Tell them that he sure as hell better hold that car if you put that massive amount of a downpayment on it!
I put a downpayment on an order for an 08 bullitt and my dealer said that the car is mine and only mine. I made sure of that.
Bullitts only come in manual and have A/C std. if you have any questions about the car, feel free to pm me. And go to
Welcome to the Home of the "Bullittheads" (bullitt owners club). They are more expert on the sn95 cars, though. Not many have experience with the s197 cars yet. Go there and register!