Is it pretty much out of the question to expect an incentive on ordering a 2012 after the 1st of the year? It seems like I remember Ford offering 0% financing on all Ford vehicles in the past.

 

While I wouldn't expect 0% on 2012 Mustangs anytime soon, Ford will likely launch 2012's with a very small rebate ($500, IMO) or intro loan rates in the 2.9% to 6.9% range, depending on term. Incentives will slowly get better as the model year progresses, as usual.

 

Do those new incentives usually phase in with the beginning of the calendar year? I have my Xplan # and want to order my '12 between now and mid-Feb. Anything later and it will cut into my summer driving. I believe I read that factory rebates/customer cash still apply with xplan. Great rates through my work credit union so I'm only monitoring the cash incentives.

Thanks!

 

Ford typicallly offers a small rebate when they launch a new model year, and then it may go up a bit each subsequent fiscal quarter during the model year, as needed, to spark demand.

X-plan qualifies for most public rebates, so you get both. Your credit union will likely offer better rates than FMCC (Ford Credit), but you just never know, so don't rule out FMCC just yet.

 

Does the dealer normally get credit for a sale toward their goals when a car is ordered or delivered? For example, if a 2012 was ordered now is it a December number for them or a Feb/March?

 

The car sale is counted once the customer takes delivery, not when it is ordered.

 

Also, incentives apply at the time of delivery not at the time of order. So any incentives offered in January may well change by the time your car gets delivered.