How much is a reasonable amount for a dealership to request to hold a used car for a few days while you get all your ducks in a row? Car value is around 12k.
I wouldn't do that ever. If you can't afford it today, it's not meant to be. But if its anything over $1000 they're insane
Not for me. For my sister. It's not even an issue of being able to afford the car, it's just the funds are tied up in a ira transfer snafu that the bank won't fix till Monday. I think even 1k is high, I was thinking more 500. Dealership wants 2k which is crazy. I've told my sister to walk, but she really likes the car, gonna go talk to them tomorrow. It's one of our local Subaru dealerships to boot.
yeah, i mean i understand the snafu with the funds. but still, if its not there when you go with the funds, then its not meant to be. find another one, or better yet have them order it. i can understand them maybe wanting a deposit for ordering one. but for one that's sitting there and they might sell anyways, just tell the customers 'no promises it will be here when you come back'. and yeah, $2000 is outrageous
That's what I told her. Dealership even pulled the "someone else is looking at it right now, out that deposit down" line. Which may be true, or it may be bullshit. Either way it leaves a sour taste in my mouth.
I think the problem here is "she". She has her heart set on this one certain can-never-be-replaced vehicle. The best advice has all been given. FWIW I've had a dealer hold a car for $20.
deposit is key - are you getting the money back? If so, pay whatever; but if they're adding it on top of the bill, laugh at them as you walk away. stop protecting the dealership - you don't owe them any favors, they're not on your side. May help naming it, as someone on here may be able to help out through connections of their own
Walk away and come back when she has the cash. Also offer less when she comes back since the other imaginary person backed out.
same here. They held it for $25 bux on a debit transaction. they didn't want to do it but it was commitment from me. Joe