We’re proud to provide all the convenience of online car buying with the kind of customer service and trust you can only get with small local businesses like ours.
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We’re proud to provide all the convenience of online car buying with the kind of customer service and trust you can only get with small local businesses like ours.
Explore Our Inventory Online
As a small business, we work hard every day at Drive217 to create the best experience for our customers, be a great employer to our amazing team, and give back to the community we serve — but if you believe some of the latest commercials from national “online car buying” brands, you may think we’re movie villains 😂.




The truth is we can provide a much more convenient and confident online buying experience than any national used car website — which connect you with a national call-center — because our website connects you to an amazing local staff who care about you and want to build lifelong customer relationships.
We’re here to help before, during, and long after your purchase — making sure you enjoy the full value of your investment and have all of your family’s vehicle needs taken care of for years to come.

A great car buying experience is just the beginning. Our team is here to help you have a great car owning experience.
Also, we have tons of new and used cars you can come see, test drive, and trust (like these!). Take a look around and let us know if you have any questions! Our job is to help neighbors like you drive happy with a vehicle (and monthly payment) you love.
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We’re super proud of the car buying (and servicing) experiences we provide, and our #1 goal is creating happy customers in our community. Start your easy, transparent shopping experience now and see why people love working with our team online and in-store.
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Courteous and respectful and answered my questions in terms that I could understand
We went to the dealership because we were traveling and were hearing noise coming from the tire or front end and needed it to be checked on before we continued our trip. They fit us into a busy schedule and had us in and out quickly. The service manager and service writer were super helpful. I would highly recommend this dealerships service department!
Excellent customer service and very friendly and helpful. Can be Expensive. But excellent service.
Krista was an amazing sales person but an even better peoples person. She's very energetic and eager to get you into the car of your dreams. Overall this was the best car buying experience I've ever had!!!
The employees are so friendly, knowledgeable. We will be back and hlad to refer anyone to that location.
Kristi was very professional and knowledgeable about the Nissan Rogue that we purchased in July. She went above and beyond to make sure that we were happy with the vehicle. Krisit notified us when there was a price drop and what vehicles were still on the lot for sale. She also worked with the Sales Manager to stay within our budget. The whole New Car purchase was stress free and fun we love our new car.
Krista is amaaaaazing! Also a big shout out to Andy as well - we live 2.5 hours away and Krista helped us over the phone most of the day and when it was time to come in she was there and waiting and she’s so nice. We didn’t like the car we came in for but found another one we liked on the lot, but throughout the entire time she was not pushy once, and she was very relatable. Andy worked extremely hard on getting us a great deal and he was also extremely relatable and not pushy. I ... Read More 
Google - Jul 28, 2026
Brett Patke is the best! He was genuinely a nice guy. He was knowledgeable ; patient with my questions; and did his very best to stick with my budget. He was very easy to talk to. I felt zero pressure to buy. Connie Taylor was super to work with on the paperwork! The entire sales crew was genuinely nice and helpful. I recommend doing business with Chevy in Tilton, and be sure and ask for Brett!
My experience at Vermilion Chevrolet was awesome from the beginning to end. Brett Patke was very friendly and helpful making this a stress free experience. Debby Dixon
It was good but price of truck went up alot
I started the interaction with the dealership online by submitting an inquiry online for a 2026 Silverado and a trade appraisal for my trade in. Hunter, my salesman, reached out to me promptly and confirmed availability and made an appointment with me to come to the dealership. Hunter was very professional, down to Earth, and easy to talk to. My buying experience overall was fantastic and I cannot say enough good things.
Everything and everyone was great. The female mechanic who greeted me at the door deserves a big shout out!! Her smile lit up the room. I was having a sad day and she totally helped, I was so glad I chose verm Chevrolet!!
Everything and everyone was great. The female mechanic who greeted me at the door deserves a big shout out!! Her smile lit up the room. I was having a sad day and she totally helped, I was so glad I chose verm Chevrolet!!
Went to look around and check out some of the vehicles that my fiance thought I'd like. I was not sure 100% of what I wanted but one thing I was sure of I wanted a different color not the normal black, white, red or Grey. My fiance showed me a green and fell in love. It was obsedian green to be exact. David Neff was our salesman and he was awesome. Showed us all the features on the different trims we were looking at, shared the similarities and differences that weren't obvious. He got paperwork going as soon ... Read More 
Google - Jul 10, 2026
Erik and Charles went above and beyond to help me
Brett made this the easiest buying experience!! Literally done within a matter of hours and I was barely in the dealership! I will definitely be back!
Love our 2026 equinox ty our sales man
Brett was awesome and helped make the process super easy. I will highly recommend and Hunter was awesome as well.
Got me in the truck i wanted in no time
Excellent customer service. I waited for my car to be serviced and it was completed in a timely manner
Best car buying experience ever! Friendly staff. Great prices, no haggling. Highly recommend!!!
Very hospitable staff. Customer service was amazing. They didnt stand inside and watch me walk the lot. I was looking for a used car to fit my budget $6,000.They worked very diligently to delivery a difficult ask. I am a very particular customer. I was presented several good options. Didnt choose a vehicle that day. However, they have my name and number and will call when the vehicle that I requested comes to their lot.
If you are looking for a vehicle, i do recommend that you stop by Illini Nissan, 615 W. Marketview Dr. Champaign,il 61822.
They will go above ... Read More 
Google - Jun 2, 2026
Krista was extremely pleasant to work with! We drove a couple of hours to come see a vehicle. Someone else wanted to purchase the truck we were coming to see. They honored our appointment and didn’t sell it before we arrived. While we were working out a deal the other person who wanted it called to see if we had purchased the truck, which we did. It was a good deal and a great truck. Would definitely visit this dealership if they had something we were looking for!
The service I received while purchasing my new vehicle was top notch!
Brett was very easy going & personable. This was a very easy process & it didn't feel like he was a typical salesman so we felt at ease!
My husband and I had an amazing buying experience with Eric. I talked about a vehicle the prior day over the phone. We showed up the next day and Eric was there through the whole process. It was his day off but he showed up and gave us the royal treatment from start to finish. The dealership was very clean too which tells me they care about their place and the customers comfort and first impression. Thank you Eric😊
We picked up our new Murano last week and I am absolutely thrilled with it. Not just the car but the whole experience was great. If you’re in the market for a new car, go see Krista Ellington @ Illini Nissan. She’s such an absolute joy to work with and her bubbly personality serves her well. Thanks Krista, for an amazing experience.
Krista was excellent and knowledgeable. She listened to what we wanted and gave us other options. Once we decided what we wanted she tracked the vehicle from the factory to the dealership and notified us that it was there. The process of the purchase and delivery was smooth and stress free. Kim had all the paperwork and walked us through everything. It was a great experience and would recommend them to our family and friends.
Erik was a pleasure to work with would definitely recommend
Always gets me in when needed. Today I didn’t have an appt. and they got my new battery replaced in a short wait time. Best around Danville.
I had an excellent experience at Chevrolet. My sales person Drew was outstanding very professional very courteous made everything simple. Explain everything in great detail details to where II had an excellent experience at Chevrolet. My sales person Drew was outstanding very professional very courteous made everything simple. Explain everything in great details to where I understood it and went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable in the process couldn’t say nothing more than I had a very good experience and felt very comfortable throughout the whole process.
My daughter Oushea and I went to Vermilion Chevrolet dealership today. Brett Patke was such a Blessing to work with. Brett really listened to what we were asking for in regards to an automobile. He also made a dream become a reality for Oushea. The whole staff was very courteous and overall made this frightening journey a pleasant one. Thank you again for all you've done
The scheduling process was easy and stress-free--phone service was friendly and knowledgeable! My rep, Eli, was great! He sensed I was feeling anxious about my car issues and he helped put me at ease. Very amicable and kind! I appreciate the service from Nissan staff and the good work of the mechanics. My Rogue is running great!
Brett was an amazing salesman! Came right out when I arrived. Was laid back and upfront. Got the car serviced and in perfect condition before completing the sale!
Great service. Thanks!
My vehicle always comes back cleaner and in better shape after the Vermilion Chevrolet Service team has the car.
Fast, friendly, and quality
Purchased my new 2025 Nissan Kicks SV w/Premium package here a couple of weeks ago. Lauren made my purchase seamless and fun. She walked me through my new car and all of the features which I really appreciated. I love my new car and I DEFINITELY recommend coming here!:)
Krista, our salesperson, made our experience more enjoyable and went out of her way to help explain and show us everything on our new car. We are both extremely grateful to have her with us making this decision. We couldn’t be happier with Krista and our decision to get a Rogue. Our first Nissan and proud of it.
The service department is the best in the area
Great service initially, not so much on the follow up. I texted a few times through the day utilizing the customer portal with no response.
Dave and Andy were wonderful and the whole process was easy without high pressure. Very knowledgable and willing to go above and beyond. Highly recommend!
I can’t say enough good things about the Service Department at Chevy. Caydin and the service team were exceptional — extremely thorough, knowledgeable, and clearly very experienced. The level of care, attention to detail, and effort they put into addressing my concerns was truly impressive.
Their professionalism, pride in their work and knowledge absolutely stood out and made a stressful situation far easier to navigate, knowing I was in such capable hands. I’m genuinely grateful to Caydin, the mechanic (whose name I unfortunately missed), and the entire Service Department. I would confidently recommend them to anyone looking for a ... Read More 
Google - Feb 9, 2026
I always have a great experience. The staff is nice, knowledgeable, friendly and I always meet a great person sitting out in the lobby the atmosphere there, warm, cozy, and friendly..
Service department is awesome!
Great place. Staff is nice, friendly , helpful and professional. I was dealing with Krista, a sales person. She was very professional and not pushing, which I appreciate. She gave me good options which fitted my buying inclinations and budget well. When I purchased the vehicle, paperwork was done quickly, no mess or delay. Some little things were done to the car and given me for free. Honestly I didn’t originally plan to visit Illini Nissan, but I am glad I did it. I’m planning to stay with them or at least to keep them in my top priority ... Read More 
Google - Jan 15, 2026
I had a great experience at Illini Nissan everyone was friendly and courteous towards me. Especially Krista she was my sales person she did a wonderful job and was patient with me. While I was signing the financial documents for my 2025 Murano . Krista already set up my profile in my Murano also set up Nissan connect for me which was awesome shes a great sales person for you to have and I really appreciate it. A shout to Wes he was one of the Sales Managers I worked with. Wes did a great job in explaining the whole process in ... Read More 
Google - Jan 12, 2026
I got a new 2025 car today it was a smooth process I'm happy with what I got thanks to the amazing staff Krista and wes helped me I'm forever thankful 10/10 highly recommend ❤️
Great service
Everyone at Illini Nissan is so nice. Big thanks to Lauren, Andy & Krista as well as Kim. Customer service is amazing. I was so excited to leave with my Kia Soul!
Caydin was quick, professional, and on time! I spilled pop I my new truck and he was able to get me in next day for a detail. I couldn’t be more pleased! Thank you! We will be back soon.
I had a great experience purchasing a used vehicle through Illini Nissan. Krista and Lauren are fantastic!
Recently had an issue in which the car had to be towed to the shop (lost key). The service department help me get that set up and completed the work on the car quickly. I was very impressed with their quick attention to my concerns and willingness to help out.
Love my new truck probably my last. My old Ford was 25 when it retired .l'm quite impressed with the new technology.
Friendly staff. Completed the work quicker than expected. Thank you!
Gary always treats me like a priority! I feel very comfortable when leaving my car with him! Doesn’t blow me off because I’m an employee, but treats me like a high valued customer!
Very fast service and let me know exactly what was wrong
My car wouldn’t start. They were very accommodating and got my car fixed and ready to drive the same day. Very pleases
Eli is great to work with 😊
Krista is amazing. Not only did she give us excellent service when we were buying our vehicle, she went above and beyond expectations afterwards too! I highly recommend Nissan in Champaign and while you’re there ask for Krista!!
Great staff!
Easy to work with
I thank God for the people who help me with get my car they were so helpful and kind Krista and Wes greatly appreciate you guys I will most definitely recommend Nissan
The service was great and everyone was friendly.
Gary was very informative on all questions I had
Very pleasant experience. Dealers and all staff were very helpful and pleasant to work with. Would highly recommend this dealership to those looking to purchase an automobile.
Buying from Illini Nissan was a wonderful car buying experience! All of the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Thank You!
Service was great as usual!!
I had an incredible experience with WMI Auto Spa, a subsidiary of the Illinois Nissan group, and I have to share it because businesses with this level of professionalism and care are rare.
From the first phone call, Dan was personable, helpful, and zero-pressure. He remembered me when I called back, scheduled me quickly, and the entire process was smooth from start to finish.
We dropped our car off in the morning, and even though they estimated it would be ready at 4 PM, it was actually done earlier. When Dan walked my husband and me through the finished detail, I ... Read More 
Google - Nov 14, 2025
Made it easy
Very professional, explains thoroughly, friendly. Service work is detailed and finished in the time promised.
Took my 2023 Titan in that I just purchased. Rear windows was rolling up slowly, the passenger side I had to assist it to close all the way. They told me the was dirt in the tracks and they lined everything up. The window does close by itself but it's still slow compared to the other windows. They told me it was fixed but I don't think so
I had a recall that Illini Nissan took care of. They explained what the recall was to my husband and we were happy with the result It was warranty so no cost.