Last night I went into a Honda dealer and agreed to purchase a new car. I really wanted to pay at most $300 a month, over 5 years, but the dealer said that would not be possible because of the overall cost of the car.The initial quote the dealer gave me was $395 a month for 5 years. I said that was too much.Then he asked "Could you do $330 a month?" and I said ok. . I thought he meant $330 a month for 5 years. Wouldn't you? . So,as I was going over the contract when I went home, the contract said over a period of 6 years, not 5. I had told the dealer that I could not do 6 years and yet, that was what was on the contract. I was so tired last night that I do not know how I could have signed the contract. Anyway, this morning, I went back to the dealer and told them that I did not realize that it stated 6 years, after we had discussed 5 years.The thing is, I had made a $1000 deposit, which I was told is non-refundable if, after they order the car and it comes in in 2-3 weeks, I decide I don't want it anymore. I would get back the money if after ordering the car and it arrives, I take the car. Listen, I ordered the car last night and I went back to the dealer this morning,less than 12 hours after. The car won't be at the dealership til 2-3 weeks. Why can't I get the money back? Is that legal for them to keep it, when I was told that I would NOT get it back AFTER the car arrives and I decide I don't want it anymore?
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17 years ago