Factory Order - Dealer isn't refunding deposit
10-28-2017, 12:30 PM
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Considering the number of posts you have on your account and the join date, almost seems like you work for the dealership. If you are, let me tell ya, I have a legal plan covered by my employer, and so for zero cost, I can work with an attorney. Too bad the agreement explicitly mentions the deposit is forfeited only if I do not purchase the vehicle before 15 days of it's arrival. I'd rather have the judge decide than letting you guys get a free pass on my money. I have paper trail on my conversations with the salesperson too, proving the car did not have a VIN on the date of cancellation, and also that the order was placed by you guys in July, way before my order date. I am curious to see what the judge thinks about it. See you guys in court, soon.
10-28-2017, 12:53 PM
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Audi Tacoma... Ah yes... Won't ever forget the time I visited the dealership, didn't see what I wanted, and walked next door to look at a couple of Porsches. As I passed by the Audi dealership while walking back to my car, I had an Audi salesman literally yelling at me out on the lot, insulting me for looking at the Porsches next door. Ironically, both dealerships are owned by the same parent company. Purchased the S5 from Audi Seattle. Won't be going back to Audi Tacoma, ever...
10-28-2017, 01:28 PM
#33
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Frankly not understanding the whole deposit in general, let alone signing that agreement.
My dealer ordered the car w/o a deposit, and that was initially on a Navarra/Magma combo that had some scared.
My dealer ordered the car w/o a deposit, and that was initially on a Navarra/Magma combo that had some scared.
10-28-2017, 02:25 PM
#34
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No I don't work for the dealership. I just saw this post while browsing for info on my sportback and had to chime in. Congrats on joining a whole month before me though. I signed a similar agreement when ordering my car. At the end of the day you were told the deposit is non refundable. Man up and act like a grown up for your actions instead of being a sue happy baby.
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10-28-2017, 04:58 PM
#35
Not sure if its the same in this case or not but I placed an order for a S5 SB in a special order color a month ago. The salesman specifically said the only reason he needed a deposit was due to the special order. He stated that at the time of arrival I had 15 days to complete purchase or deposit was lost and car would be placed on lot for sale. He also specifically said if order is canceled, deposit is lost. He highlighted this in the contract as he explained. Good Luck.
10-28-2017, 11:35 PM
#36
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Same here. Ordered for European delivery, they never asked for a deposit. I paid in full just before leaving for Europe.
10-29-2017, 10:27 AM
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Considering the number of posts you have on your account and the join date, almost seems like you work for the dealership. If you are, let me tell ya, I have a legal plan covered by my employer, and so for zero cost, I can work with an attorney. Too bad the agreement explicitly mentions the deposit is forfeited only if I do not purchase the vehicle before 15 days of it's arrival. I'd rather have the judge decide than letting you guys get a free pass on my money. I have paper trail on my conversations with the salesperson too, proving the car did not have a VIN on the date of cancellation, and also that the order was placed by you guys in July, way before my order date. I am curious to see what the judge thinks about it. See you guys in court, soon.
10-29-2017, 11:58 AM
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10-29-2017, 02:46 PM
#40
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They are simply not being very smart.
For a mere $1k today they are losing the potental for all future profits from this buyer and now other potential customers influenced by this. Definalty a Bad business decision.