I ordered mine on 09/21 from a very small town dealer since all the ones near me (Chicago) were either blowing me off or acting very shady. I got a great price but was wondering if I will get mine much later because of the small town factor or does it make a difference. When I ordered the salesman stated 6-8 wks. however I'm think i might get it much later. Any response would be a big help!!!!!!

 

Mine was ordered from a small dealer I have had it for 2 weeks. I think it was one of the first ones in Ohio!!

 

I also order from a dealer in Ohio June 14th and had a build date but no car yet...

I think it would have been smarter to order from a high volume dealer.

 

I'm asking because I've seen that some people had vin's and build dates a couple of days after they ordered on the samedate. I have niether, but I don't want to start over.

 

Seems to be pure dumb luck on who gets their cars. SOme who placed their orders the first day the order bank ordered opened at high volume dealers dont have them yet. Others who ordered rather recently from smaller dealers got theirs already. Just place an order and hope get lucky

 

After my last experience buying a mustang, I will always buy from a small town dealer. I did my research, found out what the cost was, etc...
The dealer in the City (Bennot Dunlop Ford in Regina SK) flatly told me, that they don't let any car out the door for the price I offered them. I told them what I was willing to pay, and they could either make some money (I offered 800 over invoice) or no money. The sales manager came and took over from my salesman, and explained how he had a wife and kids to feed. I told him, that it wasn't my business if his wife and kids starved. He politely asked me to leave, and come back when I calmed down.

Needless to say, I went back to the small town dealer, in the home town where I grew up. I made the same offer to the ford dealer there. He accepted on the spot, and my car was ordered that afternoon. He told me it would take 2 months, and it came in, in about 7 weeks. No regrets. When this car is off its lease in april, I plan on order my 05 though them as well.

 

That's a cool story, you are right. I'm sorry but I don't care about your wife and kids. Good for you!!! I hope all goes well with my order. I got mine for 500 over invoice!!!

 

I was driving through podunk missouri and passed 2 rural dealers with 2005's . 1 V6 and 1 GT .

 

I also ordered from a small dealership on June 2 and took possession on 10/19. I traveled around 55 miles to get my car and at that time the local dealerships here did not have one. I know I got better service buying from a smaller dealership. They seemed to really care about their customers.

 

I agree, I discovered my dealer on a camping trip. He was the only guy who really seemed interested in making a sale.