I'm kinda leaning towards gettin the '05, but..

[Contrarian]

I'll do car shopping more this spring. If I do place the order on May 1st, do they require the full downpayment then or is that on delivery? I would be kinda pissed to have any cash tied up for 6 months waiting for delivery.

 

[65conv50]

If the dealer really wants your business, a 100 buck deposit will hold it. No big deal to a good dealer.

 

[shatner saves]

...and, if you change your mind, you might be able to sell your spot in line. Remeber the intro of the last M3? I heard there were guys selling their $3k deposits for $5k and up. Maybe that's just urban legend.

 

[351CJ]

Most Ford dealers around here want a $500 deposit. But the only way you can answer the question is to go vist the Ford dealer that you would be buying from and ask how much a a deposit they want.

AS Shatner says, putting a deposit down would be VERY low risk as if you don't want your 05 Stang there will be people standing in line ready to buy it.

 

[66Satellite]

Ok, so putting down a deposit gets you what--the right to spend an extra $2-3k over MSRP?

 

[Wylde]

I'll just wait and get the 5th or 6th or 20th...I don't care as long as I get one. It will be winter here when they come out anyway (if it is Feb)