vschmidt Report post Posted August 26, 2009 All. I spent a little while today running through the forum posts and putting together a spreadsheet with the FFH/MMH order and delivery data reported so far; I'll upload the full spreadsheet later, but for now, here is a summary of the most relevant columns. This is intended to be an update to the "Magic VIN" topic data that has been (and continues to be) so useful as several of us wait for vehicle delivery:Owner Vehicle Location Order ETA/Delivery Weeks WPWoodJr FFH 31-Mar 8-Jun 9.9 rlawson4 FFH 9-Apr 10-Jun 8.9 The Chad FFH Tiffin, OH 5-May 6-Aug 13.3 jeff_h FFH 22-May 1-Jul 5.7 vschmidt MMH Dayton, OH 23-May 14-Sep 16.3 wwoody723 MMH 28-May DodgerFan FFH NC 30-May 31-Jul 8.9 sonex293 FFH 1-Jun 28-Jul 8.1 wstcoaster07 FFH Kingsville, TX 10-Jun smr2112 FFH Philadelphia,PA 17-Jun 12-Aug 8.0 pacsai FFH 20-Jun 18-Aug 8.4 rfruth FFH Houston, TX 29-Jun 31-Aug 9.0 skluck FFH 29-Jun 17-Aug 7.0 clem151 FFH 29-Jun abrendel FFH 10-Jul 10-Jul 0.0 vankman FFH 29-Jul 16-Sep 7.0 mizzouPT2009 FFH 3-Aug Milan_OH MMH Beavercreek, OH 17-Aug 17-Aug 0.0 In a few cases, I've made estimates where folks have merely said "mid-month," etc. 0.0 weeks means the car was bought from stock. In some cases, the ETA is still future; those are obviously anticipated and subject to change. (Note: I'm "winning" at this point, with an ETA of nearly 17 weeks from order to delivery; wohoo!) Hope the history helps those who are still waiting or planning to order. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfruth Report post Posted August 26, 2009 Thanks and I hope to *not* get the "winning" title from you :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wwoody723 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 All. I spent a little while today running through the forum posts and putting together a spreadsheet with the FFH/MMH order and delivery data reported so far; I'll upload the full spreadsheet later, but for now, here is a summary of the most relevant columns. This is intended to be an update to the "Magic VIN" topic data that has been (and continues to be) so useful as several of us wait for vehicle delivery:Owner Vehicle Location Order ETA/Delivery Weeks WPWoodJr FFH 31-Mar 8-Jun 9.9 rlawson4 FFH 9-Apr 10-Jun 8.9 The Chad FFH Tiffin, OH 5-May 6-Aug 13.3 jeff_h FFH 22-May 1-Jul 5.7 vschmidt MMH Dayton, OH 23-May 14-Sep 16.3 wwoody723 MMH 28-May DodgerFan FFH NC 30-May 31-Jul 8.9 sonex293 FFH 1-Jun 28-Jul 8.1 wstcoaster07 FFH Kingsville, TX 10-Jun smr2112 FFH Philadelphia,PA 17-Jun 12-Aug 8.0 pacsai FFH 20-Jun 18-Aug 8.4 rfruth FFH Houston, TX 29-Jun 31-Aug 9.0 skluck FFH 29-Jun 17-Aug 7.0 clem151 FFH 29-Jun abrendel FFH 10-Jul 10-Jul 0.0 vankman FFH 29-Jul 16-Sep 7.0 mizzouPT2009 FFH 3-Aug Milan_OH MMH Beavercreek, OH 17-Aug 17-Aug 0.0 In a few cases, I've made estimates where folks have merely said "mid-month," etc. 0.0 weeks means the car was bought from stock. In some cases, the ETA is still future; those are obviously anticipated and subject to change. (Note: I'm "winning" at this point, with an ETA of nearly 17 weeks from order to delivery; wohoo!) Hope the history helps those who are still waiting or planning to order. wwoody723, MMH ordered 28-May told build date of 6-July, 23-July, 24-August. Have VIN but no window sticker shows on Ford website to date. Dealer does not give updates to us because we want to hold them to the date they give. Dealer didn’t want to do C4C but then called last week wanting to do C4C so car is now paid for and they have our trade-in. Our first car payment is due 28-August and first insurance payment due 15-September. Dealer would not give salvage value and made us sign a disclaimer requiring us to pay $4,500 if they don't get fed payment. Dealer told us if we didn’t sign disclaimer then no MMH for us. Still no delivery date. Letter written to Ford but we don't expect a response. Closest alternative Mercury dealer is 70 miles. We have lost all interest but we know that if we don’t carry through with the purchase they will sell for sticker price plus and make more profit selling the car to someone else. We don’t want to give the satisfaction. We loved the way the MMH drove and looked but …. Mom told me not to use those words. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vschmidt Report post Posted August 26, 2009 wwoody723, MMH ordered 28-May told build date of 6-July, 23-July, 24-August. Have VIN but no window sticker shows on Ford website to date. Dealer does not give updates to us because we want to hold them to the date they give. Dealer didn’t want to do C4C but then called last week wanting to do C4C so car is now paid for and they have our trade-in. Our first car payment is due 28-August and first insurance payment due 15-September. Dealer would not give salvage value and made us sign a disclaimer requiring us to pay $4,500 if they don't get fed payment. Dealer told us if we didn’t sign disclaimer then no MMH for us. Still no delivery date. Letter written to Ford but we don't expect a response. Closest alternative Mercury dealer is 70 miles. We have lost all interest but we know that if we don’t carry through with the purchase they will sell for sticker price plus and make more profit selling the car to someone else. We don’t want to give the satisfaction. We loved the way the MMH drove and looked but …. Mom told me not to use those words. That's really sad. So sorry to hear of your grief over this vehicle. I'm sure the vehicle will be outstanding once we both get delivery, but nothing will make up the for bad experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfruth Report post Posted August 29, 2009 Today was *the* day for me, I've owned V-8s before (GMC truck, Monte Carlo) ((small v8)) and a couple decent sized Kawasaki's, not just small cars with small engines, so have something to go by when I say the FFH is strong and quiet (grin) - I drove my FFH a few miles and returned to the dealership as planned (a test drive of sorts) popped the hood & gave it a quick once over then checked the oil level, the dipstick was hot to the touch (I mean the plastic loop ya use to pull the dipstick out with was *hot* (but ok), used a rag on the other end) ((its a new engine + I didn't baby it on this drive)) (((wanted to see if it pulled okay, posted speed limit 50 MPH & I was doing it)))) + in the 90's so A/C all the way - no sign of overheating but the dipstick was hot, anyone else notice this ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vschmidt Report post Posted August 31, 2009 It looks like my ETA has been push back yet another week, now the week of 21 September. Today FCC says delivery is the week of 21 September (their records are current as of 29 Aug), and my vehicle is "in production now." This is the same "status" they have had since 17 Aug. When I asked them about that, they said "that means it is currently being built, and it takes several weeks to build these." (I thanked them for the update, although as Grey has repeatedly pointed out, FCC isn't really equipped to provide much detail in this area, and their interpretation of the results may be suspect.) Then I called my dealer mid-morning and asked for an update (again, I always speak only with the sales manager), without mentioning I'd just been on the phone with FCC. He says they are on schedule for 14 Sept ETA to Dayton, and that my car is probably built and getting ready for transport. I asked him if he'd use all of his resources to get me a specific "build complete" date, and he said he'd check and call right back. That was 4 hours ago. The day isn't over with, but I don't expect to hear from him at all (the typical result). In my experience, my dealer has invalid data once again; FCC's information is not as detailed, but is far more credible (unfortunately). He either does not know or does not care, it is the same either way to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wstcoaster07 Report post Posted September 1, 2009 It looks like my ETA has been push back yet another week, now the week of 21 September. I assume you at least have a VIN? Has your sticker shown up online yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mizzouPT2009 Report post Posted September 1, 2009 It is magic monday for me! My dealer was off work friday and saturday but I went up to talk to him today and I finally have my VIN and a build date of September 14th. :happy feet: They expect to get the car at the dealership approximatly 2 weeks later so that means I should have my car by the end of September or early October (8-9 weeks turnaround depending on when it gets to the dealer). :shift: The dealer said he should get a more specific ETA in the next two weeks. But I am just excited to finally have my VIN. I am in St. Louis, MO by the way if you wanted to add it to the chart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites