Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Have a look at the latest reviews for Schomp Honda on DealerRater. Thank you for your kind words, we are happy to be of service!

Reason for Visit: Sales (New)

I recommend this dealer: Yes

Employee(s) Dealt With: Mike Deising

My Review of Ralph Schomp Honda:
My experience at Ralph Schomp was wonderful. It was my first time buying a car and I was really nervous. I knew that even with the help of my mom my naiveté would be apparent. Mike Deising was so kind, patient and helpful it took all my worry away. Had it not been for Mike I am not sure I would have been ready to make a purchase so quickly. He was great! The best thing about it was that I have worked around sales before and he was unlike like anyone I had ever dealt with. He was not pushy or forward. He let me dictate the speed of the process and I felt absolutely no pressure. At all times he made sure I understood everything -- whether it be about the cars functions or any of my package options. He was also just as excited as I was when I got approved—which made the whole process fun. If anyone I know ever wants to buy a car I will definitely recommend Mike. You are lucky to have someone who is so passionate about finding people their dream car with an equally fantastic experience! If you have any way to recognize your employees for a job well done I feel Mike is a more then worthy candidate.













Thursday, August 25, 2011

Civic, Other Compact Sedans Earn Praise of KBB

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Though the 2012 Honda Civic LX was panned earlier this month by Consumer Reports, editors with Kelley Blue Book were singing a different tune when reviewing another trim line of the 2012 Civic.

Kbb.com unveiled the winners of the 2011/2012 Compact Sedan Comparison Test this morning and tied atop the test group was the 2012 Civic EX-L Navi, which shared the spot with the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Limited.

Editors gave both vehicles a score of 7.5 out of 10. The four models in the group received overall scores in addition to the categorical scores for interior, exterior, performance, comfort/convenience and value.

Interestingly enough, the Civic and Hyundai were each praised for different reasons and also had different “weak spots,” KBB noted.

The Civic was strongest in performance and value, while the Elantra was tops in style and design. Coming in third overall was the 2012 Ford Focus SEL, scoring a 6.9 rating, with the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze placing fourth (6.7).

Sharing some more commentary on the Civic, KBB said in listing its strengths that the Civic is “the Mercedes-Benz of compact sedans,” with its weakness being that it is “no longer a class style leader.”

KBB’s synopsis of the Civic stated that it is a “superb example of balance, value and pedigree.”

“To understand why the 2012 Honda Civic EX-L Navi shares the top honors with the Hyundai Elantra Limited in this comparison test, you need to understand what made Mercedes-Benz great. Once, in an era when luxury cars were great and the competition was strong, Mercedes-Benz was the greatest luxury carmaker in the world,” editors commented.

“Now, other automakers build faster cars than Mercedes-Benz, and prettier cars than Mercedes, and more reliable cars, more comfortable cars, better-handling cars, more value-laden cars than Mercedes … but not all at once,” they added. “That ‘nobody does it better all at once’ territory is prime Honda real estate, and the all-new Civic still rules that land. How the Civic does it, however, is a bit of a mystery.”

Explaining that sentiment in more detail, editors said the model “tanked” when it came to exterior style training and was the lowest on the totem pole for interior styling and trunk space.

KBB said the 1.8-liter engine stacked up well when it came to fuel efficiency, editors said the power output was lacking, also suggesting that the “five-speed automatic transmission seems iffy at best in a class where six forward gears is now the norm.”

“Yet somehow, the 2012 Honda Civic EX-L Navi pulls it off. The underpowered engine and under-geared transmission work together beautifully, seamlessly to make certain that you're never stranded at the deep end of the onramp,” they shared. “Like most Honda engines, the Civic's 1.8 really shines at higher revs. The four-wheel disc brakes do a superb job of nestling the Civic to a stop, and while the ride/handling balance places ride far above handling, the steering feel and response belong in a ‘How to Do Everything Right’ textbook.”

Moving along to discuss all four models in the group in more detail, editors said they were fairly pleased with each of them, calling them a “fresh-foot forward for their manufacturers.”

“At some point in time, most everyone drives a compact sedan, whether it is a commuter car, second car, empty nester car or even a rental car,” stated Jack Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kbb.com.

“Because this vehicle class is an inevitable part of most American drivers’ lives, we wanted to put the top new models up against each other head-to-head to see how they would fare,” he continued.

“While the caliber of vehicles is better than ever in the compact sedan category across the board, each model proved to have different strengths and weaknesses that potential buyers should know about before they make their final decision,” Nerad added. “The cars are in the same segment, but they certainly aren’t the same, and we found that each meets the needs of a particular set of consumers.”

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Friday, August 19, 2011

Take a look at the latest reviews of Schomp Honda on DealerRater. Thank you everyone for your kind words, we appreciate you!









Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Friday, August 12, 2011

We are thankful of the multiple new 5 Star Reviews on DealerRater. Great job to our team for continuing to take such great care of our guests!

Reason for Visit: Sales (New)

I recommend this dealer: Yes

Employee(s) Dealt With: ROBERT BAILEY

My Review of Ralph Schomp Honda:
Even though I had decided to purchase a White Honda Fit Sport, Robert spent a lot of time reviewing the features of the total inventory of White Fits to make certain I picked the one that "fit" my needs. He then reviewed additional accessories available. His "low-keyed" approach was refreshing. I had already visited another Honda Dealer and the salesman that I dealt with actually tried to get me to finance the car that very evening until the money that I had already decided to cash in was available. His reasoning was "the car probably won't be available for long". I couldn't believe that he even suggested such a thing! I told him that there were other Honda Dealerships in Denver. Ralph Schomp Honda took my personal check as down payment until the money was available and I was able to hold the Fit of my choice (without financing). I LOVE my Fit!!





Thursday, August 11, 2011

Honda is proud to be a national sponsor of Little League® Baseball and Softball for the 15th consecutive year.

Celebrating 15 Years of Little League Dreams

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From great displays of sportsmanship to juicy orange slices to perfectly pitched fastballs, we've seen the kids of Little League® Baseball and Softball accomplish seemingly unreachable triumphs. It's about sweat, sportsmanship, and teamwork. But at the end of the ball game, it's really about good play and more fun, all while participating in a game these kids truly cherish. Hats off to the real stars of the game: the players.

So here's a big thanks to all the players, coaches, volunteers, parents and countless others who make Little League® such a success. Your selfless dedication has made the baseball diamond a great place to play, learn and grow. We're thrilled to grow with you.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Continued praise for the Schomp Honda team. We thank you for your kind reviews.