Mustang, now over 3000 orders

[wagon_it]

love the stang. hope its not just a poser.
don't they run the ecotech motor

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by Sprint

The mustang is only 125K, time Ford took a get real pill and made a affordable performance car that would sell.

I think there like 45k in the states.

125 k ?

Mate you need to do some research.

[SSVPom]

Originally Posted by baboon

There was a Red one following me down Thompson road in Geelong just a few hours ago. Had the GT badge on the back, looked real nice... sorry no pics...

You mean this one ?

[Uwish]

not a fan of waiting 12 months to get one.
FFS they make 3000 a week at the plant most likely.
So why do I have to wait 12 months for a mustang.

[Rastas]

Originally Posted by CyberWasp

I want to have a look at them when they arrive but can't for the life of me see how people can order a $40-55k item without even sitting in one.

How much of this is hype versus cold hard cash deposits.

Glad you and others think this way , already have a few thousand orders ahead of mine and others who are happy to order site unseen.

[baboon]

SSVPom that looks very similar, I remember the GT badge, the red rear diffuser, and maybe I remembered the LHD sticker too.... I'd say it was, but it looked much better in the afternoon sun (or little there was of it), almost glowing... I think he put the brake lights on for me cos I was dribbling.... splash...

[SSVPom]

We spoke to the engineer who was staying at the Grand Hyatt where we snapped it, and he showed us around the car, let a mate sit inside, and then gave it some beans when taking off. Nice bloke.

There's an LED Mustang logo that is projected onto the floor when the car is unlocked - that looked trick.

This is also where I snapped the China destined Taurus last month, so it's safe to say FoA have a deal with the hotel.

[csv8]

Uwish..its not just the Mustang..its all Ford cars that have a long waiting list..Ford need to sort out the supply line.......

[BluXR6T]

Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

What do you mean pay for a car?? You don't have to pay for the car. You simply put a deposit on it and wait. If you don't want it, you get your deposit back. Once cars are here Ford will have no problem selling cars that people don't take. They will go like hot cakes at a biggest loser reunion.

Its pretty simple, you either want one or you don't. There are many Mustang enthusiasts in Australia, and many people who have always dreamed over owning one that have bought one.

Its no different to any other manufacturer who has a car that is in hot demand. Mercedes for instance is the same if you want something like a CLA45 or a GLA45, order, pay a deposit and wait patiently. 9 times out of 10 these cars get picked up 6 months down the track with no issue.

Exactly right, I have a friend who has bought only Holden all his life including his kids. He has placed an order for a red V8 in auto. It is due either in late November or early December, he says he can't wait.

Hype or not that is what people are doing.

[Smoke Pursuit]

The other thing people need to remember is that this car is brand new model here, if you can't get one within a few months once it's been here a couple of years I'll be suprised.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by csv8

Uwish..its not just the Mustang..its all Ford cars that have a long waiting list..Ford need to sort out the supply line.......

Why do you care? All you do is bag Ford out and buy Hyundais.....

[csv8]

I care because Ford must get their act together and get their cars here in reasonable time after ordering. More than a month isn't acceptable today. Why wait when you can get an opposition vehicle within a month????? Eg : Territory up to 8 weeks,, MUX in a week.AFF isn't just about praising Ford, it should be discussing Ford warts and all...

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

Why do you care? All you do is bag Ford out and buy Hyundais.....

Strike while the iron is hot comes to mind.

For years and years we have mondeo, focus, and ranger "supply issues". Ford may err on the side of caution but its not hard to match production with demand unless yet again Australia is getting the dreggs. Our market deserves better treatment than that or Ford doesnt care so much about leading the sales any more (which given the cheapness of some cars these days isnt totally crazy).

Still, new car, new excitement, people actually wanting to walk into Dealership to be told these is a wait on your mass produced Ford?..hmm

[OzJavelin]

I really hope it goes well .. but I fear Australian's have a fickle relationship with coupes. Get all excited with the IDEA of them, they sell OK for a couple of years then die off as the early adopters move onto the next big thing.

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by Uwish

not a fan of waiting 12 months to get one.
FFS they make 3000 a week at the plant most likely.
So why do I have to wait 12 months for a mustang.

Ford state they were releasing Mustang in Australia in 2016....idiots put down deposits in 2014 then jump on a forum and have a big winge they have to wait until 2016.

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by wagon_it

love the stang. hope its not just a poser.
don't they run the ecotech motor

Yeah dude. They run a 90's Commodore motor.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by csv8

I care because Ford must get their act together and get their cars here in reasonable time after ordering. More than a month isn't acceptable today. Why wait when you can get an opposition vehicle within a month????? Eg : Territory up to 8 weeks,, MUX in a week.AFF isn't just about praising Ford, it should be discussing Ford warts and all...

Yeh but no one wants a MUX....

Go to Mercedes and order a car that people want, you wont get it in 8 weeks let alone 3 months....

[amiers]

The stangs they are showing are not the same spec as we will be getting. I was at a Brisbane dealership for the Brisbane launch and we were all taken in by the wheels that car was wearing but when questioned the sales manager said Aus weren't getting them. Being a dealer myself I had a chat with him after and we wont even be able to order parts from the U.S cars.

[Smoke Pursuit]

The Aus spec misses out on the following

- Spoiler
- Bonnet Vents
- Blind Spot Assist
- Remote start
- Red Tail lights - we get clear ones.

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by csv8

I care because Ford must get their act together and get their cars here in reasonable time after ordering. More than a month isn't acceptable today. Why wait when you can get an opposition vehicle within a month????? Eg : Territory up to 8 weeks,, MUX in a week.AFF isn't just about praising Ford, it should be discussing Ford warts and all...

The car has not been released how are ford meant to supply within a month? You order a car due for public sale in 12 months and expect to get it in 1 month?

I struggle to understand some peoples thought process.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by csv8

I care because Ford must get their act together and get their cars here in reasonable time after ordering. More than a month isn't acceptable today. Why wait when you can get an opposition vehicle within a month????? Eg : Territory up to 8 weeks,, MUX in a week.AFF isn't just about praising Ford, it should be discussing Ford warts and all...

Are you a company share holder are you???

[csv8]

Stefan..Ford have an idea on Mustang sales and should have sufficient stock to meet demand....Smoke Pursuit..MB is whole different ball game to Ford..

[Uwish]

Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

Why do you care? All you do is bag Ford out and buy Hyundais.....

Funny I don't own a Hyundai though.
But I'm sure my $$$ spent on Fords is right up there.

[Adamz Ghia]

Gotta admit, I'm kinda over the whole supply issue excuse. I realise Mustang isn't on sale yet, but it's been the same for years.

[Express]

Is there a new Mustang coming?

Hell I’m still waiting to see an FG X Falcon on the street.

[GTP534]

Originally Posted by Express

Is there a new Mustang coming?

Hell I’m still waiting to see an FG X Falcon on the street.

You need to get out more I think! Haha!

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by csv8

Stefan..Ford have an idea on Mustang sales and should have sufficient stock to meet demand....Smoke Pursuit..MB is whole different ball game to Ford..

How is Mercedes any different now Ford are soon to be import only? Please explain.

[csv8]

People who buy BMW, MB ETC usually expect a wait time,,,but for a FORD..people dont have the patience..

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by SSVPom

This is also where I snapped the China destined Taurus last month, so it's safe to say FoA have a deal with the hotel.

Yep...

[csv8]

Classic Car Show SBS last night had the 1964 Mustang..they also said the 2015 Mustang is like the 1964 model..what the people want...