Is it a small dealer, or a fairly large one?
I had this happen once years ago with a small local dealer. Ordered a vehicle, never came in. The dealer kept telling me "It's a really popular car and takes a while to get". I kept seeing them in stock at other dealers, so I demanded my deposit back. he said "Well, I don't know if I can sell it to someone else". Funny how a "popular" car went to "don't know if I can sell it". I wrote him a letter saying I would get a lawyer involved, and got my money back right away.
I'm pretty sure he sold my vehicle to someone else, and then had to place a new order for me, which is why it was taking so long.
I had this happen once years ago with a small local dealer. Ordered a vehicle, never came in. The dealer kept telling me "It's a really popular car and takes a while to get". I kept seeing them in stock at other dealers, so I demanded my deposit back. he said "Well, I don't know if I can sell it to someone else". Funny how a "popular" car went to "don't know if I can sell it". I wrote him a letter saying I would get a lawyer involved, and got my money back right away.
I'm pretty sure he sold my vehicle to someone else, and then had to place a new order for me, which is why it was taking so long.