Cayman GTS 4.0 - Page 12

John V · 09-29-2021, 03:09 PM

I provided my spec, but based on Sam's explanation, that's only important after I have reached the front of the line. At that point they do require a deposit to lock in the order, and then there's still time to modify the spec.

Which is good because I'm still undecided on exterior color and interior configuration (basically do I go full leather or full leather with "race-tex" trim on the seat centers, glove box and door panel inserts? Cost is the same, but going race-tex eliminates ventilated seats as an option and I think I want those)

wdc330i · 09-29-2021, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by clyde

The several times I've put deposit money down on new cars in MD, the written agreements have noted the deposits as refundable and those that I cancelled were promptly refunded.

That's what I was recalling, but didn't know whether it was still true...

JST · 09-29-2021, 04:52 PM

5 percent? Jesus.

lemming · 09-29-2021, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

But back to the lecture at hand...

Porsche of Silver Spring finally got back to me. They want a 5% deposit to hold my place on the waiting list. I politely declined.

Deposit farming. Hateful.

robg · 09-29-2021, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

5 percent? Jesus.

A dealer tried to get a friend of mine to put down 7% just to be on a waitlist! insane

John V · 09-29-2021, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

5 percent? Jesus.

I guess it doesn't sound too bad if you are bad at math

JST · 09-29-2021, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

I guess it doesn't sound too bad if you are bad at math

LOL, yes. "$500? Why not?"

I honestly have no problem with a deposit requirement, so long as it's refundable; $1000 seems about right. But asking for much more than that is just insulting.

Jeff_DML · 09-29-2021, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

LOL, yes. "$500? Why not?"

I honestly have no problem with a deposit requirement, so long as it's refundable; $1000 seems about right. But asking for much more than that is just insulting.

they have a big wait list so...

kind of like the prices of everything currently

edit: $27k e36 M3 and $33k zhps all day, funny money

Theo · 09-29-2021, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

they have a big wait list so...

kind of like the prices of everything currently

edit: $27k e36 M3 and $33k zhps all day, funny money

Ummm try $40k not $27

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1999-bmw-m3-136/

equ · 09-29-2021, 06:49 PM

Jeez, this really would have been the time to sell my LSB e46 m3.

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09-29-2021, 03:09 PM	#111
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	I provided my spec, but based on Sam's explanation, that's only important after I have reached the front of the line. At that point they do require a deposit to lock in the order, and then there's still time to modify the spec. Which is good because I'm still undecided on exterior color and interior configuration (basically do I go full leather or full leather with "race-tex" trim on the seat centers, glove box and door panel inserts? Cost is the same, but going race-tex eliminates ventilated seats as an option and I think I want those)

09-29-2021, 04:52 PM	#113
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,607	5 percent? Jesus.

09-29-2021, 06:49 PM	#120
equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,583	Jeez, this really would have been the time to sell my LSB e46 m3.