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706 messages, Last post on Nov 18, 2009 at 12:41 PM
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Well I finally received my FEH after a full 8 month wait. After driving it for a couple days I can see why everyone says they love them. If only they could fix their production problems, they'd have a few more sales. I had some family in from out of town and they loved it as well. They're in the market for a new vehicle and said they just found what they were looking for -- until I pointed out the 8 month delay  .
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A reporter hopes to speak with consumers who want to buy hybrid SUVs that are having a hard time finding them at dealerships and/or are frustrated by dealers marking up the prices on the hybrids. If you are a consumer looking to purchase a hybrid SUV, please respond to ctalati edmunds.com with your daytime contact information no later than Tuesday, March 25, 2008.
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Replying to: cycook (Dec 26, 2007 5:01 pm) and I took delivery March 27th. Five months since I ordered my 2008 Lt. Ice Blue FEH. Haven't driven more than 45 miles yet but each mile has been a pleasure. Thank you all for your enthusiasm that helped me through the wait. I'll report again once I experience more of the joy of hybrid driving.
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Replying to: cycook (Mar 28, 2008 6:13 pm)
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Replying to: fmorriso (Mar 28, 2008 10:35 pm) "04/17/2008 2009 MY Escape Unscheduled Order Bank Opens 05/15/2008 2009 MY Scheduling Begins 06/23/2008 2009 MY Job #1 - Production Starts" The Donlen dates are now different but they are a fleet management company. If Job 1 is end of June, and we know Ford has boosted overtime for the Escape/Mariner Hybrids, best case would be end of July beginning of September for the arrivals at the dealerships. Of course all is subject to change. |
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| When ordering a new vehicle, what have people been offering as a typical deposit if any at all. A deposit seems reasonable although with the economy taking a dive perhaps the market will reflect otherwise... | |
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Replying to: bjcarter (Apr 05, 2008 5:25 pm)
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Replying to: bjcarter (Apr 05, 2008 5:25 pm) |
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Replying to: drlarsen (Apr 06, 2008 12:52 am) it seems that coastal dealers may be getting a larger allotment than central US sites from what the local dealer told me. i placed my order just after Christmas 2007. the dealer said that the factory said they would see -1- hybrid in late March 2008. this was apparently a very ambitious promise as the dealer said mine was their 'only alloted vehicle' for the 1st quarter of 2008! and as you could well guess, it has been delayed. from what the others here say, i may be waiting until mid summer for mine. actually if it is a 2009 model i wouldn't be too disappointed. the 2009's reportedly have a bit more intelligent traction system in the build. i will just drive an old family car until mine comes in. the dealer is one of the largest FordMercury ones in this area and they have almost zero news from the factory. i think this is a customer relationship mistake. heck... at least let us know what's up. from what i have read here, there are a lot of customers waiting and most of them are loyal Ford owners.
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Replying to: cycook (Dec 26, 2007 5:01 pm) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- this is still the issue as of April 2008. i work in the metals and materials industry here in the USA. those industries are going hot and heavy this year. prices are also going up. there may be other reasons, but i think the short supply chain problem is a world wide problem. everyone wants 'things' and there is only so much available. |
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