Just tried again to order it and....SUCESS!!!! We put 3 cars in for stock. Now comes the fun part, to see if Ford will give us all 3 cars. Cars are ordered with AAT, Wheel Locks, HID's, Ambient Lighting, and of course the Bullitt package (which is a $3,310 package).

 

Thanks Jeff. I only mention the markup cause I've dealt with some real jerks in trying to get a GT500. Wanting 20k over for a used 07 GT500 and whatnot. I plan to call tomorrow to get the scoop locally. I also have some family checking in different areas of the country.

 

I don't blame you at all. Once I know the scoop when the 1st car arrives, I'll know for sure if this is a car I can discount or leave at MSRP. I don't see this car carrying any ADM's, I really don't. This car isn't a car for the masses, its for a small nitch of Mustang/car people. As to my opinion on a good price for this car from a dealer. The car sold at list or a little below is a good deal (unless of course if X-Plan is available on it. I'll know more on whether this car is excluded from the list hopefully next week)

 

Ah-HA! $3310 US. That means NO way it will be $2200 CDN.

Calling Whammer... Where arrrre you?

Companies like Ford are not yet giving Canadians the benefit of our stronger dollar, so I would have to assume that the Bullitt package will still, sadly, sell for a little more here in Canada.

 

Seriously doubt X-plan would apply to this car... Dealers around here wouldn't take it anyway.

 

Yeah, they kind of have you over a barrel in the islands. Not like you can just drive a few states over to get a better deal on one, and they know it.

On the other hand, you do live in Hawaii, and that's extra points.

 

There's lots of confusion going on at the moment. I was at my dealer yesterday putting down a deposit.
He showed me a memo he received. It lists the Bullitt package at $4,495CAN. But when he gets on the order screen it's $2,200CAN.

As of yesterday you could not yet place orders. So once it goes live we should get a better understanding of what's going on.

And yes Hollywood- as Canadian's we are getting screwed over by the car makers. Something has to give soon. I live fairly close to the US border and Canadian dealers are losing a ton of business to the US.

 

Jeff,

Please PM me when you know more; missed out on the 01 Bullit and hopefully not on this one.

Thanks in advance.

Mark

 

PM Sent. Give me a call on my cell after 8 pm if you have the chance. Be glad to answer your questions.

 

$4495 CDN sounds a LOT more realistic.

At the end of the day, if they don't do something about it, Ford of Canada will simply lose more and more revenue.

 

I called Ford of Canada yesterday and spoke with a service rep. She told me they are looking at the pricing issues. She said they are keep track of complaints in a effort to see how much of an issue it is with consumers. So I would urge you to call Ford and complain. Here's their number-
1-800-565-3673.

 

So, is this a no for the x-plan?

 

Thanks for the number Whammer. And don't fret too much just yet about pricing. Ford will be forced to do something at least, as many of their Canadian dealers are complaining about losing sales, especially in areas like where you are, close to the border. But you can use this to your advantage too, by telling your dealer the equivilant of what you'd pay if you went to a US dealer to buy your new Bullitt. He's got to step up to the plate and bridge that gap to a satisfactory level. For example, if the difference is $5000, he should be able to come at least half way, and you've got to factor in the hassle of going southside and changing the car over to Canadian standards (check out www.riv.ca), paperwork, reputable dealer, transportation, accomodations and the like. If the Bullitt ends up at $40,000 CDN and you can get one for $35,000 US, he should net you the car at $37,500 (just an example). But remember that you can't lease a car from the US if you live in Canada. You have to have the cash equivilant, so you could always get your bank to loan you the money before you make your US purchase. Perhaps you're loaded and have all the cash up front.
I don't advocate not buying from your local dealer, but he has to come to the table too. They like to make/save money, and so do you! What would he do? If he's reasonable, he'll understand your situation and do something that makes sense for you both. Just hang tight for now. I'm sure the picture will look better down the road.

 

My dealer advised (while I was ordering last week) that Bullit option was showing -- but is Job 2 deal. They are supposed to gear up this week and start Job 2 orders by the 15th. The computer would show the option but not give a price. Some question as to whether or not CS will go after Job 2 is running. Apparently Sync is being added to other vehicles with Job 2 this year -- but not Mustang.

 

Re: X-plan. The dealer I'm dealing with seems willing to accept X plan. Right now the base Bullitt is $39, 844. Not sure what it will be with Xplan- I'll find out next week-maybe. The dealer said Conceps (whatever that is) is not accepting orders until Dec. 3.

 

What I find so extraordinary about her response to you is that they feel they need to "wait and see" if getting ripped off is an issue with consumers!



Ford corporate really is brain dead in several key respects.

 

Hey Whammer. Just wondering about your CDN price for the Bullitt. Almost $40,000 for a base model? Yikes!!! That's quite a difference between the stated USD price of $31,000 !! And the Canadian dollar is presently worth more than the US dollar (approx. 8% more). What exactly is their explaination for that? Do they expect you to pay the Canadian price when there is such a difference? Also, you said they wouldn't accept Canadian orders in CONCEPS (their ordering system) until December 3rd? I think this falls in line with Job#2 for the car and also to allow for any production changes that may be neccesary.

 

Also Whammer, just checked out the Ford of Canada media site and searched a little further on the pricing issue. Ford claims that "exciting news with regards to pricing and special offers" is coming in November. Hopefully that'll include the Bullitt. We'll see how serious they are on this matter. I also fired off an e-mail for 'ya to HQ. Maybe this is just their annual Winter Sale or something. Let's see if they come to the plate.

 

I don't think the auto companies have really adressed WHY the prices are so much higher in Canada.
Obviously when our dollar was worth 68 cents US the price difference would made sense. But over the years as our dollar grew stronger they never adjusted their prices.

There are a few manufacturing reasons for slightly higher costs- different emission standards, different safety standards, but these costs would be very small.

Presently there is a class action law suit being brought against some of the car makers in Canada because of the higher prices.
Hopefully this will make them start to adjust their prices.

 

Hey Whammer, While I'm not sure if the systems in Canada are any different, in regards to dealers, I already have 3 Bullitts in the system here at my dealer in PA. Now, that said, only 1 car is a definite (every dealer in USA is guaranteed 1 car, with the rest based on Mustang sales regionally). We just put 3 cars in for the heck of it. Also, the system accepted the orders, BUT there is a MAT/HOLD on them right now (this is what shows on the sheets that showall the ordered cars we have in Ford's order banks). Its listed as a HOLD as the Job2 date hasn't commensed yet. And to answer your question, CONCEPTS is the Ford dealer ordering system. And also, about X-Plan, while there isn't anything showing its available, there isn't anything showing isn't available either. I'm emailing my zone-rep this week to find out if Ford is accepting this or not. Good luck with your order. If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me a PM.