The Waiting Game
4/28/10, 11:11 AM
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Ah, crap. Just called Ford, railroad has received my car but hasn't updated it status as to if it's in transit or not. However, my 2nd ETA of May3 has been pushed to May6, really wanted my GT/CS to arrive in time for my BBQ this weekend.
4/29/10, 03:02 PM
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okay time to rant so sorry, but how the **#*&** do some of us order in April and it gets built in April, and those of us who order earlier....like Jan have yet to get an ETA/VIN!! AGHHHH!!!!
4/29/10, 03:49 PM
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In some cases dealers already ordered cars got "replaced" with the customers order. In others its the option mix you ordered. The Non-Brembo, Non-CS 19" Wheels for instance may be in short supply.
On the other hand standard 18's and Cloth may be abundant so I get scheduled 21 days after I place my order. But I did get bumped a week for the shutdown.
My order is coded as a Retail Order for those that thought Dealers Cars were being run around you.
I was told Spoiler Delete Trunk Lids were on restriction. The holes are prestamped and they have a shortage of "no-hole" lids.
On the other hand standard 18's and Cloth may be abundant so I get scheduled 21 days after I place my order. But I did get bumped a week for the shutdown.
My order is coded as a Retail Order for those that thought Dealers Cars were being run around you.
I was told Spoiler Delete Trunk Lids were on restriction. The holes are prestamped and they have a shortage of "no-hole" lids.
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4/29/10, 03:57 PM
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4/29/10, 06:47 PM
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I'm getting tired of waiting myself. I knew I would have to wait on the car, but I'm waiting on certain other things in my life as well, and those other things are taking equally long, and are more significant than a car purchase. And there's nothing I can do about it. Just wait. And I can't help that it is starting to **** me off. I wish I could just put myself in stasis for a few months while I wait on the other aspects of my life to finally catch up with me.
I bought Bioshock 2 a little while ago and it distracted me for awhile. But I've played it all the way through twice now and it's about played out. Need a new distraction. I wish I could go help the people I am waiting on to get done a little sooner.
I bought Bioshock 2 a little while ago and it distracted me for awhile. But I've played it all the way through twice now and it's about played out. Need a new distraction. I wish I could go help the people I am waiting on to get done a little sooner.
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4/30/10, 06:51 AM
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Man it seems like Ford is using LIFO order fulfillment (last in, first out.) I feel for everyone who ordered back in January/February and have NOTHING to give them warm fuzzy feelings about their order. Once I got my VIN I felt pretty comfortable that things were on track and whatever happened happened. I'll let Ford do its thing now. My concern up front was whether or not the dealer was doing his thing.
If it were me, I'd keep the order and wait for cars to hit the lots. If you see what you like and your order still isn't fulfilled, buy the car and cancel your original order.
Scott, increase the difficulty level in Bioshock 2 and start over.
Or get a copy of Oblivion and help me get past the point where I'm stuck. LOL!
If it were me, I'd keep the order and wait for cars to hit the lots. If you see what you like and your order still isn't fulfilled, buy the car and cancel your original order.
Scott, increase the difficulty level in Bioshock 2 and start over.
Or get a copy of Oblivion and help me get past the point where I'm stuck. LOL!
4/30/10, 07:22 AM
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Man it seems like Ford is using LIFO order fulfillment (last in, first out.) I feel for everyone who ordered back in January/February and have NOTHING to give them warm fuzzy feelings about their order. Once I got my VIN I felt pretty comfortable that things were on track and whatever happened happened. I'll let Ford do its thing now. My concern up front was whether or not the dealer was doing his thing.
If it were me, I'd keep the order and wait for cars to hit the lots. If you see what you like and your order still isn't fulfilled, buy the car and cancel your original order.
Scott, increase the difficulty level in Bioshock 2 and start over. Or get a copy of Oblivion and help me get past the point where I'm stuck. LOL!
If it were me, I'd keep the order and wait for cars to hit the lots. If you see what you like and your order still isn't fulfilled, buy the car and cancel your original order.
Scott, increase the difficulty level in Bioshock 2 and start over.
Or get a copy of Oblivion and help me get past the point where I'm stuck. LOL!
4/30/10, 07:23 AM
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One of the best ever! Oblivion is pretty amazing too.
4/30/10, 07:32 AM
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Well my waiting game just got a little better. My GT is in Transit as of yesterday and being only 180 miles or so away I should be posting pics tonight. Our local 1/4 mile also has test and tune tonight - may have to be brave and take it.
4/30/10, 08:15 AM
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very encouraging!
As I recall, wasn't the latest ETA 4/29? It is a manual, correct?
4/30/10, 08:29 AM
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4/30/10, 08:54 AM
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I've been waiting for almost six years. I fell in love with the new body style as soon as it came out, but only now am I in a position to buy one. I could care less about a few more weeks/months. At 36, I'm much more patient than when I was younger.
5/11/10, 08:33 PM
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USELESS UPDATE - WARNING ANGRY RANT COMING SOON....
Well, looks like my orginal prediction was WRONG, Ford's first-second-third ETA was WRONG. Jerks at dealership have tried every profit/padding ploy known to man to squeeze an extra penny out of the deal and STILL NO CAR.
Just sold the supercharger off my car, now I have to drive a basically stock V6 to work till I sell the Stang to Carmax on Sunday, no fun at all.
If 2011 doesn't arrive by Monday, I'll have to put my faith in my Foxbody to endure an 86mile per day commute.
Worst of all, Dealer received one 2011 GT and 4 2011 v6's the day of my last ETA, checked their window stickers and were all built two weeks ahead of mine, this WAITING GAME SUCKS.
Well, looks like my orginal prediction was WRONG, Ford's first-second-third ETA was WRONG. Jerks at dealership have tried every profit/padding ploy known to man to squeeze an extra penny out of the deal and STILL NO CAR.
Just sold the supercharger off my car, now I have to drive a basically stock V6 to work till I sell the Stang to Carmax on Sunday, no fun at all.
If 2011 doesn't arrive by Monday, I'll have to put my faith in my Foxbody to endure an 86mile per day commute.
Worst of all, Dealer received one 2011 GT and 4 2011 v6's the day of my last ETA, checked their window stickers and were all built two weeks ahead of mine, this WAITING GAME SUCKS.