need help getting deposit back
10-21-2004, 02:09 PM
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need help getting deposit back
i put a deposit on a tsx and yesterday i was at the dealer yesterday to get my 2k deposit back but they didnt want to give it back... and i told them i will b back on friday and there should be a check written up saying 2k if not i will take them to court and take legal consevation... any guys have any idea what i should do ??
10-21-2004, 02:16 PM
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You paid with a check? or credit card? If it's a check, has it been cashed? If not, cancel the check. It might cost you 40 bucks, but better than 2K.
Outside of that, if they are not giving you the money back, that is probably your next step, seeking a lawyer, especially if there is nothing in writing.
Outside of that, if they are not giving you the money back, that is probably your next step, seeking a lawyer, especially if there is nothing in writing.
10-21-2004, 02:17 PM
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go there with a baseball bat, and demand it.
j/k man.
call your lawyer...i dunno
why wont they give it back, are you not buying the car...whats up..more info plze
j/k man.
call your lawyer...i dunno
why wont they give it back, are you not buying the car...whats up..more info plze
10-21-2004, 02:24 PM
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i gave them 2k in cash... the onli paper i signed was the receipt.. we didnt even make a solid deal... i onli spoke to the finacial guy not the manager,, so even if the paper said the deposit isnt refunable i was told that i can get it back... i put a deposit on the tsx but i backed out becz i found a better deal.. and the other dealership said i can get it back... so any ideas guys?
10-21-2004, 02:27 PM
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You're probably better off asking them to match the other dealership's deal. Once you give a deposit, it means you're buying the car.
10-21-2004, 02:29 PM
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You paid a $2,000 deposit for what? I paid a $500 "car locator" fee for the dealer to locate the car I wanted, with the full (and written) understanding that the $500 was not refundable under any circumstances, unless they didn't find the car I wanted. But we agreed on the price of the car beforehand and this $500 was deducted from the agreed-upon price. So tell us what this deposit was for and why you want a refund?
10-21-2004, 02:31 PM
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i asked them to match the deal but they didnt want too... everyone i asked said i can get it back.. the dealer is just bsing me because their mad that they lost a deal..
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10-21-2004, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by I10O0I1
i gave them 2k in cash... the onli paper i signed was the receipt.. we didnt even make a solid deal... i onli spoke to the finacial guy not the manager,, so even if the paper said the deposit isnt refunable i was told that i can get it back... i put a deposit on the tsx but i backed out becz i found a better deal.. and the other dealership said i can get it back... so any ideas guys?
Ouch...how much better of a deal are we talking about here?
Unless the manager of the dealer has a change of heart, I assume there's nothing you can do to back out of the deal and get your $2000 back. A written contract (which is essentially what this is) has more teeth than an oral agreement. Basically, it's your word against his...
that sux man...sorry.
10-21-2004, 02:35 PM
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Oh no!!!! What happened???? Did you deal with that shady dealer who said you had to buy today? Did you bring your mother you I suggested???
10-21-2004, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by wsklar
Oh no!!!! What happened???? Did you deal with that shady dealer who said you had to buy today? Did you bring your mother you I suggested???
Am I the only one not entirely surprised by this after yesterdays thread?
I10O0I1, you seemed rushed to buy yesterday and now your paying for it. How much of a better deal did you find?
10-21-2004, 02:37 PM
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you can get your money back. I got my deposit back from a dealer with little problems.
If you have no agreement, then you can just say that you do not agree with the price. Also I believe that there is a law saying that if you put down a deposit and get an APR you do not like, they are obligated to return your deposit.
Hope that helps.
If you have no agreement, then you can just say that you do not agree with the price. Also I believe that there is a law saying that if you put down a deposit and get an APR you do not like, they are obligated to return your deposit.
Hope that helps.
10-21-2004, 02:37 PM
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the dealership can't legally keep your money, they may try to browbeat you or tell you they can't give it back, buts its just bs. don't give in to them
10-21-2004, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by wsklar
Oh no!!!! What happened???? Did you deal with that shady dealer who said you had to buy today? Did you bring your mother you I suggested???
10-21-2004, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by DEVO
I don't believe this. Nobody puts down 2k in cash these days. Please give us a better story.
10-21-2004, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by domn
Am I the only one not entirely surprised by this after yesterdays thread?
I10O0I1, you seemed rushed to buy yesterday and now your paying for it. How much of a better deal did you find?
I10O0I1, you seemed rushed to buy yesterday and now your paying for it. How much of a better deal did you find?
I have to assume stuff like this happens all the time. I believe this and don't think it's BS....
A 17 year old trying to buy a $27K car is a dangerous thing. This is why I asked a parent to come with him...
10-21-2004, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by I10O0I1
no it wasnt them that i dealt with it was the dealer b4 this one i had a deposit in and now i want to buy the demo car which im pickin up 2morrow and they wont give me my deposit...
Just tell them you next call will be to your lawyer if they don't give you the deposit back. We can send Domn to break their legs if you like, Domn does this as a hobby....
10-21-2004, 02:50 PM
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my mom did come with me... but the dealer is just assholes.. i told them that i got some personal problems and i cant afford the car right now and would like my deposit back.. i didnt tell them that i was going to another dealer if i did they would be even more mad.. and they didnt wanna give it back.. but i believe i can get it back the onli thing my mother sign was the reciept paper where he puts the price of the car and tax and all that crap.. but there wasnt a settled deal yet..
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Originally Posted by I10O0I1
why would i lie for i have the reciept that has proff that i put 2k down... my mother doesnt have great credit so i had to put 2k i will scan the reciept if u would like to see
Maybe DEVO meant that not too many 17-yr olds can drop $2K in cash...
I paid for my car in cash, but that may not have been the smartest thing to do since now I have to wait a little while longer to save up so I can buy my house in the spring
10-21-2004, 02:52 PM
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lol it wasnt all my money... devo part of the money was from my mother that i borrowed.. but yes if anyone want to see the reciept i would be more gladly to scan it and post it up for u guys..
10-21-2004, 03:00 PM
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Bezelbutt, you can definitely get your money back. The deposit just holds it for you. There is no legal binding to buy the car at that point. It is usually very simple to get your oney back, sometimes they get a little upset, but who cares, car salesmen are the lowest scum out there, I don't mind screwing them at all.
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yea thats what i was told.. they were mad that they lost a deal.... im pretty confident i can get it back they just want to stress it out and drag it out... but if friday i dont get my money back i will be callin my lawyer...
And you LIVE in New Jersey!!
10-21-2004, 03:37 PM
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10-21-2004, 03:38 PM
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lol b4 jersey i was in new york.. anyways can u guys tell me what the reputation points is about and how it works sorry to jack up my own thread haha
