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706 messages, Last post on Nov 18, 2009 at 12:41 PM
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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: 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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Replying to: pensive (Apr 08, 2008 5:47 am) I tell them all the same thing and that's that Ford should show their customers a little respect and tell them up front that there will be an 8 month wait. It wasn't the wait that was the problem for me -- it was continually being given excuses and never knowing when it would really arrive. |
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| I just got my 2008 FEH Yesterday. I ordered it in late November - so about 5 months. I got a i4WD loaded with Nav, leather, moon roof, satellite, etc. In Black. AWESOME looking. In NJ these are hard to get. Very hard to get. I was told EVERY one goes to New York city- as the Mayor has mandated cab's be hybrids. He told me I got THE last one for 2008 and it came off the line just about 10 days ago. The price was the window sticker which matched the web list price. Not above, not below. I leased it because I like to get a new car every 3 years. The dealer in NJ was excellent overall- Verner Cadby- I recommend them. However, they REALLY discourage hybrid's because they are a pain to get and they have a lot full of regular ones-a lot cheaper. They were VERY clear when I ordered that it would be a 6 month wait AT LEAST- and they did it in 5. I bought it on faith and reading reviews- I did not test drive one first. So it's only my first day- I commute into New York City- and often park at train and bus stations. I sit in a lot of traffic. I then drive up steep and long hills in suburban NJ. Today- I was really impressed with the pick up on the highway. Better than I expected. So Day one it gets an A. We shall see over time .... | |
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