Official Boss Production Began Today!
2/14/11 | 10:43 AM
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Official Boss Production Began Today!
Just returned from the dealership, Boss production has begun today! On the Vehicle Visibility Report, mine (VIN 200331) is "In Production" and "Sent to Plant". ETA is March 14th.
So get excited, no material hold (at this point) and they are starting to be no-kidding produced!
So get excited, no material hold (at this point) and they are starting to be no-kidding produced!
2/14/11 | 11:54 AM
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2/14/11 | 12:04 PM
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4pipes: it DOES depend on how far you live from the plant. I remember when the 2010 GT500s came out, guys that lived in MI were getting them a few days after production. Those of us "coast" guys usually are looking at 3-4 weeks.
However, one thing that my dealership and I noticed is that unlike other shipments that they receive, which says "Rail" for method of transport, this says "Convoy", which means a truck! It could be that due to the low production numbers, exclusivity, and most importantly front splitter, that ALL Bosses will be shipped by truck, regardless of destination. This would drastically reduce shipping time.
By the way, mine is scheduled to be built tomorrow (2/15) with a dealer ETA of 14 March, so 30 days is in line with your information. However, that can easily change either way.....
However, one thing that my dealership and I noticed is that unlike other shipments that they receive, which says "Rail" for method of transport, this says "Convoy", which means a truck! It could be that due to the low production numbers, exclusivity, and most importantly front splitter, that ALL Bosses will be shipped by truck, regardless of destination. This would drastically reduce shipping time.
By the way, mine is scheduled to be built tomorrow (2/15) with a dealer ETA of 14 March, so 30 days is in line with your information. However, that can easily change either way.....
2/14/11 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by phytrpilot
Right now plan on bringing the spouse with me to Miller. The more she knows about tracking the car the more likely I'll be able to do that.
2/14/11 | 12:12 PM
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However, one thing that my dealership and I noticed is that unlike other shipments that they receive, which says "Rail" for method of transport, this says "Convoy", which means a truck! It could be that due to the low production numbers, exclusivity, and most importantly front splitter, that ALL Bosses will be shipped by truck, regardless of destination. This would drastically reduce shipping time.
I am ready to cut down the time, just not sure which gate at AAI to pull up to
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2/14/11 | 12:55 PM
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2/14/11 | 01:28 PM
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Late summer? I hope to have mine on track by end of April at the latest. I can put 1000 miles on it by then if I get it by late March. Just means the GT500 will be lonely. Might need to drive it to the track the first time to put the last 200 miles on it and have a buddy follow with the trailer
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2/14/11 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 5 DOT 0
Finally!
Good call. I'll be bringing my wife and kids and we'll hit Park City as well.
Good call. I'll be bringing my wife and kids and we'll hit Park City as well.
2/14/11 | 02:11 PM
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I worded that wrong, yes the convoy means truck but from what I have read that could mean just part of the way.
http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums...howtopic=34206
My F150 also said convoy on the sticker to FL, most if not all cars arrive here by train. Right now I have a build date of 2/15 on the sticker and today CS is saying 3/1 at the dealer. I hope that is true but I am not counting on just two weeks. If you read about delays at AFM and other sites the two weeks seems too good to be true.
http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums...howtopic=34206
The biggest factor is the shipping distance from the plant to your dealer's location. For most of the country, most of the vehicle's journey is going to be via rail between the ramp at Flat Rock to the rail yard closest to its' final destination. From some plants, some vehicles are transported via convoy for a relatively short distance to the rail ramp. It's all a matter of logistics and the most efficient way for the vehicle to be transported. As for shipping time, it won't make a difference as vehicles shipped via rail often are held up for days at intermediate points.
For our CT dealership, I'd have trouble thinking of a single vehicle line that doesn't get shipped via rail to the ramp in Selkirk, NY where they're loaded onto carriers for delivery to the dealership. When F-150's were still being built at the Norfolk plant, those vehicles were shipped via convoy all the way from the plant to the dealership and the shipping time was very short.
Talk to your Dealer as they'll be able to tell you about the standard shipping methods for Mustangs that they receive.
For our CT dealership, I'd have trouble thinking of a single vehicle line that doesn't get shipped via rail to the ramp in Selkirk, NY where they're loaded onto carriers for delivery to the dealership. When F-150's were still being built at the Norfolk plant, those vehicles were shipped via convoy all the way from the plant to the dealership and the shipping time was very short.
Talk to your Dealer as they'll be able to tell you about the standard shipping methods for Mustangs that they receive.
2/14/11 | 02:58 PM
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I'd love to be there watching the birth of a new legend! Having been at the plant a few times, it is amazing to watch it all come together.
I think my "ex" is being built sometime this week (if not today or tomorrow).
I think my "ex" is being built sometime this week (if not today or tomorrow).
2/14/11 | 03:27 PM
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