[EKaru]

Originally Posted by JoaiM3

BMW deposits are all refundable.

So are Mercedes, Porsche, Audi etc

[Rendezvous]

It would depend on how long I held the car for.

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by jph28

I've purchased two cars from dealerships (BMW and VW), both times they took a $500 deposit by CC over the phone. I think it's pretty standard? Come to think of it, I'm not sure if it was non-refundable (and didn't care, since I was definitely buying the cars).

Yep, I have put down a deposit on my E92 M3 and my Cayman R. I got my deposit back from one BMW dealer when they couldn't guarantee me an allocation for an E92 M3. I don't think either mentioned them being non-refundable. It is generally just a scare tactic if a dealer tries the non-refundable line. Heck I haven't even signed anything from the Subaru dealer. I remember the Porsche dealer asking for a really large deposit, and I said no thanks, I will do $1000.