Everyone is lying about everything on this board according to you. You know everything.

Whatever.

 

Did you have to pay any extra to pre-order? Or will you have to pay in full when it comes in...

 

basically you are getting the opportunity to tailor a car to your taste. The dealer is most cases dosen't have to do anything B) Ther'es no reason to pay an upfront fee.....If so try someone else.

 

mm: I'll just ignore you. Obviously you have a mental deficiency.

DrunkenDragon: Most dealers require a $500 or so deposit when preordering. Some don't, but most do. However, make sure the deposit is refundable. If not, find another dealer. Some people have paid up to $1000 as well, which since its being put towards the car is not the end of the world. Again, just make sure it is refundable, whatever you put down.

 

If any dealer around here does it, I'm going to do preorder. Since what I want isn't too special (black exterior, black leather with aluminum, and the Shaker 500, I'll get the rest later) it should be there by October, hopefully September.

I just hope if I preorder, I can still haggle them down to 26k I'm paying no more than 26k for the car, fees and crap like that will add to 27k im thinking...

 

26K might be a little low, especially at the start. Might want to see if you know anyone that has access to a Ford buying plan.
Also, getting your car is Sept is very doubtful at this point.
But you should be able to find someone to order it for you without a problem. Just send out emails or call your local dealers.

 

basically you are getting the opportunity to tailor a car to your taste. The dealer is most cases dosen't have to do anything B) Ther'es no reason to pay an upfront fee.....If so try someone else. [/b][/quote]
Yeah....I may have misunderstood your post....was thinking you were asking if there was a fee or something. As grantsdale said a refundable deposit is SOP. I paid $300.

 

The first allocation of 05 Mustangs has not occured yet. It will occur over the next two weeks.

 

Does the reciept of a DORA mean that Ford has bought the order from the dealer? And the dealer has commited to paying for the vehicle? Is it the same thing as receiving a PO#? What is it's significance? Thanks!

-Michael

 

DORA = Dealer Order Receipt Acknowledgement

It basically means that Ford has acknowledged the order is in the system. It does not mean the order has been purchased, just that it exists.

 

Not to be to picky but this is not a DORA. A DORA Only shows YOUR order with all it's options. Also, a 99 priority code will never be built, so don't worry about that. Order type 1 means sold order, type 2 is for dealer stock.
Only when your dealer can show you a VIN# corresponding to your order # will your car be scheduled to be built by FMC.

 

This report has no purpose other than to show 2 orders in the dealers order bank. It is a report that can be customized by the dealership. It has nothing to do with how many cars the dealer has been allocated.
Also, the sequence of the order numbers have no significance. The order number is made up by the person entering the order into the computer and can be any four digits they choose.

 

Not to be to picky but this is not a DORA. A DORA Only shows YOUR order with all it's options. Also, a 99 priority code will never be built, so don't worry about that. Order type 1 means sold order, type 2 is for dealer stock.
Only when your dealer can show you a VIN# corresponding to your order # will your car be scheduled to be built by FMC. [/b][/quote]
Will an order type 1 be built any faster or slower than an order type 2?

Thanks,

-M

 

How does Ford's allotment system work for the Mustang? Is it based off of previous year sales volume? If so I would imagine many of the larger dealerships may be using this as an early indication of how many cars they may be getting.

 

:dance:

Just placed my order today guys !! Hopefully before the fall is out and winter sets in...I will be the proud owner of a Blck '05 Stang...w/lght graphite interior...IUP...and the Shaker 1000...5spd of course. Watched the dealer enter in all the specs, got a copy of the buyers order w/no pricing of course, dealer order that was entered into the system with all the codes, and of course a copy of my refundable $500 deposit check <<LOL>>

Salesman was real cool and upfront with all the info and agreed to keep me posted on the order process and how it is going. Of course I will nag the heck out of him as the summer goes along... )

 

Will an order type 1 be built any faster or slower than an order type 2?

Thanks,

-M [/b][/quote]
If the order type 1(sold customer order) has a lower priority code than a type 2 oder it will usually get pulled for production quicker. If any order has options on it that Ford has restrictions on because of production restraints, then that order will be delayed.

 

Cyoda... I hate to break this to you, as well as I hate to break it to myself... the Vin # listed on your DORA (VFT82H5) is the exact one listed on my DORA that I got a week ago (Sorry, don't have a scanner). So, I don't think the VIN means anything. My DORA is a bit different than yours... it actually says "VIN #" right before listing that number. I am also Order Type 1, Pririty 10. Everyone is probably being given the same VIN #'s etc. at this point. I think it's really all about when the dealers actually "buy" the cars from Ford in a week or so, and of course when the plant builds them, etc. as far as when we are going to get the cars. It's basically a waiting game... and we aren't gonna know until it gets there. I am past the point of hoping and trying to figure out when it's going to get here. I am just trying to be as patient as I can, and trying not to think about it too much, because I will just be checking myself into a mental institution in a month or two.

 

What is the order of priority codes?
When/how will we know which options Ford has restrictions on due to production restraints?
If a order type 1 and order type 2 have the same options and priority codes, do we know which one gets pulled quicker?

Thanks!

 

What is the order of priority codes?
When/how will we know which options Ford has restrictions on due to production restraints?
If a order type 1 and order type 2 have the same options and priority codes, do we know which one gets pulled quicker?

Thanks! [/b][/quote]
Build-able priority codes run from 10 to 85, the lower number being higher priority. As in 10, the dealer wants the car built asap, and 85 being just a for-stock-order.
This number can be any number between 10 and 85.
Ford tells the dealers weekly which options are on hold for that week. We will know any restricted options the week before the first allocation pull. Mid June.
Sold orders, type 1, get build priority.

 

Not to be to picky but this is not a DORA. A DORA Only shows YOUR order with all it's options. Also, a 99 priority code will never be built, so don't worry about that. Order type 1 means sold order, type 2 is for dealer stock.
Only when your dealer can show you a VIN# corresponding to your order # will your car be scheduled to be built by FMC. [/b][/quote]
I got my DORA in the mail today from my dealer, and was reading through this thread, and was wondering what "order type X" is? Is that because i ordered it and plan on using X-plan?? Kev??