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[quincy]

As I stated earlier, I also factory-ordered a new vehicle using this dealership. This is the first time I've ever ordered directly so the process is a bit different. It's customary (which I've learned recently) for a dealership to ask for a deposit when ordering from the factory. This dealership didn't. The salesman stated "if you back out, we'll put it on the lot and someone else will buy it."

This sounded fine at the time but I later learned that they now have no legal obligation to even sell ME the car that I ordered without a deposit. Also, the only thing I signed was a "preview order" which they didn't sign. After speaking to several other car salesmen at other dealerships, I've learned that I I should've negotiated an 'out the door' price, put down a deposit, and obtained a mutually signed 'buyer's order' and 'build sheet'. These other car salesmen seemed to indicate as well that I was no more obligated to follow thru with the order or take possession than the dealership is to sell ME the car that I ordered. Am I legally bound to this order or can I simply tell them to cancel or, refuse to take possession when it arrives? Given the way they dealt with the bike, I'm not at all confident they'll do the right thing when it's time. Thanks again

On the face of it, no firm agreement was ever made with the dealership. They apparently don’t have to sell to you and you don’t have to buy from them.

With special orders, there is usually some sort of commitment made. What type of special order was this? Did you order a certain exterior or interior color, or did you order special features like mood lighting or something?

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

Yes. It is still irrelevant.

So now countering a likely incorrect assumption of an OP is irrelevant. Good to know that's how you think.

 

[quincy]

So now countering a likely incorrect assumption of an OP is irrelevant. Good to know that's how you think.

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[BRVA2016]

On the face of it, no firm agreement was ever made with the dealership. They apparently don’t have to sell to you and you don’t have to buy from them.

With special orders, there is usually some sort of commitment made. What type of special order was this? Did you order a certain exterior or interior color, or did you order special features like mood lighting or something?

Nothing crazy. It’s a standard package with a few manufacturer option add-ons. The salesman even told me that If I didn’t buy it, they’d put it on the lot and sell it to someone else. Very casual about it too.

 

[quincy]

Nothing crazy. It’s a standard package with a few manufacturer option add-ons. The salesman even told me that If I didn’t buy it, they’d put it on the lot and sell it to someone else. Very casual about it too.

It appears then that no commitments were made, no firm contract was formed.

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

Nothing crazy. It’s a standard package with a few manufacturer option add-ons. The salesman even told me that If I didn’t buy it, they’d put it on the lot and sell it to someone else. Very casual about it too.

Very common. Don't worry about it.

 

[BRVA2016]

Very common. Don't worry about it.

Talked to a finance manager at a dealership today and he concurs with the consensus on here. Said I really didn't even need to call and tell them I wanted out. Again, I sincerely appreciate all of the advice, info, and peace of mind

 

[quincy]

Talked to a finance manager at a dealership today and he concurs with the consensus on here. Said I really didn't even need to call and tell them I wanted out. Again, I sincerely appreciate all of the advice, info, and peace of mind

Thank you for the update, BRVA2016. It is nice to hear that all is working out well for you.