questions on ordering frs - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Dragonist · 08-22-2012, 03:51 PM

I called dealership to order my frs, and they requested $500.0. My question, is this a requirement for ordering?

Echo · 08-22-2012, 03:54 PM

My dealership wanted a $1000, fully refundable deposit. Make sure that $600 is refundable, or that it will go towards paying for the actual car. Otherwise, hit up another dealership.

Justin.b · 08-22-2012, 03:56 PM

Yep. Deposit ($500~$1000) is entirely normal. As said, make sure it's refundable and make sure that's in writing.

-Justin

FastLap · 08-22-2012, 03:58 PM

My dealer just had me pay the first month's payment as a refundable deposit. Worked out good because then when the car came in I just picked it up and didn't have to pay anything else.

Stevieray · 08-22-2012, 04:00 PM

I gave a $500.00 refundable deposit, key word refundable.

Texas BRZ · 08-22-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevieray

I gave a $500.00 refundable deposit, key word refundable.

+1, same here.

Like others have mentioned, make sure it is definitely refundable and is in writing (keep receipt). Refundable = Back to you, and not only applied towards another purchase. Make sure with them so there's no misunderstanding, of course.

Good luck with your order.

Slrrrrp · 08-22-2012, 04:46 PM

I only had a 100$ deposit

Dragonist · 08-22-2012, 04:48 PM

I guess I'll have to get a down payment or sell some of my muscle car parts...Just a pain, due I'm approved via my credit union to get the car. I just wanted to do my paper work and take my car home, or in this case wait to get the phone call so I can drive the car.

tnt · 08-22-2012, 04:49 PM

mine was also $500 deposit but it was only for good faith - the check was not cashed

FBaxteR-S · 08-22-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonist

I guess I'll have to get a down payment or sell some of my muscle car parts...Just a pain, due I'm approved via my credit union to get the car. I just wanted to do my paper work and take my car home, or in this case wait to get the phone call so I can drive the car.

You do realize why they ask for a deposit though, right? When the car isn't even built yet, and the small amount of risk that the dealer assumes by agreeing to order you a vehicle?

Dragonist · 08-22-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FBaxteR-S

You do realize why they ask for a deposit though, right? When the car isn't even built yet, and the small amount of risk that the dealer assumes by agreeing to order you a vehicle?

Yeah I do, I also experinced this request just to test drive one.

Shagaliscious · 08-22-2012, 05:39 PM

Should be refundable, and it is normal. My dealer originally wanted $1k, but I looked at him weird, and asked how come the deposit for the First 86 was only $500. He talked to the sales manager and he told him a $500 deposit would be fine.

DON'T FORGET ABOUT IT! My salesman forgot about my deposit, I had to mention "what about the $500 I put down?" He got it fixed right away.

whitefrs · 08-22-2012, 05:41 PM

I gave a $500.00 refundable deposit

Dragonist · 08-22-2012, 07:56 PM

Awesome thanks everyone for the responses.

08-22-2012, 03:51 PM	#1
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Justin.b Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 Hot Lava, 01 Miata, 09 Outback Location: Boston Posts: 674 Thanks: 42 Thanked 377 Times in 196 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yep. Deposit ($500~$1000) is entirely normal. As said, make sure it's refundable and make sure that's in writing. -Justin __________________

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Dragonist Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 83 cutlass 68 olds 350 Location: Tx Posts: 27 Thanks: 12 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I guess I'll have to get a down payment or sell some of my muscle car parts...Just a pain, due I'm approved via my credit union to get the car. I just wanted to do my paper work and take my car home, or in this case wait to get the phone call so I can drive the car. Last edited by Dragonist; 08-22-2012 at 05:25 PM.

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FastLap Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2023 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Utah Posts: 90 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My dealer just had me pay the first month's payment as a refundable deposit. Worked out good because then when the car came in I just picked it up and didn't have to pay anything else.

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Stevieray Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 MT Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Las Vegas Posts: 55 Thanks: 44 Thanked 16 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I gave a $500.00 refundable deposit, key word refundable.

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Slrrrrp Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 08 Civic SI, 13 Scion FRS Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I only had a 100$ deposit

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tnt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: argento frs at Location: fremont ca Posts: 579 Thanks: 177 Thanked 76 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	mine was also $500 deposit but it was only for good faith - the check was not cashed

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Dragonist Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 83 cutlass 68 olds 350 Location: Tx Posts: 27 Thanks: 12 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Awesome thanks everyone for the responses.

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