What's In DFB's Cabinet?

[DFB5.0]

CONGRATULATIONS DEYON! While reading the intro, I had a feeling you might be saying it arrived and it DID! YAYYYYYYyyyyyyyy!

BUT, I can't BELIEVE you let them wash the car but if you believe you're in good hands, so be it. <smile>

Man, we're gonna have LOTS of posts coming from Down Under over the next couple of months, just think of all the work that's in store. <BIG grin>

Couldn't be happier my friend and I hope this little bit of news helps with the Blues.

These cars sit on the dock and then take a month or more to travel the ocean before they even land at a dealer in Australia. For perspective, my car came off the line in mid-August, sat for a month at the dock, then sat on a vessel for a month, then on the dock for a week, then unloaded off an open car transport truck. In other words, it needs to washed. At the same time, all of that gunk could be masking something that needs to be attended to before handover. I would rather they wash it and find those potential issues rather than me finding them and trying to prove it was like that when I took delivery. So many guys play the don't touch it game, but it's just a basic wash, chances are you are polishing the car anyway.

The detailer looked to be in his mid-20's and seemed to be on the same level as me, understanding that the whole detail process was my thing, that he would be the same if it was his car, or words to that effect.

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[DFB5.0]

One down, one to go.

I managed to sell the HS 45 within 24-hours, it went to the guy who didn't even ask for a discount, in other words a gentleman. I of course knew what I would be in for, but it always surprises me how stupid some people can be.

"Is this still available"............................well, yes it is, I only listed it for sale 60-seconds ago.

Or this little dance...................

Hello, is this still available?

Sure is................

$100?

$110 and its done!......................

$100 I'll pick it up now mate

Deal! It does need a new primer bulb, which I had intended replacing tomorrow anyway once I get the part, but it still runs with or without.

How much is the primer bulb?

About $5.00.

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And that's where the conversation ended. First of all, I don't know you, you are not my "mate". Why does everyone talk like that when selling something. Mate this, mate that. No! We are not mates. Secondly, if the difference between buying something or not comes down to $5.00................well, you shouldn't be buying used crap off Facebook if you can't afford a $5.00 primer bulb!

Then, someone wanted to swap my hedge trimmer for something else. I'm trying to get RID of some crap, not acquire more!

Anyway, I'd say all this was amusing if it weren't so silly. And THIS is why I'm trading my Mustang and not playing the idiot game, albeit at considerably higher prices.

 

[WD Pro]

First of all, I don't know you, you are not my "mate". Why does everyone talk like that when selling something. Mate this, mate that. No! We are not mates.

I think you are well and truly stuck with that - its an instant Aussie association that's almost as strong as us brits drinking tea ...

I think you can blame these guys ...

WD

 

[DFB5.0]

I think you are well and truly stuck with that - its an instant Aussie association that's almost as strong as us brits drinking tea ...

I think you can blame these guys ...

WD

Tell me about it! I hate those stereotypical slang words that come with being an "Aussie". Actually, I'm not an "Aussie", I'm and Australian.

 

[WD Pro]

Tell me about it! I hate those stereotypical slang words that come with being an "Aussie". Actually, I'm not an "Aussie", I'm and Australian.

I was actually very careful to use Aussie, and not Ozzie, or even Ozzy (but I was tempted)

WD

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Congrats!

Interesting that the taillights are now red when off unless someone was in the car and turned them on or pressed the brakes.

 

[Bikeman315]

As mentioned, the salesman grabbed the window sticker and production line papers before they went in the bin. I mean, they are meaningless to most and only the very die-hard car guys would get a kick out of this, but its nice to have. I'll be making copies of the S550 versions and will send the originals with the car for the new owner.

Well!!!!

 

[Bikeman315]

That picture was taken seconds after delivery. If I had gone to the dealer first instead of the bank, I would have seen the car being driven off the truck! Safe to say, I didn't go to the Stihl dealer next! I messaged back and said I would be arriving in a few minutes!

As I walked into the showroom, I spotted the car sitting in the delivery bay, the salesman collecting all of the build sheets and window sticker. As he walked towards me, I started to choke up and was nearly brought to tears................................after 765 days, or 2 years and 25 days, my new car landed at my local Ford dealer!

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The car is dirty, as expected, but oh so sweet in person. As others have noted, pictures don't do the S650 justice. Compared to the S550, this new Mustang is sharper and tauter looking. Those blacked out headlights are soooo good, especially comparing to the non-black pack Mustang that was also delivered today. I still hate the wheels, they block the view to the red Brembo calipers that come standard with Magneride.

I also got the opportunity to fire up the engine for the first time, and a few cheeky blips of the throttle with the exhaust in track mode. Compared to my S550, its a little tame, so I may end up swapping out the suitcase resonator for an X-Pipe, I actually love the standard angled exhaust tips.

After an extended chat and walk around the car, I also got to meet the detailer in person to go over what I wanted and to show him over the Flow number plate brackets. They will wash the car as normal, I want it presentable and any issues noticed/sorted before delivery. I know a lot of guys say "DONT TOUCH IT", but I would rather anything wrong noticed before I hand over the cheque. There will be no polishing either, which he understood after I explained my background. I feel like I'm in safe hands.

Being mid-week and the detailer away on Friday, I was happy to have the car delivered next Tuesday, I want it done right. There is probably more to say but I'm so wired at the moment!

I can't believe this is actually happening!

Congratulations Deyon. They say good things happen to those who wait. You certainly are deserving of this “good thing”. I‘m guessing that you are going to start a new thread for the detailing of this beauty.

 

[MrMike]

Congrats on the new ride!!

 

[MAGS1]

Well!!!!

Same here Ira

 

[vinny89gt]

2 years of waiting. I can't imagine.

Congrats.

Lots of paint correcting coming up, I assume.

 

[skinnyb]

Congrats on the new ride. Long time coming. Can't wait for content on it. And a full review. I am in the camp of giving it a quick spray down but no full on dealership detail. Alas mine was already cleaned by the time I got it. The Mach 1 was already corrected and coated.

 

[MAGS1]

Congrats on the new ride. Long time coming. Can't wait for content on it. And a full review. I am in the camp of giving it a quick spray down but no full on dealership detail. Alas mine was already cleaned by the time I got it. The Mach 1 was already corrected and coated.

My dealer followed my instructions and didn’t touch mine. Was still able to go over it pretty easily. I got lucky, mine didn’t have anything of note that needed fixing before I took delivery. Mine also had a pretty short trek from Detroit to the Chicago suburbs. Was at the dealer within a couple of days of me getting the notification the build was complete.

 

[Evolvd]

Then, someone wanted to swap my hedge trimmer for something else. I'm trying to get RID of some crap, not acquire more!

Lol I’m happy to hear we Americans aren’t the only ones who have to deal with dipshit Marketplace buyers. On my sales post I always specifically say “no trades” and “any messages of ‘is this available’ will be ignored”.

And congrats on the arrival of your new bride….er, Mustang!

 

[50ALM]

One down, one to go.

I managed to sell the HS 45 within 24-hours, it went to the guy who didn't even ask for a discount, in other words a gentleman. I of course knew what I would be in for, but it always surprises me how stupid some people can be.

"Is this still available"............................well, yes it is, I only listed it for sale 60-seconds ago.

Or this little dance...................



Sure is................



$110 and its done!......................



Deal! It does need a new primer bulb, which I had intended replacing tomorrow anyway once I get the part, but it still runs with or without.



About $5.00.

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And that's where the conversation ended. First of all, I don't know you, you are not my "mate". Why does everyone talk like that when selling something. Mate this, mate that. No! We are not mates. Secondly, if the difference between buying something or not comes down to $5.00................well, you shouldn't be buying used crap off Facebook if you can't afford a $5.00 primer bulb!

Then, someone wanted to swap my hedge trimmer for something else. I'm trying to get RID of some crap, not acquire more!

Anyway, I'd say all this was amusing if it weren't so silly. And THIS is why I'm trading my Mustang and not playing the idiot game, albeit at considerably higher prices.

and

Thanks for reminding me why I got off Facebook 4½ years ago.

I've never had a problem using Gumtree, and you'll find the average IQ of users is substantially higher there.

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