New Ford Mustang arrives in Australia, sold out for a year before anyone test drives a car

[harlz1]

Ok, so of the 4000 orders what's the % guess as to how many will bail out / drop off.

[Snake Bite]

1 percent

[Sabantien]

At this point I'd be happy to see one in a dealer so I can jump and see how it feels. I have a terrible feeling it will be small and cramped and it will dash all my hopes.

Then I'll have to get a 4wd next car instead.

[harlz1]

I reckon about 1 in 20 , 200 cars.
5%

[Snake Bite]

[QUOTE=Sabantien;5541163]At this point I'd be happy to see one in a dealer so I can jump and see how it feels. I have a terrible feeling it will be small and cramped and it will dash all Then I'll have to get a 4wd next car instead. [/QUOTE


Mate youll want one I'm telling ya. They are soooooooooooo nice in the flesh,photos dont do the car justice at all. It is sooooooo nice inside also. Back seat good for kids and average size adults......once you see one you will soon forget about the 4x4........

Oh and then you'll be told that it's 12 months wait. ....aand you will still want one

[Bossxr8]

There's plenty of room in the front. Just a bit tight in the back. Might be ok for small kids but that's about it.

[Hemihunter]

do the Dealers even have brochures yet? just curious.

[paulb351]

Originally Posted by Hemihunter

do the Dealers even have brochures yet? just curious.

Yes they do. Don't bother as FoA couldn't arrange a root in a brothel or a beer in a pub as far as delivering the mustang is concerned. Batch one customers are now being advised May/June delivery

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by paulb351

Yes they do. Don't bother as FoA couldn't arrange a root in a brothel or a beer in a pub as far as delivering the mustang is concerned. Batch one customers are now being advised May/June delivery

Mate if your so unhappy just walk away. Rescind your contract and buy something else. That will make a much bigger statement then ranting on here!

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by fredie

hi all ,
been a holden man since 1963 had 20 till now still have 79 hz panel van
fully restored better than new also ve series 2 ss sandman canopy ute
with performance pack, soon as i seen 2016 mustang awesome i'm
trying to get info on getting it supercharged as lands in aus . dealers dont seem to know if ford are going to have performance packs
come on mustang

There are some who can't believe people wanting to buy a car that they've not yet driven.

Here's someone who joined AFF today, been with the dark side for nearly 53 years and now looking forward to his first Ford it seems

[LooLoo18]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

There are some who can't believe people wanting to buy a car that they've not yet driven.

Here's someone who joined AFF today, been with the dark side for nearly 53 years and now looking forward to his first Ford it seems

Yep and already finding out what its like dealing with Ford!!

[Sabantien]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

There's plenty of room in the front. Just a bit tight in the back. Might be ok for small kids but that's about it.

This is all good with me. Last time I had passengers in the back seat was about a year ago, and one of them was 4'11, she'd be right.

My biggest problem when car shopping was finding cars I could fit into, and then the ones I could fit into, drive comfortably for more than a short period of time. I think that's why the Falcon got me, i'd been trying small cars before that and my brother insisted I have a look at a Falcon.

Mustang would be a long way off for me unfortunately, but we all need dreams.

[Cav]

I'm a Ford man but honestly the design of the Mustang leaves me cold.

Want a V8 coupe?

Then try this one ...

[v8snerlo]

That looks sweet Cav and if I am not mistaken that is a Hyundai!! Sheesh, they would sell like hot cakes if they were to bring that out, preferably with a V8 in it!!

[GasoLane]

I wonder if any of those that have bought a Mustang have ever driven a 2 door car?

If not they're going to find out just how much room you need to open the doors

[MAGPIE]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

There are some who can't believe people wanting to buy a car that they've not yet driven.

I bought a used car with the steering wheel on the wrong side that I hadn't driven from a foreign country, ****ing love it !

What's the big deal

[Anchor]

So much negativity. Ya'll must thing it's like ordering a TV from JB Hifi. Instead of blaming Ford, blame everyone else who ordered one too cause that's the reason yours is taking longer. Better yet, cancel your order if you've got your knickers in such a knot.
This is the first time that they've brought a mass produced RHD vehicle over with this level of quality control and import bull**** from the states.

Ford told everyone not to expect solid delivery dates and to expect some delays...

[Anchor]

Originally Posted by MAGPIE

I bought a used car with the steering wheel on the wrong side that I hadn't driven from a foreign country, ****ing love it !

What's the big deal

Same, twice. See signature

[WILDB]

Originally Posted by Anchor

Ford told everyone not to expect solid delivery dates and to expect some delays...

I can't recall seeing or hearing about customers being told that, I'd say that's why some of them are so annoyed and are 'having a whinge'.

[Hemihunter]

Ford , told me that when i ordered my Ranger Wildtrac back in 2014 ... so its not new to the mustang.

I can understand the new buyers being ****ed with the changing of delivery dates as well.

I wish my company could get orders with deposits paid for new equipment, and then change the delivery times to suit ourselves.

The Global Market we had to have, belongs with the climate change debate.

[Snake Bite]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

I wonder if any of those that have bought a Mustang have ever driven a 2 door car?

If not they're going to find out just how much room you need to open the doors

Yep I'm covered . Should be a hell of a lot easier than the cobra

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by Anchor

So much negativity. Ya'll must thing it's like ordering a TV from JB Hifi. Instead of blaming Ford, blame everyone else who ordered one too cause that's the reason yours is taking longer. Better yet, cancel your order if you've got your knickers in such a knot.
This is the first time that they've brought a mass produced RHD vehicle over with this level of quality control and import bull**** from the states.

Ford told everyone not to expect solid delivery dates and to expect some delays...

I don't think this was aimed at me, if it was I apologise for sounding negative as It wasn't intentional.

If I could afford it I'd have one in a flash, but having a 2 door car does mean more parking space is needed, something not many realise.

Buy hey, it's just another reason to park at the back of the supermarket.

[GTLEGEND]

Reality check guys, there are people that wont be eating tonight, but your worried about getting your Mustang weeks after an estimated delivery date...

[rjk74]

Originally Posted by GTLEGEND

Reality check guys, there are people that wont be eating tonight, but your worried about getting your Mustang weeks after an estimated delivery date...

Yep must be tough with these 1st world problems.

[Top_Ghia]

Originally Posted by GTLEGEND

Reality check guys, there are people that wont be eating tonight, but your worried about getting your Mustang weeks after an estimated delivery date...

Are you suggesting a class action law suit for pain and suffering?

[2011G6E]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

I wonder if any of those that have bought a Mustang have ever driven a 2 door car?

If not they're going to find out just how much room you need to open the doors

Interesting point...in the lovely brand new "meets Australian standards sized" car parks at work I have trouble with the doors on the Celica, and it's not an overly big car (but does have two very long doors), and have to really watch how I open them. Not sure how these parks would go with a larger wider car with two long doors...

[Sioso]

Originally Posted by Craig@Rockdale

Not true. Any fall-overs go back into pool stock and are allocated to the next customer order in-line. The dealership cannot keep the car and resell it to another customer.

Now as far as a customer reselling straight away, that's another story.

Already 1 dealer asking $88K for one, there will definitely be more available over the coming weeks.
http://www.carsales.com.au/nearnew/d...2250785/?Cr=32

Ford has also said they can't stop dealers from price gouging:
http://www.carsales.com.au/editorial...gouging-100972

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Sioso

Already 1 dealer asking $88K for one, there will definitely be more available over the coming weeks.
http://www.carsales.com.au/nearnew/d...2250785/?Cr=32

Ford has also said they can't stop dealers from price gouging:
http://www.carsales.com.au/editorial...gouging-100972

That car is not a Ford dealer, its Queensland Vehicle Sales. Obviously bought the car as a demo and is now selling it.

[Homer]

First review?
http://www.caradvice.com.au/409886/2...ustang-review/

[Sioso]

Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

That car is not a Ford dealer, its Queensland Vehicle Sales. Obviously bought the car as a demo and is now selling it.

My original post said:
There will be a few new ones available from dealers on Carsales - there always is.
They will have a big mark up over rrp though.

And that is exactly what is happening.
There will be heaps more in the coming weeks and months.

Ford themselves have also mentioned they have no power over dealerships price gouging if they want.