[Explorer3253]

Originally Posted by geeslice

So I read through the paperwork and I think I'm pretty well screwed. According to the paperwork my deposit is non-refundable and I legally agree to take delivery of the car within 5 days of it arriving at the dealership.

The kicker is is that when they asked us to sign it we weren't sure if the car was going to be in my name or my mom's name (insurance reasons) and they said that it didn't matter who signed it.

I am however going to call BMW of Sterling and Arlington and see what their policy is that way if Fairfax gives me problems I can make a stink about what the others in the area do.

If they are nice they will refund or even at this point just take the 2.5k and not legally bind me to the car. (Though I do hope to get the deposit back.)

I feel this would be so much easier if they sold MINIs...

I will keep everyone posted to the situation and thanks for the support/input.

Well, from what I know all of BMW uses the same type of writeup slips. They all say non-refundable deposit. However, what my S.A. advised me was that in the state of NY they cannot legally hold my deposit unless I receive some type of service / goods. They also can't hold you to the car legally b/c what if your method of finance falls through (i.e., you get denied the loan) I'm not sure the laws in CT, heck I'm not even sure of the laws in NY....but from what I hear, they should be able to give you back your money. A dealership like BMW shouldn't have any reason to hold your money. They can turn around and sell the car very quickly. The sales person should also not try to get some bad PR from denying you your refund. Remind him that for his understanding, you will remember to purchase from him in the future and you will send people his way. A good sales person won't care if a deal falls through, b/c he will always have another in the works. Mine sold the one I backed out of in 45minutes.