If you do put down a deposit, use your credit card. This way, you're fully protected. Put down as little as possible....definitely no more than $500.holeydonut said:I would advise against putting down a deposit or anything... as other forum members here have demonstrated - a scandalous dealer may try jerking you around once they have a bit of your money.
I doubt you'll have a problem getting what you want. The car is so new, I don't think they would stop cranking them out. Its possible there would even be some new rebate out by then.