My car is never being delivered!
6/14/10 | 02:32 PM
#21
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Why should it take that long, for them to tell someone, that they will not get their car?
That is totally unacceptable! It took 6 weeks to figure out they couldn't fix it?
Rick was one of the first to have an order submitted, I understand they didn't start building till mid March, but give him a break, this is uncalled for.
Just my thoughts, but I would feel the same!
That is totally unacceptable! It took 6 weeks to figure out they couldn't fix it?
Rick was one of the first to have an order submitted, I understand they didn't start building till mid March, but give him a break, this is uncalled for.
Just my thoughts, but I would feel the same!
And to top it off, my Ford Rep is on vacation the rest of this week so I have NO ONE to speak to now!!!
THIS SUCKS ROCKS!!! 
Last edited by 05fordgt; 6/14/10 at 02:33 PM.
6/14/10 | 02:34 PM
#22
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That setup comes out to be what like 45K? (Pre out the door price)
For a few thousand more you can get a brand new 2010 GT500...
http://www.cars.com/for-sale/searchr...ear&sf2Dir=ASC
Tried and true!!
Think about it!
For a few thousand more you can get a brand new 2010 GT500...
http://www.cars.com/for-sale/searchr...ear&sf2Dir=ASC
Tried and true!!
Think about it!
6/14/10 | 02:39 PM
#23
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There is an end to my service Chris, and its that I can't physically build a car for Rick right this second. God knows I would if I could!! I was PISSED when I heard this!! I'm so looking forward to meeting him AND everyone else who ordered their cars from me when that special and exciting time arrives!!!
Heck, I even tried to locate a car for him. Amazingly enough I found one, but the dealer wants a replacement GT Vert back and I don't have one to give...YET...(trying a double dealer-trade maybe...)
Plus, the car is in a state with 2 plates and I'm sure the front-bracket is already mounted!!!
Heck, I even tried to locate a car for him. Amazingly enough I found one, but the dealer wants a replacement GT Vert back and I don't have one to give...YET...(trying a double dealer-trade maybe...)
Plus, the car is in a state with 2 plates and I'm sure the front-bracket is already mounted!!!
6/14/10 | 02:49 PM
#24
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I was PISSED when I heard this!! I'm so looking forward to meeting him AND everyone else who ordered their cars from me when that special and exciting time arrives!!!
Heck, I even tried to locate a car for him. Amazingly enough I found one, but the dealer wants a replacement GT Vert back and I don't have one to give...YET...(trying a double dealer-trade maybe...)
Heck, I even tried to locate a car for him. Amazingly enough I found one, but the dealer wants a replacement GT Vert back and I don't have one to give...YET...(trying a double dealer-trade maybe...)
6/14/10 | 02:50 PM
#25
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OK, this sucks for the buyer but I'm more interested in the ISSUE that would cause Ford to scrap not ONE but 18 cars.
We're a small subset of all Mustang buyers here. But at least TWO members have been told their cars are being scrapped. That seems like a pretty high percentage to me.
If I remember correctly (and I'm not saying I do) I thought the other VIN was in the 11xxxx series as well, possibly even 118xxx.
What could cause them to scrap 18 cars, so far two of which appear to be GT/CS cars. I realize the blend may have something to do with it since the common components were probably assembled the same day but holy smokes... I'd be leary of any car built around then. Having written that... mine is 116xxx... and has been delayed until recently. Maybe mine just passed scrutiny. . . or was missed.
We're a small subset of all Mustang buyers here. But at least TWO members have been told their cars are being scrapped. That seems like a pretty high percentage to me.
If I remember correctly (and I'm not saying I do) I thought the other VIN was in the 11xxxx series as well, possibly even 118xxx.
What could cause them to scrap 18 cars, so far two of which appear to be GT/CS cars. I realize the blend may have something to do with it since the common components were probably assembled the same day but holy smokes... I'd be leary of any car built around then. Having written that... mine is 116xxx... and has been delayed until recently. Maybe mine just passed scrutiny. . . or was missed.
6/14/10 | 03:03 PM
#26
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6/14/10 | 04:35 PM
#32
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When we first heard the news of the scrapped cars I was the first to volunteer to take one off Ford's hands with a big discount. Hopefully they at least salvage all the good parts/engine/transmission (if they're not affected)/wheels/brakes etc.
6/14/10 | 04:43 PM
#33
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Before they closed the Taurus plant here in Atlanta, there would be new painted shells lined up outside behind the factory. They were totally stripped to the bone, no hood, doors, anything. I'm guessing these were the problem cars. I flew over the plant daily (at the end of ATL airport) and there were always plenty of scrapped shells. I hope this isn't the case in Flat Rock.
6/14/10 | 04:48 PM
#34
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**** you called dibs? Well there are 18 of those ugly ducklings that could use a new home.
6/14/10 | 06:29 PM
#37
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From: PA
Wonder if mine is next... ETA info disappeared on it last week.
Let's see how long it takes to contact me if mine has to be scrapped.
6/14/10 | 06:31 PM
#38
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6/14/10 | 06:41 PM
#39
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Hopefully all of these problems are just early first-year (for the engine/tranny combo at least) teething issues and will all be revolved soon. I do find it a little bit strange how long it takes to get a Mustang built and delivered from the time it is ordered, and how difficult it seems to be to keep track of the status. Back when I ordered my '05 Mini Cooper, the time from when I special-ordered it to the time I received it was five weeks, and that includes a slow boat ride over from the factory in England. I was able to track it online along each step of the process, and I could even track the cargo ship's progress in the Atlantic Ocean.
6/14/10 | 06:56 PM
#40
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Yes, Ford could really use something like that!
Hopefully all of these problems are just early first-year (for the engine/tranny combo at least) teething issues and will all be revolved soon. I do find it a little bit strange how long it takes to get a Mustang built and delivered from the time it is ordered, and how difficult it seems to be to keep track of the status. Back when I ordered my '05 Mini Cooper, the time from when I special-ordered it to the time I received it was five weeks, and that includes a slow boat ride over from the factory in England. I was able to track it online along each step of the process, and I could even track the cargo ship's progress in the Atlantic Ocean.