💸 The 'official' I put my deposit down list...

[Runner193]

Hello. We are ready to purchase and visited a small Lexus dealer in Hampton Roads, VA. They want a non-refundable deposit against a 7 month wait list for a "maybe we'll get something you like but won't talk about price until the actual vehicle comes in." I will not do that but am curious if that is common with Lexus. We've owned Toyotas, Jeeps, Dodge Ram, and Acura and I've never had a sales person (let alone two) try to go that route. We walked. There are several dealers between Baltimore, DC, Richmond, and the Triangle and we get to those areas regularly so there are other options with in easy driving distance. I am aware of the "if we build it, they will come" from Lexus in terms of cranking out optioned and packaged vehicles and am happy to have that conversation against a refundable deposit. But the nonrefundable bit was a surprise given it is against no specific vehicle, no specific price point, and no specific timeline. Wife and I are looking for a Premium Plus with nothing additional beyond Premium Plus spec. It's a unicorn and we're willing to wait. Has anyone put down refundable deposits with multiple dealers to get "more lines in the water?"

I purchased my premium plus at Pohanka in Chantilly VA near Dulles AP. They were taking a $1000 fully refundable deposit prior to the vehicle release in the beginning of the year. They were great to work with and will get you the vehicle you want.