That's a loaded question. With the mach 1 there's a lot of late availability options. If you avoid those probably late January. If you hit handling package think April. Late availability colors I'm not sure.
Not necessarily true. Years from now in the mind of potential collectors that 10hp/10tq can definitely affect perceived value. Has happened to many models from 60s-80s. True your butt won't feel it as much. But collectors will. Not that it won't be desirable just not as highly. TBH though most who buy won't be keeping that long anyways.
April is spring time, perfect timing for a new sports car. That way you get exactly what you want and winter is over. Depending on where you live.
Yeah, if you want a spring mustang nows the time to order before the order banks get clogged.
Who did you order from?
Wasn't that "Nitrous blue"?
I think it's the same paint code. I could be wrong though.
Ford had that issue back in ‘99 with the cobra. I doubt they would want to relieve that experience of cars not making advertised numbers…….
The 1999 Cobra situation was/is completely different. In this situation, the deficit is being announced well in advance. In ‘99, Ford and SVT sold a considerable amount of cars that did not dyno their advertised rating. Numerous enthusiasts discovered the problem, not Ford. There was a campaign from Ford to rectify this and it was an improved intake manifold. Bottom line is, they are not similar situations.
The reason I mentioned it was @The Demon was worried he could get a 470hp motor stuffed in a ‘21 and not know. My point was I don’t see ford installing any motors that don’t meet the advertised numbers for that particular year
Exactly why I ordered my handling package now, I want it for the spring. I really don’t mind the wait, but hope it’s not into the summer.
For ‘21 ford was not accepting HP orders this early. I wasn’t until the first week of the jan that you could actually order the HP in the system. You should double check with your dealer that this has changed for ‘22 and you are in some kind of queue just to make sure. Would t want to see you in a situation where they are just waiting until Jan to actually place your order
I have the attached order confirmation email from Ford. Granted they call the handling package by another name.
Yeah, it's different this year. It can be submitted now. It just won't be selected for scheduling.
