Hello!

I've been following peoples ups and downs with there cars on this (cracking) site for a while now and thought it was time I joined! I also thought some people might want a Ford Dealers perspective on some issues raised with there new cars and experiences with Ford, any new product news, production changes, updates and offers. I own a Retail Ford Dealership in North Manchester (Kempster Ford) so I am in a fortunate position to test and run almost any Ford car, I've had 3 ST170's, a Mondeo ST220 and ST TDCI and I am currently running a Fiesta ST in Colorado Red with side stripes and the interior pack. (Does this qualify me for a little green 'O'???!)
I would love to hear peoples feedback on their cars and their dealership experiences - and if ther's any thing I can help with I can.
Thanks,

Ian

Hey Ian This is a really useful POV to have thanks for joining.

My question is this: Why is it when I ordered my car on 24th January I am having to wait til 2nd April (its only an estimated delivery date so I'm expecting it to be delayed further!) and yet some that ordered theirs in early/mid February, the same spec and colour have got theirs early March? My build date was changed from 3rd March to 10th (luckily it was built then) & this has made the delay worse. I know poor Hallmark & Phyzzo are waiting even longer. Hallmark ordered his the same time as I did and Phyzzo ordered his in November!!! Whats the delay? Why do some people get theirs sooner?

OK,
Your car looks to be a full factory order. By that I mean you dealer couldn't amend an existing Fiesta order already in the bank at the time of your order, so they had to wait for the next batch of ST's to be build at the factory. The build schedule goes something like this, for example:
January 1-10 Only Fiesta Finesse are built
11-15 Only Zetec and Zetec A/C
16-25 Only LX and Ghia
26-30 ST
Also, the demand for this car has taken everyone by surprise. It was expected to be popular but not by this much so, unfortunately, the waiting is inevitable. At least you know its not been sat in a field for 12 months before you drive it.
2nd of April is the maximum delivery time, you should get it sometime in the week before that.
As for Phyzzo's order, I'm stumped! I can't understand how his car is taking so long. Even with every option added it should take nearly 5 months to build a Fiesta!
I hope this helps and that I haven't missed anything!

Thanks very much Ian

No problem!
Theres nothing like warm friendly welcome for new comers is there?!!!

Welcome to the Site Ian!!!

Its great that you have joined up. Always nice to get a view from the other side and someone in the know. Im sure you will be met with possitive comments as im sure on other forums a dealer might get flamed for the current situation.

I hope you carry on enjoying the site and forum! Any problems then just give me or an admin a message and we will help in every way we can!!!

Also you can have your green

Welcome to the site Ian
It'l be good to hear your veiws on matters over the ST and Sales etc.
Nice to have another person from up north

Thanks Scott and Nicky.

Thanks for my 'o', and 5 stars!!! Where did they come from?!!
I feel at home already

Good Good hehe, we aim to please!
I hope you Enjoy your stay!

A very warm welcome to the site Ian, great to have you on board.

Green 'O' provided naturally.

HOW DO U GET THEM STARS????

Like that

how did u do that n13ky v?????? also how do i get rid of that noob thing under my name??

I gave you a 5 star rating DUDE hehe! Pm a mod on changing the nOOb but under your name