elle Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 I'm with you brotha!! But who do we voice our concerns to? My dealer can't do anything, Marketing on their build site is no good. We need a POC, but I'm sure there's an engineering or cost based reason for it! I never expected it to be a functioning dual exhaust system, only a cosmetic one. Even in the brochure I downloaded today at Ford.com the page for Hybrid Titanium shows the dual exhaust. Again, I know I was warned that form follows function but I am super disappointed at this and have been looking all day at SEs in my area to see if I can find one that matches what I want. The only thing holding me back, frankly, is how good my dealer has been to me. I really want them to have the sale, but they don't have a car for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzul Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I see now why they waited so long to add these models to the website! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 I just sent an email to my sales manager asking him about a dealer exchange for this Fusion: http://tinyurl.com/an3n9gv It's not at his dealership, but it's close enough to me for me to want to go check it out. I really don't want to go through another dealer, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delnatha Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Fastronaut put in a status request in the vehicle locator forum today so I will probably hold off until Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionTX Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I never expected it to be a functioning dual exhaust system, only a cosmetic one. Even in the brochure I downloaded today at Ford.com the page for Hybrid Titanium shows the dual exhaust. Again, I know I was warned that form follows function but I am super disappointed at this and have been looking all day at SEs in my area to see if I can find one that matches what I want. The only thing holding me back, frankly, is how good my dealer has been to me. I really want them to have the sale, but they don't have a car for me. Did you put a deposit down? Is it refundable? I put 500 down and was told it was not refundable. I thought it was strange when she said that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 I gave them my credit card and they authorized a deposit, but it was never taken out of my account. I don't think they are allowed to hold your deposit if you decide you don't want the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Expedition owner Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Fastronaut put in a status request in the vehicle locator forum today so I will probably hold off until Friday. Fastronaut got an "unscheduled - clean" status today from Cyberdman on his Hybrid Titanium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Okay, my dealer is going to try to get a car for me. I changed my mind (again) and decided I really want this one, which is configured almost exactly the way I wanted it, except it adds the moonroof and the navigation. It is much less money than the Titanium and offers more that I will probably find useful. This one is at another local dealer. He will let me know if he can get it for me sometime today. http://fordlabels.webview.biz/webviewhybrid/WindowSticker.aspx?vin=3FA6P0LU2DR209336 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkmartin Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Add me to the list of those waiting for a Hybrid Ti. I ordered back in November. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pers69 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Sorry to lose you, Elle. I will miss the dual exhaust but will console myself with the Sony twelve speakers, push button start, ambient lighting, intelligent access .... I can, however, understand trading away some of that for nav or lane keeping etc. They aren't for me and I am a bit of an audiophile. If I found out the Sony went the was of the dual exhaust I would join you, Post pics! Welcome, bkmartin. What color and options did you select? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 I'm not out quite yet; need to confirm that the dealer can get the car I asked for. Hopefully I will know by the end of the day today, or sometime tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkmartin Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I ordered the Silver with black interior and the only other option above the base hybrid Ti was the premium floor mats. Those mats are pricey, but I didn't like the base ones at all. I wish other wheel options were available on the hybrid ti (like the 5 spoke). I'm hoping I learn to like the wheels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pers69 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I think you will be happy with whatever you opt for, Elle. Plus you live in California :-) Beware the "premium" floor mats, bk. Many have said they aren't worth the price. Have the dealer show you some ahead of time so you know what you are getting. I am trying to work a deal to swap out the stock Ti wheels for the 18" 5 spoke. Likely ain't gonna happen, but a boy can dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkmartin Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I did look at the premium and regular mats before placing the order. I agree the premium are overpriced, but I felt the regular ones were just terrible. Instead of immediately having to get something aftermarket, I went for the premium ones. I'm glad I'm not the only one who would prefer a sportier wheel. I guess we are pretty much out of luck. I may end up ebaying the original wheels and buying the 5 spokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadHorseChorus Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 This is my take on it too. I'm annoyed that they dropped the dual exhaust, but there are so many other things I want in the titanium that are hard to get or not offered at all on the SE (the Sony audio system and push button start, etc.) that it doesn't make sense to me to bail out. I also found the sport seats much more comfortable than the standard seats. That alone would be reason enough for me to stick with the titanium trim line. I will miss the dual exhaust but will console myself with the Sony twelve speakers, push button start, ambient lighting, intelligent access Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rprobst Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I did look at the premium and regular mats before placing the order. I agree the premium are overpriced, but I felt the regular ones were just terrible. Instead of immediately having to get something aftermarket, I went for the premium ones. If someone did want to get aftermarket premium mats (not huskies or weatherbeaters), what are the best ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin556310 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I am new here and ordered a hybrid ti, on Dec 4th. Ordered ice color, all options except park assist and adaptive cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkmartin Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 For aftermarket mats, I would look at Lloyd mats like these http://www.carid.com/2013-ford-fusion-floor-mats/lloyd-floor-mats-161195.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyTi Fusion Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'm working out an arrangement to go SE with technology pkg, luxury, moonroof, navigation. Not as much reason to stay titanium for me anymore. Still figuring it out and meeting with the dealer this week. Just not happy ford changed the look on me, I imagine others will do what Elle and are thinking. Best way a customer can talk. I am still a fusion hybrid fan. I suppose I will need to change my name, huh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Well, I haven't heard back from my dealer other than to let me know that of the two I was looking at, the one with the charcoal interior (my preference) is still in transit. He said he would try for the other one, but I don't know if he'll be able to get it for me. I suppose if that can't happen I'll end up with the Titanium, anyway. Kind of bummed because I thought maybe I'd have a car this weekend, but now I'm back to wondering when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Expedition owner Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Delnatha's Hybrid Titanium came back with an "unscheduled-clean" today via Cyberdman. What happened to the scheduling start date of January 14th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 If they only update the records on Fridays, as some have said, then we won't see any scheduled until next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pers69 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Delnatha's Hybrid Titanium came back with an "unscheduled-clean" today via Cyberdman. What happened to the scheduling start date of January 14th? Same thing that happened to the start date of 1/7 :-( it would seem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neod192 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'm not happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_h Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I am planning to ask for an update on Tuesday morning for my now-defunct order, and others in the group will probably also be staggered over the next few days also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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