rayainsw

Just read this in the AM paper - had not heard anything before
Anyone know where this event is being held?
And if the general public (me) could "drop in"?
Thanks,
- Ray
Willing to give up a lunch hour . . .

ecgirard2

Me too. I just finished reading the same article. I am going to give my local Ford dealership a call when they open to find out.

This is more than a little annoying due to the fact that I emailed Ford last week to find out when the 05 Mustang could be seen in Atlanta. They still haven't responded yet.

ecgirard2

I just called the Team Ford by Northpoint Mall. Nobody there has any information. The person I talked to said that they were getting four in the end of August though. If it is true I hope one of them is the one I ordered.

rayainsw

"Elena A. Ford, director of Ford's North American product marketing, is to be in Atlanta today as part of a 40-city tour across the United States and Canada. She'll be touting the redesigned Mustang and outlining the company's strategy for selling more passenger cars."

Seems pretty odd to me to have anyone at this level within Ford come to Atlanta (I am assuming that 'touting' = help market the car) and not notify either the public or their dealers.

- Ray
Confused - and clearly not qualified to work in (Ford) marketing . . .

ecgirard2

I called back and talked to the General Sales Manager at the Team Ford by Northpoint Mall. He said that he was at a sales meeting yesterday and there was no mention of the 40 City tour stopping by Atlanta today.

He also told me that the salesperson I talked to this morning was wrong about the delivery date. It will mid-October before any cars start showing up.

ecgirard2

I emailed the person who wrote the article. He said that it was an employee only meeting at the plant in Hapeville.

bee bop

The year of the car tour will be in altanta today and tomorrow (28th- 29th). I believe the loacation is peidmont park.

Later,

Bee Bop

68stanggirl

I called back and talked to the General Sales Manager at the Team Ford by Northpoint Mall. He said that he was at a sales meeting yesterday and there was no mention of the 40 City tour stopping by Atlanta today.

He also told me that the salesperson I talked to this morning was wrong about the delivery date. It will mid-October before any cars start showing up. [/b][/quote]
When you say "mid-October before any cars start showing up" does that include ordered cars or just dealer purchased cars? I can't stand the wait. They keep pushing it back. Was hoping to have mine by mid-September but looks like I'll have to wait even longer.

ecgirard2

Mine is ordered. Basically he said what alot of the forums are saying. Job 1 is Sept 7th. After that Ford will build up about a 4 week supply and then start shipping. That will make arrival in Atlanta mid-October.

dallasw77

I heard the same from my dealer, about Mid-October to beginning of Nov.

ecgirard2

Apparently the Mustang was available for viewing this morning from 5am to 9am in Midtown Atlanta this morning at the Hampton Inn. I have included the link to the article.





http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=107...7&PAG=461&rfi=9

SVT200020

I know the 05 Mustang ride and drive is August 23 in Atlanta. Well for the Atlanta zone it is.

I am sure that has nothing to do with what you were asking....

ecgirard2

How do you sign up for the Ride and Drive?

FrankBullitt05

Is this what ya mean?

Innovation Drive

SVT200020

Is this what ya mean?

Innovation Drive [/b][/quote]
No, it is for dealers only, where the sales people, and managers go and learn all the info on up and coming vehicles. You get to drive them and watch videos, but you have to take a test at the end. The 05 Freestyle and the 05 Superduty will be there also. Should be a blast!!

mach1fever

ok I want a picture of ms ford I haven't seen her

EleanorsMine

Just for the record......... I am no longer having fun . I was happy for May, then August, then September, Now October. next thing you know I will have to paint the blasted thing red and call it merry christmas!

Every day that goes by with me in an olds is another day that I am not amused.

ecgirard2

Just for the record......... I am no longer having fun . I was happy for May, then August, then September, Now October. next thing you know I will have to paint the blasted thing red and call it merry christmas!

Every day that goes by with me in an olds is another day that I am not amused. [/b][/quote]
I agree. I have seen you on here since May when I first started monitoring this forum for information. I also place my order the second week of June. I feel like I have been very patient. My excitement hit its peak early last month. Now I am just frustrated.

This is what my mom used to call "character building".

EleanorsMine

My mother says "that which doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I think she is nuts. This may kill me and it sure isn't making me stronger.

FinlayZJ

Marietta Ford is expected a few to come in on October 7th. When I talked to him the other day, he said it's still 10/7. Then another batch a few weeks later.