Totally agree. That's why I was trying to steer them to new. This category of cars has a higher likelihood for abuse by the PO.
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Totally agree. That's why I was trying to steer them to new. This category of cars has a higher likelihood for abuse by the PO.
sebastian1
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
Guys,
I wanted to know your opinion on this. I've put down $500 for a new car with a dealer to hold the car three days ago.
Now I think I might be able to get a better deal with a local dealer. I'm confused as to how I can retrieve my deposit from the previous dealer. I had not signed any non-refundable agreement etc, it was just a credit card transaction and I have a credit card receipt for the same. Let me know if I stand a chance to get my money back.
I wanted to know your opinion on this. I've put down $500 for a new car with a dealer to hold the car three days ago.
Now I think I might be able to get a better deal with a local dealer. I'm confused as to how I can retrieve my deposit from the previous dealer. I had not signed any non-refundable agreement etc, it was just a credit card transaction and I have a credit card receipt for the same. Let me know if I stand a chance to get my money back.
soflo-nochi
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Boca Raton, Fl
Signed nothing? Worst case if they do not want to give you your money back you can call your credit card company and request a charge back. The credit card company will likely refund you the money and ask the merchant (dealer in this case) to provide information or evidence as to why they deserve to keep the money they charged you. If they have nothing they will lose the dispute and have to refund the money to the credit card company and you're good to go!
--2017 MK7 GTI PP Autobahn
vj123
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- The Detroit
- Car(s)
- 19 & 16 GTI - sold
I thought about the same. But OP has signed on credit card transaction receipt authorizing the payment. Will the credit card company still refund the payment?
A refundable deposit is a deposit. They have to legally return your money.
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vj123
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- The Detroit
- Car(s)
- 19 & 16 GTI - sold
I was replying to the comment of calling credit card company if the dealer disagrees.
soflo-nochi
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Boca Raton, Fl
Deposits are funky when it comes to charge backs but usually you sign something stating the terms of the deposit and in his case it seems as if he did not. It is up to the merchant to prove that the transaction was fulfilled and in this case they may need to prove it was nonrefundable.
To answer your question, as long as the credit card receipt he signed was a generic with no terms and conditions specific to the transaction he will most likely win the transaction.
vj123
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- The Detroit
- Car(s)
- 19 & 16 GTI - sold
Thats good to know. I have read multiple comments about "calling the credit card company" but have not come across anyone who really did that when dealer refuse to give the deposit back.
Also i thought since i would have authorized the payment by signing the credit card transaction, it was my responsibility to prove the deposit was refundable.
Nsknick
Ready to race!
- Location
- East Coast
sebastian1
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
So this is an out of state dealer, I was charged on my credit card over the phone, I haven't signed anything not even the credit card receipt. This brings me to my next question, if i do go back on the deal , what reason should I mention to the dealer ? Should I say that I got a better deal locally and it isn't worth driving out his far. I'm just speculating if that could be grounds they aren't happy and they deny my refund. I was want this to go down well, that's all.
That's a tad high. You shouldn't be paying over $25k. Truecar for D.C. area has that configuration at $24,925. That would be absolute max I'd be willing to pay before any affinity discounts (such as USAA $500 off, etc).
Two previous posters on this page are saying they got theirs for $23.5k. Always remember that GTIs are built in mass quantities and VW dealers do want to move them.
Thanks for the response... I'll keep negotiating.
It also looks like those 2 posters picked up a GTI S not Sport. MSRP on the Sport is about $2500 more.
Totally missed the S instead of Sport. My bad. Yeah, the Sport is basically what I got in S trim (w/ LP and PP) before the Sport trim was introduced. I didn't get black mirrors or push button start, but I did get foglights.
Shoot for $25k or lower.