VIN, Build, Delivered: The 2012 Edition
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alright folks... here are the pics as promised. I posted it in this thread:
https://themustangsource.com/f726/lo...-heavy-502111/
But I will also post it in here....
Thanks again to everyone, esp Deysha for keeping me SANE through all this. B-man, JTmears, I hope you both get your cars soon. Tell you what, NOTHING compares to that "new car I just ordered just got delivered to me" feeling 
Well folks, some of you folks know that I've been waiting patiently (ok maybe not as patiently
) for my new ride to arrive. I'd like you all to know that she arrived safe and sound yesterday (thanks Deysha!), 11/15/11, at 2pm CT, at my local dealership. The minute she got off loaded from the truck, I was THERE. All factory stickers and tape and plastic wrap and all. I instructed the dealer and my trusted sales manager to have NO ONE TOUCH IT until I get there. This was my first brand new ordered car (usually I get off the lot)... so I had plans to make this go PERFECT
She had 6.8 miles on the ODO off the truck, then had 9.6 miles when delivered to me (after dealer inspection). All was in great working order. I'm a detailer by heart and trade, so I know a thing or two about detailing (used to run my own detailing business)... so all the previous times I bought a new car, it was off the lot, so swirls/scratches from dealer techs/wash people, etc were all evident and I had to buff it out EVERY single time.
This time, despite the dirt from being on the delivery truck, etc... I told them NOT TO TOUCH THE PAINT AT ALL!!! I could see from the sun yesterday, despite the dirt, the paint was PERFECT. No swirls, no scratches no NOTHING. Virgin paint, so to speak. Dealer goes, "So you want us to detail it right?". I responded with a loud, "NO... not at all". "So you want us to deliver it to you dirty?". "YES PLEASE". You should have seen the look on their faces... haha...
So anyways, I drove it home, and enjoyed every single bit of it. I put my new car seat in the rear, and surprised my son at day care picking him up. I could have NEVER have done that in 370Z. This was the biggest selling feature for me
So thank you again to everyone on this forum, for tips and tricks, and advice, etc... .you helped make my waiting bearable. I am ready for modding... as I have my GT500 mufflers and MGW shifter ready to install. Hopefully next week. Tint and 3M clear bra coming too.
Lastly, here are the PICS!!!!!!
Sitting at Dealer, yesterday, wrapped up, dirty, but SWIRL FREE!
9.6 Miles on the odometer upon delivery to me!!! I take pics like this on every new car I get
Finally got her home! Dirty, but unscathed
So last night, since I had a prior engagement, I only had time to work on the car starting at 9 pm. So there I was, 40 degree weather and all, gave her a wash with grit guards and double buckets around 10 pm... dried her with some detail spray, inspected her under my halogen tower lights, found NO swirls, as expected... so I proceeded to wax her with Souveran... no sealant yet, until I do a quick clay, Menzerna PO85RD, then sealed with either Blackfire or Chem guys 50/50. This will help the paint breathe too, at least for a few weeks.
And here are the pics from last night inside the garage, at 1 a.m. in the morning.Kona blue in ALL its glory. Best paint color, IMO. Bar none.
Then this morning, as sun was up, got some Glamour shots in my driveway. Too cold for a time elapse photo or HDR, will do those at a later point... maybe spring. But anyways, here's the last of the pics. Enjoy!!!
https://themustangsource.com/f726/lo...-heavy-502111/
But I will also post it in here....
Thanks again to everyone, esp Deysha for keeping me SANE through all this. B-man, JTmears, I hope you both get your cars soon. Tell you what, NOTHING compares to that "new car I just ordered just got delivered to me" feeling Well folks, some of you folks know that I've been waiting patiently (ok maybe not as patiently
) for my new ride to arrive. I'd like you all to know that she arrived safe and sound yesterday (thanks Deysha!), 11/15/11, at 2pm CT, at my local dealership. The minute she got off loaded from the truck, I was THERE. All factory stickers and tape and plastic wrap and all. I instructed the dealer and my trusted sales manager to have NO ONE TOUCH IT until I get there. This was my first brand new ordered car (usually I get off the lot)... so I had plans to make this go PERFECT She had 6.8 miles on the ODO off the truck, then had 9.6 miles when delivered to me (after dealer inspection). All was in great working order. I'm a detailer by heart and trade, so I know a thing or two about detailing (used to run my own detailing business)... so all the previous times I bought a new car, it was off the lot, so swirls/scratches from dealer techs/wash people, etc were all evident and I had to buff it out EVERY single time.
This time, despite the dirt from being on the delivery truck, etc... I told them NOT TO TOUCH THE PAINT AT ALL!!! I could see from the sun yesterday, despite the dirt, the paint was PERFECT. No swirls, no scratches no NOTHING. Virgin paint, so to speak. Dealer goes, "So you want us to detail it right?". I responded with a loud, "NO... not at all". "So you want us to deliver it to you dirty?". "YES PLEASE". You should have seen the look on their faces... haha...
So anyways, I drove it home, and enjoyed every single bit of it. I put my new car seat in the rear, and surprised my son at day care picking him up. I could have NEVER have done that in 370Z. This was the biggest selling feature for me
So thank you again to everyone on this forum, for tips and tricks, and advice, etc... .you helped make my waiting bearable. I am ready for modding... as I have my GT500 mufflers and MGW shifter ready to install. Hopefully next week. Tint and 3M clear bra coming too.
Lastly, here are the PICS!!!!!!
Sitting at Dealer, yesterday, wrapped up, dirty, but SWIRL FREE!
9.6 Miles on the odometer upon delivery to me!!! I take pics like this on every new car I get
Finally got her home! Dirty, but unscathed
So last night, since I had a prior engagement, I only had time to work on the car starting at 9 pm. So there I was, 40 degree weather and all, gave her a wash with grit guards and double buckets around 10 pm... dried her with some detail spray, inspected her under my halogen tower lights, found NO swirls, as expected... so I proceeded to wax her with Souveran... no sealant yet, until I do a quick clay, Menzerna PO85RD, then sealed with either Blackfire or Chem guys 50/50. This will help the paint breathe too, at least for a few weeks.
And here are the pics from last night inside the garage, at 1 a.m. in the morning.
Kona blue in ALL its glory. Best paint color, IMO. Bar none.Then this morning, as sun was up, got some Glamour shots in my driveway. Too cold for a time elapse photo or HDR, will do those at a later point... maybe spring. But anyways, here's the last of the pics. Enjoy!!!
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Your window sticker is up now, Razman. PM me after the 19th for another update.
PM me with the new order info when you have it, jrmears. I'll track this one for you as well.
boveman, keep me in the loop! PM me the new order number when you get it.
WOW!!!! There it is again... The reason why this is my favorite color!! (It looks purple when the sun hits it just right
) Congrats on your new ride and enjoy it to the fuuuuuullest, FromZto5!!!
Deysha
PM me with the new order info when you have it, jrmears. I'll track this one for you as well.) Congrats on your new ride and enjoy it to the fuuuuuullest, FromZto5!!!Deysha
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And yes, when the sun hits it, hints of purple, black, and gray abound.
I'm glad I got a 2012... no more Kona for 2013 and beyond. Deep Impact Blue is not even close. As to why Ford stopped Kona, is BEYOND me. But hey, rarer the better for me.
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boveman, keep me in the loop! PM me the new order number when you get it.
Deysha[/QUOTE]
Thanks, Deysha. From what I gather I can order on or after December 5th. If any changes to that date please post. Thanks for the help so far.
B-Man
Deysha[/QUOTE]
Thanks, Deysha. From what I gather I can order on or after December 5th. If any changes to that date please post. Thanks for the help so far.
B-Man
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Thanks Deysha... oh you KNOW I will. I already have 50 miles on her, and it's been less than a day... haha. Having just 9.6 miles seems so long ago
And yes, when the sun hits it, hints of purple, black, and gray abound.
I'm glad I got a 2012... no more Kona for 2013 and beyond. Deep Impact Blue is not even close. As to why Ford stopped Kona, is BEYOND me. But hey, rarer the better for me.
And yes, when the sun hits it, hints of purple, black, and gray abound.
I'm glad I got a 2012... no more Kona for 2013 and beyond. Deep Impact Blue is not even close. As to why Ford stopped Kona, is BEYOND me. But hey, rarer the better for me.
Send me the new order number, jtmears.
Deysha
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Thanks Deysha!!!!! The dealer actually just called a little bit ago. I just wanted to thank you for all your help. You have helped me keep my sanity. I'm going to pick it up Saturday morning. I'll share some pics after I get it. Thanks again!!!
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Deysha, how we doing on my ride? All these guys getting their cars. I'm going mad! Plus I'm leaving town on the 22nd for a week! Of course I expect the dealer to call on the 22nd after I'm gone, that'll ruin turkey day! Lol
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Deysha
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Deysha.... I just got a coupon from Ford for 750 customer cash AFTER I signed all the paper work. Less than a week ago. Is there something u and Ford can do to get the coupon to work still...I.e. retro fit it???
