how much deposit to put for ordering

The dealer needs to transfer an evoque from another dealer. They ask for $2000 for non refundable deposit. Is this normal?

(15-03-2013 07:29am)kirstenll Wrote:  The dealer needs to transfer an evoque from another dealer. They ask for $2000 for non refundable deposit. Is this normal?

I had to pay 10% down when I ordered and it was also non-refundable. I'm pretty sure anywhere from 5-10% is normal.

mine was £1000 fully refundable.

(15-03-2013 09:38am)RacingSnake Wrote:  mine was £1000 fully refundable.

Difference between US and UK then?

(15-03-2013 11:32am)AandM1228 Wrote:  Difference between US and UK then?

Probably a difference between dealers rather than country.

I had to put down £1000 which was fully refundable but only up to a certain date.

Friend of mine who is a lawyer told me its illegal in UK law to withhold a deposit unless they can't sell the car (same with school fees for private schools).

So if they can't sell the car when it arrives at full price then they can keep the deposit. If they do sell it then they can't profit from your deposit.

(15-03-2013 02:56pm)The Valeter Wrote:  Probably a difference between dealers rather than country.

I had to put down £1000 which was fully refundable but only up to a certain date.

I paid a refundable £1000, but Marshalls of Lincoln were only asking £500.

£1000 refundable deposit when I ordered the Evoque but only £500 for the Fl2.

That said, on my present Evoque I only put down £500. There was no mention re refund by me or the dealer as I had no intention of cancelling except initially when I thaught I may regret selling the Dynamic for a Pure Tech but I said to myself at that time if I lose £500 so be it.

Thanks very much! You guys are so helpful.
I just feel uncomfortable about non refundable part.I am in US. What if they can not deliver on certain date?