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Originally Posted by Jonster
Your first initial dealership is definitely the bonehead in this one. I did something similar to what you did, except i didn't sign any loans or payments until the car arrived. I had to get my car shipped to me (almost 900 miles) from another dealer.
The original dealer has documents with you and it's official right? You could easily have a lawsuit. So, maybe if that is mentioned they will get their act together.
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Indeed, if you have a contract signed by the dealer (bill of sale), you have a prima facie breach of contract case, especially if you tendered payment and they accepted it. Although it would be unlikely that a court would award you specific performance (getting the actual car), but the dealer may be required to honor the deal with an equal substitute. Further, if the dealer knew that you were relying on the deal to your detriment (selling your stuff in anticipation of the deal being honored), you may have a detrimental reliance case too, but not nearly as strong as a breach of contract case. Unfortunately, this would takes months and you appear to be in a hurry, so I'd accept this as a lesson learned. Good luck.