Russ Darrow Mazda of Madison

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, Russ Darrow Mazda's lot attendant noticed something peculiar. A young boy walked up to an old Mazda RX-7 and stared intently at its dashboard, then suddenly burst out laughing. The attendant approached curiously and asked what was so funny. The boy pointed excitedly at a small gauge on the dash that read ‘Oil Change Due.’ Turning to him with a smile, he said, ‘I’m here to deliver some oil!’ And indeed, there stood a delivery driver right behind him with a fresh jug of motor oil.

2. At closing time one day, Russ Darrow Mazda’s sales manager heard an odd voice over the intercom: ‘Hey, Mr. Darrow, you won’t believe what just happened!’ Curious, he rushed outside only to find a delivery driver standing there, holding a box and grinning widely. ‘Sir,’ said the driver, ‘I accidentally left my lunch in your showroom.’ ‘Really?’ asked Mr. Darrow, raising an eyebrow. The driver nodded enthusiastically and opened the box. Inside was a sandwich wrapped in foil, along with a note scribbled on a napkin that read: “Sorry for the inconvenience! Hope you enjoy your lunch break.” Everyone burst out laughing as they realized it was just another quirky Madison moment.

3. At dawn, when most dealerships were still quiet, a delivery driver arrived with a mysterious package. The box glowed softly in the pre-dawn light, and as he carried it into the showroom, whispers began to spread among employees. As the day went on, rumors grew wilder—some said it was an alien spaceship, others claimed it was a time machine. Finally, an old mechanic opened the box and pulled out… a new set of tires. Everyone laughed so hard they almost forgot to inflate them properly. The end.

4. One night, while Russ Darrow Mazda was preparing for sleep, a mysterious noise echoed through the showroom. Was it just the wind playing tricks, or had someone left their headlights on again? Suddenly, an old delivery driver appeared in the doorway, rubbing his eyes and mumbling something about 'another late night.' Turns out, he’d forgotten to turn off his headlights after loading some cars earlier that evening. Russ laughed it off, knowing well that sometimes even the quietest nights can be full of surprises.