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Generation 6 - S550 Discussion Area => Tech Torque Post 2015 => Topic started by: Yuvraj 2015 5.0 on October 17, 2015, 08:07:25 pm
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Since the 2015 mustang very close to hit Australia mine is in just 2 and a half months I wanted to know when will all you guys take delivery of your 2015 mustangs.
My order:
2015 mustang gt 5.0
Race red
Ebony black 19 inch wheels
6 piston brembo's
Automatic transmission
Can't wait!!!!!! :bow:
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i ordered mine in dec 2013 and was told it was due this month (oct 2015) but i haven't heard from anyone (dealer or ford) despite requests for firm date.
i suspect be in nov or even dec. was also told could be one of the first in the area but who knows.
i got V8 auto in ruby red with black stripes and black rims I've also ordered and set aside american muscle NSW plates PONY15
in the latest brochure from city ford it says the auto has a dual auto clutch but i can't see that mentioned anywhere else.
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Have you all considered checking when Ford will begin its right hand drive production allotment at its Flat Rock Michigan production plant? If you can find out RH production dates, then add about three weeks on water shipment and that may give you some idea when your cars arrive in Oz. Seems like dealers are just as uncertain of arrivals as we are otherwise. Believe the autos are conventional six speed torque converter autos, very well developed and responsive boxes according to US press reports.
PS Love your colour choices, Ruby Red is my first pick when I'm ready to buy.
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RHD production started in August
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thanks for the advice…I've checked out the flat rock site and keyed in my order number (and tried other local ford sites) but no luck on tracking it down. I've waiting nearly two years now and a few weeks either way is ok AND i can't do anything about it.
I've also ordered the diamond paint and interior protection as extras and the darkest window tints.
i drive from sydney to canberra two times a month and am a bit worried about having it outside the hotel i stay in.
I'm thinking of getting an ordinary car cover and keep it out of the way as much as possible
do you have trouble in keeping your car out of trouble
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Are there any hotels with secure underground parking there?
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i can park right out the front of reception which also has good cameras…one of the other guys i see at the hotel on a regular basis has a boss ute which he has not had any trouble with vandals.
in the end its a $64k car and i suppose if you live in sydney its gunna get scratched at some stage
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Novotel on Northbourne has secure underground parking although it can be a bit tight at times.
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thanks….ill look into it…although i get good rates were i usually stay and its a motel room as a means to an end…i.e. the job
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Not looking good for me now! Ordered mine in feb 2015 originaly was getting a Eco boost convertible then got talked into going the v8 coupe route in March was told it wasn't too late to change.
Any how a month ago I got a email saying enjoy your convertible mustang 4cyl. I rang the dealer up he said oh no problem it's just a delay on the change over should see a revised email in two weeks. Any how month went by no email. Rang dealer my original guy was away on long service leave so got this other guy.
To cut it short they didn't fix my order and I'm still getting the 4cyl. Now if I want the v8 they tell me it's back to the end of line for another 12 month wait!! What a load of bs!!!!' :leaving:
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Ryan, If they can't fix your order because someone is lack , I'd be cancelling and getting your deposit back and order through someone else... the wait will be worth it.
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I'm lead to believe the first ones are on the water. They have been building RHD's for a couple of months, once built they are sent to the upfitters, then railed from Flat Rock to Baltimore where they wait to get shipped to Oz. That process takes many weeks, and winter in the US will only slow things. There is an expected ten month waiting list at present. Last I heard the wait was 8 to 10 weeks in the US for special orders. They were building 300 a day but had only planned to build 300 RHD's a month. Sales outside the US were way more than anticipated so they are under the pump. I think something like 4000 are coming our way. Although many will be happy to get one of the first, it's a shame that they have been pretty much 'ordered blind' with no one really knowing what functions and options they will turn up with or without, except for line lock. I am really surprised that Ford Aust haven't been taken to task by the ACCC for trolling those LHD models around the country for what is it - 18 months enticing buyers for cars and not being able to tell them where the Australian vehicle would differ. It's not like they didn't have RHD's built, mules went elsewhere. That seems to be how Ford are now doing business. Advertising and selling cars before the Australian model has even been shipped - Everest, Ranger and RS Focus... To make it worse, Ford Aust have been woeful in updating customers with many eta's put back multiple times. Those in the know have found links to Ford in the U.S. And are getting build and delivery details from the source. Ford NZ seem more in tune with their customers, and they are likely to see the Mustang first. I foresee quite a few will appear on the used car market at inflated prices in the next few months. It will be interesting to see if the delivery price is inflated, as the option exists in some states for a 5% increase between order and delivery.....time will tell.
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Australian models will be fully optioned apparently
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i got one email from Ford saying my order was coming and they would keep be fully informed. that was 15 June this year and I have heard nothing since.
City Ford aren't being told anything new. I saw the RHD in London last week and there are differences (with the USA model) in the rear turn lights (not sequential) and the new RHD brochure I got from the dealer shows the australian vehicle without the two bonnet air scoops as per the USA V8 version.
my guess is that something is going on at Ford that they don't want to tell us. It could be something about compliance (maybe given VW lies) and maybe they don't want to talk it up too much because they can't satisfy the demand.
I also heard that the sales in the UK were below their expectations and that some of these vehicles were being shipped to aust to fill the demand gap.
i agree that its a big tough for ford being so close lipped. my dealer said he meet with the Ford rep last week but had nothing new from him and (the rep) promised to get back to him by Friday with an update. Ive heard nothing since then.
I suppose its gunna be closer to xmas.
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Ryan, If they can't fix your order because someone is lack , I'd be cancelling and getting your deposit back and order through someone else... the wait will be worth it.
Yes have thought about that! also I am thinking the resale value on the Eco boost will be crap as only 20% of orders are for the 4 banger!
Most cars been ordered in Australia are v8s don't think I would be happy with any less then that personally.
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Who cares if you have the first model. I'd wait and get what you wanted.
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Apparently there has not been the expected uptake in the 4 cyl in Aus so it won't take as long to get one of those as it does the V8.
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i don't think i could ever role up to my mates with a new pony and when asked to see the donk under the hood …then show and tell about the great 4 pots of power…..its a muscle car…one of my mates says be brought 4 pots because his ex range rover supercharged was costing a packet on the gas….so the only way he could get one is that his wife insisted on the smaller engine.
i don't have that issue anymore
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The latest mustang driver magazine has an ecoboost pumping out almost 500hp and the head and cam are stock. i will scan and post the article when i get off my arse and do it (tonight)
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11.19 second quarter isnt too shabby.
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I feel its perfectly ok to get Eco Boost. I have been wanting to own a Mustang since my days in Atlanta. But I also want something that I can use as a daily driver and not be heavy on wallet. I won't be putting it on track, ever. So, it works for me :cheers:
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Nothing wrong with an eco boost, just google and look at some of the performance figures, not to bad at all.
I have a V8 on order, ordered in March 2015, received an email from Ford, build date Feb 2016, dealer delivery late April 2016.
Interestingly they did say if any changes were made now, it would be a new order and to the back of the line, as they are currently being made to order, was also told official Ford launch is December 2015 and they waiting until they have some here to officially launch, first cars arriving are an even spread across all dealers to ensure every dealer has a few on hand even know they are sold, for the launch in December.
This was what I was told by my dealer, so a wait and see, but. Must say, they seemed pretty confident with the information.
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Nothing wrong with an eco boost, just google and look at some of the performance figures, not to bad at all.
I have a V8 on order, ordered in March 2015, received an email from Ford, build date Feb 2016, dealer delivery late April 2016.
Interestingly they did say if any changes were made now, it would be a new order and to the back of the line, as they are currently being made to order, was also told official Ford launch is December 2015 and they waiting until they have some here to officially launch, first cars arriving are an even spread across all dealers to ensure every dealer has a few on hand even know they are sold, for the launch in December.
This was what I was told by my dealer, so a wait and see, but. Must say, they seemed pretty confident with the information.
One thing I remember my dealer mentioned was if you make a big down payment e.g. $5-7k, the delivery can be brought sooner. It be worth while to explore that option with dealer. Although, I think that's in control of Ford USA but he seemed confident that I made bigger advance payment, I can get it early. :thumb:
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Already enough V8 grunt laying around so the Eco makes a nice change - perfect platform for a convertible.
Not crazy about the black wheels or clear rear lenses, plenty of aftermarket gear around so no biggie.
Cheers
J
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One thing I remember my dealer mentioned was if you make a big down payment e.g. $5-7k, the delivery can be brought sooner. It be worth while to explore that option with dealer. Although, I think that's in control of Ford USA but he seemed confident that I made bigger advance payment, I can get it early. :thumb:
I think your dealer is pissing in your pocket, the cars are being made to order based on the date the order was placed, so if you order a red car, the only way you can get yours earlier, is for someone in front of you at that dealer, being bumped and you get his car, my dealer was pretty clear, I have an orange car on order, and cars are being supplied based on order date, so if I cancel my order, my orange car doesn't go to the next person at that dealer with an orange car on order, it would go to the next orange car on order, anywhere in Australia, so the only way your dealer can push you ahead after taking your upfront payment, would be to delay someone else, which Ford head office wouldn't be supportive of I would suspect.
Again, this was explained to me by my dealer, as I expected my car next month, however it's now arriving April 2016" yes I did try your suggestion to get it earlier, hence the response.
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I agree Keith. I've also got an orange car on order due in May 16. I know the stock controller at my dealership and as you say the orders are based on date.
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Again, this was explained to me by my dealer, as I expected my car next month, however it's now arriving April 2016" yes I did try your suggestion to get it earlier, hence the response.
The whole concept of advance booking is that you can walk away with minimum or no penalty and that Ford isn't bound by legal timeline to deliver as you haven't paid in full. Ford won't actually build your car till the last few weeks of promised delivery date which at any rate can fluctuate. Not all dealers are happy to help but if you get someone who's willing to go extra mile, your car can come sooner. From your note it seems like your dealer isn't. Doesn't surprise me, I had to shop around before getting someone who was willing to be nice.
anywho, good luck the date isn't that far
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has anyone tried getting comprehensive insurance? I'm going to start asking around this week. I've got three cars with NRMA and I'm going to start there.
I'll keep you posted but i was wondering if anyone has tried yet with any of the specialist brokers.
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Pre march 2015 orders are loosely based on date but also on dealer activity. I am aware of some March 2015 orders about to sail while some December 2014 orders are yet to be built.
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has anyone tried getting comprehensive insurance? I'm going to start asking around this week. I've got three cars with NRMA and I'm going to start there.
I'll keep you posted but i was wondering if anyone has tried yet with any of the specialist brokers.
I have 2 cars with LSV. Called a while back & was told too early yet, try again 1 month before me expected delivery which is Jan 2016.
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Hi, I have Shannon's comprehensive insurance for my 65 FB $589 for $55000
Cheers,
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Not sure if post came up yesterday-had a call from Powerhouse Ford in Mackay yesterday saying mine will be delivered 28/11/15 and I ordered Jan 2014. That does not seem to gel with other responses here
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Hi, I have Shannon's comprehensive insurance for my 65 FB $589 for $55000
Cheers,
My 66 Coupe with LSV, $555 for $55k.....and I live in Sydney where premiums are higher
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Jefferson Ford quoted me $50700.00 for delivery on the road of a manual Ecoboost, no options.
Sound right?
Ford website quotes $ 49700.00
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My 66 Coupe with LSV, $555 for $55k.....and I live in Sydney where premiums are higher
Are these insurance prices for non historic full registration cars as that is what the new ones will be
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Not sure if post came up yesterday-had a call from Powerhouse Ford in Mackay yesterday saying mine will be delivered 28/11/15 and I ordered Jan 2014. That does not seem to gel with other responses here
This could very well be correct, every Ford dealer is supposed to have a few on hand when they launch in December, I was told this was a must by Ford Australia, so in order to meet this, your car car whilst may not be the first ordered in the country, could be one of the first ones for your dealer.
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It will be interesting to see who the first person is on this forum that gets the new model
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comparethemarket.com.au can do an insurance quote for the new Mustang.
An Ecoboost six speed manuals in my area is $330.00 a year full comprehensive.
That's less than my BA Falcon XR6.
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A mate of mine went to the local Ford dealer last week to enquire about buying a 2015 V8 Mustang and was told he would need to put down a $3000 deposit and could expect delivery in September 2016!
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G'day everyone,
I placed an order for a GT convertible in Magnetic early in March. I have had few contacts from the dealer since then. A couple of phone calls, and an email on my birthday from Ford with paragraphs of motherhood statements and the usual rah-rah, finishing up with "We'll let you know when we start to build yours". That was a month ago, and nothing since then on my email.
However, the dealer had a blue GT ragtop on the floor for a weekend and I went out to see that one. He got to drive me all the way from the showroom to the nearest car spot on the dealers lot in it. Which was nice. All of 20 meters, but the sound was great....
During this time he told me that the earliest order they had, placed in late 2013 or something weird like that, was scheduled to be delivered this week. But about 4 weeks ago they got an email from Ford AU advising them there was a delay. So they called the immensely patient client and told him it would be End of Nov. Just as they got off the phone to him, another email comes in, advising the prior email was a stuff up, first delivery still scheduled for end Oct.
Mine apparently still scheduled for Apr 2016.
Also, just reading some of the posts re transit times, I think 3 weeks from US factory to AU Dealer is a bit skinny. I think two months is more like it. Could be wrong, but I would be very surprised to see a Feb 2016 built Mustang handed over to me in April 2016....still, cant wait for the thing to get here!!
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Overseas production will always add two months of shipping time. You need to hope it's not in the top container on the deck! Apparently so many containers are falling overboard these days that containers cannot be watertight anymore because they have been floating and creating a shipping hazard.
I was thinking about buying one next year, but if this is going to be Ford's standard then I'll just enjoy my 69s. I will only buy from stock here if they ever get to that level.
I remember being pissed off with the six week wait in 1974 for my new XB GS V8, and then it arrived in the wrong colour!
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Most cars transported by sea these days come in purpose built hulls, not on container ships.
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Most cars transported by sea these days come in purpose built hulls, not on container ships.
That would be for more personal imports like buying a classic mustang from the U.S.
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End of October is nearly here so it will be interesting to see if any arrive
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I'm the next person in Melbourne to receive my mustang but I'm also 14th in Australia so exicted :smilies:
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Just had a call from Ford advising me of the status of my order made back in March. The build is expected to start in late November. It will take around three months to deliver, based on US domestic shipping to Baltimore, Customs clearance, shipping and then Australian clearance and preps by Ford here. The new expected delivery date is now sometime in Feb. Interestingly, once the car is shipped, I'll be able to track its progress via a maritime traffic link that Ford will provide in due course.
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Wonder when they'll call the February orders?
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February :lmao: :cry: :toetapping:
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Dave - I ordered in Oct 2014 and am looking at Jan 2016.
Going on your dates I've been driving mine for a month and not realised it :omg:
Seriously tho -I hope yours turns up in Feb.
I'm going home to see if there is something in the garage I'd missed :grin:
I don't think the dealers really know when they will show up...
Cheers
J
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When I say Ford, I meant Ford HQ rather than the dealer. I was surprised that it was from head office.
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Dave - I ordered in Oct 2014 and am looking at Jan 2016.
Going on your dates I've been driving mine for a month and not realised it :omg:
Seriously tho -I hope yours turns up in Feb.
I'm going home to see if there is something in the garage I'd missed :grin:
I don't think the dealers really know when they will show up...
Cheers
J
Yup me also...Oct 2014 ordered, Jan 2016 delivery...still no word from dealer!
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Being a hot item in short supply, wonder how many new Mustang buyers have ordered for a quick premium on list price ?.
Apart from typical US assembly panel gaps, the red locally converted 2015 Mustang with Shelby mods displayed last weekend at Motorclassica was an impressive looking unit.
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I was just told today they have a shortage on the coyts v8 5l motors from the dealer and could cause more delays.
Pleany of turbo 4s are available in fact if u order one of these u will get it quicker then a v8 model so I'm told.
My order is a mess still waiting on my dealer to sort it out. Hopefully will know where I stand by Friday.
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You need to hope it's not in the top container on the deck! Apparently so many containers are falling overboard these days that containers cannot be watertight anymore because they have been floating and creating a shipping hazard.et to that level.
I got the call from Ford HO yesterday. Scheduled build for mine is 30 Nov and delivery ETA early Feb. He assured me that it would NOT be washed off the boat!
Here's hoping.....
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Hi Guys, new to the site and getting close to owning a white manual Ecoboost Mustang. The order was placed in March 2015 and has a phone call from Ford Australia today to confirm that my car was built on 9th October with an anticipated delivery of 3 months or possibly earlier. This information closely matches the update I got from my dealership a month ago that if I was 'lucky' I may have my car for christmas.
The current specs on the Ford Australia website states that the ecoboost manual will come with a 3.31:1 diff, where as all other information points to the 'performance pack' coming with a 3.55:1 diff ratio. It will be interesting to see if the website information is right or wrong?
Is anybody else considering modifications. I am waiting to see what sort of upgrades Mountune will be offering, as it appears on American websites that they are achieving good gains in torque with very minor modifications.
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Welcome to the forum Andrew
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Is it true if you place a order now you will have to wait up untill 18 months to receive one of these cars now?
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Hard to say as what the dealers tell you and what actually occurs appear to be different things.
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Paid deposit dev 2013. Told delivery this week or latest dec. told wed last week build now 30 nov delivery delivery March 2016 Complete xxxxxck up in my view. Promises promises. They have u by the big ones. Ford Aust CEO qoted in all local media delivery dev 2015. Now March 2016 if ordered well before March 2015. Seen that Eco boost will be made and delivered before v 8 It is really bad either way. My personal health issue made me make decisions about what vehicles and when. Thought ford would come through before now without the lies. Suggest u double check dealer for arrival dates.
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Paid deposit dev 2013. Told delivery this week or latest dec. told wed last week build now 30 nov delivery delivery March 2016 Complete xxxxxck up in my view. Promises promises. They have u by the big ones. Ford Aust CEO qoted in all local media delivery dev 2015. Now March 2016 if ordered well before March 2015. Seen that Eco boost will be made and delivered before v 8 It is really bad either way. My personal health issue made me make decisions about what vehicles and when. Thought ford would come through before now without the lies. Suggest u double check dealer for arrival dates.
Hey mate try ordering a v8 and been told ur getting a 4cyl car. dealer says they can not correct there own mistake now because all orders are locked in and final and it's back to the end of the line for another 18 month wait if I want to correct there mistake. More or less they have asked for me to wait for it to arrive at Christmas test drive it if I like it still I'll take it if not they will refund my money.
Don't think my mind will change about the v8 just don't think it will feel right.
There is a shortage of v8s because 80% of people want them Eco boost cars will come first because there is more around to complete orders.
I got a call Friday from ford Melbourne they say the car is been built now and should be here by Christmas / very early January.
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Hey mate try ordering a v8 and been told ur getting a 4cyl car. dealer says they can not correct there own mistake now because all orders are locked in and final and it's back to the end of the line for another 18 month wait if I want to correct there mistake. More or less they have asked for me to wait for it to arrive at Christmas test drive it if I like it still I'll take it if not they will refund my money.
Don't think my mind will change about the v8 just don't think it will feel right.
There is a shortage of v8s because 80% of people want them Eco boost cars will come first because there is more around to complete orders.
I got a call Friday from ford Melbourne they say the car is been built now and should be here by Christmas / very early January.
So what's your contract state? Seems like you have them by the proverbials
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So what's your contract state? Seems like you have them by the proverbials
Contract States that's its a v8 Fast back in black. ha the only thing they got right on this order is the black. I'm pissed of by it :smash: but another 2 year wait is a real turn off.
I think its more the case they can write out any contract they like but ford in the states making these cars are not going to budge for them. So they say only option is
To cancle start again. nothing they can do by the sounds of it.
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Not looking good for me now! Ordered mine in feb 2015 originaly was getting a Eco boost convertible then got talked into going the v8 coupe route in March was told it wasn't too late to change.
Any how a month ago I got a email saying enjoy your convertible mustang 4cyl. I rang the dealer up he said oh no problem it's just a delay on the change over should see a revised email in two weeks. Any how month went by no email. Rang dealer my original guy was away on long service leave so got this other guy.
To cut it short they didn't fix my order and I'm still getting the 4cyl. Now if I want the v8 they tell me it's back to the end of line for another 12 month wait!! What a load of bs!!!!' :leaving:
I think you need to get your story straight
Quote taken from the 19th August
Ended up test driving a Eco boost 2l in a falcon yeresterday. to my surprise they go not to bad. But just didn't feel right to me been so quiet and the whole turbo feel in a mussel car. So I have now changed my order to a v8. :event:
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I think you need to get your story straight
Quote taken from the 19th August
:agree: Interesting...now I'm really confused
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:agree: Interesting...now I'm really confused
Just conflicting information , 1 post he states that he changed order in March then another post states he changed his mind after driving a facon ecoboost on the 18th August approx 5 months later.
Just makes me wonder how much is fact as not the first time I have had my doubts and asked Ryan to confirm statements that he had made and he could have easilly done by posting up documentation but never happened.
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Just conflicting information , 1 post he states that he changed order in March then another post states he changed his mind after driving a facon ecoboost on the 18th August approx 5 months later.
Just makes me wonder how much is fact as not the first time I have had my doubts and asked Ryan to confirm statements that he had made and he could have easilly done by posting up documentation but never happened.
Originaly I did go that way because the partner in crime wanted the 4 well after much discussion I realy wanted the 8 we went back and changed our order. the dealer gave us a new contract. We asked the question before we changed orders if it wasn't too late and he said no.
It wasn't untill we got our first email it said it was a turbo 4 I rang straight away he said he would fix this and I should receive the revised email in a few weeks that never came. And so on.... things they said they would fix never happned.
If you read that post I said I changed my order to a v8 not the other way around like you make it out to be.
Gosh Rodney do you have some sort of problem mate????? If you have to flick through old posts to try and make some sort of a fool out of me you obsley have too much time on your hands. And as for your last comment maybe I'd like to keep some aspects about my car private.
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If you read that post I said I changed my order to a v8 not the other way around like you make it out to be.
Gosh Rodney do you have some sort of problem mate????? If you have to flick through old posts to try and make some sort of a fool out of me you obsley have too much time on your hands. And as for your last comment maybe I'd like to keep some aspects about my car private.
I am not trying to mahe you out to be a fool but in my opinion just things you post are not to be taken as Fact.
I have plenty of time on my hands knowing how to use the forum search engine makes life easy
Where did i I make out that you changed your order from a V8 to 4 cylinder?
I pointed out the fact that your posts contradict each other on when you changed your order.
if you wanted to keep the questioned aspects of your car private then why are you posting these aspects that I questioned on a public forum?
I have a problem when people make statements on public forums but when there statement is challenged won't back it up
How much is Fact and how much is Fiction.
In my opinion people who wont back up their statements are not credible and peope who knowingly post Fiction on this forum shouldn't be here.
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Ok Boys :argue: ,Ryan you go to the bottom of the list . Rodney you go stand in the corner of the class room :bag:
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Nice one Glenn :lol:
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Well, we are a week into November now, has Ford delivered a new Mustang to anyone yet?
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Well, we are a week into November now, has Ford delivered a new Mustang to anyone yet?
...or even contacted contracted buyers as to build info as was stated in earlier sales pitches?....One thing's 4sure, it will happen! ....let the party begin
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I was told today from a mate that has also ordered one that there are 150 on a ship on its way to Australia now and that you can track the ship. He got the info from another Ford forum but I can't remember which one it was. The link below confirms they are enroute.
http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/wait-for-new-ford-mustang-stretched-to-10-months-20151011-gk6keh.html (http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/wait-for-new-ford-mustang-stretched-to-10-months-20151011-gk6keh.html)
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I was told today from a mate that has also ordered one that there are 150 on a ship on its way to Australia now and that you can track the ship. He got the info from another Ford forum but I can't remember which one it was. The link below confirms they are enroute.
http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/wait-for-new-ford-mustang-stretched-to-10-months-20151011-gk6keh.html (http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/wait-for-new-ford-mustang-stretched-to-10-months-20151011-gk6keh.html)
The one I'm getting they said today its started production on the 21 of October and 90 days from there I will have one so mid January.
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My car is on that ship. It
will be here on the 28th November and at my dealer on the 5th December
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Welcome Ron, looking forward to seeing pics of your car when it arrives.
What is the name of the ship so we can track it.
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I was telling my father, who's 85, about the long wait for the 2015 Mustang.
He told me my uncle ordered a Morris just after the war, 1945, they took a small deposit and notified him of the delivery........ three years later with a different model, colour and engine size than he had ordered and over twice the price!
Guess times haven't changed all that much. Can't see Ford staying as a major car supplier in this country if they keep this level of service up! Looks like three to four months delivery time will be their best to be expected.
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This is a sign of the times, over the past 8 years, I have changed my daily driver for work, each time I was told by Nissan and Toyota at the time, there was a six month wait as I wanted a particular colour, or I wanted a manual car, so I suspect car companies like other global firms, start supplying to order, rather than have working capital tied up in car yards, In Fords case, it seems its clearly underestimated the global demand, and they cant turn them out quick enough.
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In Japan they call it JIT. Just In Time supply.
In Australia we call it TFL. Too F@#king Late.
Ford lost its sales in Australia by poor promotion of models offered.
Fire the Upper management and Advertising clowns! :grin:
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Parsifal vehicle carrier
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Shame all the great work real dedicated Ford Oz management like Bill Bourke, Geoff Polites, Bill Dix etc did in the past by creating a real legacy of performance and popularity in their cars and advertising (eg. Superoo, Mustang bred Falcon, Falcon GT - the ultimate road car) and took them to number one in sales in the early Eighties.
This new crop of septic uni graduates at Ford Oz are bland bean counters and detached marketers who have overseen Ford’s great legacy slip behind boring stale product from Toyota and Hyundai. Treating customers like commodities waiting years for a car makes them look more out of touch against the onslaught of boring cars that more Australians seem to buy. Ford has great product but they couldn’t educate the market if they tried, should let Mazda market Ford Oz cars.
The leadership at Ford Oz are asleep at the wheel and we need a new Bill Bourke in this day and age to rev things up. :soapbox:
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Parsifal vehicle carrier
Thanks, appears to have just passed through the Panama Canal
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Shame all the great work real dedicated Ford Oz management like Bill Bourke, Geoff Polites, Bill Dix etc did in the past by creating a real legacy of performance and popularity in their cars and advertising (eg. Superoo, Mustang bred Falcon, Falcon GT - the ultimate road car) and took them to number one in sales in the early Eighties.
This new crop of septic uni graduates at Ford Oz are bland bean counters and detached marketers who have overseen Ford’s great legacy slip behind boring stale product from Toyota and Hyundai. Treating customers like commodities waiting years for a car makes them look more out of touch against the onslaught of boring cars that more Australians seem to buy. Ford has great product but they couldn’t educate the market if they tried, should let Mazda market Ford Oz cars.
The leadership at Ford Oz are asleep at the wheel and we need a new Bill Bourke in this day and age to rev things up. :soapbox:
Hallelujah! Ain' t that the truth!
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Looks like mine will be on its way soon too bad I won't have it for Chrissy
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You bought 57?
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I thought that only ment 57 mustangs where on the ship are u saying I've got the first batch no 57???
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Looks like the ship is between Portugal and the east coast of the USA at the moment
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I can't believe you guys are tracking the ship :grin:
Everything my dealer has told me has been pretty close - I'm happy to take him at his word.
Ordered Oct '14 so... :thumb:
Cheers
J
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lol I won't hold much faith with my dealer anymore.... :thud: but then again it is exciting to see the progress I put the vin number in Google it came up on an American revs check with all the details of the car. :thumb:
What's your vin # ?...1FA6P8THXF5______, mine is ?
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This is the marine traffic site for tracking of ships. I first used it when I was tracking my old Boss when it came over
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:181/centery:-44/zoom:5 (http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:181/centery:-44/zoom:5)
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This is the marine traffic site for tracking of ships. I first used it when I was tracking my old Boss when it came over
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:181/centery:-44/zoom:5 (http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:181/centery:-44/zoom:5)
I can't seem to work it out???
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I can't seem to work it out???
Search for the ship name in the search field at the top right then select the ship from the list that comes up. Then scroll down and you will see a small map with words similar to 'find current location' and it should bring it up. You will only see it when it is in an area that can be tracked. Hope that helps a bit.
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Mine is 1FATP8UH8G5239113 Vin number is the cargo I'd number..
2016 Eco vert......
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2016 Eco vert......
Yeh I know that's the only bad part about this order is the 4 pot
& no v8 :tissue:
They can't fix it now apparently and its a new order thats another 2 or more year wait. don't think I can be borthred to wait that long. I got asked ago for a copy of my paperwork ha it's not the same car I'm getting.
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Price rise December 1st $2500. So I was told, good for us who have ordered.
:evilone:
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Providing that they don't hit us with this rise as well
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We are safe , it's only it you order after 1st December. :thumb:
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Search for the ship name in the search field at the top right then select the ship from the list that comes up. Then scroll down and you will see a small map with words similar to 'find current location' and it should bring it up. You will only see it when it is in an area that can be tracked. Hope that helps a bit.
That's cool!! Even gives you a updated movement and a photo of what the ship looks like!
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:308091/mmsi:257672000/vessel:TARAGO (http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:308091/mmsi:257672000/vessel:TARAGO)
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Anyone want to see a 64 YO more excited than a 4 YO on xmas morning? Look no further, it's me....got my VIN# today after hassling a slack Ford Dealer. They told me the ship will arrive (not sure where) on December 19th 2015, so the estimated delivery date on my contract (Jan 20th 2016) is fairly accurate.
It is a 2016 model as per contract & VIN# (letter G not F).......now, how to track?
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Anyone want to see a 64 YO more excited than a 4 YO on xmas morning? Look no further, it's me....got my VIN# today after hassling a slack Ford Dealer. They told me the ship will arrive (not sure where) on December 19th 2015, so the estimated delivery date on my contract (Jan 20th 2016) is fairly accurate.
It is a 2016 model as per contract & VIN# (letter G not F).......now, how to track?
What's your vin number Gary?? i can look it up for you.
This is the site u want to use.... http://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage (http://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage)
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What's your vin number Gary?? i can look it up for you.
This is the site u want to use.... http://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage (http://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage)
Thanx Ryan....1FA6PBCF9G5213147
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Can anyone explain how to break down the vin no. My vin is 1FA6P8CF1G5209707 Thanks Ron
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Ron :shrug:v ,1st build by ford ,6 means seat belts and front and side air bags ,GT coupe ,4 cyl turbo no just kidding a 5 litre V8 ,built flat rock .
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Thanx Ryan....1FA6PBCF9G5213147
I tried looking it up it didn't come up on this site like mine did.... the dealer included this in the email.
http://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage (http://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage)
The thing is to save the above URL so that in future you can paste it into your browser, enter a VIN that you want to check on to see if it is on its way to Australia, then “hey presto” if it is on its way, all the
boxes will be populated with information. If the car is not on its way there will be one line in red that says.........NO RECORD FOUND
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First delivery just landed in the uk today
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I tried looking it up it didn't come up on this site like mine did.... the dealer included this in the email.
http://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage (http://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage)
The thing is to save the above URL so that in future you can paste it into your browser, enter a VIN that you want to check on to see if it is on its way to Australia, then “hey presto” if it is on its way, all the
boxes will be populated with information. If the car is not on its way there will be one line in red that says.........NO RECORD FOUND
If you put the bill of lading number in, you can see all 54 cars shipped.
:burnout:
Cheers
J
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Seriously - there's only 54 cars in the first shipment????
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If you put the bill of lading number in, you can see all 54 cars shipped.
So where do we get the bill of lading number?
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It's on your invoice - put it into the link Ryan put up.
From what I can see there are different ships, so who knows how many have been shipped.
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It's on your invoice - put it into the link Ryan put up.
From what I can see there are different ships, so who knows how many have been shipped.
I don't think so? A bill of lading is a document issued by a carrier which details a shipment of merchandise, my receipt /invoice is from the local dealer not the shipping co..
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Gary - take your vin number and in the link that Ryan put up, paste it into the "cargo id" box.
This will give you a shipping invoice - the first box on the top left is the cargo lading number, copy that and go back to Ryan's link
again and paste it into the cargo lading box.
This should bring up the cargo list of 54 cars - you can click on each one to see what configuration they are.
Haven't you heard of keep sticking it somewhere until you find where it fits... :grin:
Cheers
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Gary - take your vin number and in the link that Ryan put up, paste it into the "cargo id" box.
This will give you a shipping invoice - the first box on the top left is the cargo lading number, copy that and go back to Ryan's link
again and paste it into the cargo lading box.
This should bring up the cargo list of 54 cars - you can click on each one to see what configuration they are.
Haven't you heard of keep sticking it somewhere until you find where it fits... :grin:
Cheers
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Lol that's what I tried untill I got to the last box and it worked!!
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It worked this morning, I may have been jumping the gun as my car was only received at the terminal on the 19th, ETA 31/12/2015. No bill of lading # yet.
Thanks guys :thumb:
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It worked this morning, I may have been jumping the gun as my car was only received at the terminal on the 19th, ETA 31/12/2015. No bill of lading # yet.
Thanks guys :thumb:
Yours must be on the same ship as mine. The ship is called the Tarago! All the cars seem to be going to Melbourne too first
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Yours must be on the same ship as mine. The ship is called the Tarago! All the cars seem to be going to Melbourne too first
Nope, Vessel Tysla, left UK yesterday, arrives in Baltimore next Friday, & yes Melb, arriving there Dec 31st
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Nope, Vessel Tysla, left UK yesterday, arrives in Baltimore next Friday, & yes Melb, arriving there Dec 31st
Just looked at mine today the ship just arrived today and leaves port to Melbourne on the 22/11 Aust time. Mine arrives 24/12/15 but I'd say time it gets trucked down from Melbourne will be in the new year.
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Vessel "Aniara" left 14/11 due to arrive Port Kembla 18/12.
Fingers crossed for early Jan :burnout:
Cheers
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Hey guys I ordered my car last year on December in Melbourne and the dealer said its gonna get built on November 30th. Should I ask the dealer for the vin number?
Do u reckon they would provide me with it?
They said mine will come in March 2016 :(
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Hey guys I ordered my car last year on December in Melbourne and the dealer said its gonna get built on November 30th. Should I ask the dealer for the vin number?
Do u reckon they would provide me with it?
They said mine will come in March 2016 :(
The dealer should have the VIN closer to delivery. I rang my dealer a week ago requesting VIN, they finally got back to me on Tuesday. On Friday I got an email from Ford Australia saying production had been completed, the same day I discovered it was on dock in Baltimore awaiting shipment. If being built Nov 30th, I'd reckon late December early January your VIN should be available.
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The vin is generally assigned 6 weeks prior to production. So your dealer should have it now. Or pm Ford Au on Facebook and give them your NSC (the order number from your dealer) and they will get your vin. Google etis.ford.com and type in your vin for production updates. Google researchmaniacs.com and type in your vin to get your window sticker.
Note that many (including me) get confused with Fords in limbo numbers of 30.11.0002. This is not a production date of 30 November.
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Hey guys I ordered my car last year on December in Melbourne and the dealer said its gonna get built on November 30th. Should I ask the dealer for the vin number?
Do u reckon they would provide me with it?
They said mine will come in March 2016 :(
Our overall wait has been between 14 & 15 months, so if you ordered in December then March sounds about right.
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Could some give there vin number for their mustang so for people like myself can see what's the window sticker and what info their is
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There is one on the previous page to this thread
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......... Google etis.ford.com and type in your vin for production updates. Google researchmaniacs.com and type in your vin to get your window sticker......
Thanks russ68, great info :pepper:....my vehicle build date was 14/10/2015.......On my 1966 Coupe, Door Plate Date code is "15K", THAT IS 15/10/1965....
My new Mustang is one day off 50 years...how bizzare.
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A good talking point Gary. Maybe time now to look more closely at your mods. The 50th anniversary style grille might be a good one in your case.
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A good talking point Gary. Maybe time now to look more closely at your mods. The 50th anniversary style grille might be a good one in your case.
I actually prefer the look of the standard grille, but point taken.
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I tired this link it works exciting stuff.
http://researchmaniacs.com/VIN-Number-Lookup/WindowSticker/Ford.html (http://researchmaniacs.com/VIN-Number-Lookup/WindowSticker/Ford.html)
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Great link, thanks for sharing. Can't wait to get my VIN.
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Didn't realise this was a feature - the missus won't have to get out in the rain anymore :grin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9akroA-9Tow (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9akroA-9Tow)
Cheers
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Didn't realise this was a feature - the missus won't have to get out in the rain anymore :grin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9akroA-9Tow (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9akroA-9Tow)
Cheers
Unfortunately this feature has been deleted from the Australia model...check this list of differences.
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Oh well - will just have to clip the current opener on the visor.
Disappointed that we only get Sync 2 - she has it in her current Ford and it's pretty second rate, setup in my VF shits on it :tissue:
There are some upsides tho..
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Oh well - will just have to clip the current opener on the visor.
Disappointed that we only get Sync 2 - she has it in her current Ford and it's pretty second rate, setup in my VF shits on it :tissue:
There are some upsides tho..
Mate, Sync 2 will be fine for me...I got that many gadgets in my 66 coupe, blue toof, dash cam, chic magnet, etc etc.... & in my 1980 CHRYSLER Lancer, the AM radio doesn't work..... :grin: :pepper:...It will be 20 years to the day almost since I bought my last new car, still the best, 1995 Celica, no gadgets except the chick magnet.... :grin:
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There's a fair few differences in the list, some good, some bad
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There's a fair few differences in the list, some good, some bad
A lot seem to be frequency related, radio etc, and a lot no doubt to satisfy ADR's.
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When are the first 2015 mustangs arriving?????
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Mines coming on March 2016 :leaving:
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They are expected next month
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When are the first 2015 mustangs arriving?????
Sorry to spoil the party, but Australia will not be receiving any 2015 models. The first shipment I believe is arriving in Melb next Wednesday then on to Port Kembla arriving there 7th Dec...all 40 vehicles on that shipment are 2016 models, designated by the letter "G" in the VIN # (2015 is "F")....some of those 40 recipients will probably have the best Xmas ever (alas not mine). Mine will be loaded on ship in Baltimore this Saturday, Sydney time, arriving in Melb 31st Dec. My dealers forecast given to me last March of Jan 20 estimated delivery is looking very accurate
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Mine is stopping in Tahiti today, I hope the next stop is port kembla
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The VIN on the previous page has an F in it
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The VIN on the previous page has an F in it
The last letter before the 7 digit number is the year...ie; the 10th digit not the 8th
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Mine is stopping in Tahiti today, I hope the next stop is port kembla
Ship Parsifal?
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Ours is currently wedged in Colon - Panama :grin:
Cheers
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The last letter before the 7 digit number is the year...ie; the 10th digit not the 8th
Ah okay - I was actually looking at the second digit so totally stuffed that one
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Ship Parsifal?
The ship is fidelio
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Yeh I've been watching my ship the car was loaded on a week ago but the ship seems to be making a stop every few days it's in Cuba atm so who knows when it will make its way here.
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This may help
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I ordered mine, magnetic 5.0 manual in march 2015 and I have been advised it is yet to get a VIN number and is on the books as landing on Australian shores on 28 Feb 2016.
We'll see if it does.
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I ordered mine, magnetic 5.0 manual in march 2015 and I have been advised it is yet to get a VIN number and is on the books as landing on Australian shores on 28 Feb 2016.
We'll see if it does.
You should be able to get your VIN mid December....which Sydney dealer? I ordered mine from City Ford Rockdale, salesman now left but new guy was very helpful, Edwin or Steve the GM, good luck
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Hey same dealer at Rockdale, Con was my man who has since left. I am number 25. I initially went to I think Dominelli at Kirrawee and they were totally disinterested in helping me with enquiries to price and on roads etc. I darted across to Rockdale at about 5 pm and Con was absolutely terrific and I signed up there and then, back in March. Best thing I did.
Catchya.
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Hey same dealer at Rockdale, Con was my man who has since left. I am number 25. I initially went to I think Dominelli at Kirrawee and they were totally disinterested in helping me with enquiries to price and on roads etc. I darted across to Rockdale at about 5 pm and Con was absolutely terrific and I signed up there and then, back in March. Best thing I did.
Catchya.
Yup Con, the secretary told me he no longer worked there, not that he had left.... :grin:..when I signed & put down deposit October 2014, prices weren't available but in March he called, I went in & signed again an official contract & he told me I was #4. Edwin is much more focused but both are salesman so beware... :grin:
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Hey same dealer at Rockdale, Con was my man who has since left. I am number 25. I initially went to I think Dominelli at Kirrawee and they were totally disinterested in helping me with enquiries to price and on roads etc. I darted across to Rockdale at about 5 pm and Con was absolutely terrific and I signed up there and then, back in March. Best thing I did.
Catchya.
I hope you gave Kirrawee the message that you had placed an order with someone else
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This came to my email
Beat the December 1 price rise on Mustang.
Ford Mustang
Place your order today
From December 1, 2015, the Recommended Retail Price of New Ford Mustang will increase by $2,500 for the 5.0 Litre V8 and $1,000 for 2.3 Litre EcoBoost.
Avoid the price rise and place your order now by visiting Jarvis Ford, calling us on 1300 13 77 55 or completing the form below to enquire online.
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The Ford website already has the price rise shown.
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That's strange my Mustang GT Ruby red Auto was $64180 the new price is $65690 same spec = only $1510 more not $2500
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That's strange my Mustang GT Ruby red Auto was $64180 the new price is $65690 same spec = only $1510 more not $2500
The quote I got from a Gold Coast ford dealer was $63,410,76 for a gt coupe auto.
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Mine was $63,380 and is sitting at Wollongong I hope
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$63,180 for me but yet to be built. So adding the $2,500 to that would make it $10 short of the new price
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Mine was $63,380 and is sitting at Wollongong I hope
Mine was loaded on Saturday & left dock in Baltimore 6am this morning....
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Hi All,
Just got of the phone from my Ford dealer, my car has been pushed back to April build, whilst not happy about it, nothing I can do about it. Whilst chatting to him, he advised that Ford AU had completely missed the marketing demographic, they assumed it would be XR8 buyers chasing the mustangs, whilst apparently as quoted, a heap of young people have ordered them and not typical mustang buyers, a lot of lancer & WRX owners going into the mustangs who are not typical Ford buyers, which has caught them by surprise.
He confirmed you can pre trade your current vehicle now if your worried about lost value, by waiting to trade when your car arrives.
He also advised Ford has now released a body kit pack, and also a factory fitted supercharger performance pack, both with 3 year warranty.
of interest was his confirmation of the first boat docking now at Wollongong (Sat Tracking), and that he will have his first two cars in two weeks time....watch this this space.
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That must be the same boat as ours - 18/12 arrival at Port Kembla.
I was renewing my mustang insurance with Shannons this morning and asked him to give me a quote for the eco convertible as well.
53 yo female driver, no demerits, no finance, garaged in regional nsw = $ 1053 per year.
It is categorised as "high performance" and priced accordingly apparently.
Will have to shop that one around a bit :thud:
Cheers
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Budget Direct gave me an online quote of $596 for comprehensive insurance for my yet to arrive GT manual fastback. To be garaged in outer Melbourne, youngest driver 51 yo.
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He also advised Ford has now released a body kit pack, and also a factory fitted supercharger performance pack, both with 3 year warranty.
:evilone:
Did he mention how much the supercharger pack would add to the cost of the car?
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:evilone:
Did he mention how much the supercharger pack would add to the cost of the car?
No mention of the cost, and I was rushing to a telecom so couldn't chat any longer, suffice to say he was clear, no need to go anywhere else to get the body kit and performance upgrade kits. It didn't surprise me, as the aftermarket scene for these cars will become a fairly hot market I would imagine, especially if he is right in stating that a lot of Jap 4cyl car buyers are making the switch, they love aftermarket stuff.
Just wait till those youngsters get there hands on the blow off valves on the eco boost, and start changing them to get that stupid "High Frequency Pigeon sounding" turbo valve noise... :lmao:
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I understand that Ford dealers will be licensed to sell all sorts of go fast bits so it all sounds good
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Called ford to ask about my build date and they said that my mustang would get built on 7th of December so do u guys have any idea when I will get my vin if that's my build date
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For costing's follow this lead
http://www.motoring.com.au/news/2015/sports/ford/mustang/ford-oz-to-sell-500kw-mustangs-100071 (http://www.motoring.com.au/news/2015/sports/ford/mustang/ford-oz-to-sell-500kw-mustangs-100071)
As little as $12,000-$15,000 from Australia’s official Ford Performance Racing distributor5/sports/ford/mustang/ford-oz-to-sell-500kw-mustangs-100071
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Sounds very promising
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Today's news
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/technology/new-ford-mustang-arrives-in-australia-sold-out-for-a-year-before-anyone-test-drives-a-car/story-fnjwq0cw-1227629939984 (http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/technology/new-ford-mustang-arrives-in-australia-sold-out-for-a-year-before-anyone-test-drives-a-car/story-fnjwq0cw-1227629939984)
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Saw on the news today the 1 st shipment of new mustangs coming off the ship ,looking good guys :thumb:
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Here you boys.
https://instagram.com/p/-xbR7hSNj9/
https://instagram.com/p/-xksokL6Oh/
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Called ford to ask about my build date and they said that my mustang would get built on 7th of December so do u guys have any idea when I will get my vin if that's my build date
When did you place your order ?
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Here you boys.
https://instagram.com/p/-xbR7hSNj9/
https://instagram.com/p/-xksokL6Oh/
:thumb:
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Video of today's arrival for the new mustang in Melbourne
http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/new-ford-mustang-arrives-in-australia-sold-out-for-a-year-before-anyone-test-drives-a-car/news-story/f51c716bd44b679fa95c15f3d2e8861b?sv=dd99802719ae9833ecc62dcfc5a2f2e1 (http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/new-ford-mustang-arrives-in-australia-sold-out-for-a-year-before-anyone-test-drives-a-car/news-story/f51c716bd44b679fa95c15f3d2e8861b?sv=dd99802719ae9833ecc62dcfc5a2f2e1)
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Video of today's arrival for the new mustang in Melbourne
http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/new-ford-mustang-arrives-in-australia-sold-out-for-a-year-before-anyone-test-drives-a-car/news-story/f51c716bd44b679fa95c15f3d2e8861b?sv=dd99802719ae9833ecc62dcfc5a2f2e1 (http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/new-ford-mustang-arrives-in-australia-sold-out-for-a-year-before-anyone-test-drives-a-car/news-story/f51c716bd44b679fa95c15f3d2e8861b?sv=dd99802719ae9833ecc62dcfc5a2f2e1)
:thumb:
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About to be featured on NSW Channel Seven News, showing what looks like over 100 arriving on the first boat in Vic.
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About to be featured on NSW Channel Seven News, showing what looks like over 100 arriving on the first boat in Vic.
saw it on channel 9 just after 6pm....envy + coz mine's not there till 31st
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They look pretty good. Can't wait to see them on the road.
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Received my privacy statement form for completion from my dealer today so that Ford can contact me re my build.
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Video of today's arrival for the new mustang in Melbourne
http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/new-ford-mustang-arrives-in-australia-sold-out-for-a-year-before-anyone-test-drives-a-car/news-story/f51c716bd44b679fa95c15f3d2e8861b?sv=dd99802719ae9833ecc62dcfc5a2f2e1 (http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/new-ford-mustang-arrives-in-australia-sold-out-for-a-year-before-anyone-test-drives-a-car/news-story/f51c716bd44b679fa95c15f3d2e8861b?sv=dd99802719ae9833ecc62dcfc5a2f2e1)
Thanks for the video
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7 news tonight!
I'm so envy with this woman right now!!!
https://au.news.yahoo.com/video/watch/30255179/ford-mustangs-muscle-their-way-into-melbourne-and-a-long-waiting-list/
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Video of today's arrival for the new mustang in Melbourne
http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/new-ford-mustang-arrives-in-australia-sold-out-for-a-year-before-anyone-test-drives-a-car/news-story/f51c716bd44b679fa95c15f3d2e8861b?sv=dd99802719ae9833ecc62dcfc5a2f2e1 (http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/new-ford-mustang-arrives-in-australia-sold-out-for-a-year-before-anyone-test-drives-a-car/news-story/f51c716bd44b679fa95c15f3d2e8861b?sv=dd99802719ae9833ecc62dcfc5a2f2e1)
wish I Knew I could have had a look, I work in the big steel shed next door to that
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From the news video it looks like there are going to be a lot of red 2015 mustangs around.
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Red and Black are the two most ordered colours.
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A lot of those white ones will probably end up with blue racing stripes on them
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A lot of those white ones will probably end up with blue racing stripes on them
Well my black one is going to have gold stripes :)
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Well my black one is going to have gold stripes :)
NICE................ :thumb:
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Woohoooo
Just received an email from Ford. My GT has been built and is on its way to Baltimore for shipping. :pepper:
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A lot of those white ones will probably end up with blue racing stripes on them
From the overhead shots, there was only a few with the blue stripes.
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From the overhead shots, there was only a few with the blue stripes.
Interesting, as they are all supposed to be shipped as solid colours, stripes are not yet an option.
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When I ordered mine the dealer advised me that I could order stripes but they didn't have any pics of what they would look like so I figured that I could always put them on after-market if I wanted to.
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Well my black one is going to have gold stripes :)
Can't wait to see a pic of it, I think it will look great.
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Looks like a lot of black / grey / red cars landed..
Thinking I'll get either comp. orange or deep impact blue, still want to see one of each in person before I decide though.
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From the overhead shots, there was only a few with the blue stripes.
My dealer advised me that there would only be black or silver stripes from factory ....
That why i have decided to go aftermarket to get the blue stripes .
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Good idea. I am getting competition orange and am thinking of some dark grey stripes but I want to check out some of the striping that has been done in the States to see what I like.
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I also have a competition orange on order, the attached pic is competition orange with the Roush kit.
http://www.motoring.com.au/ford-oz-to-sell-500kw-mustangs-100071/photos/ (http://www.motoring.com.au/ford-oz-to-sell-500kw-mustangs-100071/photos/)
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I also have a competition orange on order, the attached pic is competition orange with the Roush kit.
http://www.motoring.com.au/ford-oz-to-sell-500kw-mustangs-100071/photos/ (http://www.motoring.com.au/ford-oz-to-sell-500kw-mustangs-100071/photos/)
Love it. If that price is correct I will have to seriously consider one
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someone said that the stripes get put on here, well this one came off the boat with them already on
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207185937158912&l=ec913bb7f2 (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207185937158912&l=ec913bb7f2)
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Yep. I purchased mine in March 15 and advised stripes were factory black or silver only.
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spotted this today, on Old Geelong road Hoppers Crossing :flag:
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Nice to see one out on the road
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spotted this today, on Old Geelong road Hoppers Crossing :flag:
That must be mine. No wait, it's not February yet. Damn! :cry:
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That must be mine. No wait, it's not February yet. Damn! :cry:
:thumb: :thumb:
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After stopping in Tahiti, Auckland and Melbourne mine is arriving in port kembla (NSW) tomorrow morning. The wait is not over yet, according to my local ford dealer it will take another 8 days to travel 1km to the dealership. I haven't asked how long it takes to get washed and registered before I take it home. :tissue: it's been 21 months since I ordered so I should be used to the wait but the last part is frustrating.
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21 months is a long wait. Good to see you will get it before Christmas.
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I have one booked in tomorrow for an exhaust mod (cat back). Looking forward to it so I can have a good look over it. :drool:
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All ready :thud:
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All ready :thud:
So Glenn when are you putting ur order in mate :grin:
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Can anyone tell me why all the Mustangs go to Melbourne first?? I've seen my shipping itinerary and the next stop off leaving nz on the 16th is to Brisbane aus but my car is listed to stay on the ship & to go to Melbourne first then trucked up back to Brisbane that just DOSENT make sence to me??! :thud:
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Ryan when am I putting my order in hmm when I sell my red one and blue one .
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They all go to NZ then to Melbourne even the ones you have bought back . Some come up by ship some by rail and trucked .
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Ryan when am I putting my order in hmm when I sell my red one and blue one .
Blue one??? Hey yeah didn't you say you got another mustang? haven't seen this yet! :evilone:
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I have told you about that one remember ,393 , AFR,tremac ,9 inch ,550 HP .
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Our ship is due in Brisbane on the 16/12 then Port Kembla on the 18/12, been told about 11 days after that for delivery.
So about another month to wait :pepper:
Cheers
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I have told you about that one remember ,393 , AFR,tremac ,9 inch ,550 HP .
Yes I remember you talking about it so are you like me now with three mustangs haha??
Still waiting to see this new purchase Glenn 👍
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Our ship is due in Brisbane on the 16/12 then Port Kembla on the 18/12, been told about 11 days after that for delivery.
So about another month to wait :pepper:
Cheers
Same dates as what I'm getting still can't understand why it's going to Melbourne when the ship stops in Brisbane??
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Nope your like me .
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All ready :thud:
One of my suppliers has about 50 systems in a container due in Sydney mid Jan. Most are pre-ordered.
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I still don't get it. I paid a $5k deposit in Dec 2013. Yes 2013. Saw the dealers list in Jan this year. I was second in the list, first for the hard top. Got an email June 2015 saying mine was under way and would be getting it before cams and in the first batch Got a call in October saying it would be build on 30 November and maybe delivered fen 2016.
Ford has no explanation why the mix up. I've got cancer and made a decision to buy the pony instead of another sports car (Knowing that it would take some time before it arrived).
Now I'm not sure I can trust anyone in the ford chain about the timing. The prob is that I don't see another car that come close to bang for buck. Maybe by the time it gets here it will go straight to the kids.
I'm clearly really pissed off. A few mates are in the same position about failed promises
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I still don't get it. I paid a $5k deposit in Dec 2013. Yes 2013. Saw the dealers list in Jan this year. I was second in the list, first for the hard top. Got an email June 2015 saying mine was under way and would be getting it before cams and in the first batch Got a call in October saying it would be build on 30 November and maybe delivered fen 2016.
Ford has no explanation why the mix up. I've got cancer and made a decision to buy the pony instead of another sports car (Knowing that it would take some time before it arrived).
Now I'm not sure I can trust anyone in the ford chain about the timing. The prob is that I don't see another car that come close to bang for buck. Maybe by the time it gets here it will go straight to the kids.
I'm clearly really pissed off. A few mates are in the same position about failed promises
sorry to hear that mate... hang in there
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can anyone confirm whether the new ones do or don't have front/rear parking sensors? They're not listed on Ford Australia's specs page, but you'd think if you've got a reversing camera, you'd get parking sensors - particularly in the front. I think I'd trade the climate controlled seats for parking sensors on a car with such a monster turning circle (but we don't get to choose such things in Australia)
Ian
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sorry to hear that mate... hang in there
Thanks. It's appreciated
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can anyone confirm whether the new ones do or don't have front/rear parking sensors? They're not listed on Ford Australia's specs page, but you'd think if you've got a reversing camera, you'd get parking sensors - particularly in the front. I think I'd trade the climate controlled seats for parking sensors on a car with such a monster turning circle (but we don't get to choose such things in Australia)
Ian
Just checked the Ford specs page and it does state that parking sensors are fitted.
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......it does have "rear parking aid".....whatever that is?
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Parking beepers just as u are about to reverse into the garage wall for the first time
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Hi Dingo sorry to hear about your health mate. What colour and spec is your mustang? Cheers Ron
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On a different note has anyone here picked up there mustang yet. Mine was supposed to be here today but they told me yesterday that it will be up to ten days
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Hi Dingo sorry to hear about your health mate. What colour and spec is your mustang? Cheers Ron
Thanks for asking. I'm looking good for life. I live in Australia and not some where else. Ruby red black stripes. Black rims. Black inside. V8 auto hard top I had planned to drive the 10 year old Range Rover sport to Darwin and leave the pony in Sydney. I'm fortunate to have a job in Darwin and Sydney and Canberra. But now will push the plan till the new year. Flexibility and not expecting too much these days.
What did u order. And when is it due. Respect Dingo
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Black gt auto fastback with nickel wheels. Was due today but they are now telling me up to ten days. At least it's in the country
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Black gt auto fastback with nickel wheels. Was due today but they are now telling me up to ten days. At least it's in the country
Sounds nice and nearly in your hands. I have to wait about another 6 months.
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Saw this story in the news today. It certainly is getting a lot of publicity.
http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/ford-mustang-gets-price-hike-after-2016-sellout-37293 (http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/ford-mustang-gets-price-hike-after-2016-sellout-37293)
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Black gt auto fastback with nickel wheels. Was due today but they are now telling me up to ten days. At least it's in the country
When did u order yours.
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Dingo - We ordered in Oct 2014 and have an arrival date of 18/12.
Going on what you've said - I think there has been a stuff up either at your dealer or Ford, maybe the dealer misplaced/forgot your order and put it in later than they are telling you.
Considering when most here ordered to their delivery dates - something not right about your timing.
Do you think your dealer is being straight with you?
Cheers
J
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Dingo - We ordered in Oct 2014 and have an arrival date of 18/12.
Going on what you've said - I think there has been a stuff up either at your dealer or Ford, maybe the dealer misplaced/forgot your order and put it in later than they are telling you.
Considering when most here ordered to their delivery dates - something not right about your timing.
Do you think your dealer is being straight with you?
Cheers
J
Lol sounds like my dealer forgetting to put orders in!!! :kickass:
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Lol sounds like my dealer forgetting to put orders in!!! :kickass:
I sent an email outlining the exact dates and correspondence. The head of ford marketing in Melb rang me to explain delays in production but could not explain being bumped off the list altogether.
I would have accepted that everyone was bumped to march next year
Clearly a stuff up between city ford Sydney and ford in Melb but no one is interested in fixing it. Order is in deposit paid and thousands lined up behind me to take my order if I pull out
I just have to suck it up There are bigger things to worry about. Life is too short. Respect. Dingo
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After seeing the first cars roll off the ship in Melbourne last week made me wonder what would happen if a car was damaged, written off or stolen before it was delivered to the dealer what would Ford do?
I remember back in the early '90s my old man was national service manager for LNC who were the importers of Subaru, Fiat, Audi, Lancia & Renault - they had imported 4 RX sedans (4wd turbo) which were the predecessors to the WRX.
Two were for Possum Bourne and the other 2 were for evaluation - the latter two were given to a major motoring magazine for a test article. The journos doing the test stopped for lunch - came back and the cars were gone.
I was in my mid 20's and had a VW that I went to a wreckers in sydney to get parts for - whilst there I noticed for sale was a set of wheels that were of an RX sedan (very distinctive). Went home and told the old man, he sent me back to ask if they had any high performance subaru engines for my (imaginary) rally car.
He showed me a turbo motor that had just come in - police were called and a major car theft ring was broken.
I'm so glad that I got to test drive my dad's company car before it went to those journo's :grin:
Cheers
J
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When did u order yours.
nov 14
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Has anybody in NSW got their 2015 mustang yet?
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Has anybody in NSW got their 2015 mustang yet?
No. Ordered dec 13. Build was due 30 nov 15. Meant to arrive feb 16. I have a vin but no shipping date. Respect Dingo
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No. Ordered dec 13. Build was due 30 nov 15. Meant to arrive feb 16. I have a vin but no shipping date. Respect Dingo
you can type your vin# into this link. (Your VIN is your CARGO ID). It will give you shipping details "IF" your car is booked. It may say "no details", keep trying each day until you get results
http://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage (http://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage)
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That's good to know for when I get my Vin
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No. Ordered dec 13. Build was due 30 nov 15. Meant to arrive feb 16. I have a vin but no shipping date. Respect Dingo
Paid deposit in Mar 15. Ford sent an email on 1 Dec to tell me that the car was built on 30 Nov and was in transit to Baltimore. Phoned my dealer today and was given the VIN. It's not yet recorded in a shipping manifest so is probably in a holding yard being cleared by US customs.
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I also put my order in in March 15 but not due to get mine until May 2016. I guess that the South Australian market is not a priority for Ford.
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I also put my order in in March 15 but not due to get mine until May 2016. I guess that the South Australian market is not a priority for Ford.
I got a vin but no email from ford.
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Hi guys,
Just joined up and waiting for my Race Red, GT manual fastback. I paid my deposit March 15 and it is currently on the MV Tarago due to dock in Auckland on Wednesday and Brisbane 20/12 then Melbourne 24/12. Not sure when it will hit my dealer though - might ring Ford tomorrow and ask them.
The interesting thing about the pre orders is that the Ford order books never officially opened until 10th March 2015 and any orders taken before then were held in vitro with the dealership as they were not able to be generated with Ford till March. I know of quite a few incidents that the dealer was a little tardy in processing the order once the books opened and as such created a delay in processing the previous orders. Also once orders were received they were evidentially vectored against the order of "expression of interest" which in turn meant that some people who gave a deposit to their local dealers fell off the radar a few steps too.
I was kind of hoping that since I bought the 6th (of 315) Focus RS that hit Aus back in 2010 I might get further up the line but alas no =( lol
Anyway, hi guys - looking forward to taking delivery of the GT in the coming weeks, although I am starting to wish i ordered the Ruby Red instead of Race Red... oh well... them's the breaks!
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Welcome to the forum Neil
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Hi guys,
Just joined up and waiting for my Race Red, GT manual fastback. I paid my deposit March 15 and it is currently on the MV Tarago due to dock in Auckland on Wednesday and Brisbane 20/12 then Melbourne 24/12. Not sure when it will hit my dealer though - might ring Ford tomorrow and ask them.
The interesting thing about the pre orders is that the Ford order books never officially opened until 10th March 2015 and any orders taken before then were held in vitro with the dealership as they were not able to be generated with Ford till March. I know of quite a few incidents that the dealer was a little tardy in processing the order once the books opened and as such created a delay in processing the previous orders. Also once orders were received they were evidentially vectored against the order of "expression of interest" which in turn meant that some people who gave a deposit to their local dealers fell off the radar a few steps too.
I was kind of hoping that since I bought the 6th (of 315) Focus RS that hit Aus back in 2010 I might get further up the line but alas no =( lol
Anyway, hi guys - looking forward to taking delivery of the GT in the coming weeks, although I am starting to wish i ordered the Ruby Red instead of Race Red... oh well... them's the breaks!
Mine is on the Tarago too still can't work out why our Brizzy orders are going to Melbourne when the ship stops off in brizzy first
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Yeah it sucks. They have to go through quarantine, fumigation and have certification plates done in Melbourne. Then they will have to wait for another boat back up again. Defies all logic :(
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Yeah it sucks. They have to go through quarantine, fumigation and have certification plates done in Melbourne. Then they will have to wait for another boat back up again. Defies all logic :(
Would have to be about mid January I'd say if not longer
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Does anyone want there mustang early???? Ford are giving one away on eBay for a good cause bidding is up to 70k
eBay item number:161903828442
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The good ship Aniara is 17.9 klm off the port of Brisbane :grin:
Cheers
J
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17.7klm :lmao:
Cheers
J
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Just punched my VIN into the Ford website (see previous post in this thread) and received this "window sticker". I was filled with joy when I read that my '16 Stang would come with hood vents and secondary turn signals as standard. Then I read the fine print that stated that export models might not be so equipped. At least I now know that my car will hit the Melbourne docks (not literally I hope) on 24 Jan 16.
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Just punched my VIN into the Ford website (see previous post in this thread) and received this "window sticker". I was filled with joy when I read that my '16 Stang would come with hood vents and secondary turn signals as standard. Then I read the fine print that stated that export models might not be so equipped. At least I now know that my car will hit the Melbourne docks (not literally I hope) on 24 Jan 16.
I got my window sticker but I can't see the delivery date. Can u pls show me where is this data. Respect
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This link was supplied previously. Copy your VIN into the box titled "Cargo ID". You may get a message stating no record found. Just try again in a couple of days until your shipping details are listed.
http://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage (http://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage)
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This link was supplied previously. Copy your VIN into the box titled "Cargo ID". You may get a message stating no record found. Just try again in a couple of days until your shipping details are listed.
http://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage (http://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage)
thanks…i noticed the link last week and i have been trying each day and as yet I do not have a sail date for the vin number. I have the window sticker and I think my car was built on 30 nov.
when was you car built (i did not see that data on your window sticker)
if yours was built on the same date then maybe mine is coming around the same time.
as you may have seen in my previous posts, ford has completely stuffed my order up and had an incorrect first name and email when they took the order from Sydney City Ford.
Some people, who have had they car built, have received emails from ford. I haven't had one email from them despite the best efforts from city ford.
its completely frustrating and thanks for your patience in replying to these simple questions….respect…dingo
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Hi guys. Probably a silly question but where did everyone get their VIN number from? Only communication I got from Ford was a phone call when it started getting built and then an email when it was on the RORO.
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Hi guys. Probably a silly question but where did everyone get their VIN number from? Only communication I got from Ford was a phone call when it started getting built and then an email when it was on the RORO.
Ok - that's weird... I hit post and my phone rang and it was Ford marketing to tell me my VIN number :|
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I saw a story on the TV last night about Tom Elliot taking delivery of the first Mustang in Oz.
A very nice dark blue V8 coupe which he's very happy with.
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I have been considering buying a 2015 Mustang but am turned off by the current one year wait. Three months is bad enough, I was unhappy with the six week wait I had for my first falcon XB in 1974. I guess Ford have totally lost the plot now. A company now run by accountants and assorted suits that seem to be far removed from good service.
I'll wait another year and concentrate on my 69 fastbacks.
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Supply and demand... wait a few years and you'll be able to pick them up for 60% of MSRP and in almost new condition.... the frenzy will subside after the first year or two...
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Supply and demand... wait a few years and you'll be able to pick them up for 60% of MSRP and in almost new condition.... the frenzy will subside after the first year or two...
^^ I certainly hope this is the case, but I really don't think so ==> FORD will not be probably not be turning out more RHD units than they are now and I predict Australia will be still getting about the same small percentage of them. The wait should go down a bit, but probably still be a few months for another 2 years. I hope I'm wrong.
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thanks…i noticed the link last week and i have been trying each day and as yet I do not have a sail date for the vin number. I have the window sticker and I think my car was built on 30 nov.
when was you car built (i did not see that data on your window sticker)
if yours was built on the same date then maybe mine is coming around the same time.
Mine came off the production line on 30 November at which time it was transported to Baltimore. Records indicate that it will loaded on the TAMERLANE leaving Baltimore on 23 Dec, arriving in Melbourne on 24 Jan via a few other ports of call.
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Mine came off the production line on 30 November at which time it was transported to Baltimore. Records indicate that it will loaded on the TAMERLANE leaving Baltimore on 22 Dec, arriving in Melbourne on 24 Jan via a few other ports of call.
Mate how long does the car have to wait after its built to get transported to Baltimore, my mustang was built on the 11th of this month
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Mate how long does the car have to wait after its built to get transported to Baltimore, my mustang was built on the 11th of this month
Mine hit Baltimore on 13th November and boarded on 21st November - so just over a week hopefully for you while they get enough consignments for the voyage.
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Mine came off the production line on 30 November at which time it was transported to Baltimore. Records indicate that it will loaded on the TAMERLANE leaving Baltimore on 22 Dec, arriving in Melbourne on 24 Jan via a few other ports of call.
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Thanks. Mine was suppose to be built 30 nov as well but despite having the vin number and window sticker I have been unable to track on the suggested web site. I'll try the same ship as yours
Also heard today city ford syd has not received any in the first round. Man.....this is ridiculous in us having to battle for info when ford should be better organised. Respect. Dingo
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Just now I got an email from ford saying mine has just been built and is yet to hit the dock. Prob get the keys March next year. So much being given written evidence that mine would be in the first round Dealer still can't believe the stuff ups. Anyway it's coming. Ruby red. Black rims black stripes. I feel like ordering a convertible Hahah. Thanks for all the help on this forum. Pls send photos of your pony when it arrives. Respect. Dingo
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Just now I got an email from ford saying mine has just been built and is yet to hit the dock. Prob get the keys March next year. So much being given written evidence that mine would be in the first round Dealer still can't believe the stuff ups. Anyway it's coming. Ruby red. Black rims black stripes. I feel like ordering a convertible Hahah. Thanks for all the help on this forum. Pls send photos of your pony when it arrives. Respect. Dingo
What was your build date?????
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Just now I got an email from ford saying mine has just been built and is yet to hit the dock. Prob get the keys March next year. So much being given written evidence that mine would be in the first round Dealer still can't believe the stuff ups. Anyway it's coming. Ruby red. Black rims black stripes. I feel like ordering a convertible Hahah. Thanks for all the help on this forum. Pls send photos of your pony when it arrives. Respect. Dingo
Glad to hear it has been built. I have sent an email to Ford Australia asking about mine as I have not heard anything from them and put in my order mid March. Hoping for a reply soon.
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What was your build date?????
Via a ford call centre phone discussion in October they told me 30 nov but i think it was just this last few days. There have been others on this chat forum saying theirs was built 39 Nic and they already know the boat and arrival Aust date so therefore mine is not in that group
The challenge I believe is that ford dealers ford and ford build plant are not synced with their data Respect Dingo
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Glad to hear it has been built. I have sent an email to Ford Australia asking about mine as I have not heard anything from them and put in my order mid March. Hoping for a reply soon.
My sense is that the dealer is not in the loop and that ford Aust don't have a clue or control over the orders and that the plant in the USA is controlling the processing according to their build plant process. Ref right drive and colour and demand rest of world.
Then the ship process depends on numbers for sail date. My thoughts only having watched and pushed hard for the last two years. Respect. Dingo
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Has anyone here been told that the nickel wheels are not available yet? Apparently my car is coming with black wheels and I will have to take it back to have the nickel wheels fitted when they are available
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Havn't heard that but just checked one of the arrival videos and they all seemed to have black wheels
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Yep - dealer said that it's black wheels only, think there is a plan in place to bring some in - but they will be extra $$$.
Will be looking around for some better looking wheels for sure..
Cheers
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What does this mean guys (liner release)?!? Also just wondering how long it will take once the mustang has landed in Melbourne until you will get to hold the keys??
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What does this mean guys (liner release)?!? Also just wondering how long it will take once the mustang has landed in Melbourne until you will get to hold the keys??
I'm sure that means it has been taken off the ship. Mine will bypass Bris, Port Kembla, taken off in Melb then reloaded on another ship back to Port Kembla before being delivered to the dealer in Syd.....why...maybe as Ford is located near Melb, compliance etc will be carried out there?
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Has anyone here been told that the nickel wheels are not available yet? Apparently my car is coming with black wheels and I will have to take it back to have the nickel wheels fitted when they are available
Personally I prefer the Black, and the rear in Black are WIDER than the Nickel :burnout:
Also the Nickel wheels are an "option" hence fitted by the dealer not the manufacturer...this might explain queries above!
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I've not been told that the nickel wheels are smaller on the back than the black wheels. I was told they were the same only nickel . If that is the case I would have used the 500 dollars to have the black wheels painted silver instead. I got a call from Ford yesterday to let me know my car has been released and will be shipped Monday so I may still get an early Christmas present fingers crossed.
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Hope you do Ron, good luck, it would be great to have it for Christmas
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Thanks Mark I will let you know when it arrives. Has anyone on this site got their Mustang yet ?
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I'm sure that means it has been taken off the ship. Mine will bypass Bris, Port Kembla, taken off in Melb then reloaded on another ship back to Port Kembla before being delivered to the dealer in Syd.....why...maybe as Ford is located near Melb, compliance etc will be carried out there?
Well funny thing the ship is not due into Melbourne untill the 23/12 it arrives in Brisbane today @ 4pm. So has me confused a little bit.
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Well funny thing the ship is not due into Melbourne untill the 23/12 it arrives in Brisbane today @ 4pm. So has me confused a little bit.
Forgive me, I did notice that also....In the early stages of tracking my VIN, the ship "Tysla" was going in the wrong direction...all sorted now "I HOPE"?
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I've not been told that the nickel wheels are smaller on the back than the black wheels. I was told they were the same only nickel . If that is the case I would have used the 500 dollars to have the black wheels painted silver instead. I got a call from Ford yesterday to let me know my car has been released and will be shipped Monday so I may still get an early Christmas present fingers crossed.
I may be wrong but just going by the US specs, Nickel lustre finish are only 19 x 8.5 and only available on the 50th anniversary edition which is not available in RHD...so, that being the case, just maybe it's a special option and hence the delay for our market....I hope for you guys who ordered the nickel, they are the same width as the black, 9" front, 9.5" rear
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By all reports - ours was unloaded at Port Kembla yesterday, ship has continued on to Melbourne.
Hopefully the boys are working over xmas :grin:
Cheers
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I had a quick chat with someone Ford HQ and apparently 1x car factory RHD has been delivered to a Melbourne Radio personality. They expressed their interest on air and after speaking with a dealer live they received the car within a couple of months.
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I had a quick chat with someone Ford HQ and apparently 1x car factory RHD has been delivered to a Melbourne Radio personality. They expressed their interest on air and after speaking with a dealer live they received the car within a couple of months.
As I suspected. As u may know I order Dec 13 with $5k deposit and received email from ford June 15 confirming order by xmas. Now build only Dec 15 and maybe arrival by March 16
It looks like lots of queue jumping
Clearly I'm not over it. But still trying to be patient Ahahhhh the long march. Respect dingo
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Dingo - clearly you don't have the advertising punch of a Melb radio jock.
To rub salt, it was prolly a freebie as well :lmao:
Cheers
J
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Dingo - clearly you don't have the advertising punch of a Melb radio jock.
To rub salt, it was prolly a freebie as well :lmao:
Cheers
J
No doubt. I always try a walk quietly with a big stick. I'm sure it will come around. Respect. Dingo
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10 days since my mustang arrived at port and the dealer still doesn't have it 1km away from the port where it arrived. The dealer say they still can't tell where it is or when it will be mine?
Getting frustrated
Ford Australia where are the updates?
BB
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Has anyone received delivery of their Mustang yet? Surely someone from the shipment that arrived on 2 Dec. has by now. Mine arrived in Melbourne yesterday, 20 Dec. Dealer's eta is 2 January, so I expect I can pick it up around Jan 6.
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It will be very interesting to see WHO on this forum gets there new mustang 1st ,and what state they are from . And let's see who the 1 st is to put photos up :pepper: . The RACE is ON :grin:
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That will be another milestone
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It will be interesting to see what Australian compliance ID tag/ sticker looks like........
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It will be very interesting to see WHO on this forum gets there new mustang 1st ,and what state they are from . And let's see who the 1 st is to put photos up :pepper: . The RACE is ON :grin:
Lol the snail race is on!! :smash: Only one and a half stops to go!! :bow:
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Found this today too! good storey.
http://tenplay.com.au/news/national/2015/12/2/melbourne-welcomes-new-ford-mustang (http://tenplay.com.au/news/national/2015/12/2/melbourne-welcomes-new-ford-mustang)
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I had a quick chat with someone Ford HQ and apparently 1x car factory RHD has been delivered to a Melbourne Radio personality. They expressed their interest on air and after speaking with a dealer live they received the car within a couple of months.
Afternoon radio jock's car is actually the 2nd Mustang delivered in Melb. First one was a red V8 with blonde at the wheel seen cruising at St Kilda beach a fortnight back.
http://www.3aw.com.au/news/tom-elliott-gets-his-mustang-car-20151211-gllkm6.html (http://www.3aw.com.au/news/tom-elliott-gets-his-mustang-car-20151211-gllkm6.html)
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Yes she made the news as well
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Found this today too! good storey.
http://tenplay.com.au/news/national/2015/12/2/melbourne-welcomes-new-ford-mustang (http://tenplay.com.au/news/national/2015/12/2/melbourne-welcomes-new-ford-mustang)
WooHoo!! I ordered the same colour and boy its a beauty.. :pepper: :singing:
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Hi All,
Just got a dealer call that my new 2015 GT Convertible is in transport to the dealership.SA
I think you will find many are now on their way to the dealers for release on Jan 1st-2016. :flag: :event:
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Australian Mustang & Ford Magazine shared a photo on Facebook of someone's yellow Mustang on the back of a carrier in Brisbane on Kingsford Smith Drive! I reckon it was headed for Metro Ford.
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I was sent a text from a mate 10 minutes ago with a photo of a transport carrier on Portrush Rd near Adelaide with a number of Mustangs and all of them have nickel wheels.
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Here are the pics he sent me
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woohoo...so much for that rumour of no Nickel wheels....gr8 to see, can't wait for mine late January
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.... Is it possible to die of jealousy? :bolt:
Sadly it will be years before I am in a position to even place an order! :tissue:
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Here are the pics he sent me
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Humm realy don't think I like the wheels too much I thought they where going to be black
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My carrier is passing under the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in pilotage waters near Annapolis right now on its way to Baltimore. :pepper:
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Looking good guys :pepper:
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Humm realy don't think I like the wheels too much I thought they where going to be black
Interested in swapping Ryan? We're not keen on the black.
See what turns up and decide then if you like.
Cheers
J
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I am surprised to see the nickel wheels. They are an optional extra and all the cars that were pictured being driven off the ship in Melbourne on Dec. 2 had black wheels.
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Mine is passing thru Auckland NZ 2moro with BLACK WHEELS.....happy days end Of January...hopefully before castle Towers on the 17th
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Interested in swapping Ryan? We're not keen on the black.
See what turns up and decide then if you like.
Cheers
J
Yeh I'd be keen for that :thumb:
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My dealer rang me today and my car will be at the dealership on the 4th jan but ford has not told him anything about the wheels so time will tell
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Happy day today picking up the new car :evilone:
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Ha nar I wish!!!! First batch my dealer recived yerestetday got to take her for a test drive. I think everyone will be Realy happy it's a very nice car. Think realy the only part I didn't like was the hand break its a bit of a reach!!
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Ha nar I wish!!!! First batch my dealer recived yerestetday got to take her for a test drive. I think everyone will be Realy happy it's a very nice car. Think realy the only part I didn't like was the hand break its a bit of a reach!!
Lucky you!!! So the dealer let you take someone else's car for a test drive?
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Lucky you!!! So the dealer let you take someone else's car for a test drive?
No this dealer was lucky enough to get a demo car. I think the owner of that dealership most likely owns that car as his own but may be useing it as a demo car. that's my guess...
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Ryan what do the number plates represent and what number plates do others getting their new mustang have put aside. I have MYS 550 plates at my local registry ready to go straight on. Merry Christmas to all cheers Ron
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A bit corny, but I have black plates with gold writing - GTH 16 (matches my other car which is GTH 66)
Intend to do the gold stripes etc (make it into a clone) to match the Hertz - cars will be 50 years apart to the month (my new one is being build in Feb next year)
Cheers
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Plates from Ryan's photo SSF 06 ,super slow ford or super sonic ford :grin:
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Ryan what do the number plates represent and what number plates do others getting their new mustang have put aside. I have MYS 550 plates at my local registry ready to go straight on. Merry Christmas to all cheers Ron
The plates on the black vert that Ryan drove stand for SunShine Ford and the numbers are just numerical following there previous plate.
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Plates from Ryan's photo SSF 06 ,super slow ford or super sonic ford :grin:
No idea Glenn it was the demo car at sunshine ford they let me have a go off it. Went like my
Partners Astra haha... :leaving:
I had to go down to deside if I am going to take this turbo 4 car or not. For what it is its a realy nice car would make a nice daily car but I can't get the v8 out of my mind just didn't have that feel. Felt more like the herts v6 rental car.
Thinking I Cbf to wait 1 to 2 years for the 8 so if I take this 4 have my fun wait for the v8 to come then trade it in. I think they will hold there value pretty good so I shouldn't loose to much.
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SSF plates are for as Rodney said ,seen them on a few of there demos like there latest XR8 they had .
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My dealer rang me today and my car will be at the dealership on the 4th jan but ford has not told him anything about the wheels so time will tell
hi guys….i am very happy to see you are getting your cars as promised. i can see why the 3aw guy got his car with his wife on Ch7 interviewing him…."I ordered mine 10 months ago and waited all this time" Ford will do a deal with media every time. mind you all corporates will and I know its the game.
as you now I put down $5k dec 13 and still have no delivery date….despite email and promises. there are hundreds of cars arriving in the next three months but still no word.
I got an confirmation email June 2015 with the delivery details and now no one is accepting its a stuff up.
its killing me so I've decided to buy another car and go and live my life
have a merry xmas catch you down the track…respect dingo
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hi guys….i am very happy to see you are getting your cars as promised. i can see why the 3aw guy got his car with his wife on Ch7 interviewing him…."I ordered mine 10 months ago and waited all this time" Ford will do a deal with media every time. mind you all corporates will and I know its the game.
as you now I put down $5k dec 13 and still have no delivery date….despite email and promises. there are hundreds of cars arriving in the next three months but still no word.
I got an confirmation email June 2015 with the delivery details and now no one is accepting its a stuff up.
its killing me so I've decided to buy another car and go and live my life
have a merry xmas catch you down the track…respect dingo
Dingo
I wouldn't give up hope. Trust me when you get it all the pain will be worth it. I'm only getting a 4 when my
Order was an 8 and I still got excited just to be getting that.
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Ryan what do the number plates represent and what number plates do others getting their new mustang have put aside. I have MYS 550 plates at my local registry ready to go straight on. Merry Christmas to all cheers Ron
STNGGT
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I like the STNGGT. I have 78 CBRA for my XC on hold until I register it in the next couple of months
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In Victoria you can get Mustang custom plates. American super size, no less. https://www.vplates.com.au/ford-mustang (https://www.vplates.com.au/ford-mustang)
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I've got PONY GT ordered in square plate format with PONY on top line GT below. Silver on black
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GTA 16
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I've got PONY GT ordered in square plate format with PONY on top line GT below. Silver on black
Interesting. I almost got that one earlier this year in SA but I settled for GT PONY instead. Gold on black.
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Interesting. I almost got that one earlier this year in SA but I settled for GT PONY instead. Gold on black.
They will look good parked next to each other
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And if anyone is interested in my car, it's on the market with plates included. I'll post a proper ad in the new year.
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So close I can smell the new car smell... pity this one isn't mine, but only a week and a bit to go. Was good to be able to sit in and touch the car I bought 12 months ago finally though lol (sort of anyway, mine is a manual).
Biggest concern I have is the number plate holders are designed for USA plates and are huge and chunky. They aren't needed on the back which is fine but the front plate hold will look terrible =(
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The story as I see it, so far.
It appears that dealers rather than Ford Australia were the ones to initially accept deposits for Mustangs and it wasn't until the Australian specification was released by Ford Australia that they accepted orders from the dealers (December 2014/January 2015 approximately). Based on some of the comments, it would appear that Ford Australia accepted orders based on timing of orders from the dealers, rather than date of order from the customer when they paid their deposit.
From what I can see on these pages, some customers have been reasonably well informed of the delivery process whilst others have been left in the dark. Pretty unprofessional by Ford Australia and it's dealer network, however, their situation is exacerbated by the fact that Ford America and Ford Australia run different software and hence dealers generally receive a monthly update rather than have access to an international database like many other manufacturers.
Personally, my wife and I ordered an ecoboost Mustang in March 2015 (did place an order initially in November 2014, basing our purchase on the American Ford website options and cancelling our order when the Australian specification was released and not matching our requirements). So much for Ford wanting to improve their customer's experience and yet substantially limiting Australian customer options even though these cars come of the same production line.
I did enquire to Ford Australia in July 2015 about the manual ecoboost diff ratio because it is apparently supposed to be 3.55:1 as per the performance pack but is listed by Ford Australia as 3.31:1. Did get a a return call from the sales department a few days later only to be told that the sales department didn't really have the answer (and clearly wasn't going to make any further enquiries). Also got another call about a week later to be informed that my car was on the production line on 9th October 2014 and delivery generally took about 3 months.
As per information I got from my dealer, the first four cargo ship deliveries are classified as shipment A and my car is in shipment B. He stated that they were supposed to get their first car around 18th December 2015 but as of 24th December they still hadn't got a delivery.
So apparently, Ford Australia can manage to deliver a Mustang to a radio personality by the 11th December and a Melbourne dealer already has a 'dealer owned' demo on the lot but alas, everyone else is still waiting. It's not that the deliveries have been delayed, that could happen to anyone, it's the fact that Ford Australian and it's dealer network appear to be a long way from improving their 'customer experience'. The Mustang release could be a huge marketing success for them but in what appears to be standard modus operandi for Ford Australia they appear indifferent to the opportunity.
I have since been given permission to also purchase a new MX-5 (my wife was actually the instigator, if you can believe that. I think she wants the Mustang to herself and unmodified). The dealer looked at their international database and gave me a delivery month (April 2016). If anyone one from Ford Australia is reading this, that is how simple the process should be.
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Sorry, but on the production line on 9th October 2015. Hard to remember what year it is, waiting for Ford Australia.
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My experience hasn't been too bad. There have been the inevitable delays but I have generally been informed. I am still waiting but expect to get delivery around 6 or 7 January. I ordered a GT without all the Australian specs available. Fortunately for me, the specs decided by Ford were pretty much what I wanted. Ironically, I wanted to delete the rear deck lid spoiler, which is an option in the US. I was told that it was not possible. The irony is that from all the pictures I have seen of the Australian deliveries, there is no rear deck lid spoiler.
Apart from the delays, my only gripe is that the dealer has loaded the dealer delivery fee because they can. It leaves a bad taste for something that should be sweet.
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I contacted Ford Australia about my order (GT fastback ordered mid March 2015) mainly to find out why other cars ordered the same time were already built and yet mine wasn't due until about May 2016. A rep from the Mustang team rang me back but could not tell me anything as he said that they didn't know anything until they were told by Ford US. They didn't know whether cars were being built by order date or anything else. There was not a single thing that he knew about my order apart from the fact that I had one.
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Well apart from not getting the v8 like I wanted the car should be here pretty soon by the looks of things.
My dealer has recommended to take this 4cyl car and put another order in for the v8 I did this back in December to price lock myself. Due to the long wait if I was to trade this in the next year or two I've been told I shouldn't loose too much on the car! What's everyone's thoughts? don't think I can go another two years to wait to have the mighty v8.
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Get your ecoboost, run it on 98 octane, put a tune on it with an aftermarket downpipe and I reckon you will be more than happy. Made an enquiry to Croydon racing development in Sydney (a Cobb approved tuner in Australia), they can dyno tune it and put the tune on a accessport so you can upload/download the tune (for dealer servicing). Might need an oil seperator as well. Other than that I reckon you might forget about the V8 real quick.
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Mods should cost about $3k, put the other $8.5k in you back pocket and enjoy the ecoboost.
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Been looking at the mods in the states this company seem to be on top it it already.
http://www.maperformance.com/ecoboost-mustang-turbocharger-kit-by-maperformance-ebm-turbo-kit.html (http://www.maperformance.com/ecoboost-mustang-turbocharger-kit-by-maperformance-ebm-turbo-kit.html)
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That's a huge step up in power. You have just left a GT for dead with that upgrade. Currently has no catalytic converter though and the BOV is externally vented. That would get you pulled over real quick.
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That's a huge step up in power. You have just left a GT for dead with that upgrade. Currently has no catalytic converter though and the BOV is externally vented. That would get you pulled over real quick.
I think there is options to change that! But a kit like that would be the go I reckon. Upgrade exhaust & intercooler.
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Might want to hold up until you can confirm that the RHD downpipe is the same as the LHD downpipe. Invidia already has a Mustang exhaust for the LHD market but still want to confirm that it matches up with the RHD Mustang downpipe for the Australian market.
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Good point but I think worse case you would just take it to a exhaust shop and have it changed no biggie. What's a few hundred extra when you are spending 5k on a turbo kit.
I'll wait untill I get the car but if I do go this way I'd like a turbo kit like this for it.
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So close I can smell the new car smell... pity this one isn't mine, but only a week and a bit to go. Was good to be able to sit in and touch the car I bought 12 months ago finally though lol (sort of anyway, mine is a manual).
Biggest concern I have is the number plate holders are designed for USA plates and are huge and chunky. They aren't needed on the back which is fine but the front plate hold will look terrible =(
Must have been yours i saw Neil on the road the other day
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Biggest concern I have is the number plate holders are designed for USA plates and are huge and chunky. They aren't needed on the back which is fine but the front plate hold will look terrible =(
That's why I ordered US sized plates.
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Interesting fact, with a few on the road maybe, I called my insurer choice of 6 years today, LSV, & they cannot give me a firm quote till Jan 4th? So who has insurance ATM & with which Co?
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Haven't asked for a quote yet but Ryno is happy to insure the new models.
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Been looking at the mods in the states this company seem to be on top it it already.
http://www.maperformance.com/ecoboost-mustang-turbocharger-kit-by-maperformance-ebm-turbo-kit.html (http://www.maperformance.com/ecoboost-mustang-turbocharger-kit-by-maperformance-ebm-turbo-kit.html)
Here's a video giving some more insight into their upgrade kit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoNftuJ2Nzs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoNftuJ2Nzs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwBs7_KOcSs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwBs7_KOcSs)
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Here's a video giving some more insight into their upgrade kit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoNftuJ2Nzs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoNftuJ2Nzs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwBs7_KOcSs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwBs7_KOcSs)
They are the same company. From what I've seen these are the main guys making after market go fast parts for the Eco boost mustang
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Got the call today - car is ready for pickup.
Going to leave it till next week after the relos leave.
Going to be a long few days :tissue:
Cheers
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Congrats, thats great news. Get some pics up when you get it.
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Got the call today - car is ready for pickup.
Going to leave it till next week after the relos leave.
Going to be a long few days :tissue:
Cheers
Congrats! must be exciting times for you! it's always the last few days that's the hardest!!
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Het Ryan a GT coupe went pass me today at Miami with NSW rego . Its was dirty so must have been doing a lot of cruising .
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Het Ryan a GT coupe went pass me today at Miami with NSW rego . Its was dirty so must have been doing a lot of cruising .
How did it sound??? man realy wish mine was the 8!! I'm looking into these upgrade kits atm for about 6k the guys from map proformance reckon they can pump out about 450hp in the rear with turbo mods & cat back exhaust.
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Sound , I don't know it was going the other way and by the time I noticed it ,it was gone but I noticed the NSW plates on the back . If you do the mods on yours you will devalue it for resale .
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Realy?? I thought that may add some value to it..... dare I say been a 4 it wont hold the same value as a 8 anyways. if I do the mods I won't be selling it
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I got an email from Ford on Dec 3rd saying my car has been built, and was expecting another email before Christmas saying it was on a ship - but nothing. Rang Titan Ford yesterday, and their information says it's still at Flat Rock and delivery is now expected to me late March rather than Feb as previously promised.
sigh - the wait (for both car and information) continues...
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Just tracked the ship that is carrying my Mustang. It's just arrived at the Panama Canal. Here's a screen shot showing all the ships waiting at both ends to move through the canal. Every dot represents a ship. Mine (Tamerlane) is marked with a square. ETA in Melbourne, via Auckland, Brisbane and Sydney, is 26 Jan.
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That's good news. I am looking forward to when I can start tracking mine.
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Don't get excited about getting your car quickly when it arrives in the country. Mine arrived on 11th December and still no explanation from ford or any follow up emails on delivery from ford since early November when they emailed the tracking details.
I am quite pissed with ford about the whole thing. Ford have not managed expectations for delivery at all.
My dealer just says, the computer says eta to dealership 12 December, the computer says 19 December, the computer says 26 December, the computer says 2 January to the dealership. I insured the car and left a bank cheque with a mate to pick it up two weeks ago before I left for holidays.
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I was getting excited. Mine arrived in Melb on 20 December. ETA to the dealer 2 Jan (tomorrow). The delivery to the dealer hasn't been booked, so I assume it is not going to be there on Jan 2. I agree, Ford hasn't handled the deliveries very well. I don't mind the delay if they can give you accurate information, so you can plan accordingly. I hope you enjoyed your holiday anyway. Happy New Year.
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If I were you guy's I wouldn't get to excited as my car was on the Parsifal that arrived on the 28th of November and it still hasn't left the docks at port Kembla to be delivered to my dealer. By the way the delivery company is closed until Monday 4th of Jan so I don't know who would deliver it on Sat the 2nd. I even asked if I could have my own licenced car carrier to pick it up and they wouldn't have a bar of it
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Yes I suspected the chances of it delivered to the dealership tomorrow (when I arrive back in Aus) were slim since I don't believe a word that my dealers computer tells me anymore. I was going to get a ranger dual cab ute this year but I will get another ugly bt50 rather than deal with ford. There has to be consequences when the consumer is not treated with respect.
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A big issue is that every single one of the first 250 to 500 cars are going through very stringent QA checks. Ford are putting every single car up on a hoist and going though a check list on each, even so far as to touch up paint the black if there are any scratches on the chassis. My understanding is that there have been a few cars from the first delivery that have not be sent to dealers yet as they are getting even more tender loving care. I'm pretty stocked that the cars are getting such attention for the first round as opposed to a normal car order. When i got my Focus RS back in 2010 this care was not taken (being the end of run in Germany for the model) and as such I had some carpet missing under the accelerator pedal that just annoyed me, well till I started the car and hit said accelerator peddle.
Unfortunately even the dealers have been in the dark on a lot of things. But trust me - I've sat in one, turned it on and heard it drive off and past several times and the wait is DEF worth it for those that are hanging in... I promise lol (oh and no I don't work for Ford haha)
Oh and another thing I really like is that from the back there is no badging on the car (actually there is no Ford badging on it anywhere externally) other than the GT emblem. Expect a lot of unofficiados to ask you "what is this" when you are out and about =)
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Must have been yours i saw Neil on the road the other day
Not quite - I'm picking mine up from a dealer in Stanthorpe (nice drive home back to Brisbane) but the one that was there the other day I photographed wasn't mine, it was heading up to Townsville. I believe mine is either on the dock in Melbourne waiting on a ride back to Brisbane or already on a ship - not sure. Either way am hoping to have it around 18th.
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A big issue is that every single one of the first 250 to 500 cars are going through very stringent QA checks. Ford are putting every single car up on a hoist and going though a check list on each, even so far as to touch up paint the black if there are any scratches on the chassis. My understanding is that there have been a few cars from the first delivery that have not be sent to dealers yet as they are getting even more tender loving care. I'm pretty stocked that the cars are getting such attention for the first round as opposed to a normal car order. .......
Sounds exactly like a spiel from a carsalesman....best one this year AND 2015..... :grin:
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Sounds exactly like a spiel from a carsalesman....best one this year AND 2015..... :grin:
Haha, I'm about as far from a car salesman as you could get - in fact, one day I might share my story about my dealings with the guys at Bryan Byrt Ford (RIP), including the time I followed up a confrontation by taking a photo of a line up of $220,000 worth of cars I bought from an alternative dealer straight to their directors after the service manager told me "it's your word against mine kid" lol
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A big issue is that every single one of the first 250 to 500 cars are going through very stringent QA checks. Ford are putting every single car up on a hoist and going though a check list on each, even so far as to touch up paint the black if there are any scratches on the chassis. My understanding is that there have been a few cars from the first delivery that have not be sent to dealers yet as they are getting even more tender loving care. I'm pretty stocked that the cars are getting such attention for the first round as opposed to a normal car order. When i got my Focus RS back in 2010 this care was not taken (being the end of run in Germany for the model) and as such I had some carpet missing under the accelerator pedal that just annoyed me, well till I started the car and hit said accelerator peddle.
Unfortunately even the dealers have been in the dark on a lot of things. But trust me - I've sat in one, turned it on and heard it drive off and past several times and the wait is DEF worth it for those that are hanging in... I promise lol (oh and no I don't work for Ford haha)
Oh and another thing I really like is that from the back there is no badging on the car (actually there is no Ford badging on it anywhere externally) other than the GT emblem. Expect a lot of unofficiados to ask you "what is this" when you are out and about =)
Your car is on the Tarago ship hey?
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That's the excuse my ford dealer gave me
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Your car is on the Tarago ship hey?
Sure is / was. Midday 24th Dec they were unloaded in Melb. Was supposed to be 23rd but it was late out of Newcastle and got stuck in Melb sea traffic I think
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That's the excuse my ford dealer gave me
Excuse? Would you prefer that your dealer just blame Ford Aus or claim ignorance?
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Sure is / was. Midday 24th Dec they were unloaded in Melb. Was supposed to be 23rd but it was late out of Newcastle and got stuck in Melb sea traffic I think
It always was the 24th but at one stage it was running ahead of time.
On my tracking info it says delived from??? guess yours would say this too been our cars are on the Same ship
Do u know what it means???
I was told around the 15th of jan I'd get it from the dealer. not long now...
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Clancy Motors in Bathurst shot this really nice video of their 1st customer picking up a Mustang race red convertible. Looked like a 5 star reception. :burnout:
Looking at race red mustang in video or pics gets me happy every time :drool:
https://youtu.be/H14y2F6h8OA
Hope you folks enjoy this.
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Hooray :omg:, finally :omg:, living proof that a Mustang has been delivered to a real customer (not a Radio Personality). Can you believe it? It's a shame that Ford Australia haven't taken the heat of their dealers though, all it would have taken is a few emails to enlighten first up customers what is happening! For a company that is trying to improve their customer satisfaction, they are really struggling.
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Few Mustang are being delivered every now and then. I went for a quick demo/walk around a new mustang at Ford dealership a week ago and it's even better than the pictures. The last mustang I had seen was back in 2007. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I am sharing few photos, hope you folks like it. :singing:
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It always was the 24th but at one stage it was running ahead of time.
On my tracking info it says delived from??? guess yours would say this too been our cars are on the Same ship
Do u know what it means???
Customs cleared by WWL and released to Ford Aus I believe - mine is showing as Delivered from Melbourne 31/12 @ 3pm.
Now we wait for the return voyage back to Brisbane and then the trucking to dealers. The last car that was delivered to my dealer in Stanthorpe sat on the Brisbane dock for 11 days - but that was to do with consolidating the delivery with dealers nationwide for the first release.
Interestingly it appears there were only 48 vehicles on the Tarago and that was the 3rd delivery. Nice to be one of the first 200 to 300 delivered =)
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Clancy Motors in Bathurst shot this really nice video of their 1st customer picking up a Mustang race red convertible. Looked like a 5 star reception. :burnout:
Looking at race red mustang in video or pics gets me happy every time :drool:
https://youtu.be/H14y2F6h8OA
Hope you folks enjoy this.
Nice touch with the video around the Bathurst track.
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I saw a white 2015 mustang driving the other way on the tulla fwy yesterday
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All sounds very promising for the new 'stang.
I'll wait a few years then pick one up on the cheap from one of you early adopters when you get bored and want to upgrade to the new model.
Make sure you look after my potential new car! :grin:
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Customs cleared by WWL and released to Ford Aus I believe - mine is showing as Delivered from Melbourne 31/12 @ 3pm.
Now we wait for the return voyage back to Brisbane and then the trucking to dealers. The last car that was delivered to my dealer in Stanthorpe sat on the Brisbane dock for 11 days - but that was to do with consolidating the delivery with dealers nationwide for the first release.
Interestingly it appears there were only 48 vehicles on the Tarago and that was the 3rd delivery. Nice to be one of the first 200 to 300 delivered =)
Well yes it is you would like to think it may add some value later on for the real early cars first delivered in Aus. so they don't just truck them back up to us? They go back on a ship?
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Well yes it is you would like to think it may add some value later on for the real early cars first delivered in Aus. so they don't just truck them back up to us? They go back on a ship?
Yes they bring them back up to Brisbane on a ship. I'm going to see if I can find out which ship they will be on and if I get the details will let you know.
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looked good,
was that the electric model..
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it may add some value later on for the real early cars first delivered in Aus.
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Anyone thinking these are money makers is kidding themselves. Gotta agree with this comment...
I'll wait a few years then pick one up on the cheap from one of you early adopters when you get bored and want to upgrade to the new model.
IMHO be lucky to be selling for 60-70% of original retail in 3 years time... let alone those paying premiums to "flippers", that extra is a dead loss down the track.
On a more serous note, with all the posts about instantly tweaking the cars for "more"... I got thinking what does that do to the warranty? As a "new" (ish) model (RHD) if there is some issue down the track with engine/transmission does the after market mod void the warranty? or does the after market vendor assume it (not likely...)??? Curious if folks are concerned at all, or just figure they'll take a chance as I sure can't believe Ford will warranty a car with a after market turbo, intercooler, etc... long shot, but issues do crop up, even on new cars...
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:hi: to warranty .
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I like your style Glenn.
Outfits like Mustang Motorsport down here have the warranty angle covered for work they do. There are probably others that have done a deal too but no doubt others who haven't.
Caveat Emptor.
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You're right mert. My dealer has already stated that unless they put the parts in, then the Ford warranty is void. After market firms like street fighter warranty their products. But what a problem the ensuing blame game should something go wrong.
And yes I am quite prepared for serious depreciation. But after 12 months of sharing the wifes mazda 3, I don't care.
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Most people who are buying these cars don't care less about depreciation. I know damn well I will lose money but what a way to do it. I think it will depreciate less than my current model Colorado
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They will depreciate like any new car in the long term but until supply exceeds demand they won't depreciate much, if at all. At this stage it looks like supply will lag demand for another 18 months.
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Warranty on these cars is no different to any other new car ,you play with it its good by warranty unless the dealer or a after market company fit the parts . So I would be very careful what or how you modify your new mustang . You don't want to throw your ford warranty away .
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They will depreciate like any new car in the long term but until supply exceeds demand they won't depreciate much, if at all. At this stage it looks like supply will lag demand for another 18 months.
Mark this quote - we'll check back in in a year and a half... :leaving:
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Yes they bring them back up to Brisbane on a ship. I'm going to see if I can find out which ship they will be on and if I get the details will let you know.
Awesome looking foward to it!!
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(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o673/Astr0Boy65/12495964_10153815195704099_7134536271978552943_o_zpsl8nuor7a.jpg) (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/Astr0Boy65/media/12495964_10153815195704099_7134536271978552943_o_zpsl8nuor7a.jpg.html)
Second happiest day of her life and unlimited husband points for me - Michael at Clancy's has been upfront and extremely helpful
from the start 15 months ago, we drove 9 hours today to take delivery tomorrow.
Michael gave up an hour of his sunday arvo to let us get familiar with it.
Has looked after us all the way.
Cheers
J
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Congrats, the car looks great
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Congrats, car looks good is that ruby red?
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Yep - sure is Ruby Red.
Cheers
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Been following this forum for a few months and finally posting...as I picked up my Ruby Red 2.3 from Brighton Ford (Melb) on Thursday. What a New Year's present.
John at BF has been brilliant and at times I felt he was more excited than me! Mine is the first, and I understand so far the only one delivered to Brighton Ford.
Spent the weekend getting used to driving it and my first impressions are - I love it.
Plenty of power in the turbo, and yeah, I understand the purists and their "V8 or nothing" argument, but as a daily drive the Ecoboost works for me and think it will for most drivers. The car feels enormous, probably because of the high bonnet. Was a nice weekend in Melb so roof was down most of the time. And I'm not ashamed to say got plenty of long looks. I parked to grab a drink and people were swarming over it like flies.
And also saw a white 5.0 conv in Fitzroy St St Kilda with SEXYC plate. My personal Vic roads Mustang commemorative plate is on order.
I hope everyone waiting on their cars get them soon, the wait, especially towards the end, is unbearable, but definitely worth it.
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Welcome to the forum HI HO SILVER and you are the 1 st on here to post a photo of your new mustang :thumb: . Should have been HI YO SILVER ,away ( Lone Ranger) :grin: but then HI HO SILVER was a good song in the 80s . PS get ready for a million questions :grin:
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Welcome to the forum HI HO SILVER and you are the 1 st on here to post a photo of your new mustang :thumb: . Should have been HI YO SILVER ,away ( Lone Ranger) :grin: but then HI HO SILVER was a good song in the 80s . PS get ready for a million questions :grin:
Welcome aboard and if you want to catch up with other Victorian Mustang Owners don't forget to check out the Victorian section of the Forum, our Club website and facbook page.
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Herman
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Been following this forum for a few months and finally posting...as I picked up my Ruby Red 2.3 from Brighton Ford (Melb) on Thursday. What a New Year's present.
she's a beauty :coolpic:
Plenty of power in the turbo, and yeah, I understand the purists and their "V8 or nothing" argument, but as a daily drive the Ecoboost works for me and think it will for most drivers.
I ordered Ecoboost too, I think it fits budget and more than enough power than most cars on the road, and yet same beautiful looks :grin:
If you get a chance, please post a more pics and detailed look :smile01:
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Looks like you started a stampede Hi Ho, lovely car. I’m also planning on buying an Ecoboost for daily driver duties and planning on buying a Ruby Red fastback, manual of course. Your pic confirms it’s the right colour for me.
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If your waiting for delivery of a yellow GT in Toowoomba, it should come with a full tank of petrol anyway.
I saw it getting filled up at the BP servo near the racecourse on Wednesday 23/12/15. It had trade plates on it.
Looked like a typical sales snake driving it but he certainly gave it a bit when he took off. If it was mine id be ripping him a new one.
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Great to see people getting their cars, and even better that they seem to be loving them.
On December 18th I got an email from Ford HO (MEB) that my GT ragtop has been built and was awaiting shipping.
Today I get a call from the dealer, ostensibly about another car, and towards the end I asked 'any news on my Mustang?". "Oh yeah, we have you down here for a Jan 2016 build and likely delivery in March"........
One of them is wrong....or both. :shrug:
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Welcome to the forum HI HO SILVER
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Also welcome Jason
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Great to see people getting their cars, and even better that they seem to be loving them.
On December 18th I got an email from Ford HO (MEB) that my GT ragtop has been built and was awaiting shipping.
Today I get a call from the dealer, ostensibly about another car, and towards the end I asked 'any news on my Mustang?". "Oh yeah, we have you down here for a Jan 2016 build and likely delivery in March"........
One of them is wrong....or both. :shrug:
Welcome Jason! :hi: hang in there mate...although there are ways to track your car through shipment if you've got VIN.
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Plenty of power in the turbo, and yeah, I understand the purists and their "V8 or nothing" argument, but as a daily drive the Ecoboost works for me and think it will for most drivers.
Is it just me but I don't see any problem with the V8 as a daily drive. Just saw mine at the dealer. It arrived today and I pick it up tomorrow. Race Red Fastback GT.
I will post some pictures later.
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Is it just me but I don't see any problem with the V8 as a daily drive. Just saw mine at the dealer. It arrived today and I pick it up tomorrow. Race Red Fastback GT.
I will post some pictures later.
I don't see any problem with it either.. Sure, an ecoBoost would be more economical and save money, but just wouldn't be the same.
I would like to get a GT fastback, manual of course, to be my daily drive once I start working full time after uni...
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Is it just me but I don't see any problem with the V8 as a daily drive.
No dramas if you don't have far to go and/or don't give a hoot about the cost of petrol.
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Just seen a [not mine] 2016 RHD Mustang. Very nice, but as some one said before about them getting touched up etc before sent to dealers must be true. The one I looked at up on a hoist had been painted black underneath like a used car :sick:. Not good, had over spray on gear box and tyres and the full exhaust had been painted black. This had not been done at the dealer.
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Just seen a [not mine] 2016 RHD Mustang. Very nice, but as some one said before about them getting touched up etc before sent to dealers must be true. The one I looked at up on a hoist had been painted black underneath like a used car :sick:. Not good, had over spray on gear box and tyres and the full exhaust had been painted black. This had not been done at the dealer.
Possibly a temporary protective coating to protect it from eight weeks of sea air??
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Brett could be right. I did read somewhere that before shipment to Australia every car was sprayed with sealant. I assume they do it to all imported cars.
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I've just got home from looking at my car at the dealership and was well worth the wait. Photos don't do these cars justice. Can I post a photo on here from my iPhone 6. Cheers Ron
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Thank you for your welcoming messages guys.
Spent an hour at the dealer today running through the intricacies of the car. Let me say, the electrics, esp around the touch screen, are absolutely state of the art. And EVERYTHING is voice activated. For instance, to use the sat nav, don't bother typing in suburb and street address, just press a button on the steering wheel and tell "Siri" the address you want to go to, and the route comes up on the map and navigation starts. Press the button and say "temperature" and then tell "Siri" what temp you want to run the heating or a/c and fan speed and it just happens. And obviously all your phone operations work the same way, just say the name of the person you want to call and it dials. I was really blown away.
You can also customise the interior cabin colours on the gauges, door surrounds, etc through the controls on the steering wheel. Mine is a neon green at the moment but I'll be experimenting.
And how's this for a stunning touch. When you have the headlights on, a light under the side mirrors illuminate a pony onto the road or floor below (see pic).
Seats are fully powered, including wide range lumbar support and not only are heated, but have a cooling option for summer - if you are a fan of a cold bum!
Interestingly for convertible buyers, there are two plastic wings that you store in the boot, and when you put the roof down you clip them in to cover the retracted metal arms. When you want to put the roof back up you have to remove them before operating the roof. Which goes up and down in what seems about 5 secs (incredibly fast). While its very easy, to be honest, I reckon this is a bit of a pain and i can see people eventually not bothering and just leaving the arms exposed. In the photos I haven't put the plastic covers on, but it def looks heaps better with them on.
The stereo is a "Shaker' which apparently is an upgraded system. Again its all controlled by the touch screen or ever easier by voice activation. There is a usb port on the front of the stereo and another in the centre console box so good charging options.
But I think what really tops the car off are the driving feel options that are offered. i seriously have never seen this before.
The steering wheel has three "feel" option - and they all actually feel very different from extremely tight to quite loose. There are options for different driving conditions - including snow/sleet. My conv is an auto, but when you push it down from drive to sports mode, it becomes a clutchless manual using the steering wheel paddles, and honestly, the car sounds and drives completely differently. You actually get thrown back when the turbo kicks in. I had a clutchless manual option on my last car which I never used. I already know I will use this all the time.
Lovesny2001us, here are a few more pics for you.
I hope I haven't gone on too long, but thought some of you on here might be interested.
And austang, just to clarify, i never said the V8 wasn't a daily drive, just that the Ecoboost was a great option for me as a daily drive. For a start its $10K cheaper and on the basis of my three days behind the wheel, i'm very happy.
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more pics
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Very very nice and thanks for posting up the photos :thumb: I still think the hand brake looks wrong over on the passenger side ,maybe it should have been put on the floor next to the brake pedal like earlier models .
Anyway enjoy your new toy .
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Yes Glenn it is a bit weird. And i've driven off twice with the hand break on but you get warned very quickly. Elbow does rest nicely on the padded centre console, though.
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You just got to hope you never get a nerves passenger that might pull that Handel up or a smart ass .
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Hi Ho Silver, I am VERY jealous!
I've tried to keep up to date with everything they've been doing with them in the US and watched just about every video I can find on youtube featuring a 2015 Mustang..
I keep telling myself that as soon as I catch wind of a dealer in Victoria having an ecoboost Mustang demo-car, I would go and test drive it, just to keep me happy til I can finally order my own GT, assuming they'd let me!
Still tossing up between comp. orange and deep impact blue. I think..
Unfortunately I won't have a full license for another year (almost exactly.. 9th Jan-2017) and it will sadly be longer still until I can afford one... :tissue:
Anyway, it looks like a very nice car! I'm looking forward to seeing pics of yours too, austang! :thumb:
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Delivery timeline for my Mustang GT.
Ordered December 2014
Arrived in Melbourne 20 December 2015
At the dealer in Melbourne today, 4 January 2016
Pickup tomorrow, 5 January 2016. Yeehah!!
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Some more info...
The sales manager at the dealer told me that many Mustangs have been shipped with the Nickel wheels, not the standard black wheels. I know many here prefer the nickel wheels, but it seems it was a production stuff up.
Also, the tri-bar running lights are non-functional due to ADR standards. Bummer. But I am sure there will be after market options.
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That looks sweet. You gotta get the windows tinted for sure.
Sadly Mine does not arrive for 7 months:)
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And austang, just to clarify, i never said the V8 wasn't a daily drive, just that the Ecoboost was a great option for me as a daily drive. For a start its $10K cheaper and on the basis of my three days behind the wheel, i'm very happy.
I don't think I ever suggested that you said the V8 wasn't a daily drive. But daily drive only seems to get mentioned when people talk about the 4 cylinder version.
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That looks sweet. You gotta get the windows tinted for sure.
Absolutely. But I am not going to leave it at the dealer for an additional day while they organise it. I will get it done in a few weeks.
I meant to say in my post with the pictures. These pictures and even the best pictures online don't do justice to the car in the flesh. It looks stunning!!
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Great stuff austang, the wait is over.
The race red one I saw over the weekend had the nickel wheels. its a matter of choice but I reckon the black ones are my preference.
Enjoy.
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Thanks Hi Ho. Only one more sleep. I prefer the black wheels too but from previous posts in this thread I know a lot of people prefer the nickel wheels, so I thought it might be helpful to explain why some are being delivered with nickel wheels when they weren't ordered as the optional extra.
Enjoy your conv. It looks fantastic in Ruby Red.
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I can't believe the position of the hand brake is on the left passenger side seat though????? That is not a right hand side built car as they have stated. The only thing mirrored was the dash and steering wheel. That's pretty poor.
While I am still excited about getting the car I think we in Australia get pretty screwed.
No line lock feature
No tribar lights
No red tail lights
No sequential signals
Less Rim options
and about a 20k mark up.
booooo
Id assume the ones being delivered now are the 2015 models hopefully they can make improvements on the 2016 arrivals.
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Thanks Hi Ho. Only one more sleep. I prefer the black wheels too but from previous posts in this thread I know a lot of people prefer the nickel wheels, so I thought it might be helpful to explain why some are being delivered with nickel wheels when they weren't ordered as the optional extra.
Enjoy your conv. It looks fantastic in Ruby Red.
My dealer got an email regarding an issue with the nickel wheels from Ford Australia. I assume other dealers also got it. I am not sure what the issue was however so it could be what you describe.
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Dingo breath my Stang says its a 16 build so I seriously doubt there will be any changes for the cars that have been ordered thus far.
I saw the sequential indicators when i was in the US and it was rad, probably the only feature I'd really like to have (and of course the $20K price reduction!) Pretty happy with the black rims..they look hot.
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Yes they are all 2016s
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The 2016 model is supposed to at least have hood indicators and the upgraded touch sceen software. So far the ones I have seen delivered do not have the hood indicators, only the interface upgrade.
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Hey hi ho :grin: just wondering who you went with for insurance , and did you shop around ? . This might help others with getting insurance for their new baby's .
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Mate in the UK said they'd been seen on the road in large(?) numbers for past month or so.
Typical...
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Ive just continued my insurance with RACV but will shop in the next few weeks, about $110 a month. I don't know if that's good or not. Have a very good driving history.
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Very very nice and thanks for posting up the photos :thumb: I still think the hand brake looks wrong over on the passenger side ,maybe it should have been put on the floor next to the brake pedal like earlier models .
Anyway enjoy your new toy .
My VR SS Commodore has the handbrake on the passenger side!....no problem
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Hi Ho, can you confirm:
- any parking sensors front or back (or just the reversing camera?)
- just standard cruise control? (ie not adaptive)
- no cross traffic alert for parking?
thanks
Ian
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Possibly a temporary protective coating to protect it from eight weeks of sea air??
I hope its put on before its shipped to stop it rusting not painting over rust.
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In terms of the 2.3 / V8 debate, I currently drive a Mondeo with the 2.0l Ecoboost, and love the engine. I love the way the power comes on, and it has heaps of power for highway overtaking with only a small lag. I did some calculations - the Mustang and the Mondeo are (as far as I can determine) basically the same weight (and same length to the cm). This means the 2.3 Ecoboost Mustang has a 50% improved power-to-weight ratio over my Mondeo, so it's going to have plenty of power.
However, having said all that, emotions are too strong, and mine is going to be the GT ! (with over double the power-to-weight ratio of the Mondeo :grin:)
Ian
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Like Ian, I also have both a modern 4cyl turbo car (non-Ford) and a V8 classic Mustang and love them both for different reasons.
If I was lucky enough to be taking delivery of a new Mustang, engine choice would be simple: if it was going to be a daily driver it would be the EcoBoost, otherwise the V8. As mentioned above, the EcoBoost should have ample power for the daily grind while being lighter on fuel. On the other hand, if you're after a weekend warrior you can't beat the sound and fury of the V8.
Congrats to all those waiting on delivery of their new baby! :thumb:
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If I was lucky enough to buy a new mustang and I am not ,for a Dailey driver the 4 cyl turbo ,weekend warrior the V8 . As for performance consider this ,the 4 cyl ecoboost is as quick as a 20012 commodore SS 6 lt over the 400 m , around 14 flat ,so wow it is quick . Ok take the 1971 falcon GT HO Phase 111 ,well people about the same 1/4 time but the mustang is just a little quicker :thud: . The new V8 GT mustang runs around 12.9 @ around 110 mph and let me tell you that is very quick for a std production car . So for all the knockers out there be careful when driving your classic mustang and a new 4 cyl mustang pulls up beside you because it most likely will blow your doors off :lmao: .
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Very rational argument for the Ecoboost ‘Stang Glenn. Hopefully, that logic will open a few more eyes as to the street cred of a high performance 4 over an 8.
This Ecoboost is a 4 but in the Mustang, not as we know it Jim !! (apologies to u Trekkies). :agree:
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If I was lucky enough to buy a new mustang and I am not ,for a Dailey driver the 4 cyl turbo ,weekend warrior the V8 . As for performance consider this ,the 4 cyl ecoboost is as quick as a 20012 commodore SS 6 lt over the 400 m , around 14 flat ,so wow it is quick . Ok take the 1971 falcon GT HO Phase 111 ,well people about the same 1/4 time but the mustang is just a little quicker :thud: . The new V8 GT mustang runs around 12.9 @ around 110 mph and let me tell you that is very quick for a std production car . So for all the knockers out there be careful when driving your classic mustang and a new 4 cyl mustang pulls up beside you because it most likely will blow your doors off :lmao: .
The Princess has an MY12 SS Bogandore and it amazes me how quick that thing is when i drive it on the highway, yet how docile it is when she drives it to the supermarket.
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The Princess has an MY12 SS Bogandore and it amazes me how quick that thing is when i drive it on the highway, yet how docile it is when she drives it to the supermarket.
Holden set the throttle response that way so they are fairly tame under light throttle.
But boot it and when it hits 3000rpm it comes alive.
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Just out of curiosity To anyone who has picked up their Mustang how many kilometres are on the clock when you got it
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Saw a dark blue new stang heading towards Redland Bay last week - looked sweeeeet!!
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Just out of curiosity To anyone who has picked up their Mustang how many kilometres are on the clock when you got it
21 on pickup yesterday.
746 today at home :grin:
Mostly used the snow/wet mode driving up the coast from Sydney today - add aquaplaning/deepwater too that as well.
Happy to say that the vert is super dry inside which is a feat considering what has been thrown at it.
Cheers
J
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Yes they are all 2016s
Not sure about that - our door build sticker says 15/9/15, asked dealer and he said that cars built in 2015 were plated 2015.
Just got home after a 7 hr drive, will check the plate and get back to you.
Cheers
J
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Ive just continued my insurance with RACV but will shop in the next few weeks, about $110 a month. I don't know if that's good or not. Have a very good driving history.
We are with NRMA - basic comprehensive (online) was $600.65, comprehensive plus is $742.
Both with agreed value of $58K
We do have 6 policies with them, live rural NSW, both drivers over 50 and no finance.
Allianz won't quote/insure mustangs.
Shannons were over $1K
Cheers
J
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Hi Ho, can you confirm:
- any parking sensors front or back (or just the reversing camera?)
- just standard cruise control? (ie not adaptive)
- no cross traffic alert for parking?
thanks
Ian
1. No and yes
2. Not sure what you mean by adaptive - it does change down gears on steep hills to keep speed at set limit - slightly annoying.
3. No
Cheers
J
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Not going to give away all the secrets but a couple of things to keep in mind before taking delivery:
1. There is no spare or run flat wheel - just a pump to reinflate a tyre to get you somewhere to safety/fix it.
You could just call the roadside service - I've ordered the spare wheel kit which is the small spare, jack and tools needed.
Take a can of inflating foam when you pick it up.
2. Someone in the US forgot to put the box of 2nd/spare keys with the shipped cars (on our boat anyway) - hopefully will
arrive soon, so don't lose the one they give you.
There are some good surprises too :thumb:
Cheers
J
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Not going to give away all the secrets but a couple of things to keep in mind before taking delivery:
1. There is no spare or run flat wheel - just a pump to reinflate a tyre to get you somewhere to safety/fix it.
You could just call the roadside service - I've ordered the spare wheel kit which is the small spare, jack and tools needed.
Take a can of inflating foam when you pick it up.
2. Someone in the US forgot to put the box of 2nd/spare keys with the shipped cars (on our boat anyway) - hopefully will
arrive soon, so don't lose the one they give you.
There are some good surprises too :thumb:
Cheers
J
Congrats on getting the car mate im glad your happy with it im getting excited just reading ur comments knowing mine maybe not so far away now!!! :pepper:
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Adaptive cruise control (as in my Mondeo) has a radar to detect the speed of the car in front, and slow-down to match its speed.
Ian
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Not sure about that - our door build sticker says 15/9/15, asked dealer and he said that cars built in 2015 were plated 2015.
Just got home after a 7 hr drive, will check the plate and get back to you.
Cheers
J
The VIN #'s we are receiving are 2016...ie, 1FA------G5------. The G before the 5 indicates 2016 (2015 is "F"). Shannons Ins call mine a 2015 model because of the build date October 2015. Can't wait to see what NSW RMS put on my rego, the sales contract states 2016. There are various links in previous posts here where one can check the VIN (VinAudit.com), window stickers & VIN decoders.
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Just out of curiosity To anyone who has picked up their Mustang how many kilometres are on the clock when you got it
Just picked up my Race Red GT a couple of hours ago. I saw it yesterday pre-delivery and it had 14.5 kms. On pickup today it had 20 kms. BTW, it was the first one delivered by Knox Ford. A blue GT arrived in the same delivery but hasn't been picked up yet.
To add to comments regarding the ecoboost - I have no question about its performance but you can't beat the sweet coyote V8. :thumb:
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Picked up my wife's daily drive eco boost convertible today. It goes very well, I will never pull up beside her at the lights in my 65.
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We may need to start a category for the new Mustang on this forum
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I agree - a new category/forum is needed
Ian
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Thats a good price.Half he cost of my insurance with the Cobra only worth half that value. Semi rural,Central Coast. 8 policies and been a member for 57 years with a good driving record.
might have to make a bit of noise. It comes up for renewal shortly We are with NRMA - basic comprehensive (online) was $600.65, comprehensive plus is $742.
Both with agreed value of $58K
We do have 6 policies with them, live rural NSW, both drivers over 50 and no finance.
Allianz won't quote/insure mustangs.
Shannons were over $1K
Cheers
J
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Not going to give away all the secrets but a couple of things to keep in mind before taking delivery:
1. There is no spare or run flat wheel - just a pump to reinflate a tyre to get you somewhere to safety/fix it.
You could just call the roadside service - I've ordered the spare wheel kit which is the small spare, jack and tools needed.
Take a can of inflating foam when you pick it up.
2. Someone in the US forgot to put the box of 2nd/spare keys with the shipped cars (on our boat anyway) - hopefully will
arrive soon, so don't lose the one they give you.
There are some good surprises too :thumb:
Cheers
J
A little disappointed about the optional spare wheel. $195 US in America and listed as a $1157 option in Australia. Considering that Ford have done such a good job on pricing the car for Australia, it seems odd that they would increase the price of an accessory by that much. Better option might be to get a tyre plug kit and 12 volt compressor and wheel jack.
Rang and checked with my dealer to see whats happening and they are still none the wiser about deliveries. They were expecting their first delivery at the dealership around the 18th December (not mine) and still haven't got it yet. Rang Ford Australia this morning and apparently the mustang delivery team were busy, took my number and said someone would call me (still waiting).
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Picked mine up yesterday and 24 km on the clock when I looked at it on Monday night and 41 when I picked it up yesterday afternoon absolutely love it cheers Ron
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Congrats Ron
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my car arrived at Baltimore on Monday :)
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Get a spare wheel!!!!
I had a MB C32 which was shipped with a can of foam. It doesn't help you when a tyre gets an egg on the side and blows out on the freeway!
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my car arrived at Baltimore on Monday :)
And your order date was Nov 2014? I ordered the identical GT in Dec 2014 and picked it up yesterday. It looks fantastic. Much better than photos and videos. In person it looks lower and wider. The coyote V8 is magic. Not long now and you will love it. :thumb:
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Was only a matter of time, highway patrol just had to "randomly" breath test me!!!!!
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Was only a matter of time, highway patrol just had to "randomly" breath test me!!!!!
:grin: Haha, guess you should probably get used to that!
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"Penis Envy".
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Yeah, it may be even worse if your Mustangs race red.
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you must have been pissed - you couldn't even hold the camera straight... ;-D
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Was only a matter of time, highway patrol just had to "randomly" breath test me!!!!!
Now come on you can't blame them for wanting to get a closer look!! :toetapping:
Looks killer in black - congratulations :burnout:
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How much was the bribe to allow you to take a photo of their car with yours?....Looks gr8.
My dealer called me today, couldn't tell me anything I didn't already know except told me it will sit in Port Kembla 10 working days (something to do with Ford Aust) before being transported to him. It arrives in Port K on Friday.
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Was told last night that all the V8s have a couple of electrical that Ford have to fix before being delivered. Anyone else heard this? Apparently the fours are not affected
Stormin
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If your Mustang has been built and booked for transport and you know the VIN number you can track it. Go to www.2wglobal.com (http://www.2wglobal.com) select track and trace on the customer tools. on the next page, use your VIN number as the Cargo ID and viola :pepper:.
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I have read a lot of comments from motoring journalists and forums that have stated we have been ripped off by Ford with the pricing in Australia. Many saying the price here is $20,000 more than punters pay in the US. It has been repeated so often that everyone seems to accept it as a fact. I never felt that we were being gouged and didn't care anyway because I was very happy with the Australian pricing, even though I felt I was gouged a bit on the dealer delivery.
Anyway, I decided to do the math. I used the US Ford website and configured a GT Premium with Performance Pack, which is roughly equivalent to the Australia specs. The Australian version does seem to have a couple of additional features that have not been included in the US price, but I have noted them separately.
The conclusion is that the Australian price is at least A$5000 cheaper than the US equivalent and possibly A$9000 cheaper if you include the additional extras that seem to be included in the Oz specs.
A couple of caveats:
I have not included any cost for shipping to Australia.
I am not sure if the US price is a drive-away price.
- If it is a drive-away price it includes some local taxes etc. but remember I have not included any shipping costs.
- If it is not a drive-away price then the Oz price is even cheaper by comparison.
The USD conversion is 0.72c to A$1
The $5000 cheaper conclusion is based on the original Australian pricing, before the local price increase on 1st Dec 2015.
I am not suggesting the comparison is perfect but it is as objective as I can make it with the information available. The comparison doesn't really matter because we can't change the local price anyway. I just wanted to bust some myths.
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Interesting info thanks
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A mate sent me a link to the 6G forum of a mustang delivered to Bendigo Ford that is being sent back to Ford Australia as the buyer has pulled out of the contract. Appears to be the same as what I have ordered.
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40880 (http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40880)
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I meant to add to the caveat that the stamp duty etc. is based on Victoria. I didn't investigate any state differences.
I also meant to add that the inflated price myth seems to come because journalists or whoever makes the claim seem to compare the base GT price in the US to the Australian GT Premium + performance pack price. Lazy journalism at the least, or just a good headline.
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A mate sent me a link to the 6P forum of a mustang delivered to Bendigo Ford that is being sent back to Ford Australia as the buyer has pulled out of the contract. Appears to be the same as what I have ordered.
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40880 (http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40880)
I bet every man and his dog would be calling up ford about now trying to buy it.
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I think the Aussie prices are great . Compare the price with the 2005 Monaro ok a long time ago but a V8 two door ,auto and they were $60,000 plus on road costs so very close to the GT mustang and the Monaro was 10 plus years ago . Go price a HSV commodore and you will :thud: .
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I bet every man and his dog would be calling up ford about now trying to buy it.
:agree: :agree: :agree:
If he doesn't want it..... I'LL TAKE IT!!
$63k seems to be about the mark for a GT fastback, manual..
IMO, a bargain.. From the Ford website's on "Build and Price" feature, an XR8 would be as much, if not more depending on the options you selected.. Given the choice, I'd be more than happy to fork out a few extra $k, lose two doors and get a silver horse in the grille.
Take in the cost of the Roush / Shelby upgrades (supercharger, body-kits, etc.) and then it gets a bit crazy.. But even so....
(http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/walkingdead/images/3/3f/Shut-up-and-take-my-money.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20140829235648)
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The conclusion is that the Australian price is at least A$5000 cheaper than the US equivalent and possibly A$9000 cheaper if you include the additional extras that seem to be included in the Oz specs.
I must be missing something here, from your prices the US car with options is $43870 US which is $58347 aus (that was at 75c in the dollar conv)
That's still $7613 cheaper than the aus manual vers,
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Yep, check your math....
Your US prices = $39,790+$4,080 = $43,870 (all "extras")
$43,870/.72 = $60,930.... a bit less than $65,960 or $68,460? Not sure how you get 5k less. Its 5k or 8k more.... based on your numbers. Unless the chart isn't what your using to compare prices...
Don't kid yourself Ford is making a lot on these overseas sales... as is the Aus government in tax, a big part of the added costs... they make good money on them in the US and even more overseas.
Look at "dealer prep" noted here 3-5k.. to do what, clean it (maybe a quick wash or full detail, optional), drive it a few k's and have the tech plug in the computer to check it (maybe), fill-in registration paperwork, and hand over the keys... a few hours work for 3-5k... tough job! :smile01: Some may do a bit more, but most won't even fill the tank with petrol... usually $1.5k or so and still a money maker at that price.
In the end it is all irrelevant, you pay whatever Ford wants here as it is a feeding frenzy...
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Lovesny2001us, here are a few more pics for you.
Thank you :coolpic:
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I must be missing something here, from your prices the US car with options is $43870 US which is $58347 aus (that was at 75c in the dollar conv)
That's still $7613 cheaper than the aus manual vers,
The comparison I am making is taking the US price of a similar spec model, converting to AUD and adding the local costs such as GST, stamp duty etc. I believe this is a fairer comparison. This works out at AUD 65,960 for a GT manual, whereas the local drive away price is around $61,000 before the price increase on Dec. 1.
I hope that explains it. Even using your example at USD 43,870 at .72c the conversion is AUD 60,930. This is around the same as the pre Dec. 1 drive away prices here. The point is most comments I have read on Australian prices state we are paying $20,000 more than US customers. IMHO, it is simply not true.
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Saw the first new model that I have seen on the road in SA this morning. A white with blue stripes in Melbourne St, North Adelaide. Looked very impressive.
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Like most of you I'm going out of my mind waiting for my new toy so I've looked up everything possible online and on social networking. I'm really keen on the look of multi color running lights, the only place I can seem to find is in the States and you have to actually modify the LED board in the head light. Looks easy enough to install but I've never taken off the front cover of a head light. Anyone tried it before?
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I'm really keen on the look of multi color running lights...
I picked up my GT on Tuesday. :thumb: I only found out then that the tri-bar running lights are non functional on the Australian model due to ADR standards. I assume someone will come up with an after market update.
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Like most of you I'm going out of my mind waiting for my new toy so I've looked up everything possible online and on social networking. I'm really keen on the look of multi color running lights, the only place I can seem to find is in the States and you have to actually modify the LED board in the head light. Looks easy enough to install but I've never taken off the front cover of a head light. Anyone tried it before?
Wow. That looks great. I don't know how, but that's certainly a modification I might like to get done. Not certain about green though.....
The other thing is a grunty exhaust. I read someone has arranged for a Roust exhaust system to be sent over from the US. Not being a subject I know a lot about, but isnt good exhaust sound just a matter of changing over the muffler / resonator gizmo at the back of the car?
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I picked up my GT on Tuesday. :thumb: I only found out then that the tri-bar running lights are non functional on the Australian model due to ADR standards. I assume someone will come up with an after market update.
Damn! I guess I'll have to wait until the car comes so I can have a play and check out what the wiring is like. The Diode LED boards come with wiring and actually replace the tri-bar lights but not sure about connection points.
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Wow. That looks great. I don't know how, but that's certainly a modification I might like to get done. Not certain about green though.....
The kit is multi color so it can be changed, will let know you how it goes if I get it done. I'm actually getting a full Roush R3 performance package done from Mustang Australia witch includes the active exhaust kit. It's more about the performance the sound is just the bonus :evilone:
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The kit is multi color so it can be changed, will let know you how it goes if I get it done.
Thanks, I will be very keen to see it!
I'm actually getting a full Roush R3 performance package done from Mustang Australia witch includes the active exhaust kit. It's more about the performance the sound is just the bonus :evilone:
Completely understand, but for me it is just the nice sound. 300 and something Kw is more than I am ever likely to use cruising to and from work every day, and for the odd trip across the Hay Plains.....
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The more i look at these it might be worth trading or selling the FG GT later in the year.
Just unsure if the GT is worth keeping as a potential collectible long term.
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In the home stretch now - mine is on the MV Torrens which left Melbourne today and is due to dock in Brisbane on Sunday. All going well I hopefully am picking it up from the dealer next weekend... much excitement =)
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In the home stretch now - mine is on the MV Torrens which left Melbourne today and is due to dock in Brisbane on Sunday. All going well I hopefully am picking it up from the dealer next weekend... much excitement =)
Mine is on the same boat, arriving in Port Kembla & to be off loaded tomorrow. My dealer called yesterday & told me it will be held there on dock for 10 working days due to Ford Aust. doing something?
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I did the same comparison mid-way through last year, and made the same conclusion that we are NOT being ripped-off (apart from some dealers arbitrary "dealer delivery" fees)
Ian
The conclusion is that the Australian price is at least A$5000 cheaper than the US equivalent and possibly A$9000 cheaper if you include the additional extras that seem to be included in the Oz specs.
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Hi Ho, can you confirm:
- any parking sensors front or back (or just the reversing camera?)
- just standard cruise control? (ie not adaptive)
- no cross traffic alert for parking?
thanks
Ian
how about memory seats ? are we getting them ?
Ian
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In the home stretch now - mine is on the MV Torrens which left Melbourne today and is due to dock in Brisbane on Sunday. All going well I hopefully am picking it up from the dealer next weekend... much excitement =)
Humm that's funny I was told from my
Dealer it would be at the dealership on Sunday and they would need about three days to get it Realy so no later Wednesday
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how about memory seats ? are we getting them ?
Ian
No memory seats for Aus unfortunately.
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how about memory seats ? are we getting them ?
Ian
Seats are heated/cooled and electric movement on both sides - You can move the top half forward for entry to the rear seats via the lever at the bottom of the seat, there is also a "lever" in the middle of the back of the front seat which put it back upright into it's original position.
Cheers
J
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I have read a lot of comments from motoring journalists and forums that have stated we have been ripped off by Ford with the pricing in Australia. Many saying the price here is $20,000 more than punters pay in the US. It has been repeated so often that everyone seems to accept it as a fact. I never felt that we were being gouged and didn't care anyway because I was very happy with the Australian pricing, even though I felt I was gouged a bit on the dealer delivery.
Anyway, I decided to do the math. I used the US Ford website and configured a GT Premium with Performance Pack, which is roughly equivalent to the Australia specs. The Australian version does seem to have a couple of additional features that have not been included in the US price, but I have noted them separately.
The conclusion is that the Australian price is at least A$5000 cheaper than the US equivalent and possibly A$9000 cheaper if you include the additional extras that seem to be included in the Oz specs.
A couple of caveats:
I have not included any cost for shipping to Australia.
I am not sure if the US price is a drive-away price.
- If it is a drive-away price it includes some local taxes etc. but remember I have not included any shipping costs.
- If it is not a drive-away price then the Oz price is even cheaper by comparison.
The USD conversion is 0.72c to A$1
The $5000 cheaper conclusion is based on the original Australian pricing, before the local price increase on 1st Dec 2015.
I am not suggesting the comparison is perfect but it is as objective as I can make it with the information available. The comparison doesn't really matter because we can't change the local price anyway. I just wanted to bust some myths.
Austang, are your sure the $56.5K price doesn't already include the GST component?
Also, the American pricing should include their state taxes, which the rate is different in each state.
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I have been watching this forum over the past few months, which has provided me more information on the progress of my mustang build than City Ford has.... Thanks guys and gals.
I've ordered a Shadow Black GT with black rims. According to the VIN it was completed on the 18th December and has been shipped via rail to Baltimore. I've been checking the 2WGlobal website daily waiting for the car to be allocated to a ship, no luck yet.
Anyone willing to hazard a guess when I will eventually take delivery?
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Mine was apparently completed on the 29th October, booked for transport on the 1st December, loaded on a vessel on the 14th December, with an ETA of the 15th January to Port Kembla. I don't know if that is it's offload point or just the first point of arrival of the ship. The internal communication between Ford America, Ford Australia and the dealer network appears very disjointed (probably not helped by Christmas) because apparently you are supposed to get an email with your VIN number and tracking info once you car is booked for transport (I did not (made a call to Ford Australia)) and then rang my dealer and shared my info so he can track other customer cars as well.
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Anyone willing to hazard a guess when I will eventually take delivery?
My delivery timeline:
Built late October
At Baltimore late Oct / early Nov
Waited in Baltimore for around 3 weeks before being loaded on ship
Left Baltimore around 20 November
Arrived Melbourne 20 December
Picked up from dealer on 5 January :thumb:
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Austang, are your sure the $56.5K price doesn't already include the GST component?
Also, the American pricing should include their state taxes, which the rate is different in each state.
I am not sure which reference you are making to $56.5K but the driveway price for a GT was around $61K inc. GST before the 1st Dec price rise.
As I said in the caveat, I am not sure if the local US taxes were in the price I used. It was based on California and I assume it includes their local sales tax.
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The price in the USA is around 43k for the same car here at 55k plus on road costs so who cares . One is in the USA and one is in Australia ,two different countries . The Monaro was dearer when sold here in Australia and cheaper as a GTO in the USA ,who cares :grin: . We have the mustang sold new here and that's great :event: .
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The price in the USA is around 43k for the same car here at 55k plus on road costs so who cares . One is in the USA and one is in Australia ,two different countries . The Monaro was dearer when sold here in Australia and cheaper as a GTO in the USA ,who cares :grin: . We have the mustang sold new here and that's great :event: .
:thumb: ...and that's all that counts, who gives a rats as to the cost....and as for beer, a long neck in the Philippines is about A$2 AND IS 6.9%...all relative to the cost of living.
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:thumb: ...and that's all that counts, who gives a rats as to the cost....and as for beer, a long neck in the Philippines is about A$2 AND IS 6.9%...all relative to the cost of living.
:thumb: and relative to the cost of WGAF... lol
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Ordered and took delivery of a 2015 Race Red GT Coupe today - at Autobarn, on special for $29.95
Yes Yuvraj - it spins the tyres in every gear :grin:
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o673/Astr0Boy65/WIN_20160110_202303_zpsnh0g6zyb.jpg) (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/Astr0Boy65/media/WIN_20160110_202303_zpsnh0g6zyb.jpg.html)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o673/Astr0Boy65/WIN_20160110_202338_zpszr5b5z6c.jpg) (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/Astr0Boy65/media/WIN_20160110_202338_zpszr5b5z6c.jpg.html)
Cheers
J
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Nice
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Ordered and took delivery of a 2015 Race Red GT Coupe today - at Autobarn, on special for $29.95
Thanks, may have to get down here and pick up a couple up :bolt: :evilone: :thumb:
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Saw this white 5.0 auto on Saturday.
Still getting used to the white tails lights.
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Saw this white 5.0 auto on Saturday.
Still getting used to the white tails lights.
You'll be seeing another white one (manual) on that stretch in 2-3 weeks, that's 1km from my place.
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I left out this shot.
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Saw one with blue stripes the other day and it looked very cool
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The White Mustang with blue Strips was at Stillwell's last week (in the showroom) awaiting its owner coming back from holidays, Looked good but not a Cobra, and silver wheels??
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Just picked up my Race Red GT a couple of hours ago. I saw it yesterday pre-delivery and it had 14.5 kms. On pickup today it had 20 kms. BTW, it was the first one delivered by Knox Ford. A blue GT arrived in the same delivery but hasn't been picked up yet.
To add to comments regarding the ecoboost - I have no question about its performance but you can't beat the sweet coyote V8. :thumb:
Was up at Knox Ford today and I think that same Blue GT is still there......they are a little concerned I think.
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my cars compound entry date was on 6th Jan. Is a compound entry date when the car has gone through US customs and has been packaged for shipment?????
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I left out this shot.
Now I'm getting REALLY excited :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :evilone:.
Mine will have black rims on that white body...awesome!
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Was up at Knox Ford today and I think that same Blue GT is still there......they are a little concerned I think.
Apparently the customer doesn't answer his phone. Must be on holidays. At least Knox Ford seem to be doing the right thing by the customer and have it covered in their showroom.
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Well lads I'm excited went to the dealer today to talk about some other options and saw my car getting offloaded of the truck! ha somehow don't think the dealer was too happy me walking into his yard but I just couldn't take no for an answer!!! now its just the painfull wait until Friday!
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u12/shelby_mustro/Mobile%20Uploads/image_73.jpg) (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/shelby_mustro/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_73.jpg.html)
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Well lads I'm excited went to the dealer today to talk about some other options and saw my car getting offloaded of the truck! ha somehow don't think the dealer was too happy me walking into his yard but I just couldn't take no for an answer!!! now its just the painfull wait until Friday!
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u12/shelby_mustro/Mobile%20Uploads/image_73.jpg) (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/shelby_mustro/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_73.jpg.html)
Same here - unloaded today in Stanthorpe and off to pick it up on Friday morning =)
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Exciting times that's for sure!!
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Well lads I'm excited went to the dealer today to talk about some other options and saw my car getting offloaded of the truck! ha somehow don't think the dealer was too happy me walking into his yard but I just couldn't take no for an answer!!! now its just the painfull wait until Friday!
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u12/shelby_mustro/Mobile%20Uploads/image_73.jpg) (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/shelby_mustro/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_73.jpg.html)
I smell a rat...my car was on the same ship, Torrens, off loaded in Port Kembla last Friday 8th.
So Ryan & Neil, both cars arrived in Brisbane on 10th, proposed deliverey to you both on the 15th? My car was dropped off in Port Kembla on 8th, dealer says Ford need the car for 10 working days which takes it thru to 22nd, then weekend, then predelivery so my expected delivery is 27th? I ask myself why would Ford need the car 10 WORKING DAYS?.....Sounds like it's been damaged? 10 working days is a sign, damage assessment, repair authorisation, repair...any minor rectification takes exactly that time...working in my sons' repair shop gives me this knowledge....I hope I'm having a VERY VERY bad dream!
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Have you been in contact with your dealer? apart from mine been very dirty it looked pretty good. I hope this is not the case for you anyways. over all mine turned up much earlier then ford said it would but on the other hand it still came with the wrong motor in it which we are now just going to accept that and enjoy what we have. I'm thinking a turbo kit for it but there goes ford warrantey :smash:
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My dealer told me it could take up to 10 days from the port as the first car they got took 10 days. But the first one was due to Ford Aus coordinating delivery with all the national dealers for the first drop. Ford Aus are only notifying the local dealer when the car is loaded on a delivery truck so you may find that you get a all saying "oh sh*t, your car will be here tomorrow". Stay strong bro - it's all worth =)
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........... so you may find that you get a all saying "oh sh*t, your car will be here tomorrow". Stay strong bro - it's all worth =)
I'm hoping this is the case Neil....none the less, I will take a vehicle repairer (my son) with me for inspection.
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Well someone was a lucky boy today and picked up a new black conv at the southport ford dealership . And lucky it was a conv because his head was swollen to twice the normal size I recon .
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Ha this guy ^^^^^ It's ok Glenn I'll let you take it for a drive! :thumb:
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Congrats
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Hi All
Call To Ford today to follow up my new GT Mustang found out it was built on the 15th Jan and currently on truck from Detroit to Baltimore to get on a boat to Melbourne that's great news.
Bit annoying having to chase them all the time for info
Question for anybody of you lucky people who have allready got your cars
Does your GT V8 have hood vents as per the original brochure web site etc that I revived when I bought it?
Also the rear has a round GT emblem? Not the GT as per the US?
All the pics I have seen seem to be without?
What are your thoughts as to the changes for Aus?
Can anybody post some pics of your car?
cheers Brad
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Hi All
Call To Ford today to follow up my new GT Mustang found out it was built on the 15th Jan and currently on truck from Detroit to Baltimore to get on a boat to Melbourne that's great news.
Bit annoying having to chase them all the time for info
Question for anybody of you lucky people who have allready got your cars
Does your GT V8 have hood vents as per the original brochure web site etc that I revived when I bought it?
Also the rear has a round GT emblem? Not the GT as per the US?
All the pics I have seen seem to be without?
What are your thoughts as to the changes for Aus?
Can anybody post some pics of your car?
cheers Brad
The hood vents are for those vehicles that commenced assembly in 2016 for RHD models. So far it seems Australia is getting the round badge with the GT emblem in it. I don't have mine yet, but am disappointed with everything taken out or disabled for the OZ versions.
I will definately be customising mine with louvers, side stripes and red rear lights.
Ford is also saying that after feb they are introducing a supercharger and exhaust optional upgrade that is factory installed.
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Ford is also saying that after feb they are introducing a supercharger and exhaust optional upgrade that is factory installed.
The Roush Performance and body kit options will be available to be purchased and installed through your local dealership and retain factory warranty - I believe there is also talk that the Shelby options may be on the cards too, although I am not sure what that would mean for the likes of Mustang Motorsport.
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Seems the interest in Mustang deliveries has gone of the boil. Mine was apparently off loaded in Port Kembla on the 12th January. Have not had one ounce of info from Ford Australia. I had to ring them and the girl that returned my call was not from the Mustang delivery team, she did give me my VIN number from which I tracked my car via the www.2wglobal.com (http://www.2wglobal.com) website. So much for Ford Australia keeping their customers in the loop. My dealer knows as much as me currently. Will be interesting to see how long the vehicle takes to turn up at the dealership.
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I have to wait an additional 10 days for it to get to Perth..
I bought these from CJ Pony parts to address a few cosmetics.
http://www.cjponyparts.com/license-plate-bracket-sto-n-sho-2015-2016/p/LPB39/ (http://www.cjponyparts.com/license-plate-bracket-sto-n-sho-2015-2016/p/LPB39/)
http://www.cjponyparts.com/complete-front-and-rear-light-tint-kit-without-50th-anniversary-tail-lights-2015-2016/p/TKC12/ (http://www.cjponyparts.com/complete-front-and-rear-light-tint-kit-without-50th-anniversary-tail-lights-2015-2016/p/TKC12/)
http://www.cjponyparts.com/roush-quarter-panel-side-scoop-pair-2015-2016/p/SSS11-V/ (http://www.cjponyparts.com/roush-quarter-panel-side-scoop-pair-2015-2016/p/SSS11-V/)
Don't want holes drilled in the front bumper and those ford number plate holders look really average
Have to get the side panel painted as well after she comes to make sure of the colour match.
Just have to make sure the dealer uses it!!!
Other mod will be a vinyl roof wrap.
Like I said FORD Aus seems pretty loose with its best first customers of the Mustang.
Dissatisfied with their enthusiasm
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I've got a NSC number (I think) but what can it tell me ?
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I've got a NSC number (I think) but what can it tell me ?
The NSC number can get you estimated month of production which could be 6 months in future. Best to send a message to Ford AU with your NSC number... I had to do the same steps
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I've got a NSC number (I think) but what can it tell me ?
When I sent a query email to Ford Australia they responded asking for my NSC number. Apparently they couldn't look up my order using my name. I didn't have the NSC number and had to ring my dealer to ask what it was. I advised Ford after I got it but in the end they told me they didn't know anything until Ford US told them.
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Seems the interest in Mustang deliveries has gone of the boil. Mine was apparently off loaded in Port Kembla on the 12th January. Have not had one ounce of info from Ford Australia. I had to ring them and the girl that returned my call was not from the Mustang delivery team, she did give me my VIN number from which I tracked my car via the www.2wglobal.com (http://www.2wglobal.com) website. So much for Ford Australia keeping their customers in the loop. My dealer knows as much as me currently. Will be interesting to see how long the vehicle takes to turn up at the dealership.
Mine also in PK on that date. My dealer did call me on 11th & said Ford keep the car 10 working days after delivery from shipping Co before it will be transported to him (Rockdale, Sydney). Talking to a friend on Saturday, he told me his mate transports vehicles, Ford has a holding depot Western Sydney (Minto or near by), where predelivery & rectifications are carried out, so my dealer is expecting delivery of my car early next week. Sounds odd as 2 guys in Brisbane (Ryan & Neil) took delivery last Friday & there cars were on the same ship as ours!
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Brad, talk to Vince Shirvington at MrMustang in Myaree, he has designed a front plate mount for the new Mustangs. I understand he has an order being manufactured in China and plans are to supply Ford dealerships around Australia. Cheers, Colin
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Will do I have the cjpony deliverd now but looking at it the height might be too big for the slimline plate.
Will wait till I get the car I am used to waiting now...
Dealer rang me today and delivery is scheduled April 9
At least it's not April 1.!!
Thanks Colin
Brad
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Mine also in PK on that date. My dealer did call me on 11th & said Ford keep the car 10 working days after delivery from shipping Co before it will be transported to him (Rockdale, Sydney). Talking to a friend on Saturday, he told me his mate transports vehicles, Ford has a holding depot Western Sydney (Minto or near by), where predelivery & rectifications are carried out, so my dealer is expecting delivery of my car early next week. Sounds odd as 2 guys in Brisbane (Ryan & Neil) took delivery last Friday & there cars were on the same ship as ours!
Drive.com.au has a story on the burnout mode today. Last line is interesting: "From what they wanted us to ship here that was not something we could ship"
Maybe the full 10 days are needed for the man with a laptop to plug in and disable Burnout mode?
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Sounds odd as 2 guys in Brisbane (Ryan & Neil) took delivery last Friday & there cars were on the same ship as ours!
It turned out that mine wasn't on that ship after all and ended up hitching a ride on the train instead. However my dealer had their ecoboost demo on the ship and it arrived at the dealer on Friday last week whereas mine arrived on Tuesday.
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When I sent a query email to Ford Australia they responded asking for my NSC number. Apparently they couldn't look up my order using my name. I didn't have the NSC number and had to ring my dealer to ask what it was. I advised Ford after I got it but in the end they told me they didn't know anything until Ford US told them.
I actually got my NSC number from Ford Australia FB and they gave me estimated build date. All I gave them was name of dealer, my name, specs of car. Ask my dealer to confirm NSC is correct and they say there is no name against the NSC and "projected build month:calculation currently not possible".
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My dealer checked with Ford Australia today who advised that my car would most likely be built in March as it is the last month for building the priority orders (those orders placed before end March 2015). So that will make it 12 months between order and build and then however long it will take to get here.
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My dealer checked with Ford Australia today who advised that my car would most likely be built in March as it is the last month for building the priority orders (those orders placed before end March 2015). So that will make it 12 months between order and build and then however long it will take to get here.
Sounds about right - we ordered in Oct 2014, built on 15 Sept 2015 and delivered to dealer 3rd week of Dec 2015.
Fair enough for testing the market but Ford will need to pull their finger out and build some decent numbers, especially with them selling to India now - probably the most populated country on earth.
Interesting to see how things go from here.
Cheers
J
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Drive.com.au has a story on the burnout mode today. Last line is interesting: "From what they wanted us to ship here that was not something we could ship"
Maybe the full 10 days are needed for the man with a laptop to plug in and disable Burnout mode?
Get an Cobb access port mate on the review I've seen u can turn it back on Pluss do all the tunes to your car yourself. Not only that check for faults and clear codes. $500 well spent I think for 4cyl cars.
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This one being carefully loaded for shipment. LOL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmlS9jifu-I (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmlS9jifu-I)
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Hey guys new member here, found out today my competition orange GT will be ready to pick up February 27th! So keen!
Ordered last March I think(lol) and it was built December 16th apparently.
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Had an email from Ford yesterday to tell me that my Mustang had been built and had just left Baltimore on the "Tamerlane RO RO Cargo". It actually left Baltimore last year and is in Brisbane pilotage waters as I type this. ETA in Melbourne is forenoon 26 Jan. Looks like Ford is a little behind the times. I should tell them that the ship is called "Tamerlane" and that RO RO Cargo simply refers to a roll on roll off cargo vessel class. Amateurs 😙
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Hey guys new member here, found out today my competition orange GT will be ready to pick up February 27th! So keen!
Ordered last March I think(lol) and it was built December 16th apparently.
You've done well CJ42 my competition orange was ordered last March and will be built this coming March.
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You've done well CJ42 my competition orange was ordered last March and will be built this coming March.
Maybe I was earlier I'll have to have a look, I'm so keen to see what the Aussie spec GT in our colour looks like it's next to impossible to find any stuff about the ones that have been delivered, nothing on YouTube or google!
I'm frothing for info/reviews haha.
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Saw two Fastbacks over the weekend around Brisbane. A dark green one (must've been in Guard colour and with the sun looked lighter) heading along the Ipswich motorway inbound around Darra on Saturday before midday; and a another in I think Magnetic driving south on Ipswich road around Annerley on Sunday around 9am.
To be honest, could've been the same car! Didn't get a close enough look to see if it was a GT or EcoBoost, but looked damn nice and made me want one!
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Tamerlane has rounded Gabo Is with an ETA in Melbourne tomorrow. Wonder how long it will take Ford to clear the GT and have it in my dealer's hands?
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Had an email from Ford yesterday to tell me that my Mustang had been built and had just left Baltimore on the "Tamerlane RO RO Cargo". It actually left Baltimore last year and is in Brisbane pilotage waters as I type this. ETA in Melbourne is forenoon 26 Jan. Looks like Ford is a little behind the times. I should tell them that the ship is called "Tamerlane" and that RO RO Cargo simply refers to a roll on roll off cargo vessel class. Amateurs 😙
That is interesting.
After an email campaign from my wife that must have bordered on stalking, Ford MEB HO called me with an update on my GT ragtop yesterday. It was apparently built on 11 Dec. got on a train on Jan 4th for a 14 day journey to Baltimore, where it takes another 20 days to give it some anti corrosion spray, a wash, and a plastic wrap, before a 35 day cruise to Parramatta.
Which raises a couple of questions.
What was it doing between Dec 11th and Jan 4th?
How does it take 14 days on a train to get to Baltimore? I suspect a fit guy could walk it faster than that.
If they are washing it there, why is my dealer charging a thousand dollars to wash it again when it gets here?
And, given the weather in Baltimore, they had better have filled the radiator with anti-freeze AND remembered to put the roof up!!
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You're doing well if your dealer delivery is $1,000
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You're doing well if your dealer delivery is $1,000
Nah, that's just for the wash. I think DD was about $2k all up.
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I believe there are many cars in Baltimore awaiting shipment (including mine) that were produced in early to mid December. The indication from Ford that 90 days would pass from production to delivery appears overly optimistic. But the fact that some cars from December are on the water is puzzling. No real pattern. Yep - hope the windows are up.
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They are arriving across the ditch too. White GT with black racing stripes parked in downtown Auckland last Friday.
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My car build date was the 15th Jan
Dealer advised Ford have told them delivered to Perth on April 9th.
Currently in Baltimore.....
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Mine was built on 30 Nov, sailed on 23 Dec and arrived in Melbourne 26 Jan. Expect to get car around mid Feb so 2.5 months from build to delivery . . . fingers crossed.
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White GT fastback, 6M.... "M-day" Jan 29, 2016 (yes this Friday) 11am delivery....deposit placed Oct 13, 2014, build date Oct 14, 2015..... :pepper:...my 66 Coupe build date Oct 15, 1965. Sydney weather forecast is for storms, should I delay delivery acceptance?
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Go get it BUT if it storms when your going to take it ,LEAVE IT till the weather is fine and safe .
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Go get it BUT if it storms when your going to take it ,LEAVE IT till the weather is fine and safe .
Yeah, but only 5km's drive home, out of peak hour (dealer is on the Princess Hway) & storms don't normally attack that early in the day here in Sydney....it's gunna be a hard decision let me tell you, after 15 1/2 months wait...gotta let my head rule my heart I guess :ouch:
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Great news Gazza
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White GT fastback, 6M.... "M-day" Jan 29, 2016 (yes this Friday) 11am delivery....deposit placed Oct 13, 2014, build date Oct 14, 2015..... :pepper:...my 66 Coupe build date Oct 15, 1965. Sydney weather forecast is for storms, should I delay delivery acceptance?
Nice line of dates there :smile01:
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Nice line of dates there :smile01:
Yeah, I'm pretty stoked, especially the 1 day off 50 years build date for my pair....11am tomorrow delivery...can I say I'm a little excited, like a kid visiting santa.
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Yeah, I'm pretty stoked, especially the 1 day off 50 years build date for my pair....11am tomorrow delivery...can I say I'm a little excited, like a kid visiting santa.
That's great news Gazza. Like a kid in a candy store, frothing at the mouth :grin:
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Mine was built on 30 Nov, sailed on 23 Dec and arrived in Melbourne 26 Jan. Expect to get car around mid Feb so 2.5 months from build to delivery . . . fingers crossed.
Hey, did they send you any photos? Are the ones built this year definately the 2016 model with the hood indicators? Im curious since mine will be done in May.
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That's great news Gazza. Like a kid in a candy store, frothing at the mouth :grin:
Yup John....it'll be at the workshop Saturday if you're in the area (weather permitting :grin:)
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Hey, did they send you any photos? Are the ones built this year definately the 2016 model with the hood indicators? Im curious since mine will be done in May.
No photos, just computer generated images. No idea about hood indicators on the 2016 build. I expect that mine won't have them despite it being a MY16.
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That's a bit mean - our dealer sent us a couple of pics when it was ready to pick up.
You will be surprised how different it looks in the flesh.
It's going to be a good day :grin:
Cheers
John
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Yup John....it'll be at the workshop Saturday if you're in the area (weather permitting :grin:)
Sounds like a plan. Finishing at 2pm. I'll buzz you beforehand
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Sounds like a plan. Finishing at 2pm. I'll buzz you beforehand
I'll be gone by then, but judging by this weather, I'll be a no-show...just got it home before the storm, so no pics except this one.
Let me tell you, it's worth buying from Rockdale just to have the delivery girl sit with you for 1/2 hour explaining the gadgets...she's ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS...lol
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There are a few factory issues which I will post in the 2015/6 owners reports with fotos when I get a chance, but is a product of mass production. Overall nice to drive & sounds "FN" awesome inside the cabin.
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There are a few factory issues which I will post in the 2015/6 owners reports with fotos when I get a chance, but is a product of mass production. Overall nice to drive & sounds "FN" awesome inside the cabin.
So without a doubt your knees and ankles were moist... :grin:
I know where your sleeping tonight...
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It even looks good under the cover
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I'll be gone by then, but judging by this weather, I'll be a no-show...just got it home before the storm, so no pics except this one.
Let me tell you, it's worth buying from Rockdale just to have the delivery girl sit with you for 1/2 hour explaining the gadgets...she's ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS...lol
Hi mate, when did you order your car? I placed on order in December 2014 (Oxford White GT Manual) from City Ford Rockdale. Production was December 2015 and I've just been told the car hasn't even left the USA. It shouldn't take that long from production to placing it on a ship.
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Hi mate, when did you order your car? I placed on order in December 2014 (Oxford White GT Manual) from City Ford Rockdale. Production was December 2015 and I've just been told the car hasn't even left the USA. It shouldn't take that long from production to placing it on a ship.
From memory Gazza ordered his on the first day straight up. No hesitation :thud:
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From memory Gazza ordered his on the first day straight up. No hesitation :thud:
Yup John, October 13th 2014, so 15 1/2 months from initial order...but it wasn't until March 2015 when the costs were available, that is when the dealer could formally order I believe...well that's wot they told me
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Hi mate, when did you order your car? I placed on order in December 2014 (Oxford White GT Manual) from City Ford Rockdale. Production was December 2015 and I've just been told the car hasn't even left the USA. It shouldn't take that long from production to placing it on a ship.
My build date was Oct 15th 2015, loaded in Baltimore on 28/11/15, then arrived Port Kembla 7/1/2016, collection at Rockdale yesterday 29/1/2016.... 3 weeks from when it landed in Port Kembla.....it's worth the wait, the delivery girl (Michelle) is absolutely gorgeous & knows her Mustang...even with the obvious distraction, I followed everything she said ....what car did I buy?.......
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My build date was Oct 15th 2015, loaded in Baltimore on 28/11/15, then arrived Port Kembla 7/1/2016, collection at Rockdale yesterday 29/1/2016.... 3 weeks from when it landed in Port Kembla.....it's worth the wait, the delivery girl (Michelle) is absolutely gorgeous & knows her Mustang...even with the obvious distraction, I followed everything she said ....what car did I buy?.......
Loss of memory? I think your in Love mate... :grin:
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Yup John, October 13th 2014, so 15 1/2 months from initial order...but it wasn't until March 2015 when the costs were available, that is when the dealer could formally order I believe...well that's wot they told me
I thought so... :evilone:
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Loss of memory? I think your in Love mate... :grin:
Nothing wrong with revisiting ones' youth, like about 44 years when I was 20... :evilone:
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Nothing wrong with revisiting ones' youth, like about 44 years when I was 20... :evilone:
Yes indeed,you deserve it...
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My build date was Oct 15th 2015, loaded in Baltimore on 28/11/15, then arrived Port Kembla 7/1/2016, collection at Rockdale yesterday 29/1/2016.... 3 weeks from when it landed in Port Kembla.....it's worth the wait, the delivery girl (Michelle) is absolutely gorgeous & knows her Mustang...even with the obvious distraction, I followed everything she said ....
what car did I buy?.......
Cant wait to meet this Michelle bird. Oh and yes, looking forward to the mustang
I have purchased about $18,000 in gear from the US for the new Mustang. Looking at massive mechanical and body enhancements. The only thing I haven't ordered is the supercharger. That's stage 2 :)
When I am done the Mustang will look something like this :)
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Hi mate, when did you order your car? I placed on order in December 2014 (Oxford White GT Manual) from City Ford Rockdale. Production was December 2015 and I've just been told the car hasn't even left the USA. It shouldn't take that long from production to placing it on a ship.
My delivery timeline:
Ordered 13 December 2014
Built late October 2015
At Baltimore late Oct / early Nov 2015
Waited in Baltimore for around 3 weeks before being loaded on ship
Left Baltimore around 20 November 2015
Arrived Melbourne 20 December 2015
Picked up from dealer on 5 January 2016 :thumb:
Unfortunately the gorgeous Michelle wasn't there to help with my Mustang delivery. You can't have everything.
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My delivery timeline:
Ordered 13 December 2014
Built late October 2015
At Baltimore late Oct / early Nov 2015
Waited in Baltimore for around 3 weeks before being loaded on ship
Left Baltimore around 20 November 2015
Arrived Melbourne 20 December 2015
Picked up from dealer on 5 January 2016 :thumb:
Unfortunately the gorgeous Michelle wasn't there to help with my Mustang delivery. You can't have everything.
Which dealer did you purchase from? I ordered mine 4 December 2014 and they are saying arrival is now mid March 2016. earlier this year I was told mid Feb. Starting to get pissed off with both Ford Australia and the dealer. Shouldn't taking this long for a car to arrive after being produced early Dec 2015.
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Which dealer did you purchase from? I ordered mine 4 December 2014 and they are saying arrival is now mid March 2016. earlier this year I was told mid Feb. Starting to get pissed off with both Ford Australia and the dealer. Shouldn't taking this long for a car to arrive after being produced early Dec 2015.
Ordered mine from CityFord Rockdale. 2 months from loading in Baltimore & delivery in Rockdale, but it arrived in Port Kembla 3 weeks b4 delivery, so 5 weeks on ships.
I drove to Gosford today from Sydney, 200km round trip, "FN AWESOME". Never owned a car with technology, last new car was exactly 20 years ago & the techno on that one was electric windows & mirrors...yup that's all except a manual lumbar support on the drivers seat & a single disc CD player.
2 km from home, wouldn't you know it, another white GT in front of me (mine's white also) but different wheels.....felt like I was in a St George Taxi, peak hour at the airport! :cry:
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...and here is the "taxi rank" taken from my 2 day old S550
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Ordered mine from CityFord Rockdale. 2 months from loading in Baltimore & delivery in Rockdale, but it arrived in Port Kembla 3 weeks b4 delivery, so 5 weeks on ships.
I drove to Gosford today from Sydney, 200km round trip, "FN AWESOME". Never owned a car with technology, last new car was exactly 20 years ago & the techno on that one was electric windows & mirrors...yup that's all except a manual lumbar support on the drivers seat & a single disc CD player.
2 km from home, wouldn't you know it, another white GT in front of me (mine's white also) but different wheels.....felt like I was in a St George Taxi, peak hour at the airport! :cry:
do you live near Rockdale? lm in Bexley and would be keen to see your GT if possible.
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do you live near Rockdale? lm in Bexley and would be keen to see your GT if possible.
Monterey & pass thru bexley everyday to & from my sons resto shop...msg me and we can arrange something
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Monterey & pass thru bexley everyday to & from my sons resto shop...msg me and we can arrange something
Just sent you a message but it's not showing in my sent items. Not sure why not
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Just sent you a message but it's not showing in my sent items. Not sure why not
Got your email...I'll reply there ok
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So as of today we've clocked 1,024 km on the GT FB. I took my family to Caloundra for the weekend so a good 25% of those km were clocked over the past 48 hours. I have to say that these cars are so well suited to popping in 6th and cruising on the high way. We averaged 8.6 L/100 km both up and back. Comfy drive and a lot quieter (in terms of road noise) than the X-Trail we had.
Turns heads everywhere!
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You mention you took your family so I assume that the back seat was used. If so I am interested in knowing how it went with passengers in the back seat.
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We've had 4 adults in the vert - shorter legs (ladies) in the back, front needs to give up a bit but still ok for short to medium trips.
I'm 6' and have enough room when driving.
Cheers
J
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Mwizz
Ours has been in use as daily drive for almost a month now (2000km) with almost fully grown teenagers in and out of the back seat daily. No complaints though most trips have been short. They are eager to be in it. If you want space clearly there are better cars but most people are willing to suffer for fashion, my teenagers are no exception.
Cheers
BB
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Thats good news as I have one on order and was wondering whether the back seat would be able to be used for anything other than small children so it is good to hear that you can use it.
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We've had 4 adults in the vert - shorter legs (ladies) in the back, front needs to give up a bit but still ok for short to medium trips.
I'm 6' and have enough room when driving.
Cheers
J
Thanks J
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You mention you took your family so I assume that the back seat was used. If so I am interested in knowing how it went with passengers in the back seat.
Not too many complaints from my son - but he is only 20 months old =)
I've sat in the back, I'm 5'6" and it was fine, although my head was touching the glass slightly.
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Just saw about 4 car carriers about to leave the melbourne docks. I was on a boat on the river and spotted them. There was about another dozen waiting to be loaded onto the trucks.
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Just wondering how long before your cars were built that you were advised of the VIN. Mine is due to be built in March apparently so hoping i will hear soon.
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Just wondering how long before your cars were built that you were advised of the VIN. Mine is due to be built in March apparently so hoping i will hear soon.
Mine was ordered in March, built in December, and I had to ring the dealer to get the VIN in January.
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My wife cracks me up, she was asking me a couple of days ago how many horse power the Mustang has and I kind of brushed it off - but thenI discovered why...
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab93/djneli/IMG_1934.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/djneli/media/IMG_1934.jpg.html)
She runs an embroidery and sewing business in her free time and is a rather creative little chickie lol
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Finally some good news.
I order my GT FB in March 15.
It was built on the 18th December 2015
Just checked WWL and the :event: will be on the FAUST leaving Baltimore on 10th Feb (with 113 other :event:'s)
It will reach port in Port Kembla on the 14th March (those of you from Melb, it is due to port there on the 16th Mar).
Hopefully I take possession early April...
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Hi there, first time caller so hopefully this posts ok.
I ordered my Mustang from City Ford Sydney in Mar 2015 and have had zero feedback whatsoever since they happily took my deposit 10 months ago. Thanks to this forum and updates from members, I've had way more info here than from Ford, so wanted to add my expected delivery date details for others who are interested.
I made my monthly call to 13FORD today and I finally got a VIN number, an estimated build date of w/c 22nd Feb and an ETA at the dealership of 12 weeks after build, so I'm hoping it will be here before the end of May! That will make it a total of 14 months from when I placed my order, but given I've waited this long, another couple of months is not really an issue.
Thanks to other posters I will use the online tracking tools etc provided in this forum once my 'Stang has been built and provide a further update in a few weeks time.
Happy driving to those who have already received their beasts and good luck to those who are still waiting!!
Cheers
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I finally got a VIN number, an estimated build date of w/c 22nd Feb and an ETA at the dealership of 12 weeks after build,
Welcome - you have the same forecast build date as me (black GT), I don't have a VIN yet but have been told delivery of 14th May (to Perth)
cheers
greg
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Jarv22 Gbader.
Enter your VIN here http://researchmaniacs.com/VIN-Number-Lookup/WindowSticker/Ford.html (http://researchmaniacs.com/VIN-Number-Lookup/WindowSticker/Ford.html) and you can generate a copy of the Window Sticker that will appear on your car.
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My wife cracks me up, she was asking me a couple of days ago how many horse power the Mustang has and I kind of brushed it off - but thenI discovered why...
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab93/djneli/IMG_1934.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/djneli/media/IMG_1934.jpg.html)
She runs an embroidery and sewing business in her free time and is a rather creative little chickie lol
Thats gold!! :thumb:
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Made some enquiries today and finally got a build date of 3 March with an expected delivery date of 11 June.
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Welcome - you have the same forecast build date as me (black GT), I don't have a VIN yet but have been told delivery of 14th May (to Perth)
cheers
greg
Thanks Greg, here's hoping mine gets here mid-May like yours! Chase up your VIN with Ford HQ directly, my understanding is they are released 3-4 weeks prior to expected build date, make sure you give them your Ford Order number which you can get from your Dealer. They won't be able to answer you straight away, but they have a Mustang Team who will give you a call back within 24 hours.
Cheers,
JJ
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Jarv22 Gbader.
Enter your VIN here http://researchmaniacs.com/VIN-Number-Lookup/WindowSticker/Ford.html (http://researchmaniacs.com/VIN-Number-Lookup/WindowSticker/Ford.html) and you can generate a copy of the Window Sticker that will appear on your car.
Thanks Ryan,
Yep found this link here in the forum, along with a couple of other useful links like the www.etis.ford.com (http://www.etis.ford.com) which allows you to check the details of your order with a VIN number on the official Ford Order site.
Cheers,
JJ
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Just wondering what people paid for a Gt coupe auto that ordered back in 2014 before the prices went up. Mines due in a week and just want to make sure I don't overpay
Cheers :event:
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I don't know about delivery but boy I can't believe how many are on the net for sale for inflated prices . I saw one for $95,000 :thud: . People are saying why wait 12 mths and pay around $65k with all on road costs when you can buy mine now for $95k :grin: what a joke .
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I don't know about delivery but boy I can't believe how many are on the net for sale for inflated prices . I saw one for $95,000 :thud: . People are saying why wait 12 mths and pay around $62k with all on road costs when you can buy mine now for $95k :grin: what a joke .
I especially like the parts they say "basically delivery only km at 150km" or words to that effect... the k's on the cars will be hard and tough.
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Ford is also saying that after feb they are introducing a supercharger and exhaust optional upgrade that is factory installed.
Do you have any more info on this ???
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The Roush Performance and body kit options will be available to be purchased and installed through your local dealership and retain factory warranty - I believe there is also talk that the Shelby options may be on the cards too, although I am not sure what that would mean for the likes of Mustang Motorsport.
I like the idea of one stop shopping . The dealer installed option means less hassle , if there are any problems down the track . :thumb:
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Hi there, first time caller so hopefully this posts ok.
I ordered my Mustang from City Ford Sydney in Mar 2015 and have had zero feedback whatsoever since they happily took my deposit 10 months ago. Thanks to this forum and updates from members, I've had way more info here than from Ford, so wanted to add my expected delivery date details for others who are interested.
I made my monthly call to 13FORD today and I finally got a VIN number, an estimated build date of w/c 22nd Feb and an ETA at the dealership of 12 weeks after build, so I'm hoping it will be here before the end of May! That will make it a total of 14 months from when I placed my order, but given I've waited this long, another couple of months is not really an issue.
Thanks to other posters I will use the online tracking tools etc provided in this forum once my 'Stang has been built and provide a further update in a few weeks time.
Happy driving to those who have already received their beasts and good luck to those who are still waiting!!
Cheers
Hi Jarv,
Also new here. I was just wondering what info you need to provide when ringing 13FORD. I ordered my mustang last April and also have gotten zero feedback regarding my order. They rang me at the beginning of December to sign a waiver to allow FORD in the USA to contact me directly, but I am yet to receive anything yet.
Cheers
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Hi all I order mine on the 5/5/15 may, and have received nothing at from ford?
I just rang them and was told they only have records back to April? what the?
Has any one order around the same time had any more luck.
Thanks.
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Just wondering what people paid for a Gt coupe auto that ordered back in 2014 before the prices went up. Mines due in a week and just want to make sure I don't overpay
Cheers :event:
Depends, is yours a manual or automatic. If you ordered a manual GT I wouldn't pay over 64K drive away after the price increase. Take note on the dealer delivery, that is the only thing you will probably be able to haggle down.
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Hi All,
Just joined the forum.
Only just placed my order last Wednesday. Ruby Red GT Convertible!
Praying it will arrive sooner than expected!!
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Hi Jarv,
Also new here. I was just wondering what info you need to provide when ringing 13FORD. I ordered my mustang last April and also have gotten zero feedback regarding my order. They rang me at the beginning of December to sign a waiver to allow FORD in the USA to contact me directly, but I am yet to receive anything yet.
Cheers
Hi Anton,
Apart from your name, dealership and mustang details the key piece of info is your Order or Stock number from your dealer. No idea if they're the same format across the dealerships but mine is 4 characters long only (2 digits and 2 letters).
Good luck!
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Welcome Shawnd
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Hi Anton,
Apart from your name, dealership and mustang details the key piece of info is your Order or Stock number from your dealer. No idea if they're the same format across the dealerships but mine is 4 characters long only (2 digits and 2 letters).
Good luck!
I believe that Ford refer to that order number as the NSC number. When I made an enquiry with Ford Australia they asked me for that number and I had to get it from my dealer. Mine is the same configuration as Jarv23.
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Here's a question for the new owners. Does the new Stang come with digital radio or are we still limited to the AM and FM bands? I had a drive of a new Territory Titanium the other day and it had digital. Just wondering.
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No waiting or shortages in the US guys.
On a visit to a Dealership in Indiana this week it's just choose your colour.
5ltr GT autos $38K-$42k drive away depending on spec.
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Here's a question for the new owners. Does the new Stang come with digital radio or are we still limited to the AM and FM bands? I had a drive of a new Territory Titanium the other day and it had digital. Just wondering.
I'm operating on conventional AM/FM but apparently there is DAB and its a software upgrade from the dealer. I take it back at 3000 KM and will hopefully get the upgrade then.
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Also, just in response to the back seat questions, I reckon they are great considering. If you've got anyone over, say, 5'6 they'll appreciate you rolling the driver and passenger seats in a bit, but they are deep buckets, very comfy. The roof can get awfully close to passenger heads - but when you've got a convertible that problem is solved. :)
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...except in winter
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Just received our VIN number today, build is underway ETA early May arrival, dealer says should have it by end of May :pepper:, will have been a 15 month wait since we ordered it, managed to get a drive of an eco boost fastback today, the GT should be awesome.
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...except in winter
Heated seats Mark - windows up and warm air through the vents.
California cruising I think it's called...
I know it gets a bit cool in SA during winter - up here the minimum is about 15deg over that time.
Cheers
J
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Had mine 12 days now....can't believe I haven't sat in the back seat yet! (did spend time on my knees treating the leather tho') saving that for my 6 yo grandson Friday when I pick him up from school. Booster seat fits perfectly, just hope n pray he likes it as much as he likes the 66GT...best thing other the looks & performance of this car is the cooled seats...awesome!!!!!!!
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Heated seats Mark - windows up and warm air through the vents.
California cruising I think it's called...
I know it gets a bit cool in SA during winter - up here the minimum is about 15deg over that time.
Cheers
J
Ah yes, forgot about the temp difference.
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Just received our VIN number today, build is underway ETA early May arrival, dealer says should have it by end of May :pepper:, will have been a 15 month wait since we ordered it, managed to get a drive of an eco boost fastback today, the GT should be awesome.
My car was manufactured on 10 December 2015 and it appears it still has not left the USA. Neither the monkey at Ford Australia or the dealer are able to track the status the vehicle. This is the first time I have ever purchased a Ford and I must say my experience to date has been terrible. Early this year the dealer quoted an ETA of 10 February 2016. Then revised to 1 March 2016. Now they are saying end of March 2016 with no certainty.
The irony is that dealers in the USA are holding surplus stock of the Mustang. Other countries like Australia are demanding greater supply but they aren't responding. Piss poor management both in the USA and here.
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Had mine 12 days now....can't believe I haven't sat in the back seat yet! (did spend time on my knees treating the leather tho') saving that for my 6 yo grandson Friday when I pick him up from school. Booster seat fits perfectly, just hope n pray he likes it as much as he likes the 66GT...best thing other the looks & performance of this car is the cooled seats...awesome!!!!!!!
What did you treat your leather with? I have noticed these seats mark Realy easily. Mine from the dealer already had a scratch on it from the truck driver unloading the car! (Well so they tell me)
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What did you treat your leather with? I have noticed these seats mark Realy easily. Mine from the dealer already had a scratch on it from the truck driver unloading the car! (Well so they tell me)
mine haven't marked at all....."Oakwood" available from supercheap. It's a combination wax, best to sit the car & product in the sun, lay it on as per instructions & leave it in the sun so the product melts into the leather, don't wipe it off but do it again in the hot sun next day or so, then wipe excess off. These instructions aren't on the label but from a detailers experience, this is the start. you will get shiny residue on the plastic parts, don't be concerned, once dry it will wipe dry. If you can beg, borrow or steal the product that is supplied with new BMW's, then do so, that product is awesome....
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Wouldn't you have to be careful about clogging the small holes in the seat that are for the heating/cooling ?
Cheers
J
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My car was manufactured on 10 December 2015 and it appears it still has not left the USA. Neither the monkey at Ford Australia or the dealer are able to track the status the vehicle. This is the first time I have ever purchased a Ford and I must say my experience to date has been terrible. Early this year the dealer quoted an ETA of 10 February 2016. Then revised to 1 March 2016. Now they are saying end of March 2016 with no certainty.
The irony is that dealers in the USA are holding surplus stock of the Mustang. Other countries like Australia are demanding greater supply but they aren't responding. Piss poor management both in the USA and here.
mine was built on the 11th of december 2015 and its currently on a boat to australia the boat arrives in melbourne on the 16th of march and it departed from baltimore on the 10th of February 2016, extremely excited now :pepper:
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My GT Ragtop was built on December 11th, and is scheduled to leave Baltimore on Feb 23rd, with a estimated discharge date of 26 March at Melbourne. I guess mid April before I get mine....seems a long wait, but I am sure it with be worthwhile.
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mine was built on the 11th of december 2015 and its currently on a boat to australia the boat arrives in melbourne on the 16th of march and it departed from baltimore on the 10th of February 2016, extremely excited now :pepper:
Ah Youvraj - If you could swim out to meet the boat I'm sure you would, your enthusiasm brings a smile to my face reading your updates.
You may need a cold shower 3 times a day till the end of march :grin:
For your sake I hope it arrives on time - or earlier.
Cheers
J
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Ah Youvraj - If you could swim out to meet the boat I'm sure you would, your enthusiasm brings a smile to my face reading your updates.
You may need a cold shower 3 times a day till the end of march :grin:
For your sake I hope it arrives on time - or earlier.
Cheers
J
thanks mate i also ordered the plates yesterday, i went with the mustang style plates, i receive them in 3 weeks :toetapping:
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Just received a call from my dealer (car dealer). My Deep Impact Blue GT will arrive for collection on Monday. Now, to the bank to get a cheque. :cool:
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Spotted today by girlfriends father at a rest stop in Gundagai
http://imgur.com/lImfPF2 (http://imgur.com/lImfPF2)
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hi guys...I am glad for all the people who have received their new pony and those who know where their car is ...
but I order my dec 13 and was told I would be in the first batch to be told then there was a stuff up and it would be early new year,.
ive got the vin and was told in aus around 12 march...now there can only see that it WAS in Baltimore and cant see it on a boat...now maybe past 26 march.
I am working in Darwin and was to bring by 4x4 here while having the pony in Sydney.
going back to Sydney for easter and was hoping it would be there by then.
after easter going back to Darwin till august. so wont be able to use new pony till then and will have to fly back just to pick it up at some stage
what a mess
could have it delivered to Darwin but it will get wrecked here and all my mates will wont to try it out on the unrestricted speed limit areas on the way down to alice....no chance...I wont to keep it as long as I can
any suggestions to track it would be appreciated...ive tried the shipping site for ford etc and have the sticker info but no car....respect dingo
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by the way ...I saw a ruby red new pony in Darwin the other day (same colour as mine if it ever turns up)
if that person is on this forum it would be great to know how its handling the territory conditions...respect dingo
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Ordered Dec 2013? A huge balls up..
What is your dealer doing about it? Nice guy or not - I'd be on them like a ton of bricks, only way you'll get it quicker or some
financial compensation perhaps.
It will get lots of klm's and stonechipped to hell if you take it up there - best just to drive it on your trips south.
Ruby Red is a great colour - had a couple of people change their order after seeing ours.
Good luck with it :event:
Cheers
J
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[quote author=RuffCoupe link=topic=28223.msg284961#msg284961
thanks for the support...dealer has tried but I think its a stuff up between Sydney and ford at melb and then the USA.
I'm seriously thinking of chucking in my job in Darwin when it comes in. the thought of having to garage it in Sydney for six months while I'm at the top end is too much.
life's too short...I'd would appreciate any feedback from anyone whose pony was built around 12 dec 15 and if your vehicle is on a boat...respect dingo
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My '69 finally has its stable mate . . . and what a stable mate it is. :pepper:
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Really nice. How do you decide which one to go out in. Respect dingo
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Good question Dingo. Might go for odds and evens. The '69 on odd days and the '16 on even days. The sound system in the '16 with its DAB radio is certainly better than the one in the classic Mustang.
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The best thing is the "cooled seats".....in Sydneys hot climate atm, I've used this function more than fuel....lol
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Good question Dingo. Might go for odds and evens. The '69 on odd days and the '16 on even days. The sound system in the '16 with its DAB radio is certainly better than the one in the classic Mustang.
Was going to say was it like having two wives???
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Two wives are too expensive :grin:
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My '69 finally has its stable mate . . . and what a stable mate it is. :pepper:
Are you bringing the new toy to Gembrook on Sunday Dave? Looking forward to checking it out if you do.
Cheers
Shane
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I am booked into the Gembrook gathering. See you then.
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Two wives are too expensive :grin:
Yup. But not two ponies.
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[quote author=RuffCoupe link=topic=28223.msg284961#msg284961
thanks for the support...dealer has tried but I think its a stuff up between Sydney and ford at melb and then the USA.
I'm seriously thinking of chucking in my job in Darwin when it comes in. the thought of having to garage it in Sydney for six months while I'm at the top end is too much.
life's too short...I'd would appreciate any feedback from anyone whose pony was built around 12 dec 15 and if your vehicle is on a boat...respect dingo
Mine was built on December 11:
Shipping details:
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Mine was built on December 11:
Shipping details:
Thanks for that. How did u get this info. I've tried my VIN on all the usual sites. Respect dingo
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Thanks for that. How did u get this info. I've tried my VIN on all the usual sites. Respect dingo
https://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?frameId=145462324288818380&url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage (https://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?frameId=145462324288818380&url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage)
Put your VIN on the cargo ID (don't worry about capital letters or not, it works that out for you).
If you want to get an idea of the scale of this port, check out 2700 Broening Hwy Baltimore on Google Maps. The scale is fair dinkum breathtaking. The queue of cars to get through the gate onto a RO RO is hard to believe.
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Thanks for that. How did u get this info. I've tried my VIN on all the usual sites. Respect dingo
This info has been posted many many times....just got to read old posts
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In theory at least, my Mustang should be in the middle of being loaded into the Tamesis today. It is scheduled to sail tomorrow US time. Dingo, your one might be on there as well?
And yes, the excitement level is just starting to stir.....
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Mine set sail on the 10th February on the Faust. It passed through the Panama Canal a few days ago and is on its way to French Polynesia. It reaches Port Kembla on the 14th March, so I am thinking April fools day if I'm lucky....
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I got an email from ford with the shipping info, from
What I can tell it when through the Panama Canal 4 or so days ago, but the site is bloody confusing and I can't figure out eta etc.
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https://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?frameId=145462324288818380&url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage (https://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?frameId=145462324288818380&url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage)
Put your VIN on the cargo ID (don't worry about capital letters or not, it works that out for you).
If you want to get an idea of the scale of this port, check out 2700 Broening Hwy Baltimore on Google Maps. The scale is fair dinkum breathtaking. The queue of cars to get through the gate onto a RO RO is hard to believe.
Now that's a BIG RO - RO facility!
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Re delivery dates FYI.
Emails from Ford dealer
15/9/2015 Order placed in Melbourne
20/1/2016 No delivery date - Order confirmed
23/2/2016 Begin production October 2016 anticipated arrival Feb 2017, "....SUBJECT TO CHANGE...."
We wait.
Bilby.
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I got an email from ford with the shipping info, from
What I can tell it when through the Panama Canal 4 or so days ago, but the site is bloody confusing and I can't figure out eta etc.
try this site?
https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels (https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels)
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Here is my GT Manual in Race Red. Picked it up last Thursday.
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Ok, so I've completely misread something a week ago thinking my car was gonna be late march/april.
I'm in Canberra and my car is due in Brisbane on Saturday, wonder how long till I can get it? Need to sell my other car asap lol.
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Congrats Greg
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Here is my GT Manual in Race Red. Picked it up last Thursday.
Looks great! Can you confirm if the front gill LED's are disabled on yours?
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try this site?
https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels (https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels)
Thanks mate that was much easier to navigate, apparently my car is due in Brisbane on Saturday. Lol!
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Looks great! Can you confirm if the front gill LED's are disabled on yours?
Yes they are
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Have gone onto the Mustang6G forum to find out about the front LED lights
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The DRLs are disabled on mine; however, the foggies seem to be wired up so that they act as DRLs when lights set to auto. Not sure why as using foggies when visibility isn't restricted is illegal . . . Unless the foggies aren't foggies. Who knows?
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The DRLs are disabled on mine; however, the foggies seem to be wired up so that they act as DRLs when lights set to auto. Not sure why as using foggies when visibility isn't restricted is illegal . . . Unless the foggies aren't foggies. Who knows?
Yes it is very strange.
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The DRLs are disabled on mine; however, the foggies seem to be wired up so that they act as DRLs when lights set to auto. Not sure why as using foggies when visibility isn't restricted is illegal . . . Unless the foggies aren't foggies. Who knows?
Interesting as you are correct Dave, they are illegal in those circumstances
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The DTRL's extinguish when the head lights are on, the fogs only work when the head lights are on.....the light intensity of the fogs is much higher than the DTRL's.
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Here is my GT Manual in Race Red. Picked it up last Thursday.
Greg, is that city ford where you took delivery?
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The DTRL's extinguish when the head lights are on, the fogs only work when the head lights are on.....the light intensity of the fogs is much higher than the DTRL's.
If that's the case, then to be legal, the "foggies" must be driving lights (spots)
There is a code on the front of the lenses that indicate whether lights are fog or driving. I don't know what it is but it was well discussed in the Ford Forums when FPV's first hit the market.
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Who's waiting on the morning calypso ship, it unloaded a lot of mustang's this morning in Melbourne
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If that's the case, then to be legal, the "foggies" must be driving lights (spots)
There is a code on the front of the lenses that indicate whether lights are fog or driving. I don't know what it is but it was well discussed in the Ford Forums when FPV's first hit the market.
I'm just stating what I observed when I turn switches & press buttons in the dark on my S550! Wether it's legal or not, it happens. The car is registered so I assume it's legal.
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On mine, when lights are set to auto, during the day the lower lights come on. When the indicator is applied the respective light turns off until indicator resets. If lights are turned off and the fog light button is pressed, the same lower lights come on. An inspection reveals that it is the same globe burning. Am I confused? Damn right I am.
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Greg, is that city ford where you took delivery?
No Cessnock Ford
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On mine, when lights are set to auto, during the day the lower lights come on. When the indicator is applied the respective light turns off until indicator resets. If lights are turned off and the fog light button is pressed, the same lower lights come on. An inspection reveals that it is the same globe burning. Am I confused? Damn right I am.
Totally agree
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Got my VIN today for my build due next week on 3 March. Unfortunately the window sticker details are not available as yet on the researchmaniacs link so I will try again in next couple of days.
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Hi all I am new to the forum but have been reading everyones posts and information for the last month or so and wish to thank everyone for all the input on the new mustangs. I am very happy to report my car arrived into Freo today and has been offloaded. After a 14 month wait from deposit payment I am very excited to be almost a mustang owner :thumb: :pepper:
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My '69 finally has its stable mate . . . and what a stable mate it is. :pepper:
That is a dream garage right there Dave, best of the old and new!!👍🏽 :event:
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Here is my GT Manual in Race Red. Picked it up last Thursday.
Awesome Greg, congrats mate! Who'd you go with for insurance in NSW if you don't mind me asking?
Cheers
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I made my monthly call to 13FORD today and I finally got a VIN number, an estimated build date of w/c 22nd Feb and an ETA at the dealership of 12 weeks after build, so I'm hoping it will be here before the end of May! That will make it a total of 14 months from when I placed my order, but given I've waited this long, another couple of months is not really an issue.
Thanks to other posters I will use the online tracking tools etc provided in this forum once my 'Stang has been built and provide a further update in a few weeks time.
Happy driving to those who have already received their beasts and good luck to those who are still waiting!!
Cheers
Hi all, just thought I'd give a quick update on how my order is progressing for anyone who's also waiting, since Ford Oz & US have told me absolutely nothing in 11 months!
Last update was an expected build date at Flat Rock facility w/c 22nd Feb US time and I have to say that was pretty accurate, cos my Window Sticker became avail online on 24th Feb Oz time! In addition to this the Ford Etis site has updated my order Built Date from the "fake" generic date, to 25th Feb US time so I'm a very happy camper!
Question: Does anyone know if you can track your car from completed build at Flat Rock through to the shipping yard in Baltimore?
I've put my VIN number into the 2wglobal Cargo ID tracking, but still no record found and assume this will be the case until my car gets booked into Baltimore?
I'm also concerned about how long the cars can sit at the dock before being loaded onto a ship, what has been other people's experiences with these timeframes; are we talking days, weeks or (please don't say it) months maybe??
Cheers
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Built on 30 Nov, shipped from Baltimore on 24 Dec, arrived in MLB 26 Jan, available at dealer on 15 Feb.
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Awesome Greg, congrats mate! Who'd you go with for insurance in NSW if you don't mind me asking?
Cheers
I looked at Shannons however now that I am older than 50 now APIA gave me the best deal and charge nothing more to pay by the month.
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Hi all, just thought I'd give a quick update on how my order is progressing for anyone who's also waiting, since Ford Oz & US have told me absolutely nothing in 11 months!
Last update was an expected build date at Flat Rock facility w/c 22nd Feb US time and I have to say that was pretty accurate, cos my Window Sticker became avail online on 24th Feb Oz time! In addition to this the Ford Etis site has updated my order Built Date from the "fake" generic date, to 25th Feb US time so I'm a very happy camper!
Question: Does anyone know if you can track your car from completed build at Flat Rock through to the shipping yard in Baltimore?
I've put my VIN number into the 2wglobal Cargo ID tracking, but still no record found and assume this will be the case until my car gets booked into Baltimore?
I'm also concerned about how long the cars can sit at the dock before being loaded onto a ship, what has been other people's experiences with these timeframes; are we talking days, weeks or (please don't say it) months maybe??
Cheers
Ford Australia and their dealer network are totally incompetent.
I ordered my car on 4 December 2014. Car was manufactured on 10 December 2015.
Earlier this year the dealer told me delivery will be 12 Februry 2016. About 6 weeks ago this was revised to 1 March 2016.
Now I have been told the car has still NOT left the US. Revised delivery date is end of April 2016.
The idiots can't track the car and have no idea what's going on. You really wonder how these people are still in business.
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No you cannot track the car from Flat Rock to Baltimore. Mine was built 11/12 and sat at the port for 53 days. Some hardly sit at all. Then 4 to 5 weeks sailing and whatever on top of that. A real test of patience.
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No you cannot track the car from Flat Rock to Baltimore. Mine was built 11/12 and sat at the port for 53 days. Some hardly sit at all. Then 4 to 5 weeks sailing and whatever on top of that. A real test of patience.
That's poor inventory management. Should be first in first out.
Presently Ford Australia don't have a problem as demand is greater than supply. This dynamic will change in time. Buyers won't continue to tolerate their incompetence.
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Hi all I am new to the forum but have been reading everyones posts and information for the last month or so and wish to thank everyone for all the input on the new mustangs. I am very happy to report my car arrived into Freo today and has been offloaded. After a 14 month wait from deposit payment I am very excited to be almost a mustang owner :thumb: :pepper:
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Welcome to the forum Bec
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Hi all, just thought I'd give a quick update on how my order is progressing for anyone who's also waiting, since Ford Oz & US have told me absolutely nothing in 11 months!
Last update was an expected build date at Flat Rock facility w/c 22nd Feb US time and I have to say that was pretty accurate, cos my Window Sticker became avail online on 24th Feb Oz time! In addition to this the Ford Etis site has updated my order Built Date from the "fake" generic date, to 25th Feb US time so I'm a very happy camper!
Question: Does anyone know if you can track your car from completed build at Flat Rock through to the shipping yard in Baltimore?
I've put my VIN number into the 2wglobal Cargo ID tracking, but still no record found and assume this will be the case until my car gets booked into Baltimore?
I'm also concerned about how long the cars can sit at the dock before being loaded onto a ship, what has been other people's experiences with these timeframes; are we talking days, weeks or (please don't say it) months maybe??
Cheers
Thanks Jarv, this gives me the answer to a query I had of when the Window Sticker details became available as I have now got my VIN.
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I'm still waiting for someone to take delivery of their car built in 2016 to see if they actually will have the turn signals in the hood as per 2016 models.
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That's generally not how model years (ie 2016) works. 2016 cars will have started being built in August or September 2015. So almost guaranteed all cars landed so far are 2016 models.
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That's generally not how model years (ie 2016) works. 2016 cars will have started being built in August or September 2015. So almost guaranteed all cars landed so far are 2016 models.
mine is a 2015 and was built around that time
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I'm still waiting for someone to take delivery of their car built in 2016 to see if they actually will have the turn signals in the hood as per 2016 models.
Aren't the hood turn signals built into the vents in the hood? If that is the case, I doubt they will be part of the Australian models.
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Built on 30 Nov, shipped from Baltimore on 24 Dec, arrived in MLB 26 Jan, available at dealer on 15 Feb.
So about 10 - 11 weeks from build date to the Dealer for yours Salthorse. I realise the waiting time at port to get on a ship can vary significantly but this is encouraging, thanks for the info.
Cheers
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I looked at Shannons however now that I am older than 50 now APIA gave me the best deal and charge nothing more to pay by the month.
Sounds like you got a great deal on insurance Greg, thanks for the info.
Anyone else in NSW taken delivery and sorted insurance on their Mustang?
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Welcome Bec1979 and thank you for the detailed shipping info, sounds like you'll have your Mustang any day now, congrats!
What was your build date if you don't mind me asking and when has the Dealer indicated you'll actually get your hands on your car?
Cheers
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No you cannot track the car from Flat Rock to Baltimore. Mine was built 11/12 and sat at the port for 53 days. Some hardly sit at all. Then 4 to 5 weeks sailing and whatever on top of that. A real test of patience.
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Ok thanks for the info russ68, fingers crossed you get your Mustang sooner rather than later!
Cheers
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Welcome Bec1979 and thank you for the detailed shipping info, sounds like you'll have your Mustang any day now, congrats!
What was your build date if you don't mind me asking and when has the Dealer indicated you'll actually get your hands on your car?
Cheers
Hi Jarv23
My build date was the 8th December. I haven't been given a set date yet as to how long it will take till I can pick her up. However when a friend got hers it took approximately a week to get to the dealer then they had it for a few days so I'm going to say about 2 weeks as I am getting them to tint my windows for me.
I will let you know when I know more. Bec :smile01:
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I'm still waiting for someone to take delivery of their car built in 2016 to see if they actually will have the turn signals in the hood as per 2016 models.
Highly unlikely as even the 2015 build cars don't have the vents in the bonnet which are standard for the GT in the USA
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Highly unlikely as even the 2015 build cars don't have the vents in the bonnet which are standard for the GT in the USA
Was under the impression that the bonnet vents only come with the Performance Pack Option in the USA. Happy to stand corrected. Performance Pack could not be made ADR compliant.
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Hey guys, just signed up but I've been reading for a couple of months now. Thank you for all the information, it's been more help than any other avenue! Deep Impact Blue GT is supposedly ment to arrive Aug/Sept or so they've told me.
I was talking with Ford Australia the other week and letting them know of my disappointment in there decision not to have the indicating hood vents in Aus! Which I was really looking forward to. They also talk about the LED's briefly. Thought I'd share there response with the new community...
Ford Australia:
Happy to clarify regarding hood vents that are optional in the North American Market. The RHD Mustang has been built as a 'world car' so has specifications that make it compliant in Europe. Europe has strict rules in place that deal with pedestrian impact protection and the Aussie Mustang conforms to EU Pedestrian Protection Regulation, which is amongst the toughest globally and more stringent than the regulations that US Mustangs need to comply with. Part of the RHD Mustang’s pedestrian impact protection is an ‘active’ bonnet, which uses pyrotechnics to deploy the bonnet from the hinges when the vehicle senses an impact. This provides more protection to a pedestrian and reduces the likelihood of serious injury. The bonnet vents are not compatible with the 'active' bonnet and so are not included. The 'active' bonnet is not part of the specification for US Mustangs, which allows the vents to be on these vehicles. Similiar story with the tri bar LEDs, they don't comply with European standards. Therefore the daytime running lights are incorporated in the front fog lamps and the LED lights in the headlamps are not present. The bars instead are a translucent plastic assembly which reflect the beam from the main headlight unit so when the main beam is on, viewed from some angles there is the visual effect of being lit. Hope this clarifies. FordService^JS
Still not sure exactly why we can not have them to be honest, as apparently other vehicles with the 'active' bonnet have hood vents in some way, shape or form. And I still am struggling to understand the impact in having them to not having them and how it would honestly make any difference at all. I feel it's just laziness... just like the handbrake.
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Ford Australia and their dealer network are totally incompetent.
I ordered my car on 4 December 2014. Car was manufactured on 10 December 2015.
Earlier this year the dealer told me delivery will be 12 Februry 2016. About 6 weeks ago this was revised to 1 March 2016.
Now I have been told the car has still NOT left the US. Revised delivery date is end of April 2016.
The idiots can't track the car and have no idea what's going on. You really wonder how these people are still in business.
Hey mate, I received an email a little over two weeks ago from ford Australia with tracking saying that my car was almost in Australian waters, but the email said it had just been built shipped, local ford dealer info said the car was still at Baltimore port as of four days ago, so the info the dealers get is not very good from what I've seen.
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Well I am happy to report that I will be taking delivery of my new mustang on Friday. Doing the happy dance :pepper:
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Well I am happy to report that I will be taking delivery of my new mustang on Friday. Doing the happy dance :pepper:
So here she is I had trouble uploading the pic this morning :smile01:
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Bec that green looks sweet. Enjoy your ride, I have to wait another 5 months:(
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So here she is I had trouble uploading the pic this morning :smile01:
Nice Bec! Looks amazing! How did the delivery go?
I've been hearing reports of issues with a some deliveries. Scratchings, interior issues. I even spoke to the dealer the other day and they told me they had to re apply the racing strips to a car that came in last week when the car arrived at the dealer damaged 😁😁😁
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Well I am happy to report that I will be taking delivery of my new mustang on Friday. Doing the happy dance :pepper:
Congrats :)
Your car was manufactured on 8 December 2015 and you take delivery this week. Mine was manufactured on 10 December 2015 and I'm told I have to wait another 2 months. This is the part I don't understand. It clearly shows that Ford have no idea how to manage their inventory.
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Congrats :)
Your car was manufactured on 8 December 2015 and you take delivery this week. Mine was manufactured on 10 December 2015 and I'm told I have to wait another 2 months. This is the part I don't understand. It clearly shows that Ford have no idea how to manage their inventory.
It's a very difficult system to get your head around. Mine was built on Dec 11th, and it currently (well, 18 hours ago) on the RO RO docked in Panama awaiting a slot to get through the canal. Scheduled to unload in MEB on Mar 26th.
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Nice Bec! Looks amazing! How did the delivery go?
I've been hearing reports of issues with a some deliveries. Scratchings, interior issues. I even spoke to the dealer the other day and they told me they had to re apply the racing strips to a car that came in last week when the car arrived at the dealer damaged 😁😁😁
Mine was the same they are replacing one seat because the stitching is ripped/ scratched on the leather. Under my boot lid has paint chips, a light scratch on the door, and tgr paint is thin on the quarter panel can see the primer in the sun, they have had my mustang for a few days now has been a two month wait to get this all fixed.
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Mine was built on the 18th December and is currently west of Papeete, next stop Auckland. There was a bit of a stuff up when loading my mustang on the boat, they loaded it as if the final destination was Melbourne (instead of Port Kembla). So the mustang will stay on the boat when in port at Port Kembla on the 14th March, continue to Melbourne, unloaded and then put onto another ship back to Port Kembla on the 18th March (go Ford USA!). I'm thinking I'll receive it at the end of the first week of April.... :evilone:
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Thought this would be as good a place as any for my first post. I have on order a Competition Orange manual GT fastback. Have been reading posts for quite some time now and it is just making the wait that much harder. Still to hear when my car is leaving US let alone arriving down under. Ordered Sept last year and was told I would get it around Oct this year, here's hoping.
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Agent 86 :lmao: :lmao: :thumb:
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Agent 86 :lmao: :lmao: :thumb:
That's just being cruel Glenn . . . :grin:
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Ok I will get smart chief :grin: for 99 times :smile01:
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Thought this would be as good a place as any for my first post. I have on order a Competition Orange manual GT fastback. Have been reading posts for quite some time now and it is just making the wait that much harder. Still to hear when my car is leaving US let alone arriving down under. Ordered Sept last year and was told I would get it around Oct this year, here's hoping.
Nice colour mate, yet to see any photos of an Aussie one in orange yet, mine should be on the boat or unloaded in Melb as we speak!
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Ok I will get smart chief :grin:
You guys have made me laugh after a busy day in the office. Thankyou. :grin:
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CJ42 can you let me know when it arrives, would love to see it!
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CJ42 can you let me know when it arrives, would love to see it!
Will do mate :cheers:
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There was a bit of a stuff up when loading my mustang on the boat, they loaded it as if the final destination was Melbourne (instead of Port Kembla).
I get the feeling that is not a stuff up, but just the bog standard dumb-arsed way they do it. mine is booked with an FD of MEB as well.........
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I am on the Central Coast however mine was offloaded in Melbourne. There were only 24 Mustangs on my ship. The ship docked in Brisbane with other Cargo before heading to Melbourne where my Mustang and 23 others were off loaded. The 24th stayed on the shipped where it was off loaded in Perth. I think it depends on if the ship has cargo to unload in Port Kembla if it stops there.
It was on the wharf in Melbourne on the 21st of January after a few days on the dock it was transferred to the PrixCar Shed Facility in Port Melbourne where they do the Quality Checks and Customs Clearance on the 27th of January.
It stayed there until the 4th of February and was then transferred to the Prixcar Transport Services Distribution Centre in Altona North Melbourne.
It then left Melbourne on the 8th of February and was unloaded the next day at the Distribution Centre in Arndell Park Sydney. It was then delivered the next day the 10th of February to my Dealer.
There is a good forum for the New Mustang called www.mustang6g.com (http://www.mustang6g.com). It has an Aussie Section that you can join and there are a lot of members who put about posts about just about everything. It was on that Forum that I was able to find out how to track the car once it came into the Country. All you need is you VIN. Hope this helps. The www.mustang6g (http://www.mustang6g) Forum is great and is only for the new model Mustang.
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Finally received a copy of my contract/invoice. The dealer delivery charge is $2,995 excluding GST. Is this average or expensive?
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I have read a lot of comments from motoring journalists and forums that have stated we have been ripped off by Ford with the pricing in Australia. Many saying the price here is $20,000 more than punters pay in the US. It has been repeated so often that everyone seems to accept it as a fact. I never felt that we were being gouged and didn't care anyway because I was very happy with the Australian pricing, even though I felt I was gouged a bit on the dealer delivery.
Anyway, I decided to do the math. I used the US Ford website and configured a GT Premium with Performance Pack, which is roughly equivalent to the Australia specs. The Australian version does seem to have a couple of additional features that have not been included in the US price, but I have noted them separately.
The conclusion is that the Australian price is at least A$5000 cheaper than the US equivalent and possibly A$9000 cheaper if you include the additional extras that seem to be included in the Oz specs.
A couple of caveats:
I have not included any cost for shipping to Australia.
I am not sure if the US price is a drive-away price.
- If it is a drive-away price it includes some local taxes etc. but remember I have not included any shipping costs.
- If it is not a drive-away price then the Oz price is even cheaper by comparison.
The USD conversion is 0.72c to A$1
The $5000 cheaper conclusion is based on the original Australian pricing, before the local price increase on 1st Dec 2015.
I am not suggesting the comparison is perfect but it is as objective as I can make it with the information available. The comparison doesn't really matter because we can't change the local price anyway. I just wanted to bust some myths.
Austang, you have charged GST twice in your calculations. The price you quoted for the GT Fastback manual is inclusive of GST.
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Finally received a copy of my contract/invoice. The dealer delivery charge is $2,995 excluding GST. Is this average or expensive?
Ours was $995 for dealer delivery.
You'll find there is a fair difference between dealers on this.
Cheers
J
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Finally received a copy of my contract/invoice. The dealer delivery charge is $2,995 excluding GST. Is this average or expensive?
$1,995 was what my Dealer charged me and they had incorporated a Window Tint and Locking Wheel Nuts plus Coin Cup/Ashtray.
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$3995 at Wignall Ford in Mornington :ouch: :ouch: :ouch:
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Finally received a copy of my contract/invoice. The dealer delivery charge is $2,995 excluding GST. Is this average or expensive?
Mine was $1995
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My competition orange gt was hopefully built overnight
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My competition orange gt was hopefully built overnight
I hope your wait isn't as long as mine. My car was manufactured 10 December 2015 and I won't see it till end of April. But it's luck of the draw. There are cars manufactured after mine that have already been delivered. Yes, that's how organised and sophisticated Ford's inventory management system is.
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Well I am happy to report that we picked up our new baby on Friday. There were no problems at all with the car. And it definately is better in the flesh than the photos. On my drive home I made someone stall as they there were too busy checking the car out ha ha :smile01: Plenty of thumbs up, stares and horns from passer byes. I can't wait to get her out again for another drive. The wait was so worth it :smile01: Will try to attach photos below (having some problems with photo sizes :ouch:).
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I hope your wait isn't as long as mine. My car was manufactured 10 December 2015 and I won't see it till end of April. But it's luck of the draw. There are cars manufactured after mine that have already been delivered. Yes, that's how organised and sophisticated Ford's inventory management system is.
my car was built on the 11th of December and is about to dock in NZ on monday and it will dock in melbourne on the 16th getting so close :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper:
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I hope your wait isn't as long as mine. My car was manufactured 10 December 2015 and I won't see it till end of April. But it's luck of the draw. There are cars manufactured after mine that have already been delivered. Yes, that's how organised and sophisticated Ford's inventory management system is.
Mine is due for delivery to me on 11 June but we will see what happens
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As promised here is a pic of my new car in her new home :thumb:
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The unveiling :pepper:
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Rear view :smile01:
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Last one :smile01: :event:
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Very very nice :thumb:
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Well done Rebecca
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Better than Chistmas! Wasn't sure about this colour to start with, but it is growing on me now. Congrats. Hope to see you on the steets.
Colin
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Last one :smile01: :event:
the brackets look disgusting :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick:
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the brackets look disgusting :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick:
That they do we have today bought a bracket from Mr Mustang to fix this. So will post new picks when its changed over :smile01:
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Are the brackets on the Mr Mustang website? if so can you post a link please as I can't find them
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Are the brackets on the Mr Mustang website? if so can you post a link please as I can't find them
I am not sure if they are on the website we bought them today at a Mustang Event. They are definitely a lot better than the original bear in mind I have slimline plates :smile01:
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I am not sure if they are on the website we bought them today at a Mustang Event. They are definitely a lot better than the original bear in mind I have slimline plates :smile01:
My mustang stats are:
2016 Mustang GT Fastback Oxford White
Ordered: 4 December 2014
Built: 10 December 2015
Shipped: 29 Feb 16
Estimated Arrival: 04 Apr 16
Estimated Pick Up: 20 Apr 16
Well done Ford for delaying my order.
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Put the new plates on today, ended up just modifying the factory for the front:
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab93/djneli/FEC99DAC-6E8B-461A-9883-61EE3A9D4603.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/djneli/media/FEC99DAC-6E8B-461A-9883-61EE3A9D4603.jpg.html)
And he looks pretty good next to his little (Ecoboost) brother too :)
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab93/djneli/CFBE917E-D9FE-4CB4-97A6-EDEDF375C56E.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/djneli/media/CFBE917E-D9FE-4CB4-97A6-EDEDF375C56E.jpg.html)
Couldn't help myself too and got the Ford carbon fibre gear knob, so shiny lol
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab93/djneli/B6A496B3-6C50-43B0-BBF0-C44B6D20B950.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/djneli/media/B6A496B3-6C50-43B0-BBF0-C44B6D20B950.jpg.html)
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My mustang stats are:
2016 Mustang GT Fastback Oxford White
Ordered: 4 December 2014
Built: 10 December 2015
Shipped: 29 Feb 16
Estimated Arrival: 04 Apr 16
Estimated Pick Up: 20 Apr 16
Well done Ford for delaying my order.
I don't think Ford discriminate. I was told that orders are processed and delivered based on the order date. I ordered my GT on 13 December 2014. The deposit was paid and the order was in the Ford system that day. My GT was delivered on 4 January 2016. If you paid your deposit on 4 December 2014, did the dealer put the order in the system that day, or when you paid your deposit.
I am just trying to clear up your source of frustration. :ouch: But don't worry, it will be a joy when you get it. :thumb:
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I was told that orders are processed and delivered based on the order date. I ordered my GT on 13 December 2014. The deposit was paid and the order was in the Ford system that day.
Unfortunately that's not quite how it worked. Your Ford dealer held your funds in vitro locally until the official order book opened on 10th or 12th March and then they had to punch all the orders in to the Ford Aus system. Unfortunately that then relied on the local dealer being proactive and getting the orders in as that denoted where people ended up in the queue.
I paid my deposit and had my order raised on 12th March 2015 - build was 14th October 2015 and delivered 16th January 2016.
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Unfortunately that's not quite how it worked....
Not going to argue with you mate, but I saw the sales guy put the order in the system and read news reports on the pre-order system Ford had developed. Your build and delivery dates were similar to mine anyway. I was just trying to help Mustang_GT vent his frustration in the appropriate direction. He can take it out on me if it helps. :cheers:
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Unfortunately that's not quite how it worked. Your Ford dealer held your funds in vitro locally until the official order book opened on 10th or 12th March and then they had to punch all the orders in to the Ford Aus system. Unfortunately that then relied on the local dealer being proactive and getting the orders in as that denoted where people ended up in the queue.
I paid my deposit and had my order raised on 12th March 2015 - build was 14th October 2015 and delivered 16th January 2016.
I paid my deposit and put my order in on 17 March 2015 and mine wasn't built until last week on 3 March 2016
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Unfortunately that's not quite how it worked. Your Ford dealer held your funds in vitro locally until the official order book opened on 10th or 12th March and then they had to punch all the orders in to the Ford Aus system. Unfortunately that then relied on the local dealer being proactive and getting the orders in as that denoted where people ended up in the queue.
I paid my deposit and had my order raised on 12th March 2015 - build was 14th October 2015 and delivered 16th January 2016.
This is exactly how it worked, I ordered Oct 2014, carbon paper contract, no figures, March I was asked to go in & sign computer generated contracted with the final cost. Orders taken before March I believe had priority, but had not been ordered. I was told I was 4th on my dealers list & as it transpired, I was approximately the 4th delivery at that dealer on Jan 29th....my build date was also 14th Oct, 49 years & 364 days after my '66 GT Coupe!
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I paid my deposit and put my order in on 17 March 2015 and mine wasn't built until last week on 3 March 2016
Unfortunately that is due to about 1,400 orders getting entered in between 12th and 14th March as dealers went in to overdrive.
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Not going to argue with you mate, but I saw the sales guy put the order in the system and read news reports on the pre-order system Ford had developed. Your build and delivery dates were similar to mine anyway. I was just trying to help Mustang_GT vent his frustration in the appropriate direction. He can take it out on me if it helps. :cheers:
The beauty of it all you summed up too - it's well worth the wait =)
I actually feel more sorry for the new Focus RS customers... that waiting list is stretching out A LOT longer. My dealer said today that they will be lucky to get 1 per year for their allocation... gulp...
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I don't think Ford discriminate. I was told that orders are processed and delivered based on the order date. I ordered my GT on 13 December 2014. The deposit was paid and the order was in the Ford system that day. My GT was delivered on 4 January 2016. If you paid your deposit on 4 December 2014, did the dealer put the order in the system that day, or when you paid your deposit.
I am just trying to clear up your source of frustration. :ouch: But don't worry, it will be a joy when you get it. :thumb:
Order and deposit of $2,000 were placed on 4 December 2014.
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Unfortunately that is due to about 1,400 orders getting entered in between 12th and 14th March as dealers went in to overdrive.
I wouldn't be surprised. My dealer told me that the priority orders needed to be ordered by 31 March 2015 so I am assuming that the orders were entered after that which explains why my dealer has orders trickling in.
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I have just joined the forum,having just found it.i have learned a lot of info already just from this topic{wish i found it earlier}.In january i ordered a guard ecoboost auto,the dealer in newcastle said the ecoboosts are not popular and he had not taken any orders for any guard mustangs at all,so ive been told march 2017,maybe earlier.Here"s hoping.
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Welcome Stevejon
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thanks Mark.
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I have just joined the forum,having just found it.i have learned a lot of info already just from this topic{wish i found it earlier}.In january i ordered a guard ecoboost auto,the dealer in newcastle said the ecoboosts are not popular and he had not taken any orders for any guard mustangs at all,so ive been told march 2017,maybe earlier.Here"s hoping.
Also try the Forum www.mustang6g.com (http://www.mustang6g.com) It is a USA Forum however has an Aussie section that a lot of us have joined. I am known as AussieGreg. There is always a lot of chatter about a lot of subjects.
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Thanks Greg,I'll look it up.
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Hi Stevejon,
I have also been watching this site and only joined because i have orders a GT Mustang back in January 2015 in Guard from Newcastle. It was built 10th Feb this year at is still sitting at the docks at Baltimore. God only knows when it will come. But was Ordered at Klosters and they said mine will be the 1st Guard colour one in.
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Welcome sim
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Hi Stevejon,
I have also been watching this site and only joined because i have orders a GT Mustang back in January 2015 in Guard from Newcastle. It was built 10th Feb this year at is still sitting at the docks at Baltimore. God only knows when it will come. But was Ordered at Klosters and they said mine will be the 1st Guard colour one in.
Welcome sim67,
How do you know your Stang is sitting at the docks at Baltimore if you don't mind me asking? My car was built on 25th Feb, but I don't know how to track it from Flat Rock to Baltimore, is there a way to do this?
Thanks for your help,
Jarv23
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Hi Jarv23.
I message Ford Australia via Facebook and they were very helpful. They were able to tell me that my car had arrived at Baltimore on 18 February and they say on average cars sit on the docks for 20 days. Once its loaded on a vessel you can track via 2wglobal web site, shipping tools,track and trace. You then enter your vin number into the Cargo ID. If your car is loaded you then can track its movements.
Hope this helps. Also, I did receive an email from Ford Australia letting me know that my car had left Flatrock and i would receive an other email once my mustang was on its way to Australia.
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Hi Jarv23.
I message Ford Australia via Facebook and they were very helpful. They were able to tell me that my car had arrived at Baltimore on 18 February and they say on average cars sit on the docks for 20 days. Once its loaded on a vessel you can track via 2wglobal web site, shipping tools,track and trace. You then enter your vin number into the Cargo ID. If your car is loaded you then can track its movements.
Hope this helps. Also, I did receive an email from Ford Australia letting me know that my car had left Flatrock and i would receive an other email once my mustang was on its way to Australia.
I wouldn't believe anything Ford Australia tell you. The 20 days they quoted is a lie.
My car was manufactured on 10 December 2015 and was placed on a ship on 29 February 2016. That's a bit longer than 20 days. At no point could they tell me what was going on and when the car would board as ship. Both them and the selling dealer have been useless and incompetent.
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Hi Sim67,great news about your car,i may see you around,i dont think we will see that many new mustangs around the newcastle area for a couple of years.Eventually they will be everwhere cause they are so cool.
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FYI,
The window sticker is not accurate.
There is a disclaimer that states "STANDARD EQUIPMENT LIST MAY NOT APPLY IN EXPORT MARKETS".
Refer to the website "http://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleRegSelector.do" which states what it has and what has been removed from the standard config.
I ordered mine (Magnetic GT manual) March 2015
Build date 28/Jan 2016
Loaded onto the "Fidelio" at Baltimore today 13/March for Pacific cruise to Aus.
Forgive the Plagiarism but the following link came from another Mustang owners post back in December and maybe of use.
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37055 (http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37055)
George
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my car arrives in melbourne on wednesday :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper:
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i bought the sto n sto license plate bracket from cj pony parts :thumb:
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When you fit the sto n sho bracket can you please post a pic of it fitted with and without plates so we can see how it looks
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no probs
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Hi Jarv23.
I message Ford Australia via Facebook and they were very helpful. They were able to tell me that my car had arrived at Baltimore on 18 February and they say on average cars sit on the docks for 20 days. Once its loaded on a vessel you can track via 2wglobal web site, shipping tools,track and trace. You then enter your vin number into the Cargo ID. If your car is loaded you then can track its movements.
Hope this helps. Also, I did receive an email from Ford Australia letting me know that my car had left Flatrock and i would receive an other email once my mustang was on its way to Australia.
Thanks sim67, appreciate the info and will give it a go. Have been trying my VIN as the CargoID on the 2wglobal track & trace site daily but no joy yet.
Cheers,
Jarv23
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I wouldn't believe anything Ford Australia tell you. The 20 days they quoted is a lie.
My car was manufactured on 10 December 2015 and was placed on a ship on 29 February 2016. That's a bit longer than 20 days. At no point could they tell me what was going on and when the car would board as ship. Both them and the selling dealer have been useless and incompetent.
Hi Musang_GT, I agree, Ford have been absolutely no help at all since they took my deposit back in Mar 2015. I even had the sales manager at my Dealer ask me to inform him when I heard anything from the Mustang Team at Ford AU (fat chance)! Everything I have learned about the process has come from the users of this forum, very grateful for that. Sorry to hear your Stang sat on the docks at Baltimore for so long, hope you get it soon!
Cheers,
Jarv23
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Hi Musang_GT, I agree, Ford have been absolutely no help at all since they took my deposit back in Mar 2015. I even had the sales manager at my Dealer ask me to inform him when I heard anything from the Mustang Team at Ford AU (fat chance)! Everything I have learned about the process has come from the users of this forum, very grateful for that. Sorry to hear your Stang sat on the docks at Baltimore for so long, hope you get it soon!
Cheers,
Jarv23
Initially the dealer advised me delivery would be circa 15 February 2016. So I sold my car early February. Then I got told 1 March. That then changed to mid March. Now it's end of April. I'm without a car and am sharing my with my wife. Dealer blames Ford Australia and vica versa. It's the blind leading the blind.
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...I'm without a car and am sharing my with my wife...
I suggest you ask the dealer for a loan car. I am surprised they didn't offer you one.
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Initially the dealer advised me delivery would be circa 15 February 2016. So I sold my car early February. Then I got told 1 March. That then changed to mid March. Now it's end of April. I'm without a car and am sharing my with my wife. Dealer blames Ford Australia and vica versa. It's the blind leading the blind.
For your sake I hope it's on this carrier I passed this morning heading south thru Coffs.
All GT's - 1 x CO, 1 x White, 1 x Ruby Vert, 1 x RR & 1 x Silver.
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o673/Astr0Boy65/3b0e7c82-bd8a-4937-aad6-668296d6f075_zpstxaexnc4.jpg) (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/Astr0Boy65/media/3b0e7c82-bd8a-4937-aad6-668296d6f075_zpstxaexnc4.jpg.html)
Cheers
J
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As I have said before the Australian section of the forum www.mustang6g.com (http://www.mustang6g.com) was and still is very much the go to source for the new Mustang. Nothing against this forum. I believe from what I have experienced with my purchase and from what I have read the buck stops with lack of communication between Ford USA and Ford Australia. I have a close friend who is a Sales Manager for a Ford Dealership and they find they are as much in the dark as we are and hate the lack of communication between Ford USA and Ford Australia.
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Dont give up Jarv23 i just put my vin number in track and trace and to my surprise my car is booked on Tarago vessel departing on 21 March .
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I suggest you ask the dealer for a loan car. I am surprised they didn't offer you one.
No car was offered. I asked for one and they said they have none available
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For your sake I hope it's on this carrier I passed this morning heading south thru Coffs.
All GT's - 1 x CO, 1 x White, 1 x Ruby Vert, 1 x RR & 1 x Silver.
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o673/Astr0Boy65/3b0e7c82-bd8a-4937-aad6-668296d6f075_zpstxaexnc4.jpg) (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/Astr0Boy65/media/3b0e7c82-bd8a-4937-aad6-668296d6f075_zpstxaexnc4.jpg.html)
Cheers
J
My car was placed on a ship on 29 February. ETA to Melbourne is 4 April 2016. Then I'm sure Ford will work a way to delay the car then. Dealer tells me they expect the. Car around 24 April 2016.
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No car was offered. I asked for one and they said they have none available
Sunshine ford gave me one a little Ford Focus have had it for a month now while I'm waiting for my mustang to be fixed. In the end it nearly got a full respray and new drivers seat.
My advise to everyone is to check over your car before you take it. My paint was so thin on the quarter panel you could see the primer in the sunlight underneath.
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Sunshine ford gave me one a little Ford Focus have had it for a month now while I'm waiting for my mustang to be fixed. In the end it nearly got a full respray and new drivers seat.
My advise to everyone is to check over your car before you take it. My paint was so thin on the quarter panel you could see the primer in the sunlight underneath.
Ford - the gift that keeps on giving.
This is unacceptable for a car manufacturer in 2016.
Never purchased a Ford previously. Now I know why.
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the ship that my cars on docked in port melbourne today at 12:34
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Ford AU just called me to give me an update on where my GT Ragtop is. When the nice lady started telling me about the docking dates, and I said those didn't match the published docking dates for that ship, she went away to check. Then said she'd need to find out more and ring me back.
Not sure who is doling out the information at Ford AU to the poor buggers making the calls, but I think that area needs some more ATD.
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I agree, they sent me an email last week advising me that my car had been built but as I couldn't find details on the ETIS site I questioned it with my dealer and today received an email that the build had been put off until 28 March (25 days later than I was advised earlier).
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Hey guys while you are all still waiting people in Aus are already crashing them! Someone in nsw today.
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u12/shelby_mustro/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg) (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/shelby_mustro/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg.html)
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ecoboost guys can go get the badges :lol:
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If its a write off there may be 3 spare wheels available for purchase
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Sunshine ford gave me one a little Ford Focus have had it for a month now while I'm waiting for my mustang to be fixed. In the end it nearly got a full respray and new drivers seat.
My advise to everyone is to check over your car before you take it. My paint was so thin on the quarter panel you could see the primer in the sunlight underneath.
That's bloody terrible! Sorry to hear shelby_mustro :cry:
Any members here taken any photos of there banged up/scratched/lack of paint/scuffed interiors/misaligned panels so future buyers know what to look for when taking delivery?? Be super helpful!
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That's bloody terrible! Sorry to hear shelby_mustro :cry:
Any members here taken any photos of there banged up/scratched/lack of paint/scuffed interiors/misaligned panels so future buyers know what to look for when taking delivery?? Be super helpful!
Have seen this on every S550 I've seen so far, including mine. Bonnet to bar misalignment
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GT Sally, is it an easy fix? (Interesting number plate placement by the way :thumb:)
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GT Sally, is it an easy fix? (Interesting number plate placement by the way :thumb:)
As for fix, there is a you tube video from UK I saw, adjusting the latch mechanism, that didn't work! The contour of the bar & bonnet are different. My son has a resto/smash repair shop, he says it can be fixed, but my car is not a priority at the moment... :tissue:.. when he gets to it, I will post.
That number plate position was temporary with cable ties as I didn't want the dealer to use the American plate bracket. It may just be illegal here in NSW as it is not within the 45 deg viewing angle from the top...besides that, it does block some grill area which may cause a hot spot in the radiator? (I am a mechanical engineer but not an automotive Engineer).
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Hi Guys,
Can someone help me with this?
DELIVERED FROM MELBOURNE 22-03-2016 15:00:00 1
DISCHARGED PORT KEMBLA 21-03-2016 13:24:33 1
LINER RELEASE PORT KEMBLA 21-03-2016 10:18:28
LOADED ON VESSEL MELBOURNE 19-03-2016 18:20:00 1
DISCHARGED MELBOURNE 18-03-2016 01:12:31
I have attached a screenshot that has the above information. Shouldn't it say Delivered from Port Kembla? I am from Sydney and I was hoping it will be delivered via truck from Port Kembla?
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Finally got my window sticker info today
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Hi Guys,
Can someone help me with this?
DELIVERED FROM MELBOURNE 22-03-2016 15:00:00 1
DISCHARGED PORT KEMBLA 21-03-2016 13:24:33 1
LINER RELEASE PORT KEMBLA 21-03-2016 10:18:28
LOADED ON VESSEL MELBOURNE 19-03-2016 18:20:00 1
DISCHARGED MELBOURNE 18-03-2016 01:12:31
I am on the Central Coast and my Mustang was dropped off in Melbourne where it went through the inspection process and was then trucked to Sydney to Pixicar Holding Yard in Western Sydney.
I have attached a screenshot that has the above information. Shouldn't it say Delivered from Port Kembla? I am from Sydney and I was hoping it will be delivered via truck from Port Kembla?
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Re delivering cars for BNE delivery via Port of MEB....
Well, some wombat at Ford decided that it would be better to deliver all cars to MEB, clear, clean and then deliver by road to the dealer from there. For MEB customers, this makes sense. For everyone else, is adds days and possibly a week and a bit to the process.
My GT Ragtop is presently 50km off the Gold Coast in the Tamesis, having overnighted in Port of BNE, and it will stop at Port Kembla and then sail to MEB to be offloaded before being trucked back to SYD.
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Thanks Greg.
Here is a new update. Please have a look at the screenshot.
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Have seen this on every S550 I've seen so far, including mine. Bonnet to bar misalignment
Geez, GT Sally. I'm not quite sure how that slips past QC at flat rock??
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Nice
http://www.mustang.org.au/forum/Smileys/smilies/evilone.gif (http://www.mustang.org.au/forum/Smileys/smilies/evilone.gif)
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Re delivering cars for BNE delivery via Port of MEB....
Well, some wombat at Ford decided that it would be better to deliver all cars to MEB, clear, clean and then deliver by road to the dealer from there. For MEB customers, this makes sense. For everyone else, is adds days and possibly a week and a bit to the process.
My GT Ragtop is presently 50km off the Gold Coast in the Tamesis, having overnighted in Port of BNE, and it will stop at Port Kembla and then sail to MEB to be offloaded before being trucked back to SYD.
It appears Ford Australia couldn't organise a sand castle building competition at the beach.
My car is scheduled for a Melbourne offload despite 39 other cars scheduled for a Brisbane offload. This will add weeks to an already extended delivery. Let alone the extra cost of trucking or shipping the car back to Queensland. The car has been in transit since the 18th December. Despite emailing and phoning Ford to let them know - they really don't care.
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Just a word of caution to all - check the door alignment carefully and ensure they open properly, and the gap is even around the doors. Mine arrived 11 days ago and been at Ford for the last 9 days (and 31km on the clock) with lots of problems... One of the main ones is the drivers side door has dropped front and back by about 10mm (ie straight down) and can be seen easily by looking at the crease down the side of the car. The passenger side door (as reported to me) has a clunk when it is opened. A guy a Ford remarked it could be a twisted chassis (I don't know who he is but works there and was there when I booked the car in). And as I did not buy the car there, it is a low priority - not even a loan vehicle was offered! Make sure to check before you take it off the floor - I did not have that luxury as the car was bought in Melbourne and trucked up to me.
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Just to show the door misalignment problem - and the boot liner not installed correctly... Did not get a photo of the scratched Brembo brakes either...
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Thanks Mate.
I will look at that first thing before I take the delivery.
Do we know how many of us have had the same problem?
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My doors are aligned but the bonnet to front guard alignment is dodgy . . . As has been noted by others. The rear guard (lhs) is slightly out of alignment with the adjoining panel but only noticeable on close inspection.
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Disappointing.
This just killed my excitement. I hope Ford fixes this.
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Disappointing.
This just killed my excitement. I hope Ford fixes this.
I am still excited. Despite the little hiccups, the car is still fun to drive.
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Just a word of caution to all - check the door alignment carefully and ensure they open properly, and the gap is even around the doors. Mine arrived 11 days ago and been at Ford for the last 9 days (and 31km on the clock) with lots of problems... One of the main ones is the drivers side door has dropped front and back by about 10mm (ie straight down) and can be seen easily by looking at the crease down the side of the car. The passenger side door (as reported to me) has a clunk when it is opened. A guy a Ford remarked it could be a twisted chassis (I don't know who he is but works there and was there when I booked the car in). And as I did not buy the car there, it is a low priority - not even a loan vehicle was offered! Make sure to check before you take it off the floor - I did not have that luxury as the car was bought in Melbourne and trucked up to me.
We took our vert into the local dealer (bought elsewhere) needs to go back for 3 days next month for panel adjustment - was offered a loan car, $800 quote to ford approved same day.
Most of the panel issues were fine 3 months ago at pickup, happened in 2500 klms since then.
Cheers
J
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Mate mine was with 31km on the clock, and has been in at the local dealership (for this and the other problems) when I had the car less than 2 days...
Dealer here did not sell the car so they do not appear to be in any rush to fix it (or return phone calls either), and no offer of a loan car either (been nearly 2 weeks now since it arrived!). It has not even been booked in for the panel work as at last Thursday (I know because I called the panel beaters that supplied the quote).
Ford Customer Relations are looking into it now to get a loan car, and some sort of time frame. And everything is documented too.
Worst new car experience I have ever had!
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For Anyone waiting on a Mustang aboardthe Tamesis, I have good news. It docked in MEB last night. Cars are usually pre-cleared through customs, so the wait might be fairly short......
Of course things can get screwed up, but theoretically at least, roll off tomorrow, onto a truck on Wed, in Syd on Thu, pick up from dealer Sat.... But like I said, theoretically....
Or maybe I am just getting my hopes up!
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For Anyone waiting on a Mustang aboardthe Tamesis, I have good news. It docked in MEB last night. Cars are usually pre-cleared through customs, so the wait might be fairly short......
Of course things can get screwed up, but theoretically at least, roll off tomorrow, onto a truck on Wed, in Syd on Thu, pick up from dealer Sat.... But like I said, theoretically....
Or maybe I am just getting my hopes up!
Yeah, very hopeful there Jason. According to my dealer, my car arrived at Port Kembla on the 14th March. According to shipping information, it was to be offloaded in Melbourne on the 16th and then back to Port Kembla on the 18th. I spoke to my dealer this morning and he said the car still hasn't cleared customs in Port Kembla, hence it has been there for 11 to 15 days (depending if you believe the dealer or the shipping manifest). I was also told it would be about two weeks until delivery once the car has pass customs... I'll let you do the math with your delivery date...
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Just a word of caution to all - check the door alignment carefully and ensure they open properly, and the gap is even around the doors. Mine arrived 11 days ago and been at Ford for the last 9 days (and 31km on the clock) with lots of problems... One of the main ones is the drivers side door has dropped front and back by about 10mm (ie straight down) and can be seen easily by looking at the crease down the side of the car. The passenger side door (as reported to me) has a clunk when it is opened. A guy a Ford remarked it could be a twisted chassis (I don't know who he is but works there and was there when I booked the car in). And as I did not buy the car there, it is a low priority - not even a loan vehicle was offered! Make sure to check before you take it off the floor - I did not have that luxury as the car was bought in Melbourne and trucked up to me.
Mine the same, LH door is set too far in & doesn't close easily, RH door low but I think it's the front guard too high. My son has his own repair shop, thinks it might be an adjustment Ford make following water tests to ensure no leaks. NO WAY will I let Ford touch it, my son said it's an easy fix, just getting him to do it is the problem...lol
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Disappointing.
This just killed my excitement. I hope Ford fixes this.
Ford are renown for misaligning panels, even the XY & XW GT's, and the early mustangs
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I now have a build date of 31 March 2016, just over a year since the order.
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I don't know what's going on but we have a couple who have contacted me about joining our club who ordered their car last October and have had it for a couple of weeks now. They are coming on a run with us on Wednesday so will get a look at it then. The wife.s car and she loves it.
Stormin
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I wouldn't be surprised as there does not seem to be any consistency in the order and build process
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Just got informed that my order for competition orange cannot be supplied😰
Selected new colour grabber blue😄
Delivery date next year ??? Still don't know if it will be the first or last quarter of 2017😡
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If grabber blue was available when I put my order in I probably would have selected that. Instead I went for competition orange.
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I agree Grabber Blue is a great colour... Same here...
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Grabber blue will have to do...
Would have preferred competition orange as it was close match to my old gt falcon colour of vermilion fire and l was going to hood stripe it in black with a shaker.
I am now toying with the idea of putting some white stripes with blue l think that will make it stand out
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I think white stripes would stand out on it. I like the idea of a shaker.
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I think by the time it arrives l will have saved some additional dollars for some light mods on the exhaust and intake plus a trip to the paint shop
Trying to spin a positive on a 12 to 18 month wait
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My S550 is White, stock as a rock.... saw a white one on Saturday with stripes, looked cheap IMO....maybe stripes on a colour, but not on white.
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I wouldn't be surprised as there does not seem to be any consistency in the order and build process
My wife was at a Ford dealer about two weeks ago. They had an eco boost mustang in stock available for walk up purchase. Apparently the person who ordered it decided against taking delivery. The only reason they had not sold it was that they had not decided on a price at that point in time.
If your friends ordered one and got it quick, possibly because someone else reneged on a purchase of exactly the same vehicle they wanted?
That's the only thing I can think of. I think it would be tricky to slip a car into a production run that is built to order and booked out 16 months in advance.....
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My S550 is White, stock as a rock.... saw a white one on Saturday with stripes, looked cheap IMO....maybe stripes on a colour, but not on white.
I don't mind it ...
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/Gronker/Mustang%20white-blue_zpsctfcl6lb.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Gronker/media/Mustang%20white-blue_zpsctfcl6lb.jpg.html)
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Its a personal preference but that is what I would do if I had white
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My ETIS build info became available on line today so things are getting closer.
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Its a personal preference but that is what I would do if I had white
Didn't look as good in the flesh, reminded me of the Fiesta
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I have seen a couple with stripes and it didn't do it for me .
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I miss out on the MY17 mustang by one month! and miss out on SYNC 3 as mine is due to be built in MAY 16:(((((((
http://techau.com.au/2017-ford-mustangs-comes-with-sync-3-android-auto-and-carplay/ (http://techau.com.au/2017-ford-mustangs-comes-with-sync-3-android-auto-and-carplay/)
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Mate - you can always cancel your order, then it won't be an issue :grin:
Wonder where young Yuvraj has gone - miss his youthful enthusiasm :lmao:
Cheers
J
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WooHoo!!! I got my VIN today :pepper:
Last week, my dealer had given me segmentation date of May 24th 2016. Today, Ford FB said its been moved forward to end of April 2016 and gave me VIN. I am so stoked :cheers:
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Ford secures more Mustangs for Oz
http://www.carpoint.com.au/news/2016/sports/ford/mustang/ford-oz-secures-more-mustangs-101941?R=101941&Cr=3&surl=aHR0cDovL2VkaXRvcmlhbHN5c3RlbS5jYXJzYWxlcy5jb20uYXUvRGVza3RvcERlZmF1bHQuYXNweD9Ocz1wX0RhdGVBdmFpbGFibGVfRGF0ZVRpbWUlN0MxJk49Mjk4MSs0Mjk0OTY3MjgxKzQyOTQ5NjcyNzkmVGFiSUQ9MjIwODc4NiZRcGI9MSZzaWQ9MTUzRTdDQkE4QjlDJk5uZT0xNQ.. (http://www.carpoint.com.au/news/2016/sports/ford/mustang/ford-oz-secures-more-mustangs-101941?R=101941&Cr=3&surl=aHR0cDovL2VkaXRvcmlhbHN5c3RlbS5jYXJzYWxlcy5jb20uYXUvRGVza3RvcERlZmF1bHQuYXNweD9Ocz1wX0RhdGVBdmFpbGFibGVfRGF0ZVRpbWUlN0MxJk49Mjk4MSs0Mjk0OTY3MjgxKzQyOTQ5NjcyNzkmVGFiSUQ9MjIwODc4NiZRcGI9MSZzaWQ9MTUzRTdDQkE4QjlDJk5uZT0xNQ..)
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Hi all I got my VIN last week from the dealer, the dealer said some thing happened on the 21/5/16 delivery 25/6/16.
Can I tell if it has been built yet??
Is there other ways to track it because FORD are not much help.
Thanks.
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Hi all I got my VIN last week from the dealer, the dealer said some thing happened on the 21/5/16 delivery 25/6/16.
Can I tell if it has been built yet??
It typically takes 90 days from build date for car to be delivered to the owner...some have received it a bit sooner or later but that's usually the timeline. There are multiple stages to this process...here's the link to a post detailing the steps from another forum. I hope this helps-
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37055 (http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37055)
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I just got a call from the, now I don't really like the term 'Ming Mole', and I didn't bother to recall what she called herself, but the person whose job it is to sell you the extra warranty, the paint protection, tinted windows, etc, etc.
She did ask if Io wanted front parking sensors installed (at the bargain price of $899). Reckons everyone is getting them (she would say that). Not sure I see the better part of a thousand dollars value in them - but I would like to hear from anyone who has a 2015/6 mustang is they feel the front sensors are worth the money?
My car should be available next week......maybe......
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Never get paint protection from the ming mole.
A detailing pro will do twice the job for half the price and actually use quality products.
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Never get paint protection from the ming mole.
A detailing pro will do twice the job for half the price and actually use quality products.
I will be taking my car direct from the dealer to the detailer........
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I just got a call from the, now I don't really like the term 'Ming Mole', and I didn't bother to recall what she called herself, but the person whose job it is to sell you the extra warranty, the paint protection, tinted windows, etc, etc.
She did ask if Io wanted front parking sensors installed (at the bargain price of $899). Reckons everyone is getting them (she would say that). Not sure I see the better part of a thousand dollars value in them - but I would like to hear from anyone who has a 2015/6 mustang is they feel the front sensors are worth the money?
My car should be available next week......maybe......
I went for a drive as a passenger in the new Mustang and I have to say it was a bit difficult for me to judge where the front corners were. So if I owned one I wouldn't buy the $900 Ford one but would consider fitting one of these ... http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Steelmate-Front-Parking-Sensor-With-Buzzer-PTS400EX-F.aspx?pid=SPO3669091#Recommendations (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Steelmate-Front-Parking-Sensor-With-Buzzer-PTS400EX-F.aspx?pid=SPO3669091#Recommendations)
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What is the tracking link. Mine was built on 7 Feb 16 and they just told me is in Baltimore as on 7 April 16 !!!!
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A friend picked up his DIB GT yesterday - went for a nice run to break it in...
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o673/Astr0Boy65/12970839_10154077098909099_3868760341263858657_o_zpszc4cziyb.jpg) (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/Astr0Boy65/media/12970839_10154077098909099_3868760341263858657_o_zpszc4cziyb.jpg.html)
Cheers
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Is there a way to get the Sequential Turn Signals working again? Is it legal? I have Sequential Turn Signals on Audi.
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Hi Everyone,
Quick question concerning communication from ford America. Apparently my mustang begins being built today, or tomorrow as we are ahead of America obviously. Just wondering when you start getting some sort of feedback from them. At the moment all I have been given is a build number (from the local dealer) and yet to receive anything else.
Cheers
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Can someone suggest me what sort of stripes will look good on a Magnetic? And what colour stripes.
I am not sure whether stripes look any good on a magnetic, it was just a thought.
Thanks
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Can someone suggest me what sort of stripes will look good on a Magnetic? And what colour stripes.
I am not sure whether stripes look any good on a magnetic, it was just a thought.
Thanks
Mate - for new model specific. try here:
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=94 (http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=94)
Cheers
J
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My excitement for mustang is building up even though its few months away! :pepper:
I went ahead and ordered my personalised plates. I have been putting it off for many months and when I logged in today to myplates - I was pleasantly surprised. They now have plates with mustang tri bar logo :event: They look awesome...just absolutely fantastic :cheers:
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Just checked out the pricing for NSW Mustang plates. Good grief! Purchase price plus $440 per year. Down here it's a one off charge of $495 and that's it.
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Just checked out the pricing for NSW Mustang plates. Good grief! Purchase price plus $440 per year. Down here it's a one off charge of $495 and that's it.
Vic government gets you with speeding fines, in NSW we still get ripped off, just in other ways.
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Just checked out the pricing for NSW Mustang plates. Good grief! Purchase price plus $440 per year. Down here it's a one off charge of $495 and that's it.
My order was $295 for a Personlised plate, which is still very high and that's why I thought about it for ages but looking at the mustang plates, I caved in :grin: Now, it be plain toast and jam for rest of the year :thud:
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Ok so I have my window sticker. Where on it is the build date or how do I read it, I have had it for over a week.
Im trying to work out if it is built or to be built thanks.
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Ok so I have my window sticker. Where on it is the build date or how do I read it, I have had it for over a week.
Im trying to work out if it is built or to be built thanks.
Congratulation! Your car should be built very soon :cheers:
At the top of the Window Sticker there is a "Blend" number... remove the 1 and then read the numbers in YYYYMMDD format and you should have your build date. :thumb:
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Cool thanks its built then, I got 23/3/16.
120160323 blend. :evilone:
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Mine just got delivered to the dealer and is currently being de-plastic wrapped. Hopefully they have taken note of instructions not to wash it, and all being well I get to pick it up Thu PM or Fri AM. YAY! :grin: :event: :omg: :thumb: :smile01: :event: :fantastic:
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Cool thanks its built then, I got 23/3/16.
120160323 blend. :evilone:
That is awesome...you can track your car very soon as it takes the journey from USA East coast to us. I think steps in below forum should help tracking-
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37055 (http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37055)
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Mine just got delivered to the dealer and is currently being de-plastic wrapped. Hopefully they have taken note of instructions not to wash it, and all being well I get to pick it up Thu PM or Fri AM. YAY! :grin: :event: :omg: :thumb: :smile01: :event: :fantastic:
Congratulations!! :thumb: don't forget to post pictures :smile01:
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I get excited just watching the tracking on a car part, can't imagine how all you guys must be feeling.
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Congratulations!! :thumb: don't forget to post pictures :smile01:
Salesman said he was going to see it in their 'pre delivery yard' and said he'd take a photo and SMS it to me. As soon as I have it I will post it. And probably half a thousand more over the next week!
Dwayne - yeah, really excited about it now. It was a slow burn for a year and a bit, but I am feeling it now. Definitely.
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Mine just got delivered to the dealer and is currently being de-plastic wrapped. Hopefully they have taken note of instructions not to wash it, and all being well I get to pick it up Thu PM or Fri AM. YAY! :grin: :event: :omg: :thumb: :smile01: :event: :fantastic:
So I don't have to go through 35 odd pages of posts why the no wash thing??
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So I don't have to go through 35 odd pages of posts why the no wash thing??
Dealers are renowned for having less than perfect pre-deliver wash processes. Sometimes, tiny scratches get into the clear coat and it then takes your detailer a couple of hours extra work to get them out again if you intend on having it in showroom condition. I am getting after market paint protection applied - Opticoat Pro - but there are plenty of them available - and I don't want the expense of getting the detailer to do the extra work getting out the little micro scratches if it is not needed.
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Thought it may be something along those lines. Good luck with the delivery.
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I was advised that my car is apparently at the port (US) so am now waiting on the next bit of info when it is scheduled to be loaded onto a ship
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Dealers are renowned for having less than perfect pre-deliver wash processes. Sometimes, tiny scratches get into the clear coat and it then takes your detailer a couple of hours extra work to get them out again if you intend on having it in showroom condition. I am getting after market paint protection applied - Opticoat Pro - but there are plenty of them available - and I don't want the expense of getting the detailer to do the extra work getting out the little micro scratches if it is not needed.
Opticoat-pro is a really great product. I had it on my wife's car, and put Kamikaze Miyabi on my caprice. Topped them both with Kamikaze Overcoat.
Two bucket wash method and they both still look amazing and swirl free
Dealers usually fill the tiny scratches with a glaze that only lasts a couple of washes. The pro's actually fix them and then apply long lasting protection.
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Who does opticoat in Adelaide?
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Elite Finish in Somerton Park have a great reputation but there's a few others listed as authorised. The application is fairly straight forward, the quality difference is in the preparation polishing beforehand.
I'll be at the club meeting next week if you want to pick my brain.
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Sounds like the next shipment of 2016 Mustangs has just arrived in Perth. I've got 1 coming in on Friday & possibly 3 next week for exhaust upgrades.
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................. I've got 1 coming in on Friday & possibly 3 next week for exhaust upgrades.
had my 5L manual on the hoist at my sons Resto Shop yesterday prior to its' "PEACE OF MIND" :grin: inspection @ FORD today, definitely looks like an upgrade will be a big PLUS......Exhausted, what are you fitting/recommending, what differences are noticeable & how does it affect Ford warranty?
I'm in Sydney unfortunately.
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..Exhausted, what are you fitting/recommending,
Keen to see what you are fitting as well, mine is finally on the boat so into Perth in 5 weeks or so
Quite a bit of chatter here as well - http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21198 (http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21198)
cheers
greg
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Hmmm.....Dealer called - seems to be a 'small blemish - about the size of a finger nail in side panel paint.' So it is off to the panel-beaters / body shop today before I even get it and then I get to pick it up Friday. Dealer said they had looked at everything else, panels, seat trims, etc, where there have been issues and on mine they tell me, all good.
I guess if I had travelled the better part of 16,000 km's, I'd probably end up with a bump or two......
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had my 5L manual on the hoist at my sons Resto Shop yesterday prior to its' "PEACE OF MIND" :grin: inspection @ FORD today, definitely looks like an upgrade will be a big PLUS......Exhausted, what are you fitting/recommending, what differences are noticeable & how does it affect Ford warranty?
I'm in Sydney unfortunately.
Apparently the convertibles are all auto's. (correct me if I'm wrong) I'm using Magnaflow twin 3" stainless systems on the V8's & twin 2.5" on the Eco boost model. I would advise you to use the 'street' system on the auto's as the competition system resonates like hell on the autos. There is a little bit of a mod to ensure a good fit (only takes a minute) The competition system is loader & depends on your threshold of pain!! X-Force also have a system available but have not tried one yet. I use the Magnaflow brand ...American car .. American system. They are dearer than the Chinese systems but have a lifetime warranty for as long as you own the vehicle. In regards to affecting the Ford warranty .. that is something you need to discuss with your dealer. A lot of the systems I have fitted are for a Ford dealer, so apparently it doesn't affect it????
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Keen to see what you are fitting as well, mine is finally on the boat so into Perth in 5 weeks or so
Quite a bit of chatter here as well - http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21198 (http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21198)
cheers
greg
I have fitted 12 systems now. Pretty easy. Could do it with my eyes closed. One system I have fitted was a twin 2.5" Borla system supplied by a customer. Did not think much of it. Small rear mufflers, tinnie sounding, didn't fit without having to put a 5 deg bend in right side connecting pipe to make it fit.
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Dealers are renowned for having less than perfect pre-deliver wash processes. Sometimes, tiny scratches get into the clear coat and it then takes your detailer a couple of hours extra work to get them out again if you intend on having it in showroom condition. I am getting after market paint protection applied - Opticoat Pro - but there are plenty of them available - and I don't want the expense of getting the detailer to do the extra work getting out the little micro scratches if it is not needed.
Also note the paint protection on your insurance policy, that way it's covered if you ever need panel/paint repairs.
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Also note the paint protection on your insurance policy, that way it's covered if you ever need panel/paint repairs.
That's a good idea. I had never thought of that!
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A black 2015 Mustang registered "28 PONY" drove past me this morning near Milperra....great looking machine.
I finally got to see my one yesterday afternoon - although cant pick it up until tomorrow morning!
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Beautiful car!! :cheers:
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............. I'm using Magnaflow twin 3" stainless systems on the V8's & twin 2.5" on the Eco boost model. I would advise you to use the 'street' system on the auto's as the competition system resonates like hell on the autos.......
Yup, I was leaning towards the Magnaflow Street Catback....where to buy? Prefer to buy local, that is in OZ. AmericanMuscle.com & CJPony both sell this item but I have had issues with deliveries from both .........American Muscle.com price is AU$2212 incl tax, duty & shipping. I'm thinking of going with a C&L Street Cold Air intake also!....Any feedback on suppliers will be appreciated.
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Has any one fitted extractors to the new v8 mustang yet?
Is it much of a job?
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Yup, I was leaning towards the Magnaflow Street Catback....where to buy? Prefer to buy local, that is in OZ. AmericanMuscle.com & CJPony both sell this item but I have had issues with deliveries from both .........American Muscle.com price is AU$2212 incl tax, duty & shipping. I'm thinking of going with a C&L Street Cold Air intake also!....Any feedback on suppliers will be appreciated.
Hi Gazza. Let me see what I can arrange for you from Sydney from my supplier. I'll get back to you tomorrow night hopefully. It will be from Supercat Converters as they are the Australian distributors for Magnaflow.
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I'm thinking of going with a C&L Street Cold Air intake also!....Any feedback on suppliers will be appreciated.
I have been pondering a CAI on the Cobra - as a standard (4.6ltr 32v) car I read it was never worthwhile, and apparently gains are limited until you're at higher boost levels around the 5/600rwhp mark. At that level, I have seen dyno reports with 30-40hp gains and one showing a 60rwhp gain but that was a Crusher Whipple (3.4ltr IIRC) car.
On a standard N/A injected car, I would want the supplier/manufacturer to show dyno reports of actual RWHP gains on a car with the same mods as mine before I parted with any money....
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Is there a way to get the Sequential Turn Signals working again? Is it legal? I have Sequential Turn Signals on Audi.
Nah I think the rear lights on the world mustang have been programmed to have single turn signals. If you want sequence ones you need to by a whole new light unit which are about 1500 each.
I think sequential signals are not legal on new cars, depending on what state you are in. If in doubt look up the road traffic act.
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Hi Gazza. Let me see what I can arrange for you from Sydney from my supplier. I'll get back to you tomorrow night hopefully. It will be from Supercat Converters as they are the Australian distributors for Magnaflow.
Thanks mate...
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Thanks mate...
SMS sent
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Picked up my V8 Mustang today. Magnetic with OTT stripe.. well worth the 15 month wait. can sit along side my '65 mustang
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Congrats John
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Order my Mustang 4 December 2014.
Manufactured 10 December 2015.
Finally pick it up today at 11:00am :)
Car will be heavily modified (mechanically and consmetically). Should be done in about 2 weeks. Will post pics once done.
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Order my Mustang 4 December 2014.
Manufactured 10 December 2015.
Finally pick it up today at 11:00am :)
Car will be heavily modified (mechanically and consmetically). Should be done in about 2 weeks. Will post pics once done.
Can't wait to see it after the photos you showed me a few months ago.
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Picked up my V8 Mustang today. Magnetic with OTT stripe.. well worth the 15 month wait. can sit along side my '65 mustang
Like mine :grin:
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....... In regards to affecting the Ford warranty .. that is something you need to discuss with your dealer. A lot of the systems I have fitted are for a Ford dealer, so apparently it doesn't affect it????.....
Spoke to the Service Manager @ my dealership yesterday....doesn't affect warranty if there are no sensors fitted to the system...therefore a unit in it self.
Now to find a CAI to suit without tune, as a retune apparently affects certain warranties....I'll be in contact with you soon.
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Well, I,finally picked up my Mustang at midday yesterday.
A couple of fun things happened. As I was driving up Church St from the dealership, at the set of lights at the top of the hill, so about 500 meters from the dealership a taxi pulled up next to me at the lights.
The passengers window gets wound down and a bloke leans out.
"Hey mate! Nice car. How much did you pay for it?"
"70k"
"I'll give you $80k cash for it right now"
At this point the lights turn green and I have just enough time to shout back "NO" before the taxi starts to get rapidly smaller in the rear view mirror. :grin:
Then on the way home from work, I get stuck in traffic near home. There is traffic built up in the other direction too. Everyone is going nowhere fast....anyway the 4wd next to me going the other direction winds down the drivers and rear passengers window. Dad is pointing at my mustang and explaining something to his four year old son in the booster seat in the back. The kid smiles and points to my car. So I slip,it into neutral and push about 5000 revs out the back. The grumble is very cool and the little kids face lights up with the biggest smile. Dad and mum wave thanks back and it made me feel really good too.
Lovely way to finish day one with a mustang. :thumb:
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Congrats on the delivery
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Congrats :cheers:
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Dealers are renowned for having less than perfect pre-deliver wash processes. Sometimes, tiny scratches get into the clear coat and it then takes your detailer a couple of hours extra work to get them out again if you intend on having it in showroom condition. I am getting after market paint protection applied - Opticoat Pro - but there are plenty of them available - and I don't want the expense of getting the detailer to do the extra work getting out the little micro scratches if it is not needed.
Hey guys,
Any recommendations for mustang detailing in Sydney or north of the bridge? You've got me wondering wether I should even bother getting the dealer to do the paint protection when I finally pick mine up! Is it much of a price difference?
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Hey guys,
Any recommendations for mustang detailing in Sydney or north of the bridge? You've got me wondering wether I should even bother getting the dealer to do the paint protection when I finally pick mine up! Is it much of a price difference?
Don't get the dealer paint protection!
There are a lot of good pro detailers in Sydney. They do much better work and use much better products.
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What can I say? ....Assuming it's NOT a regrettable sale, in which case the seller wouldn't be trying to make a quick $15K, I am so p1ssed off any decent Australian would do this......now I've got it offa my chest, I can take a vallium & a few beers & CHILL... :ouch:
http://www.carnetwesternsydney.com.au/car-details.aspx?sitekey=TMA&MTA=168591&/15-FORD-MUSTANG-FASTBACK-GT-5.0-V8-FM-RED-6-SP-AUTOMATIC-2D-COUPE&affiliate_Id=0001&utm_source=1000&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=LotlinxAU (http://www.carnetwesternsydney.com.au/car-details.aspx?sitekey=TMA&MTA=168591&/15-FORD-MUSTANG-FASTBACK-GT-5.0-V8-FM-RED-6-SP-AUTOMATIC-2D-COUPE&affiliate_Id=0001&utm_source=1000&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=LotlinxAU)
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Is it much of a price difference?
For an equivalent treatment the pro detailer is going to be less than half the price of the dealer.
What I am getting done will cost a little over $1000, but will last 3-5 years, includes a treatment for the rag top and rims. I have seen other cars with similar paint protection packages and they look great.
Personally I think a pro detail including clay baring, finished off with a quality Carnuba wax looks a touch better, but lasts 1 to six months.
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For an equivalent treatment the pro detailer is going to be less than half the price of the dealer.
What I am getting done will cost a little over $1000, but will last 3-5 years, includes a treatment for the rag top and rims. I have seen other cars with similar paint protection packages and they look great.
Personally I think a pro detail including clay baring, finished off with a quality Carnuba wax looks a touch better, but lasts 1 to six months.
All I can say is ask your local smash repair shop spray painter for his advice.....the answer will be....? :ouch: :grin: :sick:
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What can I say? ....Assuming it's NOT a regrettable sale, in which case the seller wouldn't be trying to make a quick $15K, I am so p1ssed off any decent Australian would do this......now I've got it offa my chest, I can take a vallium & a few beers & CHILL... :ouch:
http://www.carnetwesternsydney.com.au/car-details.aspx?sitekey=TMA&MTA=168591&/15-FORD-MUSTANG-FASTBACK-GT-5.0-V8-FM-RED-6-SP-AUTOMATIC-2D-COUPE&affiliate_Id=0001&utm_source=1000&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=LotlinxAU (http://www.carnetwesternsydney.com.au/car-details.aspx?sitekey=TMA&MTA=168591&/15-FORD-MUSTANG-FASTBACK-GT-5.0-V8-FM-RED-6-SP-AUTOMATIC-2D-COUPE&affiliate_Id=0001&utm_source=1000&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=LotlinxAU)
That is apparently the wholesale price
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Saw this Yellow Ecoboost Convertible on the Gateway motorway in Brisbane this morning, someone will be getting it soon no doubt!
Also passed a Shadow Black Ecoboost Coupe on the Gateway.
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I saw a whole truckload heading north of Narangba this afternoon.
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For an equivalent treatment the pro detailer is going to be less than half the price of the dealer.
What I am getting done will cost a little over $1000, but will last 3-5 years, includes a treatment for the rag top and rims. I have seen other cars with similar paint protection packages and they look great.
Personally I think a pro detail including clay baring, finished off with a quality Carnuba wax looks a touch better, but lasts 1 to six months.
Thanks for all your advice guys. Always would prefer to go off recommendations, especially when it comes being ripped off for inferior service/products on my baby... Well soon to be... 😉
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Has anyone noticed on the ford website when you build your own Mustang there is now a Mustang styling kit as an option to purchase !
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Anyone see this article recently, i have scanned it in for all you interested new mustang owners, or those that are considering owning one.
(http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y449/Supercoach4/mustang%20story_zpsf7otiemr.jpg) (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/Supercoach4/media/mustang%20story_zpsf7otiemr.jpg.html)
Cheers
Andrew
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Has anyone noticed on the ford website when you build your own Mustang there is now a Mustang styling kit as an option to purchase !
There not ford parts, its the outlaw body kit by cdc. you can get this kit for less than 1/2 the price ford is charging
http://www.classicdesignconcepts.com/2015-16-mustang (http://www.classicdesignconcepts.com/2015-16-mustang)
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you can get this kit for less than 1/2 the price ford is charging
Common theme with all the dealer extras.
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Thanks I was wondering where the styling kits were coming from ...
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Hey guys,
Finally my car has been built and waiting at the port in Baltimore. Anyway to find out which ship it will be put on and when??
Cheers
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Yep mine arrived at terminal on 25-4-16 at Baltimore.
Vessel name SALOME. ETD 30/4/16 ETA 1/6/16
I would think your car is on the same ship Eleanor15. :cheers:
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Yep mine arrived at terminal on 25-4-16 at Baltimore.
Vessel name SALOME. ETD 30/4/16 ETA 1/6/16
I would think your car is on the same ship Eleanor15. :cheers:
sounds good, how did you find out all those details about the ship though?
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Eleanor15 there is a link back on page 5 about 3 down. read them and put ya vin in.
All should come up. I read through pages 3 to 5 will give you the steps to go through.
Also what colour is yours? with a name like Eleanor.
Mines Magnetic, strips, Lustre wheels, manual V8.
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Eleanor15 there is a link back on page 5 about 3 down. read them and put ya vin in.
All should come up. I read through pages 3 to 5 will give you the steps to go through.
Also what colour is yours? with a name like Eleanor.
Mines Magnetic, strips, Lustre wheels, manual V8.
Seems like we have ordered the same car hahaha also magnetic with strips and the nickel/ lighter wheels. Still not sure if i made the right decision with the wheels
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Seems like we have ordered the same car hahaha also magnetic with strips and the nickel/ lighter wheels. Still not sure if i made the right decision with the wheels
I have the stock black wheels....glad I didn't go with the nickel, brake dust is very painful....even on the black, hate to imagine it on the nickel.....had my White S550 3 months & 2,000km, washed it twice, the wheels 5 times...The nickel wheels would suit some colours though, black wheels suit the white IMO...
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Spotted this one in Sydney last week...
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o673/Astr0Boy65/13087704_10154134761519099_2473673853120791875_n_zpsdykzrb6u.jpg) (http://s1337.photobucket.com/user/Astr0Boy65/media/13087704_10154134761519099_2473673853120791875_n_zpsdykzrb6u.jpg.html)
Cheers
J
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My car has now been booked onto the Figaro due to leave on 7 May
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My car has now been booked onto the Figaro due to leave on 7 May
It is well worth the wait, but by god the wait can seem interminable at times!
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It is well worth the wait, but by god the wait can seem interminable at times!
:thumb:
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Anyone in north west Sydney able to recommend a dealer? I'm thinking about ordering an auto convertible for my wife. She likes grabber blue so that's probably the color.
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Anyone in north west Sydney able to recommend a dealer? I'm thinking about ordering an auto convertible for my wife. She likes grabber blue so that's probably the color.
hi skev ring Micheal at clancys Bathurst 0407167447
cheers tim
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That's the guy who used to own Hills Mustangs?
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hi skev ring Micheal at clancys Bathurst 0407167447
cheers tim
+1 - My wife bought hers there.
Cheers
J
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That's the guy who used to own Hills Mustangs?
yep same bloke looks after people with personal service not a sales rep on commission he is worth a call most of the new ones in the nsw club are from clancys at least the ones who picked up the phone and gave him a chance to quote only ford dealer to sponsor the club
cheers tim
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Our competition orange GT was delivered to Port Kembla @ 3.35pm today, hopefully have it home in the next 5-10 days :evilone:
In total 38 cars arrived port Kembla today, bill of lading number US1632061, link to see your car is there, https://www.2wglobal.com (https://www.2wglobal.com) you just need your VIN to check, good luck.
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http://performancedrive.com.au/ford-mustang-best-selling-sports-car-world-2015-2214/ (http://performancedrive.com.au/ford-mustang-best-selling-sports-car-world-2015-2214/)
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So after a 14 month wait, we finally picked up our competition orange mustang, Gt 6 speed manual, totally loving it, such an awesome colour.
In the first 24 hours of owning, we've had, love your car, is that a new mustang love the colour, awesome looking car
They certainly attract the attention of other motorists.
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Will be 14 months before mine arrives. The wait has taken the edge off the excitement. Got to the point where I really dont care if it arrives or not. Thank you Ford for ruining it for me.
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So after a 14 month wait, we finally picked up our competition orange mustang, Gt 6 speed manual, totally loving it, such an awesome colour.
In the first 24 hours of owning, we've had, love your car, is that a new mustang love the colour, awesome looking car
They certainly attract the attention of other motorists.
Hey Keith, I thought I saw you taking it for a spin today. :grin:
http://youtu.be/28mVg_vzzRU (http://youtu.be/28mVg_vzzRU)
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:lmao:, wasn't me mate, but the way they were driving it, reminds me a lot of the wifes driving when we go grocery shopping. :grin:
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So after a 14 month wait, we finally picked up our competition orange mustang, Gt 6 speed manual, totally loving it, such an awesome colour.
In the first 24 hours of owning, we've had, love your car, is that a new mustang love the colour, awesome looking car
They certainly attract the attention of other motorists.
Congrats Keith, mine is on the ship on its way now. Hope to have it next month.
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I am new to this forum. I ordered my Mustang in October of last year. Had a call from Ford dealer this morning, asking if I wanted them to fit front sensors, detail body, leather treatment and tint windscreen etc when car eventually arrives.......about $2600.00 I have never purchased a new car before so I am looking for some feedback / experience.
I have owned cobras and corvettes in the past, so not too worried about cars with long bonnets, but I am not sure about the dealer doing leather, tinting and detailing.
Any thoughts appreciated. Muz - Sunshine Coast
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I am new to this forum. I ordered my Mustang in October of last year. Had a call from Ford dealer this morning, asking if I wanted them to fit front sensors, detail body, leather treatment and tint windscreen etc when car eventually arrives.......about $2600.00 I have never purchased a new car before so I am looking for some feedback / experience.
I have owned cobras and corvettes in the past, so not too worried about cars with long bonnets, but I am not sure about the dealer doing leather, tinting and detailing.
Any thoughts appreciated. Muz - Sunshine Coast
Politely say no thank you and book it into a professional detailer and window tinter, and then enjoy the $1,500 you've just saved on a much better quality product.
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Politely say no thank you and book it into a professional detailer and window tinter, and then enjoy the $1,500 you've just saved on a much better quality product.
Yep, I agree.
Paint protection glaze, any detailer can provide, window tinting is half the price when getting solatint or the like to do it, leather treatment again not worth it, Ive bought new cars over and over again, and have never found or seen the benefit in what they say they do for the $2600, and as to the front sensors, if your that close to something, go buy yourself some glasses, much better investment :grin:
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Here's a link to a pro detail & paint protection using Opti-coat:
http://www.detailparadise.com.au/showthread.php?14355-2016-Ford-Mustang-S550-GT-Race-Red&highlight=mustang (http://www.detailparadise.com.au/showthread.php?14355-2016-Ford-Mustang-S550-GT-Race-Red&highlight=mustang)
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Thanks for your helpful responses Guys. Confirmed my sentiments. I spoke with Rob at Herrod motorsport a couple of weeks back, re supercharger upgrade. He said it may be possible to have car delivered via their workshop..........Could be tempted. Will think it over while I wait.......and wait !!?? Muz
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Salome the ship my car is on is at New Zealand today. So its getting closer. :evilone:
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Mine is on the Figaro somewhere out at sea
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Here's a link to a pro detail & paint protection using Opti-coat:
http://www.detailparadise.com.au/showthread.php?14355-2016-Ford-Mustang-S550-GT-Race-Red&highlight=mustang (http://www.detailparadise.com.au/showthread.php?14355-2016-Ford-Mustang-S550-GT-Race-Red&highlight=mustang)
I had Opti-Coat put on my 2015 Mustang the first week I had it, and am as pleased as punch with it so far. Washing is a lot easier, I can get the water to 'flood' off the panels making the drying little more than dabbing with the microfiber.
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I had Opti-Coat put on my 2015 Mustang the first week I had it, and am as pleased as punch with it so far. Washing is a lot easier, I can get the water to 'flood' off the panels making the drying little more than dabbing with the microfiber.
I use the 2 bucket wash method, and each quarter I apply a new spray sealer over the coating on my wife's car and still has no swirls (fine scratches) after 2 years. You can also use a blower to dry the car instead of drying towel if you're really OCD :bolt:
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Well finally picked up mine yesterday, long wait but worth it
Had a bit of a fail trying to do the suspension myself (buggered if I can get the two spline strut bolts off, even with a hammer - will regroup and try again later :)), plus is that the new wheels fit well
cheers
greg
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I use the 2 bucket wash method,
Me too.
and each quarter I apply a new spray sealer over the coating on my wife's car and still has no swirls (fine scratches) after 2 years.
Impressive.
You can also use a blower to dry the car instead of drying towel if you're really OCD :bolt:
I have tried that, but find it terribly difficult to get right. The side mirrors make a goose of my drying efforts for hours, even with the blower!
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Finally! My mustang is booked for FEDORA and till be reaching Port Kembla on July 6. :pepper: I just might get keys on July 16th :grin:
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Mine will be in Melbourne tomorrow, on Salome.
So I wonder how long till it gets to me in SA? :burnout:
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The Figaro is docked in Aukland today so will be in Australia soon
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The Figaro is docked in Aukland today so will be in Australia soon
Time to get exited Mark
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Got a phone call from the Ford dealer yesterday my car is scheduled to be built in Sep 2016 and possible delivery in Dec. (Blue GT Mustang for Christmas). Placed order in first week of Jan 2016. My order was pushed forward due to the number of people who have replaced there orders to ensure that they get the 2017 spec model and have now joined the rear of the waiting list.. :evilone:
My question is the 2017 model upgraded worth the extra wait as the only key changes I can see is the change in colour and the upgraded SYNC system?
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and there is also the extra cost associated with orders placed after some time in December 2015
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Got a phone call from the Ford dealer yesterday my car is scheduled to be built in Sep 2016 and possible delivery in Dec. (Blue GT Mustang for Christmas). Placed order in first week of Jan 2016. My order was pushed forward due to the number of people who have replaced there orders to ensure that they get the 2017 spec model and have now joined the rear of the waiting list.. :evilone:
My question is the 2017 model upgraded worth the extra wait as the only key changes I can see is the change in colour and the upgraded SYNC system?
Man so Jealous, i ordered mine 21st November 2015, the only call i've had was 3 weeks ago to tell me they hadn't forgotten about me.
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Welcome to the forum Stinger
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Welcome to the forum Stinger
Thanks, I've been following this thread for about a month and JadeMach1 is probably one of the closest people to have ordered near my time frame.
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Man so Jealous, i ordered mine 21st November 2015, the only call i've had was 3 weeks ago to tell me they hadn't forgotten about me.
Which Ford dealer are you going through???
I ordered mine through Patterson Ford they have been giving me a call every 2 months on progress.
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Which Ford dealer are you going through???
I ordered mine through Patterson Ford they have been giving me a call every 2 months on progress.
Mine was ordered in nov and I have still not received anything from ford. I stopped in to dealer last week to ask for an update and was told I'm at the top of there list but was also told they placed there orders with ford last month, WTF does this mean they held my order for 6 months before even putting it threw
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It means you have a very long time to wait. The dealer has done you no favours. Last I heard its a 18 month wait, from order, possible 24.....
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Which Ford dealer are you going through???
I ordered mine through Patterson Ford they have been giving me a call every 2 months on progress.
I ordered mine from Freeway Ford in Cranbourne Vic. The only call I've received was at the 6 month mark to let me know that all they could see was that the order had been accepted. They couldn't give me an rough ETA like you got though.
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To say I'm excited is an understatement :pepper:. Here's why - I ordered my Mustang GT in Ingot Silver in May 2015. The car was built 24.03.2016, left Baltimore and loaded onto the ship (Salome) on the 30.04.2016. After travelling down the east coast of America, via the Panama Canal, to Auckland, Brisbane, Port Kembla, the ship arrived in Melbourne on Saturday everning 03.06.2016. The car is due to be uploaded to the dealer on the 10.06.2016. I must say, the dealer has been great in keeping me informed (not that they needed to as I was watching the car through the whole process). They even let me drive one for half an hour which further fuelled my excitment. I am expecting only a few more weeks till I get the car and I'll be a little bit sad that the journey is over but the sadness will be replaced by the sheer excitement of driving the new Mustang GT. :burnout:
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Welcome to the forum jman
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Yep mine was on Salome also and have been tracking it, has been fun. Spoke to my dealer yesterday and they said I should see the car in 10days. I hope. I ordered mine on 5/5/15.
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The wife never understood why I was tracking the car but it was fun and something to do whilst I waited for the car to arrive.
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Ive ordered mine last year, November 2016 and was informed that there's a 12-15month wait list so ive got plenty of time if i want to change my order anytime as long as it hasn't been built and ill be contacted prior to it being built for any changes... so i initially ordered the ecoboost without thinking... now im definite that i want the GT but its too late as my dealer just rang me few weeks ago that its already been done and aboard CARMEN which will be available in their dealership by 12th of July.... if i still opt to change to a GT, ill be on the last again which will be another 18 month wait.... :tissue:
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Mine has arrived in Australia on the Figaro which is currently berthed in Brisbane. Should be in Melbourne on Friday.
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Congratulations Mark. Soon be driving your MUSTANG
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If my dealer hasn't given me any extra info by the 9 month mark should i call them to see whats going on? Surely within 9 months they'd know at least a little about when the cars coming?
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If my dealer hasn't given me any extra info by the 9 month mark should i call them to see whats going on? Surely within 9 months they'd know at least a little about when the cars coming?
Yes, the Ford data-base should have updated information about the car.
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Ordered mine 25 Sept 2015. Waiting, waiting, nothing! Go in to dealership to get an update, anything! I am told the car has been built, awaiting shipping by rail to port? Haven't I been getting the emails? What emails?
Anyway, email from Ford arrives next day telling me build has been completed and it will be shipped by rail to the port to be shipped.
So, my advice is to keep on at the dealer until you get some news. Good luck to all
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I'm not surprised, I did not receive a single email from Ford Australia about the build or planned arrival of the car, we did receive the information from our dealer which was good, the only time I heard from Ford Australia was last week after we took delivery, asking how we liked the car, basically a telemarketing call, no apology for taking so long to deliver, just how did we like it.
Pretty disappointing result from Ford Australia, I often wonder if there marketing department really gets it? bit like all marketing departments, hope there is no forum members in marketing :grin:
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My dealer called me today and told me the Mustang is in and it is scheduled to be picked up on Saturday. Very excited. I'm a little surprised at some of the other comments asking for an apology and saying the dealer didn't keep them informed. My dealer didn't either but I was given a rough idea on a timeline (and I got the email from Ford 8 days after it left Baltimore). It was never going to be quick and thanks to this forum, I was able to track the car myself (half the fun). I think everyone should focus on their cool cars and worry about what they can control - their new Mustang. Giddy up. :thumb:
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Going to be the longest 3 days of your life jman_cool hahaha
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Yep been told mine is sitting at truck depo waiting to come to Port Lincoln. So close, just hope it gets on the truck soon. 14 months now just days.
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I must have the best Ford Dealer in Aust (on the Central Coast NSW) Have been getting updates almost weekly for the last 2 months on how mines going. I was originally told Sept 2016 build, got a phone call and car was moved to beginning of June and a MY17 :pepper: Then the latest call, I was told middle of June, Still very HAPPY :pepper:
I also have been given my NSC & Vin numbers...Vin is on the Fordetis website but hasn't started production yet. All in all, extremely happy with my Ford Dealer. :grin:
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I must have the best Ford Dealer in Aust (on the Central Coast NSW) Have been getting updates almost weekly for the last 2 months on how mines going.
Your dealer would seem to have a far stronger commitment to customer service than most.... Nice one.
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Not happy :ouch:my car is so close but will still be waiting for a week with it just sitting in a truck yard to be delivered. Was told its been there since Tuesday and won't be delivered till next Tuesday. I said I just fly over and drive it back but oh no you can't do that. :thud:
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Mine was ordered in nov and I have still not received anything from ford. I stopped in to dealer last week to ask for an update and was told I'm at the top of there list but was also told they placed there orders with ford last month, WTF does this mean they held my order for 6 months before even putting it threw
Well after contacting ford aus via facebook the very next day the dealer called me with a nsc number and a delivery date of 30th of dec
so its probably on same boat as jademach1's car as a side note if your car is getting built in sept jade it will be a 2017 spec car
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Well after contacting ford aus via facebook the very next day the dealer called me with a nsc number and a delivery date of 30th of dec
so its probably on same boat as jademach1's car as a side note if your car is getting built in sept jade it will be a 2017 spec car
When did you order yours Cap? I might do the same if it was around the same time.
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When did you order yours Cap? I might do the same if it was around the same time.
November last year
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The Figaro has berthed in Melbourne today so my car will be unloaded soon and on its way to SA :pepper:
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November last year
Perfect, same time as me. I just pm'd you.
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My car is scheduled to arrive this coming Sunday (26 June) at Brisbane Port.... what is the usual timeline for it to be cleared from customs and be delivered to a dealership?
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Mine arrived at Port in Melbourne on a Sunday and my dealer had it on Wednesday in Adelaide
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Hi all can anyone do me a favour having a had time looking up the track and trace for this vin number.
1FA6P8CF6H5200177
Can anyone tell me it's current location?
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Lying beside the Titanic :lmao:
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Lying beside the Titanic :lmao:
Not far off it Glenn this is the v8 I apparently never ordered it seems to have surfaced. It's weird at the time they don't know what happened to my order I changed mid last year well apparently it's now In Aus for a August delivery. :thud:
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So what's the go ? Is it still ordered in your name or what ?
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Yep only just found out today just trying to get my head around it as I wasn't expecting it. to be honest I reckon my eb convertible is way faster then a stock v8. test drove there yellow one today.
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Ha I test drove that one yesterday and thought it went quite well . And it will be quicker than yours .
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So what colour is the one you ordered ? Manual or auto ?
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It's a black manual fastback v8. I don't think so mine gets loose at the back end now when u plant it. Mine just feels quicker. you should have a go of it sometime Glenn.
If your interested in getting one I've got this one at the cheaper price before it went up. just need to find my contract.
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Hi all can anyone do me a favour having a had time looking up the track and trace for this vin number.
1FA6P8CF6H5200177
Can anyone tell me it's current location?
It currently comes up as 'no records found'
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It currently comes up as 'no records found'
Well according to the ship the ford dealer send me the boat left Brisbane today?
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:412711/mmsi:353647000/imo:9633185/vessel:MORNING_CINDY (http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:412711/mmsi:353647000/imo:9633185/vessel:MORNING_CINDY)
I'm totally confused right now :thud:
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Well according to the ship the ford dealer send me the boat left Brisbane today?
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:412711/mmsi:353647000/imo:9633185/vessel:MORNING_CINDY (http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:412711/mmsi:353647000/imo:9633185/vessel:MORNING_CINDY)
I'm totally confused right now :thud:
Well that is weird as I would expect the VIN to come up on Track & Trace website to show which ship it is on.
https://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?frameId=145462324288818380&url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage (https://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?frameId=145462324288818380&url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage)
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Wee that is weird as I would expect the VIN to come up on Track & Trace website to show which ship it is on.
https://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?frameId=145462324288818380&url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage (https://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?frameId=145462324288818380&url=https%3A%2F%2Fatt.2wglobal.com%2Fgstattweb%2Focean.do%3Fmethod%3DgetDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage)
That's what I was thinking
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That's what I was thinking
I just checked your VIN on the ETIS website and see that its build date was 10 June 2016 which means it should be sitting at the Port in Baltimore waiting to be allocated a ship.
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I rang the dealer to get a please explain that's pretty well what he told me. Now what to do with a second mustang. :thud:
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I rang mine yesterday, got a tentative build date of December. Fingers crossed it starts sooner :(
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I rang the dealer to get a please explain that's pretty well what he told me. Now what to do with a second mustang. :thud:
Sell it to Glenn
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Glenn who ?
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Hey guys,
Does anyone know what 'Liner Release' means when tracking your mustang. As far as I can tell the boat is not due to arrive in Melbourne for another couple of days, yet the location of this status is Melbourne.
Cheers
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Liner release is prior notice of an impending offload. Your car is getting closer.
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I got this email from Ford yesterday.
Excitement is building
Hi Darren,
Great news, you are officially one step closer to getting behind the wheel of your brand new Magnetic Mustang Fastback. Production of your vehicle has been completed at the assembly line in Flatrock, Detroit and in the coming days your Mustang with a 5.0l V8 Engine will make its way by train to the port to be shipped. This will take about 20 days.
We will send you another email soon confirming that your vehicle has been shipped and is on its way to Australia.
Get to know your Mustang and the history behind the design and build in the Making of the US Mustang video series.*
WATCH PART ONE
Best wishes,
Ford Australia.
Rang my dealer and he said don't worry about that email your car is due in December/January. Anyone else had this email?? And i was a bit surprised as i only ordered in Feb this year.
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Yes I got that email after my car arrived in Australia
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G'day,
My name is Ken.
I am the proud owner of a new Mustang that is currently on its pacific cruise.
I have found this site to be a wealth of knowledge and information. Thanks heaps.
I ordered my race red 2.3l fastback (SBMB9B1) on the 23 May this year, naturally expecting about a years + wait.
on 18 June the dealer rang me in the morning and asked if i wanted it early as they had some movement in their orders, didn't take too much thought, i said yes.
From that point on i started trying to track the vehicle. I managed to get the NSC number and from that i got the VIN and so on.
this other mustang site healped a lot
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37055 (http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37055)
on the bill of loading it indicated 16 vehicles. Im not say they are all Mustangs, but they might be for those waiting.
Attached is the bill of loading, and a map of the route being taken by the ship (named Tamesis).
The Tamisis is currently sailing between Panama and French Polynesia, expected to get there about 7 July.
The other ports it is stopping at are:
Auckland (14 July)
Brisbane (18 July)
Port Kembla (21 July)
Melbourne (24 July)
aftre that I dont care, but just for info Fremantle (29 July)
After this is the 7-10 days ports/customs the 3-5 days dealership.
I'll be one happy person in August!! only after a 3 month wait. :lol: :lol: :event: :lol: :lol:
Regards
Ken
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other attachment
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I've ordered a ecoboost back in Jan 16,Been told it won't be built till jan 17,but after reading some of the other guys story's above,maybe mine might be built earlier.
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Contacted the Newcastle dealer today,and told car still won't be built before jan 2017,so much for increased production bullshit.
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I have a feeling they're telling people longer build dates to cover themselves. Makes sense.
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The avg overall time from order to delivery seems to be about 14 to 15 months.
We ordered in Oct 14 - was built in Sept 15 and delivered on 29th Dec 15.
You may be lucky to pick up an unclaimed order - but that's for the lucky few.
Just have to relax and let it happen or you'll be a blithering mess by the time it is parked in your garage.
It's worth the wait :burnout:
Cheers
J
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Hey guys,
Does anyone know what delivered from means as a status?
Cheers
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How long before scheduled build would you expect to receive a VIN or other details??
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I've just had a call from my ford dealer telling me my ecoboost mustang has arrived at port Kembla new.he said because it was a ecoboost the wait times have diminished.I last heard a week ago and they said it would still be a January build date,so iam pretty happy.
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I have been told by a few Ford dealers last week the time waiting for the 5.0 v8 is about 12 mths at the moment and less for the EB . :shrug:
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I have been told by a few Ford dealers last week the time waiting for the 5.0 v8 is about 12 mths at the moment and less for the EB . :shrug:
Do you mean new orders are a 12 month wait?
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Do you mean new orders are a 12 month wait?
I was driving through Towradgi (or very close to it) yesterday and there was a 2015 Mustang for sale in the yard.
There were a few others about as well, but not for sale.
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Finally got my 2.3 after a 13 month wait. Happy NO. Absolutely thrilled with it YES. Worth the wait. Probably the most FUN car I have ever owned. Power and economy dont always go together in the same sentence.
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So you now have an accessory kit for your rim :grin:
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Thanks Dave. Hope I neve get to use the Mazda rim I got from you. BTW I got my Stang from Sinclair Ford. They are working on a possible solution for a 19 inch.
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I'm not sure why anyone would order and wait for a 4 cylinder Mustang ? my personal opinion is if your wanting a Mustang it's a V8 , please feel free to give me your reasoning
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Wow, you really are new here.
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GTA 302 I can't think of one :bolt:
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I can think of 10,000 reasons... :grin: in all seriousness and everyone's circumstances are different but the cost of a v8 may be beyond someone's budget. 10k can be put towards a nice holiday, kids education etc.
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I'm not sure why anyone would order and wait for a 4 cylinder Mustang ? my personal opinion is if your wanting a Mustang it's a V8 , please feel free to give me your reasoning
Horses and courses.
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I'm not sure why anyone would order and wait for a 4 cylinder Mustang ? my personal opinion is if your wanting a Mustang it's a V8 , please feel free to give me your reasoning
Stolen from another forum.
These EB cars are available and in stock now.
"RACE RED
MAGNETIC GREY
SHADOW BLACK
The 4 auto's are MY16 SYNC2 and the other 2 are MY17 SYNC3 and 1 auto and 1 manual.
Originally Posted by Brazen View Post
What prices are you looking at?
55-56 depending on base/metallic colours
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Hi this my first post on this site been reading with interest have had a ruby red 5.0 on order since 4th March this year was told that it would take 12 to 14 months got a call 4 weeks ago and told a build date some time in November, just to make things interesting the dealership l placed the order with closed down and moved its been hard to get any information about what the MY 17 will be exactly.Payed the new dealership another visit yesterday now been told after a call to ford Australia that it could be October build WTF ,l seen a couple of posts on YouTube re MY 17 cars in the states one showing a dealership full of brand new cars reduce to clear all MY17 built my there making more rh drive cars ???
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Finally got my email last week saying that my car has been built and is now on its way.
Hopefully it doesn't get stuck anywhere and i see it in the next few months.
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I can beat that I received an email from Ford telling me that my dealer had taken delivery of my Mustang but I know it is still sitting on the wharf in Baltimore and still dose not have a shipping date yet and 3 ships have left since it arrived
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That's why I paid a little bit more and bought the demo model.
I'm not good at waiting once I've made a decision.
However I can guarantee you that the wait is well worth it. An amazing piece of machinery.
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I'm not sure why anyone would order and wait for a 4 cylinder Mustang ? my personal opinion is if your wanting a Mustang it's a V8 , please feel free to give me your reasoning
Why? Because I can. Its a DAILY DRIVE in peak hour Sydney traffic.
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Hi this my first post on this site been reading with interest have had a ruby red 5.0 on order since 4th March this year was told that it would take 12 to 14 months got a call 4 weeks ago and told a build date some time in November, just to make things interesting the dealership l placed the order with closed down and moved its been hard to get any information about what the MY 17 will be exactly.Payed the new dealership another visit yesterday now been told after a call to ford Australia that it could be October build WTF ,l seen a couple of posts on YouTube re MY 17 cars in the states one showing a dealership full of brand new cars reduce to clear all MY17 built my there making more rh drive cars ???
Welcome Ray