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Would you put down a nonrefundable deposit for a Z06

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Old 11-23-2021, 09:38 AM
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Default Would you put down a nonrefundable deposit for a Z06
One of our members questioned, if it wouldn't have been better to require a nonrefundable deposit to weed out many of the 5,000 people who sent in deposits, which were on multiple lists and maybe people who are thinking about flipping the cars. So, for those that have participated, let's find out.

Would you have participated had the deposit been a non-refundable $1,000 Yes No


Would you have participated had the deposit been a non-refundable $2,000 Yes No
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11-23-2021, 09:50 AM
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Shure, if you know your place in line and MSRP is guaranteed.
 
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While I wouldn't personally do it. It may be a good way of removing the speculators and flippers. $5k non refundable deposit, would really display the customers who are serious about buying the z06.
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While I wouldn't personally do it. It may be a good way of removing the speculators and flippers. $5k non refundable deposit, would really display the customers who are serious about buying the z06.
Same thought
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No. Absolutely ridiculous.
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Shure, if you know your place in line and MSRP is guaranteed.
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No. Speculators and flippers are not the problem. Supply is the problem.
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I would have. I actually hoped Ciocca would have gone with non-refundable to reduce the competition haha
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I’d prefer not to, but had MM required it when I got #134 I would have have had no issue with up to a $5k non refundable deposit.
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Originally Posted by PurpleLion
Shure, if you know your place in line and MSRP is guaranteed.
I would have if this was the case. I would also add that I'd need a guarantee I'd get the car as a first or second model year. Other than that, no.
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only if its transferrable.
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Originally Posted by PurpleLion
Shure, if you know your place in line and MSRP is guaranteed.
While I agree, my initial thought is no. I don't know that I would put a great deal of faith or trust in any "guarantee" provided by a dealer.
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So then when you get your MSRP jacked up at the last minute you lose money walking. I agree with the others though in a vacuum it would stop the flippers.
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I would consider it if there was a contract spelling out the terms and conditions for both parties.
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Old 11-23-2021, 12:15 PM
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Yes, assuming it secured a decent spot at MSRP.
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No. Not knowing the price yet I would only put a refundable deposit.
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