Buckeye
A Brief History of Buckeye
The first European-Americans to settle permanently in the area arrived in 1877. The Clanton family moved there from a small town in Iowa. In 1885, an Ohio native named Malie M Jackson proposed the Buckeye Canal. He named it for his home state's native tree.
At the time, the Hassayampa River was the only source of water, and it ran underground for part of the year.
Settler M.E. Clanton, and his friends bought the rights to the canal. His brother Thomas Newt Clanton was instrumental in building the first part of the canal.
The Buckeye Canal was critical to allowing the residents to grow alfalfa for their cattle. They also grew cash crops such as cotton.
In 1910, the community was renamed Buckeye after the canal. Just a few years later, the railroad was routed through, and the new railroad station was built. In 1926, Buckeye main street was incorporated into Route 80. This was an important corridor that stretched from San Diego on the west coast to Tybee Island, Georgia on the east coast.
In 1929 it was incorporated, but it didn’t grow much during the rest of the century. In 2000, the population was around 6,500. Despite its proximity to Phoenix, it wasn’t really a suburb.
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Buckeye AZ Facts and Figures
Due to new planned neighborhoods, the Buckeye population rose by more than 200 percent between the 2000 and 2010 Census.
In 2014, the town voted to become a city, claiming 600 square miles. They made it official just in time. In 2018, the fastest growing US city was Buckeye, according to the Census Bureau.
The 2020 Census counted 91,502 people living in the town. Buckeye’s quality of living and the new housing continues to be very attractive to families and individuals moving into Maricopa County.
Where will it go from here? There are new houses under construction, and some estimates point to 300,000 as the next leap that this city will take as those houses are occupied.
The main highway is Interstate 10, which stays busy with commuters who travel to work for Intel, Honeywell, and many other big employers. The average commute is almost 32 minutes one way.
Earnhardt Peoria Kia is here to help Buckeye drivers enjoy their commute more. We’ve got cars and SUVs with great fuel efficiency, tons of amenities, and exciting technologies.
Things to Do and See in Buckeye AZ
Buckeye is home to Skyline Regional Park in the White Tank Mountains. It rolls over 8,700 acres. You can also head to the Arlington Wildlife Area. This takes you along the Gila River to see birds and other wildlife.
Another Gila River destination is the Robbins Butte Wildlife Area. In addition to seeing birds and wildlife, there are ancient ruins and petroglyphs to discover.
Covering almost 30,000 acres, the White Tank Mountain Park is the place to see Saguaro Cacti in all their majesty. At Petroglyph Plaza, you can see artwork dated from 500 to 900 CE. It’s just one of many places in Arizona where you can learn more about how the Hohokam people once lived in this region.
To get a sense of how important Route 80 was to the area, you can visit the restored Gillespie Dam Bridge. It’s one of the longest structures of its kind and one of the oldest multiple spn steel through truss bridges.
Who We Are
Whether you are looking for a brand new Kia, a used car or car repair, our dealership is the right destination. We have good reviews, a smart staff, and the best new car lineup available today.
It is always our goal to rate as the best Kia dealerships in Buckeye AZ. We do this by providing excellent customer service, fair pricing on our new and used cars, and expert repairs and maintenance.
Buckeye AZ drivers can find our West Bell Road dealership quite easily. You just take I-10 to Loop 101 north to the West Bell Road Exit. Our North 91st Avenue address is just off of Bell Road. You can also take Arizona State 303 North to W. Bell Road.
The Earnhardt Way
Our founder Tex Earnhardt set high standards. To this day, his family ensures that all Earnhardt dealerships work hard to live up to his ideals. Earnhardt Peoria Kia is proud to be part of this legacy of customer service and quality.
Customer Service
Our staff works hard to provide the level of customer service that will make Buckeye AZ shoppers feel appreciated. Our goal is to provide the best shopping experience for our customers. We know there are other car dealerships, and we want to prove that we deserve your business.
Service
Whether you have an old car or a new Kia, our service department is the right place to bring your ride. Master techs and ASE-technicians are here six days a week to take care of your vehicle.
Successful repairs and scheduled maintenance help every car stay on the road longer. Schedule an appointment.
Parts
When you need Kia OEM parts, Kia accessories or car parts of any kind, you know who to trust. Our parts department is well-stocked and ready to handle your requests.
Before you buy engine parts, tires or windshield wipers anywhere else, give our parts department a call to find out what we have to offer. Our staff can answer your questions about fit, finish, and other details.
Financing
Car financing is easy when you utilize the finance department at Earnhardt Peoria Kia. You can start the process online, using our easy online application. Instead of a faraway internet call center, you’ll end up working with a local finance advisor who can find you a good loan.
You can utilize this free payment calculator to determine how much payments might be on a loan for the car that interests you.
New
We are a truly lucky car dealer to be able to offer the Kia lineup. There really is no other brand today that offers so much in every package. Value pricing helps more buyers climb the trim ladder, getting even more of the technologies they want today. Wrapping it up in a bow, our warranties outlast our rivals. The five-year, 60,000 mile warranty is two years longer than most brands. Likewise, the 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty is up to five years longer than most brands.
This Model Research page connects you to reviews on each Kia model. We invite you to shop our online inventory and drop by for a test drive any time.
Used
When you want to compare used cars, you deserve the best used Kia dealerships in Buckeye AZ. Our dealership stocks a variety of used cars. Plus we keep a good supply of certified pre owned models that have low mileage and good warranties.
You can check out the values in our used car inventory. Earnhardt Peoria Kia invites you to call or come by. A test drive is the best way to discover which used car is right for you.
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.