2012 Mustang GT ordering information - Any more updates?
12/10/10, 07:47 PM
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If Ford continues on the cycle of the past 3 years, it would seem that 12 months from now, people would be ordering MY '13 Mustangs for production and delivery in 1st quarter calendar year 2012.
12/11/10, 11:42 AM
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Not much, the changes for the model year will be minor, so no real retooling necessary, just a couple tweaks and incrementing 2011 to 2012. The biggest change will be the Boss, and maybe Ford just wants to get the Boss out with the 2012s so it can join in on the hype with an early release. It does keep it ahead of the Camaro, but maybe they're more concerned with generating hype without directly competing with Camaro hype, as this would fall in a time period when the 2011 Camaro marketing blitz is mostly done, and yet fall well before any 2012 Camaro hype starts up.
I mean the Camaro is still the Mustang's main competitor. The fact that it can compete with a BMW M3 is just icing on the cake, but it'll probably be a while before Mustangs start to get seated in the mindset as an M3 competitor. I mean the new Mustang hasn't proven its reliability yet while BMW does have proven relia-... wait a minute...
I mean the Camaro is still the Mustang's main competitor. The fact that it can compete with a BMW M3 is just icing on the cake, but it'll probably be a while before Mustangs start to get seated in the mindset as an M3 competitor. I mean the new Mustang hasn't proven its reliability yet while BMW does have proven relia-... wait a minute...
12/14/10, 07:59 AM
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My '12 GT is now scheduled to be built the week of January 17th and ETA to arrive at our dealership February 1st. Our last new 2011 GT is scheduled to arrive January 29th, so there is virtually no gap between 11's and 12's arriving.
. Just got a VIN # today for the Lava Red GT I ordered for myself (not 100% sure if I will buy it - gotta work on the wife a bit).
12/14/10, 09:39 AM
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Seems like there will be quick changeover.
12/14/10, 03:10 PM
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All I really want is for my car to be there on feb. 25th like I wanted. I think it's pretty ridiculous that they failed to successfully submit my order at any point in the ten months they had to do it, but whatever. Letting me keep my '11 rebates is, frankly, the least they could do. For some reason they're saying they won't be able to get a VIN until after the new year, and the earliest delivery date they can get is april 1st! That's too late, man. I can probably buy an '11 cheaper from a US dealer at that point.
12/14/10, 03:30 PM
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Hawkeye, I feel your pain but you have to look at the good side. You are getting a deal that no one will be getting. I don't know how the dealer can honor the 11 rebates on a 12, but they did take you through the ringer, so i bet they are eating the cost. I had the same issue, however i tried ordering mine in nov 11, and they said they could only order a 12 at that point, and they would give me the 11 pricing. When i asked about loosing the 11 rebates because they didn't get the order in, they said they would give me whatever rebates were available on the 11, when the 12 is delivered. I hope they weren't blowing smoke, but i am skeptical to say the least. Your getting a 2012 in early 2011, so that will help with resale when it comes time (upgrade in 14 maybe) cause your on a newer model year, plus no issues with the early 2011 clutches etc. IMO. Enjoy your ride when it comes, you've earned it.
12/15/10, 09:03 AM
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I should probably clarify that I am in no way complaining that I got a 2012. I'm just a bit nervous; they've already messed up my order once...
12/15/10, 08:42 PM
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And, it's not like they're not hookin' me up; I'm getting a 2012 for 2011 pricing + rebates. So that's pretty sweet. The delivery date is my only concern at this point. They say they'll do everything they can to get me the first '12 they can, and I believe them. I'm sure it'll all work out fine...
And it's still 100x better than dealing with a dealer.
12/16/10, 03:48 AM
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Yea, my overall experience with ENCS isn't bad. I just kind of had a crappy time line with the short 11 MY and having an 18 month deployment. They don't want me to order yet because they don't have finalized pricing and I would just have to come back in and sign again once it was finalized. I'm just impatient and want it now.
12/16/10, 11:13 AM
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12/16/10, 12:08 PM
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12/16/10, 11:40 PM
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12/17/10, 11:14 PM
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It's a '12 Lava Red GT Premium Coupe with Charcoal/Lava Leather. 5.0L, Automatic, 18" Polished Wheels, Rearview Camera, Comfort Package, and GT Package 1 (decklid blackout panel, side scoops, and side window louvers).
If I am somehow able to buy it, then it would replace my '07 GT and be a daily driver with minor mods and occasional bracket racing. I probably won't be buying it and it'll just go on the lot available for sale. I order a new Mustang for myself every year, but only actually buy one every several years, so this is nothing new for me. Psychotic behavior, perhaps, but I think it keeps me sane!
If I am somehow able to buy it, then it would replace my '07 GT and be a daily driver with minor mods and occasional bracket racing. I probably won't be buying it and it'll just go on the lot available for sale. I order a new Mustang for myself every year, but only actually buy one every several years, so this is nothing new for me. Psychotic behavior, perhaps, but I think it keeps me sane!