chief Member 166 Member For: 21y 9m 21d Location: Melbourne Posted 22/07/03 10:38 AM Share Posted 22/07/03 10:38 AM Hey guys,I was just trying to figure if there was a strong correlation between what (& how many options) people order and what their actual waiting period was. So is it likely if you only get a few options it will not take as long? or perhaps what type of options could affect time?hmmm... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4825-what-options-what-wait/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mickrock Guests Posted 22/07/03 10:45 AM Share Posted 22/07/03 10:45 AM be flexibleI was told that I wouldn't get mine till November...which was bullsh*t. I got it on june 26th, but that was because I said mercury silver or white. I've said before, Í haven't got any options except auto (the engine is what counts) and my daughter's babyseat. Have a couple of different specs in mind and keep hounding your dealer, all the time. The cars are there, your dealer's got to be pressured into finding one for you.Mickrock Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4825-what-options-what-wait/#findComment-38025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief Member 166 Member For: 21y 9m 21d Location: Melbourne Posted 22/07/03 10:56 AM Author Share Posted 22/07/03 10:56 AM Yeah good point, I'm just thinking I'm spending that much cash, I may as well get it exactly how I want it. When they told you November was that similar to your current one (with just the auto) and was the order placed a while back?Your still right about that bloody engine though. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4825-what-options-what-wait/#findComment-38034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superoo Member 340 Member For: 22y 6m 5d Gender: Male Posted 22/07/03 11:55 AM Share Posted 22/07/03 11:55 AM When I received my car 2 months ago, the king of delays at that stage was the sunroof.If you don't want any major options, you should have a good chance of picking one up straight of the floor. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4825-what-options-what-wait/#findComment-38059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueXR6Turbo The Best Member Donating Members 1,970 Member For: 22y 3m 27d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 22/07/03 04:24 PM Share Posted 22/07/03 04:24 PM I ordered mine way back in December 02, picked it up in March 03. The wait was 3 months & 3 weeks. I got a call from the dealer a couple of days after ordering saying that they had a phantom turbo with no options coming in a few days time that I could have if I wanted. I thought along the same lines as cheif: I'm forking out a huge amount of money for a car, I'm gonna get the options I want.The major options I got were premium sound, 18" wheels & factory alarm. When I ordered, I only got told that it would be a March build, didn't get told a delivery date. A March build is what I got, so I don't think there were any delays at the factory. The dealer took a while with the pre-delivery, but I did have quite a few dealer options like tinted windows, paint & fabric protection, etc. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4825-what-options-what-wait/#findComment-38132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Glove Team Blueprint Member 532 Member For: 22y 25d Posted 23/07/03 01:37 AM Share Posted 23/07/03 01:37 AM My delivery date is Aug 28. That'll be a 4 month wait by the time I get it ! When I rang the dealer the other day they couldnt even confirm that date. I sent a letter of complaint to my lease company as a 4 month wait for ANY car is absolute s***t !Its not like I ordered a modified BMW from Siberia. We are talking about a car wholely designed and built in this country. I have told them that if the car is not going to be here on Aug 28 I will cancel the order and buy something else. I dont care how good the car is (and it is cos that's why I ordered it), a 4 month wait is completely unacceptable. I hope Ford reads these things because I will never shed a tear for the car industry in this country if this is the type of service they deliver.Very p*****d off. My options were a tow pack and premuim sound. I could get a stereo and a tow bar fit in a local shop in an afternoon. There's no good reason for a manufacturer to delay anything longer than that. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4825-what-options-what-wait/#findComment-38182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEN 24T Gandalf the Grey, Maiar of Manwë and Varda, Team HgAg/Sneaky Member 7,371 Member For: 21y 10m 6d Gender: Male Location: The Shire, Middle Earth Posted 23/07/03 02:03 AM Share Posted 23/07/03 02:03 AM I hear ya, Velvet Glove, oh I hear ya!!So many times now I've considered cancelling the order. I to hope that Ford (or their representatives) read these forums. In talking to FPV I discovered that they normally work Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:30pm. When I asked why, they said that they sometimes worked overtime if there was a need ... HELLOOO!! ... Surely they can afford some OT based on the number of units they are producing????And this whole thing about being held up on components, etc., doesn't wash either. Not my problem buddy, get your sh*t together! You do know how to run a business, right?Don't even start me on the transport debarkle ... my completed car is sitting waiting for a truck/driver, will have been for 1 week! Arrrrgggghhhh!!!NOT GOOD ENOUGH FORD!!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4825-what-options-what-wait/#findComment-38189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDH Member 84 Member For: 22y 3m 20d Posted 23/07/03 02:12 AM Share Posted 23/07/03 02:12 AM It was the premium sound that delayed mine (or so it was claimed at the time)...wouldn't be without it though.More than likely still is one of the problems. Since Ford made a design decision to integrate the stereo with the AC, etc, effectively shutting out the after-market, then you'd reckon they'd have planned for high demand on the factory stereo upgrade...not sure they did though.GDH Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4825-what-options-what-wait/#findComment-38194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven131 Donating Members 80 Member For: 22y 1m 23d Gender: Male Location: Frankston Nth,Vic Posted 23/07/03 03:39 AM Share Posted 23/07/03 03:39 AM Just prenium suond. Ordered March 11, is getting built in August Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4825-what-options-what-wait/#findComment-38211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEN 24T Gandalf the Grey, Maiar of Manwë and Varda, Team HgAg/Sneaky Member 7,371 Member For: 21y 10m 6d Gender: Male Location: The Shire, Middle Earth Posted 23/07/03 04:37 AM Share Posted 23/07/03 04:37 AM stevenrad13 said: Just prenium suond. Ordered March 11, is getting built in August That's just BS! Sorry to hear it's going to take that long mate ... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/4825-what-options-what-wait/#findComment-38223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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