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Detailed Order Process (UK-S550)

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@Kristian87 - Quick question on this. How long after ordering did it take you to receive your VIN?

Just want to know if I should be pestering the dealer as yet. :D
No harm in asking! Well considering mine was built roughly 8 weeks after ordering, i would think the VIN would have been available a couple of weeks before that. Bear in mind though it was probably a bit of a fluke on my part - i just ordered at the "right time" i.e. When a batch of RHDs were built.

Fact is, when i asked my dealer for an update the car had already been built! Dont want to hassle them though so dont ask every week :lol:

Karen/Stacey may be a good shout too, not sure if they can get info based on your order number but could be worth a go? [MENTION=20131]Manders Mustang[/MENTION] will correct me if that is wrong!
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Just thought I'd put this out there.

I popped into Bristol Street Ford Gloucester yesterday and noticed they have a white GT vert demo car, a Triple Yellow GT custom and a beautiful metallic blue EB custom. They also have a couple, one red one yellow sat in the pound.

I was also surprised to see about 15 Rs' in all colours on site and in the pound!!

So, why order and wait?? If any of these cars tempt you give Andrew a ring and say you saw this here.

 
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No harm in asking! Well considering mine was built roughly 8 weeks after ordering, i would think the VIN would have been available a couple of weeks before that. Bear in mind though it was probably a bit of a fluke on my part - i just ordered at the "right time" i.e. When a batch of RHDs were built.

Fact is, when i asked my dealer for an update the car had already been built! Dont want to hassle them though so dont ask every week :lol:

Karen/Stacey may be a good shout too, not sure if they can get info based on your order number but could be worth a go? [MENTION=20131]Manders Mustang[/MENTION] will correct me if that is wrong!
VIN is 2 weeks before build, window sticker is 1 week before build.

Can get partial vins a few weeks before the full VIN. However current orders are fulfilling way quicker than average as Ford have upped production to clean the backlog for the MY18s.
 
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I'm showing "Delivered From" now!! Had two magpies on my fence this morning, maybe the old wives tale is true??
 

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Not long now Nige :), have you got a projected pickup date yet?
 

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Not long now Nige :), have you got a projected pickup date yet?
The dealer said mid June, but I'm thinking next week if I'm honest. If not before!!
 
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The dealer said mid June, but I'm thinking next week if I'm honest. If not before!!
Daren't tell you [MENTION=14295]Kristian87[/MENTION] 's order timeline atm, he'll be picking up same time as you :cool:
 

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Yeah, it could even be beforehand!!
So a pretty quick turnaround in Zeebrugge then? Mine is on the Tonsberg which docks in Zeebrugge 12/06 (Leaved Baltimore tomorrow!).

Could be in it by the end of the month - weird though, it still feels like it may as well be 3 months away. Excitement not kicked in yet.
 

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I have a VIN!!

... and an estimated build date of 19/06/2017. According to the dealership I should be looking at a late Sept' delivery.

Thanks again to Manders for putting together the guide, and everyone's advice to date!

I am looking forward to turning up to a meet with more than just a camera! :D
 

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I have a VIN!!

... and an estimated build date of 19/06/2017. According to the dealership I should be looking at a late Sept' delivery.
Is build date visible in etis?
I got a VIN over week ago but still no build date in etis :(
 

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Is build date visible in etis?
I got a VIN over week ago but still no build date in etis :(
Window sticker should have the build week, the "blend date" if I remember correctly (very top of the page);

http://researchmaniacs.com/VIN-Number-Lookup/WindowSticker/FordSticker.html?title=<VIN HERE>
 

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got my VIN and checked the build date, 31st may :D so should be here august time ready for 1st september pick up.
Just looking at the window sticker, it says " LED TAILAMPS W/ SEQUENTIAL TURN SIGNAL" im guessing this is wrong being a UK build? unless they ordered a left hand drive by accident? im sure they aint that stupid
 

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got my VIN and checked the build date, 31st may :D so should be here august time ready for 1st september pick up.
Just looking at the window sticker, it says " LED TAILAMPS W/ SEQUENTIAL TURN SIGNAL" im guessing this is wrong being a UK build? unless they ordered a left hand drive by accident? im sure they aint that stupid
If in doubt - check ETIS :)

Throw your VIN in here; http://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleRegSelector.do

Will show as RHD over on the right hand side, like this;
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