Danny Opperman

Internet Sales

English

719-381-0326

dopperman@driveperkinsmotors.com

Danny Opperman is a Sales Advisor at Perkins Motors. He joined the dealership in September 2024, first as BDC Manager and now in sales. An Army veteran who has lived in Colorado Springs since 2009, he has owned the same Jeep Wrangler Rubicon for more than a decade and specializes in off-road capability and pre-owned vehicles.

Danny Opperman is a Sales Advisor at Perkins Motors in Colorado Springs. He joined in September 2024 as BDC Manager and moved into sales. He puts his role this way: “I’m here to be your advocate, not a billboard. You know what your budget and your lifestyle look like. My job is simply to give you honest information, show you how the technology works, and make sure that whatever you drive home fits your needs perfectly.”

What Danny can help you with

Streamlining the car-buying process — getting in, getting what you need, and getting back to your day
Real-world off-road capability. He has run his own Jeep Rubicon over Colorado passes and trails for more than ten years
Transparent vehicle insight — pricing, fees, and vehicle history laid out before you ask
Pre-owned vehicles and reading a vehicle history report honestly
Payment and finance strategy, including what a realistic monthly budget looks like

Areas of expertise

Vehicles and brands: Jeep, with deep hands-on Wrangler and Cherokee experience, plus Fiat 500e.

Buying and ownership: vehicle leasing, vehicle financing, first-time buyers, trade-ins, factory ordering, vehicle technology, and drivetrains.

Also knowledgeable in: 4x4 systems, Mopar parts and accessories, suspension and alignment, and routine maintenance.

Strongest areas: off-road technology and terrain management, ownership economics and finance strategy, and the pre-owned market and vehicle history.

Experience and training

Danny has been in the automotive industry since 2022 and joined Perkins Motors in September 2024, first managing the business development center and now advising customers directly on the sales floor.

Because he handles his own deal structures, he can prepare numbers transparently rather than passing a customer back and forth — which is how he keeps the process short.

On why he chose this work: “I chose this career because I’ve been in your shoes and experienced how stressful car buying can sometimes be. I joined the team at Perkins Motors specifically to change that narrative. I firmly believe that buying a car should be fun and exciting, and I’m committed to giving you the transparent, high-quality experience you deserve.”

Certifications and training:

800% Elite Automotive Club — Sales Accelerator Certificate

Questions Danny gets asked

What would my monthly payment be?

“An easy way to estimate your monthly budget is to figure roughly $200 a month for every $10,000 financed. For example, a $40,000 loan balance translates to about $800 a month. That is just a quick benchmark to help us narrow down the inventory. Once we pick out the right vehicle, our finance team will pull exact terms tailored specifically to you.”

How much will you give me for my trade-in?

“We love trade-ins, because clean local vehicles are exactly what keeps our pre-owned lot strong. We use live market data to make sure you get full, competitive value for your car. Our appraisal expert completes a transparent evaluation, we show you exactly how the market values your vehicle, and you can apply that equity directly toward lowering your new payment.”

When will the vehicle be out of the shop and ready to take home?

“For pre-owned vehicles in line for reconditioning, the standard wait is usually a few days. We never rush reconditioning, because we want to be sure every car is safe and dependable before you drive it home. That said, we prioritize committed buyers — if you know this is the vehicle you want and we put a deal together, I will personally have the shop move it to the front of the line.”

How long is this whole process going to take?

“I respect your time too much to keep you sitting around. If you are here to look at a vehicle, a solid test drive and a feature walkthrough takes about 20 to 30 minutes. If you decide it is the right fit, my goal is to keep the paperwork streamlined — because I handle our deal structures directly, we can prep the numbers up front so you can get what you need and get back to your day.”

Why should I buy from you instead of going down the street?

“What sets us apart is how we define a sale. I chose to work at Perkins Motors because I have personally watched this team go above and beyond for customers before, during, and long after the sale. We don’t view you as a one-time transaction.”

Colorado Springs connection

Danny joined the Army at 19. After his first duty station at Fort Hood and a deployment to Iraq, he moved to Colorado Springs in 2009, finished his contract in 2013, and chose to stay because he loved the state and the city enough to make it home. He is an avid off-roader, snowboarder, and dirt biker, and has owned the same Jeep Wrangler Rubicon for over a decade — using it on high-altitude mountain passes and remote trails all over Colorado. “I know exactly what it takes for a vehicle to handle our demanding terrain and winter driving conditions, and I love using that personal experience to help my customers find the right capable ride.”

Outside the dealership

Danny is a proud Army veteran and an outdoor enthusiast. He drives a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon — “life is too short to drive a boring vehicle” — and has also owned Cherokees, a Fiat 500e, and an Acura. To break up the Colorado winter, he takes at least one surf trip a year to a new country or beach. “Whether you want to talk about 4x4 capability or the best coastal surf spots on the planet, I’m always up for a great conversation.”