NON-refundable deposit for ordering a bad idea?

scruffydog · 03-08-2010, 12:14 AM

Seriously, don't fall for that kind of bullcrap. I just placed a $1000 deposit to order a 370z, but they only needed a check from me and it's completely refundable if I want to back out. And what's more is they don't even cash that check, they're just holding it as more of a Good Faith deposit. For whatever reason, I can always back out.

I almost fell for another dealership in the Bay Area, CA that asked for a $5000 non-refundable deposit. They are seriously out of their mind.

PlazmaStrike · 03-08-2010, 03:16 AM

i only put down a $200 deposit for my 2010 pw nismo. $1000- $2000 is way too much espically if its non-refundable.

zmyride · 03-11-2010, 01:14 PM

all deposits are refundable, but only if theres somethings wrong with the car. once they have the car, you can't just change your mind or say you don't like it and expect a full refund.

theDreamer · 03-11-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by zmyride

all deposits are refundable, but only if theres somethings wrong with the car. once they have the car, you can't just change your mind or say you don't like it and expect a full refund.

Yes you can, because you never sign a contract.
But on a better note, do not put money down. They should not require money down to order a vehicle and if they do not budge on this go elsewhere.

danny@FontanaNissan · 03-18-2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by scruffydog

Seriously, don't fall for that kind of bullcrap. I just placed a $1000 deposit to order a 370z, but they only needed a check from me and it's completely refundable if I want to back out. And what's more is they don't even cash that check, they're just holding it as more of a Good Faith deposit. For whatever reason, I can always back out.

I almost fell for another dealership in the Bay Area, CA that asked for a $5000 non-refundable deposit. They are seriously out of their mind.

$5,000 is insane!!!

scruffydog · 03-19-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by danny@FontanaNissan

$5,000 is insane!!!

haha, yea, that's why i didn't even bother to write back to them. That dealership also has a poor attitude.

danny@FontanaNissan · 03-19-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by scruffydog

haha, yea, that's why i didn't even bother to write back to them. That dealership also has a poor attitude.

If you are not happy with any of the dealers around your area, call me..

I just finalized a deal with one of the forum member came from San Jose (Bay Area). Flew down here and we pick him up at the airport. Should be heading out of our dealership in about 15 - 20 minutes.

scruffydog · 03-19-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by danny@FontanaNissan

If you are not happy with any of the dealers around your area, call me..

I just finalized a deal with one of the forum member came from San Jose (Bay Area). Flew down here and we pick him up at the airport. Should be heading out of our dealership in about 15 - 20 minutes.

Thanks for letting me know Danny. I definitely will do if my deal right now with my dealership falls through. They're ordering me a car and it's suppose to come in April. I've flew down to So cal to pick up my Lexus before so I have no problem doing so. Thanks again!

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03-08-2010, 12:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 718	Seriously, don't fall for that kind of bullcrap. I just placed a $1000 deposit to order a 370z, but they only needed a check from me and it's completely refundable if I want to back out. And what's more is they don't even cash that check, they're just holding it as more of a Good Faith deposit. For whatever reason, I can always back out. I almost fell for another dealership in the Bay Area, CA that asked for a $5000 non-refundable deposit. They are seriously out of their mind.

03-08-2010, 03:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
PlazmaStrike Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 42 Drives: YZFR1 RSX 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	i only put down a $200 deposit for my 2010 pw nismo. $1000- $2000 is way too much espically if its non-refundable.

03-11-2010, 01:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 17	all deposits are refundable, but only if theres somethings wrong with the car. once they have the car, you can't just change your mind or say you don't like it and expect a full refund.