mysticbluebmw

You really have to love the anonymity of the internet. I've been silently following the discussion here and in other threads on the subject. It's quite obvious with the exception of probably Akirby and limited few others, many here seem to not be as they describe themselves. Some of these opinions that are supposedly based on experience/education are seen here by many that TRULY have the education and experience to have a nice, quiet laugh at home. I won't bother to add my two cents, but suffice to say, Akirby is one of the few to actually base his statements on publicly accessible facts W/O supposition or prejudicial interpretation.

Sorry, I didn't realize you did all that. I thought you may have only based your assumption on the Fusion being a hybrid, since that's all you listed. Again, my apologies, since that was obviously quite a bit of research you must have did. Edmund's must use different conditions for every car in their database. I would have thought each car would have been evaluated under like condition therefore, while not giving the TRUE cost for you to own, it would allow a direct comparison to determine differences in cost of ownership, especially when significant as was in this case. Thank you for setting me straight.

Edmund's 'True Cost to Own' is: Optionless 2011 Fusion Hybrid (note: 2012 will be higher): $40,854 Optionless 2012 Focus Titanium: $35,145 so, the total cost over 5 years of ownership, the Focus will be significantly less.

No not really at all. My build date was 05/27, and my delivery date was 06/20. I originally had an ETA of 06/09, but that blew by. If you have an ETA ~1 week after build, you'll blow by yours as well. Being in Illinois is helpful as you'll probably get your car delivered by truck and that is faster. For most others, if you're more than a couple miles away though, it's going to go by train and then truck. Most folks around here get their cars 2-3 weeks after build.

I posted that on FF, and nope, I don't my if it's posted here. In fact, I'm glad you did! Thanks! That is the original Red Candy with code U6. I had heard the RZ paint was going to be used starting mid-May, but I still got U6. I don't know that I'd be able to tell the difference anyway.

Thanks for helping track the status of the car, I really appreciate it. I picked her up last night!!!!

It was delivered to my dealer yesterday morning, and I picked it up last night. I took a few iPhone pics this morning....Thanks for helping me keep updated!

He's right. If the VLT is already at 75%, you'll need to allow for that in your tint. While it's also true that I've read about other's tinting whatever they want, you won't get away with that in NC. During annual inspections, the guy must use a light gun that must hit within 2% of the 35% limit (the part about plastic if just pure fabrication). If it doesn't you will fail inspection, and you won't be able to register the car until it's fixed. Every inspector must use the gun, so there's not really any way to get around this unless you knew someone who was willing to risk their certification to lie for you. Don't worry, you'll be fine at that tint level. We're not as hot or humid as Fl.

Thanks a lot! It's somewhere in the state next to me!

Bump for an update, please. 1FAHP3N20CL166442 Thank you, it's much appreciated! Paul

Yep, I'm with you guys, lets get these cars in early! Would make a great Father's day gift! Honestly, I'm just happy to see it on the move.

I really would too, I love my heated seats. BUT since it's actually on the move now, I'm totally getting the one I ordered. I'm really psyched to hear it's on a rail car. Thanks again Pioneer, you made my night! :happy feet:

Well, I have an opportunity to get a 'very close to what I ordered' Focus, for the same deal, but without winter package and a different color. I'm tempted since my order is just sitting around in the lot not going anywhere. I think if the car ships by Friday, I'll still get it in time for the rebate and my pre-arranged financing. Really thinking about it......I asked my dealer it had shipped yet, and all she said was it should be coming in any time....I don't think she even checked. Hey Pioneer, any way to see if there is any change in the status? 1FAHP3N20CL166442 Thanks in advance, you've really made things sooooo much easier.

^^^^^That's some good info there^^^^^ Though I knew it was a European site, I didn't know of it's inaccuracy. So many people have been using it as a tool for discovery of content on their Focii, myself included. Thanks for filling us in, Pioneer.

Do we know what the latest version is so far? When I eventually pick up my car, I'd like the dealer to make sure they've installed the latest version (not that I'm expecting miracles or anything). I'm just crossing my fingers, praying and whatever else I can do to hopefully reduce the amount of aggravation I've been reading about lately. :titanic: