How long does it take to order a car?

MichStangFan · 05-10-2003, 11:23 AM

My local dealer just got in 10 new mustangs but none were convertibles. I asked how long it would take to order one straight from Ford and he said 6-8 weeks and by then it would be a different model.

I think he was just trying to convince me to get the ones on the lot even though none were 'verts or even the color I want. So, does it really take 6 weeks? Thanks.

jj_jonathon · 05-10-2003, 11:31 AM

believe it or not....yes! ...spot a vert in the color/options you want in the state and convince them to doa dealer trade if you want one sooner...otherwise build one yourself and have it there in 6-8 weeks!...or wait for the 04's to come strolling out and grab one of those 40th anniv. editions...red with stripes and stuff...kinda neat...

Stang_Crazy · 05-10-2003, 08:11 PM

You should be able to order 03 models as late as July. I had a 01 on order 2 years ago and I placed my order in mid July.

I think 6 weeks is right on. Once you place your order, you should get a VIN # for your car in a week or two. After you have a VIN #, all that's left is for the factory to build it and ship it.

I used to have a 1-800 # that was listed on www.blueovalnews.com . If you know your dealer's code, you can call the # and it will give you updates on your car. i.e. when a VIN will be given, when the build date is, when the ship date is, when the arrival date is, etc. My dealer didn't give me any updates when I ordered my car so I called him and asked for his dealer code. Once he gave me that, I could get all the information I wanted. That 1-800 # should be on blueovalnews somewhere. Try searching for it. It was a great help to me.

Don't worry about getting a different model year. They won't stop production on 03's for a few months still. Your dealer is blowing smoke.

1969Mach1 · 05-12-2003, 08:14 AM

I find all the dealerships around me always have convertiables. We hardly ever have coupes and if we do, they're V6's.

And yeh it's a pain in the *** why it takes so long. Try a few other dealerships.

-Sam.

RBatson · 05-12-2003, 11:20 AM

I special ordered a truck from Ford once. They said it would be the end of July (6-8 weeks), then it was the beginning of August then the end of August then I finally told them to forget it. I wanted the 4x4 for the summer so I could drive on the beach so I went and bought a new Dodge Ram Sport(big mistake, another story). The Ford I ordered finally came in at the end of Nov.

MichStangFan · 05-12-2003, 03:20 PM

I went to a larger dealer out of town today and I ordered a red convertible mustang. They told me 4-8 weeks. I wish I would have done that a month or so ago but I guess I can wait. I got the color and style I wanted so I'm happy.

05-10-2003, 11:23 AM	#1
MichStangFan Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 19	How long does it take to order a car? My local dealer just got in 10 new mustangs but none were convertibles. I asked how long it would take to order one straight from Ford and he said 6-8 weeks and by then it would be a different model. I think he was just trying to convince me to get the ones on the lot even though none were 'verts or even the color I want. So, does it really take 6 weeks? Thanks.

05-10-2003, 11:31 AM	#2
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	believe it or not....yes! ...spot a vert in the color/options you want in the state and convince them to doa dealer trade if you want one sooner...otherwise build one yourself and have it there in 6-8 weeks!...or wait for the 04's to come strolling out and grab one of those 40th anniv. editions...red with stripes and stuff...kinda neat... __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

05-10-2003, 08:11 PM	#3
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	You should be able to order 03 models as late as July. I had a 01 on order 2 years ago and I placed my order in mid July. I think 6 weeks is right on. Once you place your order, you should get a VIN # for your car in a week or two. After you have a VIN #, all that's left is for the factory to build it and ship it. I used to have a 1-800 # that was listed on www.blueovalnews.com . If you know your dealer's code, you can call the # and it will give you updates on your car. i.e. when a VIN will be given, when the build date is, when the ship date is, when the arrival date is, etc. My dealer didn't give me any updates when I ordered my car so I called him and asked for his dealer code. Once he gave me that, I could get all the information I wanted. That 1-800 # should be on blueovalnews somewhere. Try searching for it. It was a great help to me. Don't worry about getting a different model year. They won't stop production on 03's for a few months still. Your dealer is blowing smoke. __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

05-12-2003, 08:14 AM	#4
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	I find all the dealerships around me always have convertiables. We hardly ever have coupes and if we do, they're V6's. And yeh it's a pain in the * why it takes so long. Try a few other dealerships. -Sam. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1**Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

05-12-2003, 03:20 PM	#6
MichStangFan Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 19	ordering I went to a larger dealer out of town today and I ordered a red convertible mustang. They told me 4-8 weeks. I wish I would have done that a month or so ago but I guess I can wait. I got the color and style I wanted so I'm happy.

05-12-2003, 11:20 AM	#5
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	I special ordered a truck from Ford once. They said it would be the end of July (6-8 weeks), then it was the beginning of August then the end of August then I finally told them to forget it. I wanted the 4x4 for the summer so I could drive on the beach so I went and bought a new Dodge Ram Sport(big mistake, another story). The Ford I ordered finally came in at the end of Nov.

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