Summary by Boatwork
Based on 42 Google reviews
MarineMax Panama City Beach shows inconsistency in service quality, with praise for individual salespeople's attention offset by recurring concerns about pre-delivery inspections, service department accountability, and post-sale fee practices.
What customers praise
Sales reps conduct extended product familiarization
“he went out with us 2-3 times to make sure we were comfortable with it and could operate all electronics”
Individual staff members provide above-standard attention
“Jack Harris went above and beyond necessity with helping us look around. He was super knowledgeable”
Recurring concerns
Pre-delivery inspection misses mechanical defects
“The motors haven't had 5 hours of use since this service, during which the gearboxes were supposed to have oil changed...oil is black, old”
Service department denies responsibility for warranty work
“service manager (Jim) who basically couldn't care less...since its a used boat no longer at their facility he just doesn't give a damn”
Undisclosed fees charged at closing without refund
“told at closing that I would be issued a check for whatever amount of the registration fee was not used...one month later, I am now being”
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