Can Toyota ban you for placing multiple deposits with dealers?

[GR007]

I’m a Toyota Dealer and there is no directive from TMNA on banning customers on multiple deposits. It is likely that you could lose a deposit if you agree to a non-refundable one. The Supra is in limited supply and we all like it that way for resale values. Just find a dealer that has one or is willing to order that car for you and ride with them until the car becomes available. Manuals are in high demand and short supply so you might have to pay a premium over MSRP but if you deal with your local dealer they are more likely to sell it in their market for less premium. Be patient and don’t play games with dealers and they won’t tell you such nonsense about Toyota banning a customer. Just not true

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[Lonestar_Nomad]

Toyota of Cedar Park in Texas gets allocations frequently.

Just giving a *confirmed* on this. I was in 23rd position when I placed my deposit and was 3rd only 4 months later when I found mine out of state. Cedar park absolute rips thru cars. Everything is MSRP and deposits are completely refundable. Great experience even tho I ended up grabbing one elsewhere. Just happened to be the way it worked out.

 

[FLtrackdays]

Just started trying to find a 2023 red mt supra. Really feeling the pain. Have been calling dealers all day to figure out waitlist, deposits, MSRP, etc. One dealer I was talking to told me that if Toyota sees that you have placed multiple deposits at dealerships, they'll cancel all your deposits and ban you from purchasing cars from them? Not sure if he was BSing me or what so that I would be scared into only putting a deposit with him, but has anyone heard of this? Was hoping to put 3 or 4 refundable deposits at dealers to hopefully secure a car this year.

Make it easy on them and you. Do the zip code search and find the car you like. When you do, contact that dealer to buy that car. I only called (or did the website chat) dealers that had the car I was truly ready to buy. That way your deposit is more of a formality, good faith. The ones that told me they would sell at MSRP - we got the paperwork started. It really was that simple.

I did this the other day for a buddy buying a Vette. He bought the car. I also did it for fun about a month ago for a friend looking for a Supra. There were a ton of them. You do have to open another browser to do zip code searches. Keep moving about 250 miles from your location until you find exactly what you’re looking for. I would not wait on any dealer to do that legwork for you unless it’s a dealer you’ve previously used or someone you personally know.

My 0.03 cents, with added inflation

 

[nomnomsta]

I don’t think they can ban you, just make sure your deposit is refundable and you have proof (email or text) that it’s refundable before you put money down. (Or non-refundable if you don’t care about losing your $$)

Tip I found helpful: place your deposits with an Amex card! Their customer service can help chase after dealerships that give you a hard time refunding the deposits. (Had to do this with 3 of the 5 dealers I placed deposits down with)

 

[lucky phil]

They can definitely ban you.......from their Christmas card list

 

[FLtrackdays]

They can definitely ban you.......from their Christmas card list

They do that ? down under as well?!? I thought only US businesses were that cheesy.

*gotta admit: we helped my daughter get a new Ford in 2019. Still gets birthday cards. My wife thinks it‘s so nice ?

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