I find this excessive(dealer related)

[JuggNuttz]

first dealer i went to then had to back out of the deal, they kept my $1k.... even tho the service manager is my dads close friend. needless to say we wont be recommending anyone there anymore.

 

[RaptorScrew]

I'm a Business Manager at a GM dealership and I can tell you that ALL of our deposits are refundable. If my customer needs/wants his/her deposit back, I haven't done my job or in RARE cases that emergency you spoke of that was unforeseen showed up.

Either way, I can sell that truck. Period. They're just playing' footsies with ya and hope to make a quick grand regardless.

I would walk in and demand to see the GM/Owner. If they give you the run around, Tell them you'll wait there until they arrive. Make sure to put up a stink about how you're spending $50k and they don't seem to care about that.

Then, I personally, would order the vehicle, let it be delivered and then WALK from the deal and take my deposit elsewhere. Have that dealer do a locate and go get the truck you ordered in the first place...

....Just a thought.

Anyway, any respectable dealer would not ask for a NONREFUNDABLE deposit period.

Good luck!

 

[AVALANCHE]

Sometimes thats the owners opinion being trickled all the way down to you. I've heard stories. Ijs

Don't let yer meatloaf!

 

[Humvee21]

Don't sweat the non-refundable thing. I went through Redlands Ford in California and paid a $1,200 "non-refundable" deposit. It was only non-refundable once the truck was built and arrived at the drop off dealer. The $1,200 was for them to ship it back to California. When the truck was not yet built, I could cancel at anytime getting my money back.

However, I see a bad reputation growing within that dealership, so I cannot speak to how similar of a "non-refundable" type deal that they're asking for.

 

[beemerman]

When I ordered mine. Gave a 500 deposit. Dealer could not deliver. Refunded my deposit ,went to another dealer, they did not even take a deposit. Said if I did not want it when it came in they could easily sell it.

 

[Stingray23]

What bothers me the most is the fact that I was recommended to talk to this particular salesman at this dealership. The person who recommended him to me said he is a standup guy and would take care of me. Now, While the price is great, I just cant get over the fact that they want a non refundable deposit for a truck they know they can sell no matter what if I cant take delivery of it. How stupid can they be to turn down a guaranteed sale for $500? What ******* dumb asses. I wish I knew the owners contact info.

 

[Flboy]

I wouldn't sweat it and go elsewhere. I live in West LA, went to a dealer, gave $1000 deposit for them to only tell me the GM usually gets $5000 over MSRP (still after 3 years of production), but for me he will drop to $2000. I ripped the check up, laughed, and went 7 miles away and they took the my order for $500 and MSRP. It hurts reading some are getting them (ordered) for under MSRP, but is what it is

 

[beemerman]

I called ford customer service when I had my problem with the dealer, they really helped me. You can get the number from the dealer or google it

 

[Stingray23]

I wouldnt mind going to another dealership if I can get the same deal, its just that, no one else is offering anywhere near as good a deal on an ordered raptor.

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I wonder if Randy can get me that info.......hhmmmmmm.........

 

[svt83]

Are you willing to travel? My dealership was great!