurance issue and they were completely understanding. Thank you for a great car buying experience... from a guy who hates car shopping 😨😱🙎🤦😜🤪🕺👍😎🤣
Friendly sales people stayed late just to close on my care.
Great Experience so far, haven't quite finished the vehicle purchase properly quite yet due some issues with an insurance company. Athena Bobo is a wonderful sales person! The staff have been great so far. Even so far as to understand my position with an insurance payment that hasn't happened quite yet. With Athena, I drove 6 vehicles with her all on the same day. She has a very friendly personality and made me feel quite at ease with the car buying process.
I will say this. Car buying is not fun but when you are able to negotiate and ... Read More Google - Jul 14, 2026
Athena was awesome! Stopped by on a spur of the moment and ended up with a Jeep Gladiator.
We are happy with the vehicle we purchased. The sales person was easy to work with. The finance manager was very helpful.
I honestly cannot say enough good things about my buying experience with Justin Schultz! I have bought a lot of cars in my life, and I do mean a lot… But never have I enjoyed dealing with a salesman as down to earth and easy to talk to as Justin. It was like reacquainting with an old friend. By the time I left there, he felt like family. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart! ❤️
I honestly cannot say enough good things about my buying experience with Justin Schultz! I have bought a lot of cars in my life, and I do mean a lot… But never have I enjoyed dealing with a salesman as down to earth and easy to talk to as Justin. It was like reacquainting with an old friend. By the time I left there, he felt like family. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart! ❤️
I had a great experience working with Sam Leman Mazda and my sales representative Athena. She was extremely kind, patient, and genuinely helpful throughout the entire process. I truly appreciate her professionalism and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to buy a car.
Athena was so awesome and kind! Very pleasant experience with my first car buying experience! Highly recommend!
I bought a car from Sam Leman Mazda back in 2021 and had a great experience. That was my first time buying a car and I was surprised by how straightforward it was. Jen, our salesperson, was very helpful and did not push anything on us. She also had good advice about different add-ons and features.
Brendan and Sebastian are the gems of this dealership! They made the process of getting a new car so easy!
Excellent service & nice people - buy your car here!
I had a great experience working with Branden Donnell! From the moment we arrived, he was friendly, approachable, and genuinely focused on making the car purchasing experience as smooth as possible.
What really stood out what how efficiently Branden handled everything. He clearly respected our time and worked to ensure we could complete the process quickly without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. He even cleaned up our new Mazda to help expedite the process!!
Overall, Branden's professionalism and easygoing attitude made us feel at ease and reassured. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great car buying ... Read More Google - Jun 22, 2026
Very nice service department...easy in, easy out
I had an excellent experience working with my Annie Greil. She was knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cared about helping me find the right vehicle rather than just making a sale. She took the time to answer all my questions and explained the process clearly. Annie's friendly attitude, honesty, and attention to detail made me feel confident in my purchase. She went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled smoothly from start to finish. If you're looking for someone who truly puts customers first, I highly recommend working with her. Thank you for providing such outstanding service!
Branden was amazing help when my husband was searching for a new truck. He was patient and so helpful with finding inventory that he was interested in. His knowledge made the experience go smooth. I have been recommending others who are also looking to reach out to Branden and will continue to send people to him. Thank you Branden and Sam Leman Mazda for helping us!
This was my first time going to a Leman dealership, and I had a great experience! Branden immediately welcomed me and my family in, and he promptly got me set up for a test drive. I truly appreciate how he took the time to explain various features and mechanics of the car to me. He was very personable! At the end of the day, I walked out with a pristine pre-owned Mazda CX-5! This dealership certainly had the best quality vehicles in the area. Thank you so much, Branden and the Leman Mazda group!
This was my third experience with purchasing a car at Sam Leman, second time with Sam Leman Mazda. All my experiences have been wonderful. My salesman, Justin, and the finance people were all extremely knowledgeable and helpful and the experience was low pressure and pleasant. I'm thrilled with my new car and this experience just confirmed for me that I will continue to recommend Justin and Sam Leman Mazda to my friends and family.
Brandon and Sebastian at Sam leman Mazda in Bloomington we're very professional and informational!! They gave me a piece of mind and lots of knowledge. I purchased a beautiful 17 Silverado its beautiful and runs very well. The customer service is top tier the new sales people are top tier. My experience was amazing per usual. But it's all because of Dave in service that keeps me coming back for repairs and to keep buying vehicles in the Mazda family. No matter what day what time or the issue they make me feel like part of the family. Thanks ... Read More DealerRater - Jun 8, 2026
Justin Schultz was the best! He explained the process very clearly and made buying a car quick and easy!
Justin is great! He is helpful and thoughtful, really goes above and beyond.
Looking for my first car and Justin helped find the best one!
Rachel was great to work with, friendly & accommodating!
Rachel was awesome! I wasn't able to get the vehicle I wanted from the Mazda dealership but she took me over to the Chevy one and worked with me to get just the SUV that I wanted.
Joshua Zakery & Braden Donnell were the real MVP’s in my experience. Me and my mom came on the lot last week looking for a vehicle because my old car was a lost cause. Me and my mom look around the dealership at cars and not even 2 minutes later Joshua comes running out the door to greet us and asks how we was doing and if we needed help finding anything. Me and my mom told him what we were looking for at our price range and Joshua got right to work brung us inside to try and find ... Read More Google - May 19, 2026
That was the least stressful car buying experience I have ever had! Rachel is great!
We purchased a 2022 Mazda3 from Sam Leman Mazda recently. We really didn’t expect to be able to make a deal, as we had a somewhat unusual trade in, but much to our surprise they offered us a great deal. We had one small issue with the car after we bought it, but Rob the service manager went the extra mile to make it right. We couldn’t be happier with these folks. Very satisfied customers.
I bought a Mazda Miata from Sam Leman Mazda in Bloomington. Branden was excellent to work with, and the sale went smoothly and easily. I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase another vehicle from Sam Leman !
A Big Thank You! goes out to Rachel.She's the Best! She was so very kind,and very patient with us,as we had so many questions for her,about buying our (first ever) SUV vehicle.Rachel took her time in explaining every detail about the 2026 Mazda CX50 turbo,that we purchased on May 5th,2026.She made us feel so comfortable during the whole process.We highly recommend checking this dealership out, if you are looking to buy a vehicle,and looking to have a great experience in doing so.
We also want to thank Sebastian,for all of ... Read More Google - May 9, 2026
Great experience buying my CPO 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid! Absolutely love my new car! Branden Donnell in sales was amazing, took my needs into consideration and made sure I was happy through the process, without the pressure! Sebastian wrapped up the deal and had me financed in record time! Highly recommend them and Sam Leman Mazda for your next car purchase! Thank you both for your help!
Very pleased with Rachel out at Mazda, very informative and helped us with everything with our new Mazda. Definitely recommend going out and speaking with Rachel if you are in the market for a new Mazda.
Awesome experience Rachel helped us with everything on our new Mazda very pleased with her and our new purchase
Just stopped by to gather information on a few vehicles and ended up with a purchase. Justin Schultz handled every question and optional choices for us. No pressure….just results to our satisfaction. Enjoyed working with Justin and Josh Zakery through the entire process.
It was an ABSOLUTE DELIGHT working with Branden Donnell from Sam Leman Mazda in Bloomington, Illinois. What a GEM of a human being! We purchased a pre-owned 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid from him a couple of weeks ago. He was super knowledgeable about this particular vehicle and was able to answer all of our questions, helping us to make an informed decision about whether or not this vehicle was the right fit for us. He was SO FRIENDLY AND KIND, and had the most amazing sense of humor—we instantly connected with him!
While it’s overwhelming thinking about dropping tens ... Read More Google - May 4, 2026
I’ve been coming here for my Mazdas for over 10 years, and it’s always been such a great place to buy a car. Everyone is genuinely friendly, and I’ve never felt any of those typical “car salesman” vibes. The store manager even recognizes me and my kids, even though I’m only in every few years and that kind of personal touch really stands out.
The service department is just as great. They explain what my car needs in a way that’s easy to understand and never make me feel silly for not knowing much about cars. ... Read More Google - May 1, 2026
Branden Donnell provided excellent service. I had a specific make and model in mind and visited six dealers in southwest suburbs of Chicago and northwest Indiana and came back to buy at Sam Leman. He was by far the most professional salesman I met, communicated well and wasn’t pushy. When I got to dealer they had the car detailed and ready for a drive. When I decided to purchase they made it quick and easy.
Branden Donnell provided excellent service. I had a specific make and model in mind and visited six dealers in southwest suburbs of Chicago and northwest Indiana and came back to buy at Sam Leman. He was by far the most professional salesman I met, communicated well and wasn’t pushy. When I got to dealer they had the car detailed and ready for a drive. When I decided to purchase they made it quick and easy.
Bought a new car at lehman mazda. Very happy with justin schultz as my salesperson. Would definitely buy from them again.
Buying a car here was a really positive experience. Justin was extremely helpful—he knew the vehicle inside and out and made sure we felt comfortable every step of the way. The rest of the team was just as great, keeping everything organized and moving quickly without feeling rushed or pressured. Overall, the process was straightforward and hassle-free. I’d definitely recommend them (specifially Justin) if you’re looking for an easy car-buying experience!
I came in with one car and left with two — that’s how great my experience was at Sam Leman Mazda. Athena went above and beyond with videos, quick answers, and genuine care in helping me find the right vehicle for my son. Great trade value, great team (manager & finance manager), great vibe. I’d return without hesitation!
Branden made our test driving of cars a pleasant experience. He was ready to answer any questions and descibed different points on the car we were in. He seemed to be well prepared for the role of showing a car and he has a good personality! After several test drives he helped us locate the best SUV to fit our needs.
Branden made the car buying experience very pleasant and accommodating for my family and myself. He has attention to detail and to you, the customer, that you won’t find elsewhere. It was everything you’d want in a car buying experience. Josh the store manager is someone who truly wants you to find the right car for you and they are not pushy like I’ve found at other dealerships. Also their pricing is very competitive and great quality of the vehicles. If you’re looking for a new or preowned vehicle of any make or model Sam Leman ... Read More Google - Apr 21, 2026
Very nice and knowledgeable guys there! victor was great, super helpful !
Worth the drive to be treated with consideration, respect, honesty. They were very helpful!
I drove an hour to get to Sam Leman Mazda rather than go to the Mazda dealer in my own city. It is worth the drive to be treated with respect and honesty!
The folks at Sam Leman Mazda (service and sales) have always been great to work with. Appreciate the service teams efforts on my old car and the long term use of a loaner, and how the sales team worked hard to help me find a new car that met my needs, and got me in it with little fuss.
Got a part from Bloomington Mazda yesterday payed 691.00 for cv shaft. Came without a 2 dollar c clip. Now I understand parts from dealerships are expensive but when you pay the prices for parts they want and all of the part is not there I was pissed to say the least. Especially when my car was on side of the road. I called to let them know left message about this issue, they never called back. I’m done with Mazda dealerships.
Had an excellent experience leasing a vehicle at Sam Leman Mazda! I worked with Justin Schultz at the dealership and he made it a quick enjoyable process! I look forward to continued interaction with the friendly knowledgeable people at this location.
Great staff
We recently purchased a CX5 from Jesse at Sam Leman Mazda in Bloomington. It was a great experience. Everyone took great care of us and we look forward to being in the Mazda family for a long time! Highly recommend working with Jesse and his team!
We’ve had great luck with Mazda in the past so when we were looking to switch away from our Jeep, we knew we wanted to check out local dealerships. Jesse at Sam Leman was great to work with, helping us get a deal that we literally couldn’t say no to! Went in expecting to look and came out with a new CX-5… and we love it! Thankful for the service and help getting our new car!
Branden was absolutely amazing to work with. He was very kind and helpful in my car search. I do not know much about cars but he was very patient with me making sure I knew everything I needed to know about each car I was interested in. He took the extra time to make me feel knowledgeable and comfortable for the entire experience. Everyone should go see Branden at Sam Leman Mazda for one of the easiest, smoothest and overall amazing experience.
Knowledgeable, friendly staff, no high pressure sales tactics, very accommodating. Excellent selection of vehicles. Victor was especially good to work with, answered all my questions, and was transparent with all information I requested. He is an excellent person with whom to explore acquiring a new vehicle.
BIG dealership, small town feel- started with Josh’s phone call on how he could help out with my insurance situation, too Brandon listening to what I was searching for & keeping in contact with me to find the perfect vehicle, too Sebastian in finance to get my payment where I needed it to be!!! I absolutely love my Mazda CX-90, I’ve always been a Toyota girl but I feel solid with my purchase. I didn’t think I could ever own such a nice vehicle but here I am loving every bit of it!!!
Came in looking for Compass Trailhawk and Nissan Rogue. After an hour, the numbers were tough coming back from the bank because of my situation. Victor Cioflec asked me to keep an open mind and follow him. We ended up next to another Trailhawk (Cherokee) that he believed would be the right fit. He was 100% correct. Victor and the team absolutely went the extra mile to get this done. Very impressed with Victors knowledge and compassion. The whole team was great. Well done men!
Jesse was amazing! I had an awesome car buying experience because of him. He was super outgoing and funny, knowledgeable, and not pushy at all, which was really nice. I will definitely be coming back in the future for any other car purchases and be telling all family and friends about him. Jesse did an excellent job!!
Jesse was an amazing salesman and I will definitely continue to do business with him in the future. He was very helpful, knowledgeable about the vehicles, and answered any of my questions I had. He had a great personality and was amazing to deal with. Jesse made my car sale a great experience. Five Stars!!!!
let me tell you Rob at Sam leman's in Bloomington is the man I bought my 2026 Mazda cx30 Sport from Castle Mazda up in Chicago had ongoing problems with it ever since I bought it for 2 weeks nobody there would ever talk to me about it or anything nobody did anything then I took it to Napleton's Motors in or Mazda in Urbana Illinois the service guy Kyle was really good but his service manager store manager they didn't do anything for me either took the car over to Sam LeMans Rob reached out to me in ... Read More Google - Mar 23, 2026
My sales rep Justin was awesome! He went over all my vehicles features and even hooked up my Apple car play. Any questions I had regarding my warranty he was very detailed in answering. I love the Sam Leman team that helped me. Oh I can't forget the sales manager Sebastian, he is very patient. We had our toddler daughter with us; Sebastian gave her pencil and papers to draw to keep herself busy.
Got a used vehicle from Victor, who walked us through everything seamlessly. He went above and beyond with helping coordinate our schedules and budget, and get us precisely what we wanted.
Me and my sister in law got a 2020 used Mazda cx5. Everything seemed fine during the test drive so we ended up purchasing the car. The process was smooth. We were told if anything is wrong with the car we can contact them within first 2 weeks. About 4 days later I had a headlight warning coming on the dash. I texted the person who sold us the car, he told me to bring it so he can take a look. I did, he took a look and told me it wasn't a safety hazard and they wont fix or pay ... Read More Google - Mar 16, 2026
This dealership was a really good experience, Justin was really a big help and a nice guy, he said hi to us when we were looking in the parking lot and as the process went on he kept us updated also the dealership didn’t have the car my wife wanted there on the lot so he pulled some strings and called around and found one in St. Louis that he had got for us and got it drove to our dealership, the staff nice and we did not feel pressured to buy a car, they also have free Complementary ... Read More Google - Mar 12, 2026
I recently purchased my new 2026 Mazda CX‑30 Select Sport AWD, and the entire experience was outstanding from start to finish. I couldn’t be happier with my new vehicle or with the team that helped make it happen.
Josh Zakery, Justin Schultz, Sebastian Garcia, and Branden Donnell all played a huge part in making the process smooth, fast, and completely stress‑free. They were professional, friendly, and efficient, and they made sure everything was taken care of without any hassle.
If you’re looking for a dealership that values your time and truly cares about giving you a great experience, ... Read More Google - Feb 27, 2026
Excellent experience. Justin Schultz was a fantastic salesman and Sebastion did a great job with financing.
They were very kind and very helpful with their program for foreign people with little or no score!
Sam Leman Mazda was amazing with my recent car purchase. Victor was my salesman and answered all of my questions and got me a great deal. This is the second vehicle that Victor has helped me purchase and I appreciate how thorough he is. Sebastian from Finance was also amazing and made the process of completing paperwork extremely smooth. Thanks to Josh and the Sam Leman team for making this a great experience.
I highly recommend this dealership. After speaking with the salesman over the phone, we reached a tentative agreement. When I arrived at the dealership, the agreement was honored and there was no typical lying, deceit or underhandedness. The process was smooth, and the salesman, Hunter, was very professional and courteous. He answered all of my questions and concerns, and at no time did he attempt to change the terms of our agreement. While negotiating the price of the vehicle with Hunter over the phone, he was pleasant, courteous and professional the entire way through. I financed through the dealership, and ... Read More Google - Feb 9, 2026
Everything was smooth and comfortable Jesse walked us through everything
Awesome communication and service. Darryl and Justin are top notch to work with.
You can’t go wrong with Sam Leman. Some of the other dealerships in town can put unnecessary pressure through the purchase. Hunter was great to work with and really made the whole process enjoyable. I’d highly recommend buying with Hunter and Sam Leman Mazda.
Low pressure friendly staff . Super easy experience.
Just traded and bought our second Mazda CX5. Have only worked with Victor and would recommend him to anyone. He's kind, patient, knowledgeable, and will work hard to get you the best deal that meets your needs. Sebastian that finalized our paper work was great. Explained everything and always asked if we had any questions. Leman Mazda dealership, service department, staff cannot be beat 👍
Branden was super helpful and kind:) He made the buying out of state process so much easier than I imagined it being - appreciate it! Also shoutout to Sebastian, as he was willing to go over the financial paperwork in detail and explained everything to make it simpler. Thanks all!
Just traded our Mazda CX 5 for a new, updated CX 5. Have worked with Leman Mazda for both cars. I will always work with and recommend Victor as he is the best! He is kind, patient, knowledgeable and will work very hard to get the best deal that meets your needs. Also a shoutout to Sebastian who did our final paperwork with complete explanation and answers all question. If you are looking for a new or used car, I would highly recommend Leman Mazda in Bloomington and ask for Victor. You'll be glad you did. Thx 😊
I am estatic with me new car and the buying experience thanks to the team at Sam Leman Mazda. Victor Cioflec was the reason my experience was so smooth. . He could answer all my questions and I never felt pressured to make an immediate decision. Joshua Zakery and Sebastion Garcia also helped make my experience wonderful. Thank you gentleman.
I’ve purchased one vehicle here and have gone back to look more than once. Victor is an amazing salesperson focused on customer care. He listened to my needs and worked hard to find what I wanted. Great experience. No pressure!
We just bought a new car and worked with Victor and the whole process was smooth and quick. Great customer service! We also had help from a Sebastian in finance and that was smooth sailing too!! Recommend!