grab302 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 First, let me start by writing that I am a diehard fan of the "Great American Car Company", I own stock and have a purchased three Mustangs and one Focus Zx3 in the past nine years. My lastest purchase, a 2011 Gt/Cs was ordered on Feb2, built April14 and has been collecting dust on the lots of Ramp51 AA1 and Ramp 5P ever since. As of Monday it was "sent offsite" which is very creepy sounding might I add. I've read the rumors of QC holds and etc and have faith in the measures that the FMC has taken to ensure our cars are delivered in perfect condition. But, my biggest gripe is that those of us who pre-ordered before the press embargo was lifted and actual production began, seem to be getting shafted in favor of dealer stock orders. I'm a member of several fansites and I am not alone in this feeling. My Dealer alone has several cars built after mine that are already on the lot, I completely understand that not all cars have been affected by the holds but I can't help the sinking feeling that a low priority was placed on getting retail orders fixed and shipped. My orginal ETA was April 28, then May3rd, then May6 and after weeks of showing an expired ETA, now tracking shows I have no ETA at all. Yesterday, my loan expired, so I had to decide whether to settle for something off the lot or contract myself into my order which I have no idea when or if it will arrive, since I didn't want to apply for another loan. I decided to wait for my Gt/Cs but I'd really be disgusted if I had to begin making payments on a car i'm not driving yet. I feel "word of mouth" is just as vital to selling your products as positive press reviews and advertising, to my neighbors, co-workers, family and friends I'm known as an enthusiast and share my advice on all things auto related. I believe in your products and regularly advise people to throw their misconceptions about Ford out the door, it pains me to endure daily inquiries regarding the status of my car to which I have no answer. Nearly, everyday someone tells me about a 2011 Mustang they've encountered, then comes the question, "didn't you preorder yours", "how come it's not here already?" I guess this is what happens when you build a car as special as our Mustang, I'm not threatening to cancel my order and buy a Camaro but some clarification on the whereabouts of our cars would be helpful. My Vin is 1zvbp8cf9b5108798. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperPilot Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 "Sent Offsite" means that your vehicle is being sent through the Vehicle Personalization Center (VPC) to finish off your vehicle (tape stripe, etc). I have no indication of what the delay was between April and now though. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grab302 Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 "Sent Offsite" means that your vehicle is being sent through the Vehicle Personalization Center (VPC) to finish off your vehicle (tape stripe, etc). I have no indication of what the delay was between April and now though. Sorry. Thanks, ViperPilot That sounds like good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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