Refunding Deposit? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jstme · 04-28-2013, 05:21 AM

I was just curious if anyone has had their deposit returned to them.
I have left a deposit on a GTS Auto of $2000 and have waited 4 months with still no production date. I was told 3 months delivery when I purchased the car and there was no date of delivery on my contract.

Yesterday I rang another dealer and they had the 86 that I wanted in their dealership for sale. I have bought it and pick it up on Tuesday.

Now, how due I get my deposit back? Anyone else had this issue?

Mikem53 · 04-28-2013, 10:03 AM

You need to demand your deposit back... Saying they didn't meet the agreed upon time of delivery. You should have no problem getting your deposit back unless it was a custom order which would make things more difficult to get out of.. But without seeing your contract... It's difficult to determine..
I'm sure as long as you didn't order something too out of the ordinary.. The dealer can put the car on the lot and easily get another buyer..

strat61caster · 04-28-2013, 02:25 PM

I made sure my deposit was fully refundable and they knew what I wanted.

They called and said "We have your car!"
I said "Cool how much is it!"
"Oh only $1.5k more than the base car you asked for with options you didn't want!"
"Give me my deposit back!"
"OK!"

Two grand sounds like a lot for a deposit, if I remember correctly the standard deposit was $500 (that's what I put down at both dealers) so your deal may be non standard and you might have trouble. Best of luck.

Don Ivey · 04-29-2013, 09:38 AM

Exactly the same situation as you, but I only deposited $500. I found another car at a different dealership, bought it, and asked for my deposit back. No problem. But I did ask the question before making the deposit, and had it in writing.

whaap · 04-29-2013, 10:22 AM

I think the term "demand" is a little too heavy. Just approach them in a polite business manner and ask they return your deposit. I don't see where you will have a problem.

Endless Mike · 04-29-2013, 11:09 AM

Unless the paperwork you signed says there's no refunds on deposits, they shouldn't have any issue giving it back to you. When I had a deposit on a Focus ST, they had no issue refunding it after it never arrived.

Endless Mike · 04-29-2013, 05:26 PM

He should have no issues at all at any time unless they specifically state (and you sign) it's nonrefundable. At worst, he should be able to take them to small claims court, at which point, any decent dealer will probably just give the money out of court rather than waste time and money over a grand.

deucethemoose · 04-29-2013, 05:32 PM

My deposit paperwork stated that the deposit was 100% refundable and non-binding. I was in a similar situation, and after I had purchased my FRS I went back to the other dealer where I had my deposit and they refunded my money without issue.

asmallchild · 04-29-2013, 07:26 PM

Similar situation, signed a contract and put down a significant deposit on another car but never took delivery

Went to a Subaru dealership who told me as long as I did not take delivery, I am not under any obligation and would be entitled to get my deposit back

May differ from state to state

04-28-2013, 05:21 AM	#1
Jstme Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 86 Gts Location: Victoria Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Refunding Deposit? I was just curious if anyone has had their deposit returned to them. I have left a deposit on a GTS Auto of $2000 and have waited 4 months with still no production date. I was told 3 months delivery when I purchased the car and there was no date of delivery on my contract. Yesterday I rang another dealer and they had the 86 that I wanted in their dealership for sale. I have bought it and pick it up on Tuesday. Now, how due I get my deposit back? Anyone else had this issue?

04-29-2013, 09:38 AM	#4
Don Ivey Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: Smithfield, NC Posts: 135 Thanks: 3 Thanked 37 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Exactly the same situation as you, but I only deposited $500. I found another car at a different dealership, bought it, and asked for my deposit back. No problem. But I did ask the question before making the deposit, and had it in writing. __________________ Don Ivey '13 FR-S (Hot Lava)

04-29-2013, 05:32 PM	#8
deucethemoose Functionally Retarded Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: LinkECU V6 MR2 - MKVII Golf R Location: PNW Posts: 709 Thanks: 81 Thanked 425 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My deposit paperwork stated that the deposit was 100% refundable and non-binding. I was in a similar situation, and after I had purchased my FRS I went back to the other dealer where I had my deposit and they refunded my money without issue. __________________ 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - 1MZ-FE 3.0L - Other Stuff I'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet.

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04-28-2013, 10:03 AM	#2
Mikem53 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: FR-S 6MT Location: Somewhere in Space Posts: 1,565 Thanks: 500 Thanked 882 Times in 433 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You need to demand your deposit back... Saying they didn't meet the agreed upon time of delivery. You should have no problem getting your deposit back unless it was a custom order which would make things more difficult to get out of.. But without seeing your contract... It's difficult to determine.. I'm sure as long as you didn't order something too out of the ordinary.. The dealer can put the car on the lot and easily get another buyer..

04-29-2013, 10:22 AM	#5
whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think the term "demand" is a little too heavy. Just approach them in a polite business manner and ask they return your deposit. I don't see where you will have a problem.

04-29-2013, 11:09 AM	#6
Endless Mike Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine FR-S Location: DC Posts: 70 Thanks: 14 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Unless the paperwork you signed says there's no refunds on deposits, they shouldn't have any issue giving it back to you. When I had a deposit on a Focus ST, they had no issue refunding it after it never arrived.

04-29-2013, 05:26 PM	#7
Endless Mike Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine FR-S Location: DC Posts: 70 Thanks: 14 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	He should have no issues at all at any time unless they specifically state (and you sign) it's nonrefundable. At worst, he should be able to take them to small claims court, at which point, any decent dealer will probably just give the money out of court rather than waste time and money over a grand.

04-29-2013, 07:26 PM	#9
asmallchild Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Altima 3.5SL, Limited BRZ Location: Orange County Posts: 43 Thanks: 30 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Similar situation, signed a contract and put down a significant deposit on another car but never took delivery Went to a Subaru dealership who told me as long as I did not take delivery, I am not under any obligation and would be entitled to get my deposit back May differ from state to state

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