Lead Time

[JoeyRamone]

Hi Folks

Does anyone on here have inside knowledge on the lead time for ordering a new GT in the UK, I have been told between 6 and 8 months but not sure if this is realistic or not?

Looking at ordering one soon and happy to wait until next summer but don't want it to drag on longer than that, also second hand prices looking high at the moment so not really a viable option for me

Thanks

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[Tin O' Spam]

Hi Folks

Does anyone on here have inside knowledge on the lead time for ordering a new GT in the UK, I have been told between 6 and 8 months but not sure if this is realistic or not?

Looking at ordering one soon and happy to wait until next summer but don't want it to drag on longer than that, also second hand prices looking high at the moment so not really a viable option for me

Thanks

Sounds about right to me. I ordered mine mid-February 2019, and received it late June 2019 (although there were shenanigans that affected that lead time, so DEFINITELY don't take that as an accurate impression!). Given the whole situation with the semiconductors and the 'rona, 6-8 sounds reasonable as an estimate.

 

[GR11M]

Ford had a gas leak in one of their plants and chip supply issues, so who knows

Maybe see if there are any cancelled orders you could nab ?

 

[WD Pro]

I wouldn’t trust any lead time provided to you by a manufacturer at the moment …

Guy at work has an Range Rover on order. It should have been here already - first delay was towards the end of the year (letter even quoted prioritisation of hybrids before his pure IC engine), second delay letter arrived at weekend forecasting September …









2022 … !

WD

 

[GR11M]

That's one way to hit your emissions targets, stop selling cars

 

[JoeyRamone]

Had an update from the dealer on Friday as I have put my deposit down now, "no build date from Ford yet"

 

[wenklaw]

Hi Folks

Does anyone on here have inside knowledge on the lead time for ordering a new GT in the UK, I have been told between 6 and 8 months but not sure if this is realistic or not?

Looking at ordering one soon and happy to wait until next summer but don't want it to drag on longer than that, also second hand prices looking high at the moment so not really a viable option for me

Thanks

I've a 69 plate, 8000 mile, manual GT, silver, black roof, cp2 pack, black wheels etc. Always been garaged, yours for £41k no haggling as getting offers from dealers for £500 less. No scuffs, dents etc. Also has service pack with 2 services remaining.
I would rather sell to a person than a dealer as I always take care of my cars

 

[JoeyRamone]

Thanks Wenklaw but I am after an auto and have now put a deposit down

 

[wenklaw]

Thanks Wenklaw but I am after an auto and have now put a deposit down

Just curious but have you driven the 10 speed auto? I'm not slating it by any means but coming from DCT M2 it felt umm how can i put it, a little underwhelming in comparison so went manual GT.

To be honest I'm not sure if I'm ready to sell up, I go through phases, if you had said yes I would have held up on my offer though. Ive a £2k deposit on a Emira and it really makes sense for me to sell the GT while values are as strong as they are however I've no idea when Lotus will start production and even then actual delivery could be mid/end of next year!!! Oh and I nearly forgot, how much over the base £60k they are realistically going to be.

 

[Harebear72]

I have a colleague that her and her partner have ordered a new Puma and a new Focus - both as part of Ford options - Both cars have been estimated to be Feb 2022 (but could be longer) seeing what other manufacturers are doing I personally don't think ANY new car is going to be here for at least 6 months plus.

 

[JoeyRamone]

Thanks Wenklaw but the Mustang will be my daily so need an auto

BTW my current car is a Lotus which I will be keeping

 

[JoeyRamone]

Yes looks like it may be a long wait, I'm hoping for March 2022, fingers crossed

 

[Gregs24]

Ive a £2k deposit on a Emira

Good choice !

 

[wenklaw]

Good choice !

Recent news about pricing has ruled out the Emira V6 for me at £76k, although I always knew it would be in excess of my budget so the AMG sourced 2 litre 4 pot was always going to be the one for me. I would think the first edition 2 litre will be below £70k but I ideally need it to be the right side of £65k which is looking unlikely but we will see, fingers crossed.

 

[Gregs24]

Recent news about pricing has ruled out the Emira V6 for me at £76k, although I always knew it would be in excess of my budget so the AMG sourced 2 litre 4 pot was always going to be the one for me. I would think the first edition 2 litre will be below £70k but I ideally need it to be the right side of £65k which is looking unlikely but we will see, fingers crossed.

I have also paid my deposit. i4 base spec car will be £60k and it isn't too striped out. The only problem is that I don't think there is any chance of getting one before 2024.

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