My mother is actually purchasing the car so I can get the best apr, and she's been gung ho about it for months, until now. The dealer brought in for me from a different state w/no charge, its cleaned and waiting for me to pick it up, but my mother is now "on a business trip" and not available. I've spoke with her and she claims to be just "too busy" to take 5 minutes to do the online credit app. I put $500 down on the car so they would hold it for me, but the car is in extremely high demand, and could be sold in a day if it were made available. Also, because of the 2007's coming within the next couple of weeks, to find another car like mine would be next to impossible. I know for a fact that there isn't another one like it for sale in six states around me. Im just nervous that this might take a few more days, and I dont want to lose the car. Thanks.
2006-08-18 06:16:24 · 10 answers · asked by carolinagrl 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Depending on the dealer, they will probably hold it until you tell them that you are no longer going to take it. Just make sure to stay in touch with your dealer and let them know what is going on. It also might help to run down and talk to the GM and let him know as well.
And no, there isn't "always one just around the corner" with several brands. My bet is you are talking about a Scion, Toyota Prius, or Honda Civic. Or possibley some rather high end vehicle, but I find that one to be a longshot.
2006-08-18 08:29:33 · answer #1 · answered by Manny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the dealer told me that if i would put 10 or 20 bucks down they could hold the car for 24 hrs and if i didnt come get it in 24hrs someone else could buy it. which was a bunch of bull because i knew i had to go through the process of a credit check and application, plus getting insurance to take the car. they tell you thinks like that because they are trying to sell the car. you can always ask for your money back if your mom is having buyers remorse.
2006-08-18 17:21:41 · answer #2 · answered by MiaDiva28 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only the dealer can answer your question with any degree of accuracy, not a bunch of strangers sitting at their computers. Ask the dealer. If your mother is having buyers regret, and doesn't follow through, you may have lost $500
2006-08-18 13:24:16 · answer #3 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the usually will hold it for 30 days,,if your credit is good and they know there is not going to be any problems in them getting final payment,,if they have already spoken to your bank,,or finance company,,you should be ok on it,,i hope this helps some.
2006-08-18 13:25:05 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the State Laws and dealership policy. You should call you dealer and ask.
2006-08-18 13:23:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dealer has you right where they want you. You are afraid there is no other car just like it.... UNless it is a Honda Civic, they are selling like hotcakes.
2006-08-18 13:22:21 · answer #6 · answered by Mike Hunt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not be too obsessed with the car. Something better will always come.
2006-08-18 13:24:11 · answer #7 · answered by cherox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no legal requirement that they hold it at all, just what verbal agreement you made and that is still iffy
2006-08-18 13:22:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'll probably hold it for up to a week.
2006-08-18 13:22:57 · answer #9 · answered by HULK RULES!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gosh, why not just ask?
2006-08-18 13:23:45 · answer #10 · answered by Spenge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋