Is a Deposit Really Required to Order? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

flexme · 10-29-2008, 10:09 PM

If so, how much and what is the minimum?

transfrmn · 10-29-2008, 10:12 PM

yea i'm pretty sure it is they want to make sure you actually are somewhat dedicated to buying this camaro, mine was 100 dollars but if i get the car it goes towards my purchase if i back out later i get it back

headpunter · 10-29-2008, 10:12 PM

all depends on your dealer, could be anything from $500-$5000

lrc250 · 10-29-2008, 10:26 PM

No deposit required with my order and got it with the supplier price.

Legend · 10-29-2008, 10:30 PM

I paid $1,000 for my deposit

littlecammi · 10-29-2008, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flexme

Is a deposit really required to order a Camaro? If so, how much and what is the minimum?

Maybe a valued repeat customer, who is known at the dealership because he has purchased other vehicles there previously, would not need to put down a deposit. But other than that, a deposit of $500 minimum is generally required. Some dealerships may require more. And some buyers like to put down a $1000 deposit to solidify the relationship that is just starting with the dealer for this important purchase. But all dealerships like a sizeable deposit, since it is an indicator that the same customer does not have cars ordered through several dealers, intending to go through with the purchase with only the one who can deliver first. If no deposits were required, you could easily have disreputable people ordering from more than one dealer.

1_2Many · 10-29-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by I am Legend

I paid $1,000 for my deposit

Me too...I'm actually glad I did because that's $1,000 less I'll have to worry about in March. Dealer told me the main reason he requires such a high deposit is to weed out the serious buyers...I don't blame him.

turbocrazy · 10-29-2008, 11:52 PM

I put down 1k as well. To be quite honest most of the dealers I went to on the 13th had no clue and wanted nothing to do with me. By the 14th at approximately 9:30 am I had priority one and a placed order with my 6 digit confirmation. The moral of my story is I was just happy enough to be priority number 1 with that 6 digit number and a 2010 camaro @ MSRP. So the 1k deposit was well worth it to me.

*TAG UR IT* · 10-30-2008, 01:50 AM

all depends on the dealer. plain and simple.

sdimess84 · 10-30-2008, 10:33 AM

I will be paying 500 today at my dealer

Hylton · 10-30-2008, 10:35 AM

I believe it was required by GM for all the Canadian dealers to get a deposit. I was told that GM of Canada asked for a deposit, a written bill of sale and proof of id.

10redrocket · 10-30-2008, 04:04 PM

I didn't have to put down anything!
Though I have purchased my last 4 new cars from this dealer.

EMT644 · 11-13-2008, 12:41 PM

So my dealer has told me now several times that a deposit was not necessary and would in no way affect how quickly i got my car. I was able to call this morning and get a confirmation number. Is there anything else i need to get in order to be sure I don't end up being disappointed?

toxicity · 11-13-2008, 12:57 PM

My dealer gave me a copy of the order... which isn't a bad thing to hold on to EMT644

10-29-2008, 10:09 PM	#1
flexme Missing Member Drives: Fred Flintstone Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9	Is a Deposit Really Required to Order? If so, how much and what is the minimum?

10-29-2008, 10:12 PM	#3
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,745 View My Garage	all depends on your dealer, could be anything from $500-$5000 __________________ Stop Whinging

10-30-2008, 10:35 AM	#11
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,275	I believe it was required by GM for all the Canadian dealers to get a deposit. I was told that GM of Canada asked for a deposit, a written bill of sale and proof of id. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

10-30-2008, 04:04 PM	#12
10redrocket Drives: 2SS Camaro LS3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Irwin, PA Posts: 195	Deposit I didn't have to put down anything! Though I have purchased my last 4 new cars from this dealer. __________________ RECEIVED 5/22/09 - 2SS, SIM with CGM stripes, Black Leather, Polished 20's, Sunroof, LS3. Past Rides: 69 Camaro RS Small Block 67 Chevelle SS Big Block 05 Cobalt SS Supercharged 07 Cobalt SS Supercharged 10 Camaro 2SS LS3 Soon: 18 Camaro 2SS 1LE

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transfrmn Imperial Blue LT2/RS Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: eastern, nc Posts: 231 View My Garage	yea i'm pretty sure it is they want to make sure you actually are somewhat dedicated to buying this camaro, mine was 100 dollars but if i get the car it goes towards my purchase if i back out later i get it back

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lrc250 480 HP 2010 2SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 325 View My Garage	No deposit required with my order and got it with the supplier price.

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Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	I paid $1,000 for my deposit

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turbocrazy Drives: Cadillac CTS & 2010 BLK SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 72	I put down 1k as well. To be quite honest most of the dealers I went to on the 13th had no clue and wanted nothing to do with me. By the 14th at approximately 9:30 am I had priority one and a placed order with my 6 digit confirmation. The moral of my story is I was just happy enough to be priority number 1 with that 6 digit number and a 2010 camaro @ MSRP. So the 1k deposit was well worth it to me.

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TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	all depends on the dealer. plain and simple.

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sdimess84 Drives: 1996 SS S10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 49	I will be paying 500 today at my dealer

11-13-2008, 12:41 PM	#13
EMT644 Drives: 2003 Ford F-150 FX4 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brooklet, GA Posts: 35	So my dealer has told me now several times that a deposit was not necessary and would in no way affect how quickly i got my car. I was able to call this morning and get a confirmation number. Is there anything else i need to get in order to be sure I don't end up being disappointed?

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toxicity Drives: 'Maro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: PA Posts: 70	My dealer gave me a copy of the order... which isn't a bad thing to hold on to EMT644