Dealer Submitted the Wrong Build Code
07-25-2020, 11:23 PM
#31
Burning Brakes
You’re out of order.
<- thanks, I’ve always wanted to use this emoji thing with the gavel.
07-25-2020, 11:36 PM
#32
on the lawyer squabble.To the OP, I might make a little fuss, but not a big one. While you should get the car you want, having the car you'll get is awesome in every way and there are much worse dealer bungles. If they can't get you a new allocation quickly, I would try to get some kind of concession, as others have suggested.
Good luck...and remember this is a one- (or two-) percenter problem.
07-26-2020, 12:33 AM
#33
07-26-2020, 01:11 AM
#34
Burning Brakes
07-26-2020, 01:59 AM
#35
Because by law in the State of California the bill of sale isn’t executed until delivery. There is no contract until delivery. In this State, the dealer can take your deposit, build your car, and sell it to someone else if they want. And the customer has no recourse.
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HelpMeHelpU (07-26-2020)
07-26-2020, 02:21 AM
#36
Rennlist Member
That is correct except the deposit is fully refundable. Either party can cancel at anytime but the dealer is not able to keep your deposit.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 11736
c) Fail to refund any purchase money, including purchase deposits, upon demand by a consumer at any time prior to the consumer's signing of a vehicle purchase agreement with a selling dealer and taking delivery of the vehicle described in the brokering agreement.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 11736
c) Fail to refund any purchase money, including purchase deposits, upon demand by a consumer at any time prior to the consumer's signing of a vehicle purchase agreement with a selling dealer and taking delivery of the vehicle described in the brokering agreement.
Last edited by pettelli; 07-26-2020 at 02:42 AM.
07-26-2020, 02:52 AM
#37
That is correct except the deposit is fully refundable. Either party can cancel at anytime but the dealer is not able to keep your deposit.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 11736
c) Fail to refund any purchase money, including purchase deposits, upon demand by a consumer at any time prior to the consumer's signing of a vehicle purchase agreement with a selling dealer and taking delivery of the vehicle described in the brokering agreement.
California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 11736
c) Fail to refund any purchase money, including purchase deposits, upon demand by a consumer at any time prior to the consumer's signing of a vehicle purchase agreement with a selling dealer and taking delivery of the vehicle described in the brokering agreement.
Perry Mason: "Objection, your honor. Comment lacks relevance." Judge: Objection sustained. Refundability of deposit never discussed and not in question. Proceed counsel. Perry Mason: Thank you, your honor.
07-26-2020, 03:02 AM
#38
Rennlist Member
Because by law in the State of California the bill of sale isn’t executed until delivery. There is no contract until delivery. In this State, the dealer can take your deposit, build your car, and sell it to someone else if they want. And the customer has no recourse.
07-26-2020, 03:35 AM
#40
As co-counsel to @Archimedes , I am pretty sure he meant that the dealer can accept a deposit, not confiscate one. Take could mean either, but in this case I believe he meant accept. Case closed.
07-26-2020, 10:37 AM
#41
Burning Brakes
I am a lawyer, and who cares - we are the rejects of all legitimate professions. My policy, despite my profession and resulting desire to punch people in the mouth first, is to try to work it out through communication and reasonable expectations. As some have said, maybe it is an opportunity and I agree. That does not remove the sting of this bungle, but maybe it will work out in the long term to your satisfaction. I sure hope so and best of luck to you!
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JSF101 (07-26-2020)
07-26-2020, 10:48 AM
#42
I am a lawyer, and who cares - we are the rejects of all legitimate professions. My policy, despite my profession and resulting desire to punch people in the mouth first, is to try to work it out through communication and reasonable expectations. As some have said, maybe it is an opportunity and I agree. That does not remove the sting of this bungle, but maybe it will work out in the long term to your satisfaction. I sure hope so and best of luck to you!
lol, I thought I was the only one that walked around everyday thinking this. I can’t stand stupid people.
OP - yes, they messed up your order, but it’s not like they ordered you a yellow Spyder instead of a Miami blue GT4...calliper colour is easy enough fix and the dealer should offer to have this done when the car arrives for you. as far as the stereo, seems from what most say, the Bose really isn’t that much of an upgrade and you can’t hear much over the engine anyway- especially if you are going to do any exhaust mods, which it sounds like this car is in desperate need of. As for lawyers, what a colossal waste of time and potentially money. I’m sure you can work something out with the dealer without the need to go down that road.
FWIW - I too had to go over the spec with my SA and sign off on all the selected options PRIOR to them locking in my order. Surprised your dealer didn’t/doesn’t do this as a matter of policy.
07-26-2020, 10:51 AM
#43
Rennlist Member
I didn’t read through the entire thread, but OP, my friend’s car was built, and is sitting in Leipzig awaiting Euro Delivery. However, that is being cancelled, and he is not taking the car. It is Miami blue with black calipers, silver wheels, silver stitching. I think thInk that it’s a 130k MSRP. If interested, I can put you two in touch for more details on the build.
07-26-2020, 12:55 PM
#44
I didn’t read through the entire thread, but OP, my friend’s car was built, and is sitting in Leipzig awaiting Euro Delivery. However, that is being cancelled, and he is not taking the car. It is Miami blue with black calipers, silver wheels, silver stitching. I think thInk that it’s a 130k MSRP. If interested, I can put you two in touch for more details on the build.
Miami, PCCB in black calipers, buckets, full leather, Bose, apple play, LED lights, and few other goodies.
07-26-2020, 01:20 PM
#45
I am a lawyer, and who cares - we are the rejects of all legitimate professions. My policy, despite my profession and resulting desire to punch people in the mouth first, is to try to work it out through communication and reasonable expectations. As some have said, maybe it is an opportunity and I agree. That does not remove the sting of this bungle, but maybe it will work out in the long term to your satisfaction. I sure hope so and best of luck to you!
Do you by chance have a GT3T as well?