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Is it normal to pay 10% deposit on PIP order?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by 13Plug, Jul 24, 2012.

  1. 13Plug

    13Plug Active Member

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    So I called the sales manager today and got the low-down on the PIP in Canada. I'm planning on going tomorrow to order it. He suggested I should pay 10% as a deposit so it'll be around $3,500-$4,000.

    I thought deposits were normally like $500-$1,000. What should I do? I think that's too much to put down but maybe that's the new normal, I do not know.
     
    #1 13Plug, Jul 24, 2012
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    My deposit was $1000 but that was back in march and they didn't have any cars yet. I ultimately got mine through a car broker and just got my deposit back from the dealer.
     
    #2 heather somaini, Jul 24, 2012
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    I'd call another dealer to check what they require for Deposit, then negotiate with your Dealer.
     
    #3 ukr2, Jul 24, 2012
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    Not sure about Canada, but in the US, that's crazy. For most cars it's a $500 refundable deposit.

    I'd try other dealers.
     
    #4 stream, Jul 25, 2012
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    It was $5k refundable for my Porsche! I would expect $500 fine for the Prius.
     
    #5 gbrown, Jul 25, 2012
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    JimN Let the games begin!

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    If they are ordering a car built to your specs the amount doesn't seem out of line. If you choose unpopular combinations the dealer may have a hard time selling the car.

    In the US the Region orders the cars then distributes them to their dealers. In this situation 10% is high.
     
    #6 JimN, Jul 25, 2012
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    CharlesH CA HOV Decal #5 on former PiP

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    In the U.S., there are exactly 10 total PiP combinations: 5 colors X 2 trims. I don't think Canada will be any different.
     
    #7 CharlesH, Jul 26, 2012
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    No, there are 6 colour options here. I will post more details in a new thread. Long story short, the dealer took a $1,000 deposit. It was more than I wanted to pay but not a big deal, really. I figured it would be at least $500.
     
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    CharlesH CA HOV Decal #5 on former PiP

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    OK, so there are 12 total factory combinations in Canada :) .

    I can't speak for how it works in Canada, or even in other U.S. states, but in California, the deposit on a car is refundable if you don't accept the car for any reason, which really makes it rather pointless.
     
    #9 CharlesH, Jul 26, 2012
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    My deposit is refundable in the event I am not approved for a 2012 in the preorder process. I think legally I can still refuse the car at delivery and get my refund back if desired.
     
    #10 13Plug, Jul 26, 2012
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    If he suggested it, then make a counter suggestion.
     
    #11 mozdzen, Jul 26, 2012
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