Romulus Donating Members 1,279 Member For: 20y 1m 20d Location: Perth Posted 04/02/05 11:42 PM Share Posted 04/02/05 11:42 PM Well, after waiting 3 months for my new ride to arrive, I received a call from the dealership on Friday saying the car had arrived Thursday night. I'd ordered the car 30/10/04, wanting a '05 build 6 speed with premium brakes and premium audio, in Velocity.Being excited I thought I'd take a drive to the dealership Fri morning to have a look. After scouting around with the salesman we couldn't find it - it was probably out on a test drive or something. Anyway, not having enough time to stay I left saying I have a look later in the afternoon.Around 230pm I receive a phone call from the finance guy saying the car has arrived with all the bells and whistles, except, the car is the wrong colour. It's white!The dealership has given me several offers:1. They will take the car back and get another one built in the colour I want, but I won't get it until at least the end of March! I'll get a loan car until the new one arrives. 2. I take the car as it is and will probably get a rebate for the paint.3. I can cancel the order and walk away.It's not the colour I wanted but won't wait another 7 - 8 weeks for the car to arrive in the right colour. I think I'll take the car in white, get the rebate for the difference in price of the paint and squeeze a couple of free services out of them.I can't believe the factory screwed up so badly with the order clowns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOON2BXR6T Member 78 Member For: 21y 8m 17d Location: Adelaide Posted 05/02/05 12:01 AM Share Posted 05/02/05 12:01 AM White??? Nah take the lender and wait and neg some extra (free) options. (lux pack??)I think I would regret it if I didnt get the colour I wanted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickbundy Member 243 Member For: 20y 8m 1d Location: W.A Posted 05/02/05 12:02 AM Share Posted 05/02/05 12:02 AM Sorry to hear the Ford guys stuffed up some of there dealers they just dont seem to give a anymore. I have seen a few white Ts and they look quite good But if you really want the colour you were after tell them you would like a demo T till the right one arrives. Have fun in one of theirs anyway hope what ever you decide that you are happy with it and enjoy your ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulus Donating Members 1,279 Member For: 20y 1m 20d Location: Perth Posted 05/02/05 12:08 AM Author Share Posted 05/02/05 12:08 AM Going to speak to the dealer principle today and will see what they have to offer to compensate for the inconvenience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velociTy Team Velocity Member 1,202 Member For: 20y 4m 27d Gender: Male Location: Margs WA Posted 05/02/05 12:15 AM Share Posted 05/02/05 12:15 AM Sorry to hear about the stuff up. If I were you id get a loaner and order anotherVelocity is soooooo much better everytime I take mine out I get people coming upand saying what a nice colour it is.When I was deciding on colours I narrowed it down to white and velocity . Go Velocity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboDewd FG Falcon fan! Member 1,452 Member For: 21y 7m 18d Gender: Male Location: Canberra Posted 05/02/05 12:39 AM Share Posted 05/02/05 12:39 AM Dude,stick with white and extract as much dough out of them as you can. Use that to buy mags or stripes (if that's your cuppa tea). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisso . Donating Members 1,199 Member For: 21y 3m 10d Location: Sydney Posted 05/02/05 12:42 AM Share Posted 05/02/05 12:42 AM take the loaner, settle for nothing less than a T, 8 or GT.Wait the 8 weeks but ensure you get some extra goodies for this utter fcukup. They made the error, make them pay.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetute Donating Members 4,553 Member For: 21y 23d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 05/02/05 12:55 AM Share Posted 05/02/05 12:55 AM TAKE THE WHITE.... it sounds bland but looks awesome in the T!! dont let them just rebate you for the difference in paint... telll them you want a heap extras (make a list).... and If they dont agree to the options listed by you walk away... you have nothing to lose. I recogn you should hit them up for $1500 in extras, and if you do you might get $1000.If you order a new one it will take x amount of time.... so may as well try to make a few bucks on this one by saying you want more goodies as you have been inconvenienced.... after all if they say no, you can walk into another dealership and get the car you want in the same time these clowns would get it for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 3m 11d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 05/02/05 01:11 AM Share Posted 05/02/05 01:11 AM After scouting around with the salesman we couldn't find it - it was probably out on a test drive or something.Did the 'salesman' say that? Someone out test driving my new car.......secondhand price thanks. Take a loaner and wait or you'll regret not gettin what you wanted in the first place. Then never set foot in that dealership again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYF6 Donating Members 172 Member For: 20y 2m 15d Gender: Male Location: Earth, I think? Posted 05/02/05 01:34 AM Share Posted 05/02/05 01:34 AM imho I'd take the white and screw them on price, accessories and get the 5 year warranty thrown in as well. They have screwed you round so go get stuck into them. A mate has one in white and they look very very nice! Whatever you decide, kick up a stink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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