Advertising fees on ordered vehicle and deposit

[Yellowtang]

One last question before I hit the sack.

I have read that some people get hit with advertising fees when using the discount programs. I have bought 3 cars in my short life so far and can't say I was ever hit with these.

The 2007 H3 I want the dealership would have to order.
I shouldn't be hit with any advertising fees show I?

Also,,,once I order my H3, are they going to ask for a deposit?
It isn't a problem, just want to be prepared with how much they may ask or what is fair to put down as a deposit.

[lance-n]

I ordered mine over the internet July 2005 and with the GMID discount. They only required a $1000 deposit with the order and paid the balance on delivery in August. I would have to look at the original invoice, but I do not think that I paid any advertising fees. I assume they are built in to the price. Hope that helps.

[f5fstop]

Some dealers will try and add numerous types of fees from advertising to paperwork, etc. It is up to you, as the consumer to pay or not pay.

[HummerNewbie]

I think the amount of the deposit really varies. When I first placed my order in March of last year there really wasn't any info on options, pricing or when they would actually start hitting dealerships. My dealer wanted a $2K deposit but I told them I would only let them sit on $1K of my money, they said ok.

[Wisha Haddan H3]

They wanted a $2000 deposit? I only had to put $500 down at Al Serra.

[HummerNewbie]

Originally Posted by Wisha Haddan H3

They wanted a $2000 deposit? I only had to put $500 down at Al Serra.

Yep, wanted $2k but I told them now way and they settle for $1K. You have to keep in mind though, they were a lot hotter then since production hadn't even start yet.