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Originally Posted by RavYak
The issue is that you didn't actually negotiate a deal, you just think you did. They used some slimeball tactics to get you back in the door and so far you have played into their games.
You have 3 options. Suck it up and pay the extra, play hard ball and hope they accept or just tell them to get lost and give your money back. Whichever you choose you want to get it done instead of dragging the process out. The longer you leave your deposit in their hands the less chance you will have of getting it back if you decide to go that route.
Here is what I personally would do.
I would phone another dealer and ask them if they are willing to match the offer sheet you had for 229(or can try and get them lower but showing an actual offer sheet should make them more ready to accept). Tell them you don't like the way the other dealer is treating you and that you would like to do the business with them instead.
If they are willing to match I would then ask the dealer you are currently dealing with for your money back because you are going elsewhere. If they offer you a better deal in hopes you will stay then it is up to you if you would rather pay that scumbags salary to save a few bucks or say screw them and go elsewhere to support a better run business.
As for taking your car elsewhere to get service/warranty I don't think it would be an issue but I don't know Honda's policies specifically. With a good dealership if they know you bought the vehicle from them and you bring it to them regularly for services etc you are probably more likely to get a deal if you ever run into a non warranty issue. Buying the cheapest vehicle you can find each time is tempting but you are better off in the long run if you can develop a good relationship with a specific dealer and then you might be able work out deals on parts, service, new vehicles etc in the future.
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Very well thought out and detailed. Excellent advice. In my case however I will pay more NOT to deal with scumbags of this type. As far as getting your deposit back, they have no way to hold onto it, they don't have a signed deal with you and even if they do they can't hold you to it. Alberta Law is on your side.