911man said:
I am thinking hard about getting a 2006 Stang. I live in the North-East and am in no rush. If I ordered one how long will it take? It will take the place of my brand new Audi A4 so I would not mind paying off some of that and also having it for the winter up here. I do have an Expedition for next winter.
Thanks
What you need to find is if your dealer has any allotment for the type of stang you want.
Here was the initial product mix for the 05.
Vehicle Line: Mustang Coupe
Marketing Strategy and Mix Recommendations
Marketing Strategy Key Points:
• 2005 marks a new era of America's Muscle Car – Ford Mustang
• The all-new, from-the-ground-up, 2005 Mustang continues to target both performance
enthusiasts and image seekers
• V6 buyers continue to get an exciting offering with the V6 Sport Appearance Package. This
package aimed straight at image seekers, includes a rear spoiler and lower body performance
tape stripe with Mustang logo
• For those customers interested in dressing up the interior of their Mustang, the Interior Upgrade
and Interior Color Accent Packages are available
• Mustang also continues to offer audio options that place Mustang at the forefront of technology
and performance. These include:
Shaker 500 Audio System offered on Deluxe and Premium configurations
Shaker 1000 Audio System (918) offered on Premium configurations
• New optional driver and passenger seat side-mounted air bags provide side impact head
protection and rollover protection
Recommended Mix:
Series Retail Mix
V6 Mustang Coupe "Deluxe" 55%
V6 Mustang Coupe "Premium" 13%
Mustang GT Coupe "Deluxe" 12%
Mustang GT Coupe "Premium" 20%
NOTE: Rates above represent full model year projections for both Coupe and Convertible. Convertible
launches in Spring 2005. Please see your individual 2005MY Regional Recommended Mix on the
Mustang Brand Exchange at
www.FMCdealer.com.
Key Options Rates:
Anti-Lock Brakes w/Traction Control (552) 57%
Side Air Bags (43A) 10%
V6 Sport Appearance Pkg. (spoiler & tape stripe)
(54V)
30%
Interior Color Accent Pkg. (68R) 10%
Interior Upgrade Pkg. (18G) 40%
Shaker 500 Audio System (912) 54%
Shaker 1000 Audio System (918) 10%
*Rates above represent full model year projections for both Coupe and Convertible
Your dealer must first have allotment so if he sells 7 V6 mustangs a year he will be allowed to order 3 GT's.
If the dealer has allotment then does the region have allotment. If the region has allotment then are all your options available or are there any parts not available IUP,5 speed,ICAP,Rear Axle. What is your priority? for the most part priority 10 is the best you can get. Anything below 10 is usually for fleet orders. I have heard of 1 car going priority 1 this was a case where the car hauler smashed the car upon delivery.
There are many threads explaining this in detail, I'm going by memory.
Bottom line find a dealer which sells a bunch of Mustangs and do your reaserch before you go so when you as him what your priority is and if he has allotment for what you want you'll know by his/her response if he's stringing you along. Don't tell him/her you're not in a hurry.