Just received this text, is $1000 a normal deposit to reserve?

[skero]

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Goodness, yelp has not been kind to them.

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[bgn]

I’m not sure What is wrong with people on this forum, and deposits. You were buying a tens of thousands of dollar truck, what is wrong with giving $500-$1000 to show intent to purchase when it arrives. If you walk away, because you don’t have any skin in the game, you were taking an allocation and a build away from a customer who does want that vehicle.

They are now stuck with your specifications I cannot order their specifications

Because it makes no sense. This isn't a Ferrari and it isn't a vehicle that will sit on the lot for more than a few days.

 

[LeersMav]

Pay it. Get your truck the way you want it built, and be happy.

(Though the wait may kill you ..... Oh, don't sell all your vehicles until the dealer gets the truck delivered.)

 

[Driverdown13]

Ordered my Xlt cactus gray from diamond ford Lancaster Ca they didn’t require any deposit, however I gave a $500.00 deposit to show intent to purchase.

 

[JennyJoannSuebeeMcNash]

No deposit required for the reservation/purchase (April 7th, 2022) of my Maverick.

I'd tell Planet Ford to lick Uranus.

 

[pxpaulx]

Because it makes no sense. This isn't a Ferrari and it isn't a vehicle that will sit on the lot for more than a few days.

That quick turnover is precisely because 90+% of Mavericks sold are customer orders. Kind of a self-fulfilling comment?

I'd suspect that dealers that don't do a deposit, or one of minimal value, also want those buyers to walk so they can mark-up $10K.

 

[pxpaulx]

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[Lone Star Proud]

I was asked for a $1,000 down when i ordered. Got the truck eight months later at the price we agreed to. I didn't consider it that big of deal.

 

[teh603]

$1k is a bit high for a deposit in the Houston area, but not too unusual? Chastang quoted me that as well. Classic Galveston, on the other hand, said $500. And both claimed they didn't charge an ADM or Addendum.

If you'd rather pay an addendum (Lojack, lifetime interior coverage, nitrogen), I know a dealership close to Waco...

 

[Garyoj91]

I paid a $1,000 deposit when I ordered in August 2021 from NC.

 

[Strokes]

My deposit was $1000 last October. I had him write that it was fully refundable on my order sheet though in case I changed my mind.....after all I've never even sat inside one at the time.

 

[RJames]

It must depend on the dealership. I ordered 2 trucks one hour away from each other last September, no deposit required. One was delivered in March, the other one absolutely no time frame given yet.

 

[skero]

It must depend on the dealership. I ordered 2 trucks one hour away from each other last September, no deposit required. One was delivered in March, the other one absolutely no time frame given yet.

Hmm, I called another dealership earlier and they didn't require a deposit, think I should order from both?

 

[IwannaMav]

Although it should not be required. If I was serious about placing an order, had a great dealer, no ADM and had the funds to put $1000 down I would not have a problem. Less to pay when it comes in. But as others have said no deposit is required and varies by dealer.

 

[999]

Sassy.

No deposit required for the reservation/purchase (April 7th, 2022) of my Maverick.

I'd tell Planet Ford to lick Uranus.

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