SilverSel Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 I ordered my Fusion on 3/31/07. Salesman first remarked it would take 4-5 weeks, then, 4 weeks later said "I never said that.. they always take 7-8 weeks".. then 8 weeks later.. stopped dealing with lying salesman and spoke with Sales Manager, who said the week of May 21.. drop dead date being May 28. Then went to CustomersAskFord .. first rep says between May 25 and June 1. A couple of days later.. it's June 1.. Has anyone else experienced this kind of runaround? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diode Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I ordered my Fusion on 3/31/07. Salesman first remarked it would take 4-5 weeks, then, 4 weeks later said "I never said that.. they always take 7-8 weeks".. then 8 weeks later.. stopped dealing with lying salesman and spoke with Sales Manager, who said the week of May 21.. drop dead date being May 28.Then went to CustomersAskFord .. first rep says between May 25 and June 1. A couple of days later.. it's June 1.. Has anyone else experienced this kind of runaround? I was originally quoted 6-8 weeks about 5 weeks ago. I got an email on Saturday that the car was expected to arrive at the dealership tomorrow (Tuesday). I assume that they'll need a day to prep it--I'll certainly need at least a day to turn in my Mazda lease (about 2 weeks early). That would put the process at just under 5 weeks. So far, I am happy with the process...but I don't have my car yet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSel Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 Thanks for responding. I got the call this am.. Will go over this pm to inspect and drive it.. now to fight for the rebate I was told "is safe" but now the fine print says "in stock". Total time so far is 8 1/2 weeks, which I could have lived with.. I think if the truth was told from day 1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urnews Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I've always seen the six to eight weeks quoted as the time from ordering to delivery with eight weeks usually being the norm. Other than being a "silver SEL," what did you order on it? V6 or I4? Etc. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Thanks for responding.I got the call this am.. Will go over this pm to inspect and drive it.. now to fight for the rebate I was told "is safe" but now the fine print says "in stock". Total time so far is 8 1/2 weeks, which I could have lived with.. I think if the truth was told from day 1 In stock just means that you get the rebates in effect at the time of delivery - not when you place the order. It doesn't matter if you order one or take one off the lot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meelaan Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I ordered a 2000 Mustang from the factory. Ended up writing a journal about the neverending experience of waiting for my car to arrive. I ordered the car May 2000. Took delivery the last week of August 2000. Nine weeks wait period. It sucked. I vowed never again to order a vehicle. Doesn't mean enough to me to do so anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyoct Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Ordered the Fusion in Nov of 05, got it Jan 06. Ordered my recent Milan in Oct of 06 and got it in Jan of 07. About two to three months out is a pretty standard timeframe. Sometimes it could be shorter, like within 6 weeks. Vehicles being built today in Ford plants were sold to dealers months in advance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSel Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 In stock just means that you get the rebates in effect at the time of delivery - not when you place the order. It doesn't matter if you order one or take one off the lot. I did.. get the rebate, and even though I paid cash, they gave me the $250 rebate too. Seeing the numbers turned me into a polite Pussy Cat! The Silver SEL is a V6 AWD with leather, heated seats, etc.. Really nice but a little big.. My husband loves all the toys and he fits better.. so I moved all my stuff out of it and into his 2004 Hyundai Sonata - moved his stuff into the Fusion and hid his car keys. The 2004 is a nice sized car (a little smaller than the new ones). She runs real smooth and seat of the pants feel I was getting in my 1998 Contour SE .. feels more "my size".. He still feels guilty but he'll get over it! (something about that new car smell!) Gee, if this Sonata wasn't so nice, and I had an extra 15K.. I'd grab a Focus 5 dr Hatchback.. there is one at a local dealer .. "with all the toys" for 15K and some change (Leather, heated seats, etc) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSel Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 I ordered a 2000 Mustang from the factory. Ended up writing a journal about the neverending experience of waiting for my car to arrive. I ordered the car May 2000. Took delivery the last week of August 2000. Nine weeks wait period. It sucked. I vowed never again to order a vehicle. Doesn't mean enough to me to do so anyway. You are right. Ordering a car never used to mean so long a wait.. I do like the new "addition to the family" but if I knew then what I know now, I would have found one close to what I wanted on a dealer lot! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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