fusionTX Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Scratch that I am the first without ETIS info. The two before me were built yesterday. Mine should populate between today and tomorrow. Witch is good. I would rather be built on a Tuesday. Less likely to have any quality issues than cars built on a Friday or Monday. It seems there are quite a few 3/25ers built already. I expect mine to show up later today or tomorrow also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joveri Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Yes, that's exactly how it works. I just entered my info and a dealer got in touch with me the next day. Not all dealers will participate and will have the same deals around your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malibu3105 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Roger that. I will put in my info tonight when I get home, and see if I can beat my current price. Good info Forum pays off again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo358 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 My only suggestion is when you narrow down your dealers, get your total price, tax, tags, doc fees,(out the door). The dealership I went with doesn't have a documentation fee, everyone else was 699 or more. That got them the sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionTX Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 FYI, syncmyride.com recognizes my VIN now and it shows that my Hybrid Ti will come with Sync VersionGen2 - V3.5.1. We are pleased to announce that you have a SYNC® software update available for immediate download. This new software will provide the following enhancements to your current SYNC system: Return of the outside air temperature to the 8-inch display Updated phone process Enhanced voice and screen destination entry for SD Card Navigation (if equipped) Simplified voice commands for music Enhancements to voice recognition Updated SYNC/device compatibility information I see the same thing on mine. Recognizes my VIN too even though I'm not on ETIS yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malibu3105 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 My sales guy also wanted a check for $1.000 to prove I was serious He said they wouldn't cash it and I could have the check back upon delivery Anyone else have to do that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionTX Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 My sales guy also wanted a check for $1.000 to prove I was seriousHe said they wouldn't cash it and I could have the check back upon delivery Anyone else have to do that ? I gave a $500 check and was told it was not refundable. I was told they would cash it, but they have not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo358 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 My sales guy also wanted a check for $1.000 to prove I was seriousHe said they wouldn't cash it and I could have the check back upon delivery Anyone else have to do that ? I had to put down a 500 deposit, and they said I would get it back when the car came in> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joveri Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Same here, I left a $500 check and the sales manager said they wouldn't cash it. He said it just showed Ford that there is a serious buyer before they build your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerrorTodd Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 My dealership had me put a $3,000 down payment in, but it's completely refundable if I decide not to go through with the purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apm Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 The dealer where I purchase my car (Metro Ford) originally wanted $2000 deposit. After some negotiation we agreed on $1000 which they promptly took from my credit card. Regards,APM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neod192 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Dang, my dealer only wanted $200 for the deposit. They charged my credit card for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorjd Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 My sales guy also wanted a check for $1.000 to prove I was seriousHe said they wouldn't cash it and I could have the check back upon delivery Anyone else have to do that ? I put down $32,000. No wait Ford did that, actually they have not done that yet, so really I have not put anything down. The last time I ordered a car (A Mercury Milan Hybrid) I did not put anything down and I ended up cancelling the order. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorjd Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Hi I'm new here! By the way great boards with a wealth of information. Can you add me to your list? Ordered my HyTi on Mar. 8, 2013, found out yesterday through online chat I had a VIN - #3FA6P0RU5DR297175. From reading I guess next is the sticker, then build date? Added you to the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toz Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I just really, REALLY hope that the Ruby Reds start building on 1 April. I will have a freaking fit if they get delayed again. Any one with a Ruby Red heard updates on their order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 So am I reading this correct, that once a car gets to it's actual build date, then it get's done that day and onto a rail car the next day? If lucky and no problems? After the vehicle is built and goes through the necessary quality inspections it's released from the plant for shipment. It hardly means that it's placed on a rail car the next day. There is a big shortage of rail cars and Fusions have sometimes been delayed for weeks or longer before actually leaving the plant on a rail car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Joveri,I am in Riverside, CA. So only about 90 minutes from you. BTW, my dealer said it could take a week to 3 weeks to get the dealer code / order number?.... Seems like they would have that right after they put in the order. Or is that not correct? The "Dealer Code" is fixed and assigned by Ford when the store became a Ford Dealer. The vehicle order number is assigned by the Dealer when the vehicle order is placed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Same here, I left a $500 check and the sales manager said they wouldn't cash it. He said it just showed Ford that there is a serious buyer before they build your car A deposit on a vehicle, ordered or otherwise, has nothing to do with Ford Motor Company. Even when there is an "Order Verification" program in place, the only documentation that a Dealer has to provide to Ford is a scanned copy of a purchase order along with the purchaser's Driver's License. At no time is record of a deposit required or reported to Ford. A deposit is an agreement only between the customer and their Dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy62 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 When I ordered my car the dealer printed out two copies of a document with the title of "VEHICLE ORDER CONFIRMATION" that contained all of the details of my order. i.e. the base car, color, and all of the options. I was asked to verify that it was correct. I then signed both copies. They kept one and I kept one. That document has the dealer number and the order number on it. Later data received from cyberdman, based on the dealer and order numbers, verified that my car had been ordered before I left the dealership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captinkirk Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I gave a $500 check and was told it was not refundable. I was told they would cash it, but they have not. My sales guy also wanted a check for $1.000 to prove I was seriousHe said they wouldn't cash it and I could have the check back upon delivery Anyone else have to do that ? I had to put a check of 1000 down and the dealership did cash it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I just really, REALLY hope that the Ruby Reds start building on 1 April. I will have a freaking fit if they get delayed again. Any one with a Ruby Red heard updates on their order? Retail 2013 Fusion orders were given priority scheduling several weeks ago to the contrary of many reports online. Even according to this week's "Commodity & Constraints" letter to dealers, the notice is that Ruby Red paint scheduling is restricted to "Retail" orders. As such, there should be no production delays for retail orders with Ruby Red paint. Relax! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captinkirk Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I just talked with a Ford rep about my car and the lack of dealership support that I still am getting! Unfortunately, the ford rep I talked with wasnt the ford rep for the dealership that I ordered through. :-( They are going to pass on whats been going on to the ford rep for my dealership. I guess its one rep for many small dealerships as the dealership that I ordered out of is a select dealership. Aside from that I did find out that my car is 100 percent rolling down the line currently. It went on this morning and should finish up tomorrow. I dont know when it will show up in ETIS though. I am wondering adding features adds in build time and because my car is fully loaded, the build time is the longest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gl419 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Mine is a retail order. Its was ordered 12/18/12 and built 2/19/13. Its been sitting on the lot in Mexico since 2/20, with no action at all until I contacted Customer Service and finally got the regional CSM to place a case number and priority on the VIN. I'll see this week IF it finally gets loaded on the train, but I find it hard to believe that "Retail 2013 Fusions were put on priority several weeks ago". If thats the case why is my order still sitting on the lot 5 weeks after it was built????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastronaut Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I just really, REALLY hope that the Ruby Reds start building on 1 April. I will have a freaking fit if they get delayed again. Any one with a Ruby Red heard updates on their order? Not to bust your bubble, but I just got word that my "Schedule to Week of 4/1" just got bumped to 4/15. JD - UPDATE SPREADSHEET PLEASE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fusion Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Added you to the list JD, can you put mine to In Transit with a 4/10 ETA?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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