ORDERED MAY---DELIVERY FEBRUARY 2016

[Zombie]

I thought that the first guy in was going to be the first guy out. In some cases, I think that happened like with Zombie and a few others. It has to be dealer connected IMO!

It could be, my dealership is a Roush reseller, and maybe they have some connections, but I'm not sure that would help them with this. Honestly, my dealer is fairly small compared to others, Cincy, Dayton, Columbus, and I think their allocation isn't as big. My sales rep is a huge stang head, but he's a young kid compared to some, so not sure it was that.

I actually knew more about the status of the car, and how things were proceeding that he did.

I think in my case, an early order, coupled with PURE luck that OKTB was given the same day mine went off the line and onto a truck, were the reasons that I got mine so soon. I feel bad for everyone else waiting, including Tony Alonso, who was a big help to me in color selection, info, etc., etc.. :(

I know its just words, but hang in there Tork and others. It will be worth it. :kickrock:

May b good advice. My dealer said since this is taking so long that if I wanted to cancel the GT he would let me have a GT350 at cost. A little more than I want to spend and a longer wait but the performance upgrade would be huge.

This is a great point. If they want to keep a happy customer, a good dealer will do this and not try to pull the dealer markup or "market value" crap.

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[e30og]

My dealer (Koons Silver Spring) has a few premium 5.0's, def have a few automatic, one has the 20's too. Tell your dealer and rep to kiss your butt and go find dealer stock, you will find one trust me. February my ass

May b good advice. My dealer said since this is taking so long that if I wanted to cancel the GT he would let me have a GT350 at cost. A little more than I want to spend and a longer wait but the performance upgrade would be huge.

??? haha sweet!!

 

[Old 5 Oh]

So far so good, right on track and painless

I agree, the system seems now to be working like it has for me in the past. I swear, if I had placed an early order and was still waiting for a VIN, I would cancel it and start over. What's to lose?

 

[RocketGuy3]

Depending on the color you wanted, there's like 3-5 such Mustangs that are in dealer lots near me or will be very soon. So what she told you is BS.

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

I agree, the system seems now to be working like it has for me in the past. I swear, if I had placed an early order and was still waiting for a VIN, I would cancel it and start over. What's to lose?

I feel embarrassed for saying this now, but... yes, this is exactly the thing to do.

I ordered on June 20, and the car did not receive a VIN as of last Thursday. I called the dealership 4 times to cancel, until this past Saturday when I was trying to confirm cancellation and they told me I had to come down in person, bringing my certificate of sale. Which I did, and all is now cancelled.

My second order, I placed on October 17 -- that is, last Saturday. The car already has a VIN and a scheduled build date of 11/24.

I'm happy to be getting my car, but it's absolutely ludicrous that Ford's allocation system works this way.

 

[Todd15Fastback]

May b good advice. My dealer said since this is taking so long that if I wanted to cancel the GT he would let me have a GT350 at cost. A little more than I want to spend and a longer wait but the performance upgrade would be huge.

Whoa...That is great. I am jealous!!

 

[Todd15Fastback]

My second order, I placed on October 17 -- that is, last Saturday. The car already has a VIN and a scheduled build date of 11/24.

I'm happy to be getting my car, but it's absolutely ludicrous that Ford's allocation system works this way.

WOW...good for you and getting a VIN that fast

 

[Old 5 Oh]

I feel embarrassed for saying this now, but... yes, this is exactly the thing to do.

My second order, I placed on October 17 -- that is, last Saturday. The car already has a VIN and a scheduled build date of 11/24.

That's great news! Aside from the original delay, I mean. But you have been waiting forever, and I am glad you are on the calendar.

 

[Stangnut]

I give up. I guess if something comes up in local dealer inventory I will look but yesterday after talking to ford rep she told me with my order of 5.0 GT with autmatic and 401A pkg and voice activated nav system w/ 20" wheels that they had not even scheduled production on models with all of my options until January. I am upset that my dealer did not find out this info for me and I had to go to ford myself. Ordered May 22nd thinking I would have mine by now. Anyone that ordered a loaded GT with automatic let me know the status of your order!! Guess nothing to do but wait and watch local orders. Very Sad Bigdaddyhess:thumbdown:

Did you order any other options? What color?

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[EdgeDark]

I guess it comes down to the dealers and possible human error, when they do customer pre-orders.

My Dealer for example, said they wouldn't even get the stock shipments in until Mid-Late November for my area at least. Which Is Virginia Beach. And my rep let me know that my order would come in right with them, almost in the exact same time frame. So far so true/good to their word.

 

[SVTFreak]

but it's absolutely ludicrous that Ford's allocation system works this way.

Actually it makes sense. Forget the fact that a stock order was spoken ford. Ford doesn't know that. They build stock orders to get the kinks worked out then swap to retail order prioroty to take care of the enthusiasts and early adopters. It makes perfect sense.

I understand people's idea that a stock order is "my car" or "ordered for me" but you have to view it from ford's end. They see that car as going to a dealership and not an individual. Retail orders are for an individual. Once you understand the production process of an all new vehicle it makes perfect sense.

Does it sucks when you have your hopes up for a car? Absolutely. But it's not how the system is supposed to work.

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