Our History

Columbia Ford Lincoln Mercury Hyundai is a family owned business that started with the vision of its founder, Bill Sari. Bill moved his family to Longview, WA in1964, where he entered into an agreement to purchase Mason Ford. In 1972, he founded Columbia Ford in its present location. After years of community service , Bill Sari was acknowledged in 1998 as Time Magazine’s Dealer of the Year for the state of Washington.

Columbia Ford proudly sells the Ford Mustang, Ford Explorer, Ford Focus, Ford Ranger, Ford F150, Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Expedition, Ford Taurus, Ford F250, Ford Fusion, Ford F350, Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Ford F450, Ford Taurus X, Ford Econoline Van, Chrysler 300, Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler Town & Country, Chrysler Pacifica, Chrysler Crossfire, Chrysler Aspen, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tiburon, Hyundai Azera, Hyundai Veracruz, Hyundai Tuscon, Hyundai Entourage, Lincoln MKS, Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln Town Car, Lincoln MKZ, Linclon Mark LT, Mercury Mariner, Mercury Sable, Mercury Mountaineer, Mercury Milan, Mercury Grand Marquis, vehicles.  Come see us today and we will help get you into the vehicle you want today.
 
Over the years, Bill’s three sons have all joined the family business as well as Bill’s son-in-law. Each member of the family play an important role in the dealership and are very much involved with customers. Pat Sari is the General Manager, Phil Sari is the General Sales Manager, Steve Sari is the Government/Fleet Sales Manager and Peter Rybar is the Ford Sales Manager.
 
Columbia Ford expanded its doors in 2003, adding Hyundai to it’s selection of vehicles to offer more choices for its customers. Holding the State Contract for Government sales, over the past 3 years Columbia Ford has delivered over 6,000 vehicles to the state of Washington as a result of Columbia's competive pricing, thus making Columbia Ford the nation's largest Ford hybrid dealer.  No one sells more hybrid cars for Ford Motor Company than Columbia Ford. Columbia Ford Lincoln Mecury Hyundai has over four hundred vehicles in stock, as well as a rental service, consisting of cars, trucks, and vans.
 
Now in 2007, Columbia Ford Lincoln Mercury Hyundai has become one of the largest vehicle dealerships in Southwest Washington, employing under one hundred full and part time employees. Columbia Ford stays up to date with the latest technology and diagnostic equipment. The business provides complete service and repairs with certified trained technicians in addition to a large Parts Department.
 
The Sari Family and their staff are all very involved in making the community a better place.  As they put dollars back into the community, their primary concerns go back to youth activities, community needs, such as food, clothing, shelter and basic health needs  The Sari family has had the Ford franchise for the past 44 years.  As Bill Sari has stated "this is our community and as long as we live here we will do all that we can to support it". 
 
“We are proud to be a part of this community"  – Bill Sari
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