two deposits for the Speciale

Hi Folks--

I have a deposit down both in Albuquerque, NM and El Paso, TX for the Speciale. The deal is standard dealer pricing with free first service. I only need one, and don't want to lose the deposit on whichever bike comes in second. If anyone would like to purchase the second one instead of me by taking over the deal, send me a message!

Thanks,

JK

why did you put a deposit on both bikes.

I hate waiting! I've bough two bikes each from both dealers, so I know them well. El Paso is closer, but I might be able to get the bike from ABQ sooner. I figured for a new bike with limited quantities I might get one faster if I tried two dealers.

thats kinda of funny....but ok, you did it....since you have a history with both shops...couldn't you just ask one to cancel now ?

Yes, I can. But how do I know which one is going to get the bike first? They don't know, so I can't either. When I got a SuperSport S the time difference was months.

Deposits on vehicles are refundable in the US.
When you get the bike from which ever dealer gets it first cancel the other and get your deposit back.

jdkerner said:

Yes, I can. But how do I know which one is going to get the bike first? They don't know, so I can't either. When I got a SuperSport S the time difference was months.

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jf1178 said:

Deposits on vehicles are refundable in the US.
When you get the bike from which ever dealer gets it first cancel the other and get your deposit back.

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This is true !!! You may cancel and retain you full deposit.

It's not like the Speciale is a custom allocation ;-).

With that said, I don't blame ya

Interesting... A third dealer in AZ told me if I ordered from the, the deposit would be refundable only to the point at which the bike shipped from Italy. Not true?

jdkerner said:

Interesting... A third dealer in AZ told me if I ordered from the, the deposit would be refundable only to the point at which the bike shipped from Italy. Not true?

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That I don't know ...

jdkerner said:

Interesting... A third dealer in AZ told me if I ordered from the, the deposit would be refundable only to the point at which the bike shipped from Italy. Not true?

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Not true, but there is some technicality to this and also depends on how you handled the situation. If you gave a non bidding deposit for a bike that was not physically in stock when the transaction was done then you will get your deposit refunded. Your deposit in this case just means you have first dibs to purchase a bike thats was not even available at the time when its makes its way into the dealership, but you also have the right of refusal as well.

Now if you signed a document stating you agree to giving them a non refundable deposit, signed a actual sales contract or you had requested the manufacturer modify the vehicle outside of its normal production spec specifically for you (if thats even possible in this case which i doubt) then you would be on the hook for the deposit.

I believe the preorder for the SL required you agree to purchase the bike and sign the sales contract at the time of the deposit or the deal was off. In that case you pretty much own the bike and legally bound to follow through with the purchase. I ordered a v4s so im not sure if this was a speciale requirement but i dont believe it was.

I dont know what you initially agreed to with these dealers but typically deposits are refundable especially on pre orders, and if they never told you the deposit is nonrefundable when you put it down it should be refundable.
I would read through any paperwork you may have signed.

Can’t wait for the latest greatest bike only to be out done next year when the R is released.

Consumerism at its finest

hahahaha

how true that is

i know money doesn't grow on trees, etc. but in order to keep the very best of relationships with your "dealers" it would be nice if you could use the money for a credit on future service or buying parts/accessories (which you know you're going to do) instead of getting a full refund (depending on how much you put down). probably would ensure you get first dibs on many more ducatis to come.

Halo2 said:

Can't wait for the latest greatest bike only to be out done next year when the R is released.

Consumerism at its finest

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I wouldn't worry about the R . It won't outdo the S.

It's a different bike for a different application, that being completely based at Racing. There will be no electronic suspension.
And will only be 1000cc.

However you are right, it will be outdone eventually. A 1200 V4 perhaps.?
Another limited numbered bike.? It never ends haha.....

Veteran said:

I wouldn't worry about the R . It won't outdo the S.

It's a different bike for a different application, that being completely based at Racing. There will be no electronic suspension.
And will only be 1000cc.

However you are right, it will be outdone eventually. A 1200 V4 perhaps.?
Another limited numbered bike.? It never ends haha.....

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It might outdo it...Does the 16R outdo the 16S?

The "R" for most, if not all Ducati models is a very special differentiation IMO. The intent and spirit of an R model is quite different than that of an S. YMMV.

The base, S, Specials, R, SL all do the same thing. I am not sure why there is hate for any of them. We're lucky to have such an array of Ducati motorcycles. Besides, it's not like the R is going to be the weapon that takes you to the next level over the S. You'll still get passed by some gray beard on a 20 year old R1.