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mowbr4 · 10-18-2008, 05:10 PM

So as many of you know I went to the dealer today to order my 2010 Camaro. When I went in there the internet happened to be down so he couldn't bring up the pricing for me. But he did pull out an order form and wrote on there everything I wanted without the pricing. At the bottom he wrote Vehicle to be Sold at MSRP. I place my $500 deposit and went out the door with my sales form. He said he will email me the order # on Monday.

Does this sound like a legitimate deal? It sort of bothered me he couldn't bring up the pricing...

Thanks guys!

*The_Blur* · 10-18-2008, 05:11 PM

That seems good to me.

card21doc · 10-18-2008, 05:18 PM

definately

mowbr4 · 10-18-2008, 05:56 PM

Also, if something happens from now until I get the car am I allowed to get my deposit back? Say I lose my job or something.

SoonerRob · 10-18-2008, 06:06 PM

You should have asked about that prior to giving it to them and had it put in writing whether or not it was refundable. Our policy is that it's not a Non-Refundable Deposit...and our customers were told upfront and signed an agreement.

Bullitt · 10-18-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SoonerRob

Our policy is that it's not a Non-Refundable Deposit...and our customers were told upfront and signed an agreement.

That would be all well and good if a person special ordered a vehicle that was hard to sell. But since these Camaros will be hard to come by, at first, your dealer would have to be pretty sleazy to keep the deposit if you were to back out.

mowbr4 · 10-18-2008, 07:51 PM

I think that would be pretty bad. I would hope I could

EllwynX · 10-18-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SoonerRob

You should have asked about that prior to giving it to them and had it put in writing whether or not it was refundable. Our policy is that it's not a Non-Refundable Deposit...and our customers were told upfront and signed an agreement.

What reason is there to ever make a deposit Non-Refundable? Aside from a special order in some strange configuration or color anyway.

The dealer will EASILY be able to resell the car.

camaro5 · 10-18-2008, 09:03 PM

I had this little "discussion" with the crooks - I mean dealer that F'ed my Corvette deal up. Ed Morse Sawgrass Auto Mall said "Oh, that wasn't a deposit, it was a partial payment, it's non-refundable".

I said, hmm, I know the law, would you like to have the Florida State Attorney General's Office explain it to you, Mr. Weasel? They gave my check back. End of story.

Speak to the General Manager at the dealer first. Check your state's laws, your Attorney General is there to help you with crooks.

EDIT: The law in FL is, it's not your car until all four tires roll over the curb, down the road, burnin' gas. And it's your money until then. Use a credit card if possible.

69 Hugger · 10-18-2008, 09:16 PM

my dealer told me non refundable today so I told him I'd think about it and come back monday. Roll the Dice or What ? 1000.00

camaro5 · 10-18-2008, 09:34 PM

Go to your state's Attorney General website, and see if it has the answer or email them the refundable question for Monday.

I'm not sure about other states, only FL. But I'll bet it's the same. Or, call and ask the dealer's General Manager. He's the guy or gal in charge.

mscottfl · 10-19-2008, 01:38 AM

I ordered my 2SS today- spoke to the dealer with the same question- what if I can't take delivery/lose my job etc. He told me technically its non refundable- but in cases where they have run into this situation they typically end up refunding it anyway either right away or when they sell the car. The only time its really non refundable is like what Ellwynx was sayin- strange config etc. These things will sell like crazy so i wouldn't worry about it.

10-18-2008, 05:10 PM	#1
mowbr4 Drives: 2006 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 62	Just got back from dealer. So as many of you know I went to the dealer today to order my 2010 Camaro. When I went in there the internet happened to be down so he couldn't bring up the pricing for me. But he did pull out an order form and wrote on there everything I wanted without the pricing. At the bottom he wrote Vehicle to be Sold at MSRP. I place my $500 deposit and went out the door with my sales form. He said he will email me the order # on Monday. Does this sound like a legitimate deal? It sort of bothered me he couldn't bring up the pricing... Thanks guys!

10-18-2008, 05:11 PM	#2
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10-18-2008, 09:03 PM	#9
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	I had this little "discussion" with the crooks - I mean dealer that F'ed my Corvette deal up. Ed Morse Sawgrass Auto Mall said "Oh, that wasn't a deposit, it was a partial payment, it's non-refundable". I said, hmm, I know the law, would you like to have the Florida State Attorney General's Office explain it to you, Mr. Weasel? They gave my check back. End of story. Speak to the General Manager at the dealer first. Check your state's laws, your Attorney General is there to help you with crooks. EDIT: The law in FL is, it's not your car until all four tires roll over the curb, down the road, burnin' gas. And it's your money until then. Use a credit card if possible. __________________ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge General Motors ASEP, A.S. Automotive Technology, Telecommunications Specialist, CISCO Network Engineer STANDARD DISCLAIMER camaro5 is furnishing this information "as is". camaro5 does not provide any warranty of the information whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the information will be error-free.

10-18-2008, 09:34 PM	#11
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	Go to your state's Attorney General website, and see if it has the answer or email them the refundable question for Monday. I'm not sure about other states, only FL. But I'll bet it's the same. Or, call and ask the dealer's General Manager. He's the guy or gal in charge. __________________ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge General Motors ASEP, A.S. Automotive Technology, Telecommunications Specialist, CISCO Network Engineer STANDARD DISCLAIMER camaro5 is furnishing this information "as is". camaro5 does not provide any warranty of the information whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the information will be error-free.

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card21doc Drives: 13 Hotwheels Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 71	definately

10-18-2008, 05:56 PM	#4
mowbr4 Drives: 2006 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 62	Also, if something happens from now until I get the car am I allowed to get my deposit back? Say I lose my job or something.

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SoonerRob Drives: Any Car On The Lot I Want.... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 29	You should have asked about that prior to giving it to them and had it put in writing whether or not it was refundable. Our policy is that it's not a Non-Refundable Deposit...and our customers were told upfront and signed an agreement.

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mowbr4 Drives: 2006 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 62	I think that would be pretty bad. I would hope I could

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69 Hugger Drives: 69 Convertible Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sumit Point, WV Posts: 943 View My Garage	my dealer told me non refundable today so I told him I'd think about it and come back monday. Roll the Dice or What ? 1000.00

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mscottfl Ordered! 2SS Cyber Gray Drives: 2010 2SS CGM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cape Coral FL Posts: 27	I ordered my 2SS today- spoke to the dealer with the same question- what if I can't take delivery/lose my job etc. He told me technically its non refundable- but in cases where they have run into this situation they typically end up refunding it anyway either right away or when they sell the car. The only time its really non refundable is like what Ellwynx was sayin- strange config etc. These things will sell like crazy so i wouldn't worry about it.