How much $ deposit when ordering a Bigfoot?

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If I was signing on for a $5,000 non-refundable deposit with a long wait I would at least want a written guarantee that the price was fixed and would not increase (other than special equipment I might order at the time of construction).

I have a $2,000 deposit on an Escape, waiting on notice of build date. If it is not until 2023 the cost will probably increase, leaving me with a choice to go ahead or cancel, receiving all but $250 of deposit back.

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Originally Posted by Eggcentric

Bigfoot went broke, did someone start up the company again?
Deposits are great, you get the profit up front & it is really hard to make the company deliver if they do not want to, since they already have the profit in pocket..

Bigfoot has been back in business for quite awhile . The deposit varies by dealer. My dealer required 2000 down. I passed on the dealer that required a non refundable deposit. However they did have a very good reputation for customer service and support. My decision was also based upon an earlier production slot. Even then my delivery slipped from 9 to 11 months. The other dealer was quoting 18 months

[Eggcentric]

Originally Posted by Travellers

Yes. Bigfoot went broke during the 2008 downturn. They were up and running by 2011. The factory is 20 kilometres from my house.

Enderbush was my old stomping ground, used to see the class C's lined up, in Bigfoot's gravel lot in the early 2000's..
Don't get over there much are they still in the same place?.

[Travellers]

Yep.