Pacific Ford Zetec Arrival times

[barra240t]

Hi all,

I have these Zetecs arriving. If you are interested in any please let me know!

July- Fiesta Zetec 5dr Hatch manual- Sea Grey
July- Fiesta Zetec 5dr Hatch manual- Vision
July- Fiesta Zetec 5dr Hatch manual- White
July- Fiesta Zetec 5dr Hatch auto- Black

Aug- Fuesta Zetec 3dr Hatch manual- White
Aug- Fiesta Zetec 5dr Hatch manual- Squeeze

Nathan.

[Candyman2]

Nice work mate !

Big thumbs up.

Edit - didn't you have the delivery month in the post ??? Seems to have been removed ?

[barra240t]

I did? I can still see them? Can you?

[Candyman2]

Weird - they are back in there.

Cheers

ps - hopefully those waiting will see this thread and see if a deal can be sorted out

Very surprised to see a Vision Zetec in there - I gathered none were available.

Nice work

[barra240t]

Well, I can be confident in these dates as we recieved news on the delays today. I am sorry to hear quite a few customers have to wait for this fantastic car. It is such an overwelming response! We have to do what every other dealer does and let our customers know there is a delay. :(

[Smoke Pursuit]

Why do ford let this happen.. Every time they bring out a new Focus, Fiesta, Mondeo they cant stock them.. If they had any idea they wouldnt release the cars till they had a big pool of cars sitting on the docks, then they could actually supply... Their supply chain overlap is disgraceful.

[barra240t]

No comment.

[Candyman2]

Originally Posted by barra240t

No comment.

I think that is why so many would-be-owners are a little/lot ****ed off ..... ;)

[barra240t]

What I am meaning is I don't know why this happens, I am only a lonely stock controller! I only order the cars, I don't build and ship them

[lost sangroper]

Ford is losing market share because of their policies and attitude. A customer service manual says look after the little guy because they may become big guys in the future and many little guys can make you just as much money as one big guy. Unfortunately Australia is a little gu so Ford does not care about exporting here.
I am the director of a company and for many years would only Japanese or German made car due to mechanical problems we have had with other brands. After the good write up with the fiesta I decided to buy one for my daughter and if there were no problems then perhaps review my rigid policy re company cars. With the new tax incentives I have just expanded our company fleet. Of the twenty cars we bought not one is a ford. I am still interested to see how the zetec goes but I doubt I would buy another fordl

[Candyman2]

Originally Posted by lost sangroper

Ford is losing market share because of their policies and attitude. A customer service manual says look after the little guy because they may become big guys in the future and many little guys can make you just as much money as one big guy. Unfortunately Australia is a little gu so Ford does not care about exporting here.
I am the director of a company and for many years would only Japanese or German made car due to mechanical problems we have had with other brands. After the good write up with the fiesta I decided to buy one for my daughter and if there were no problems then perhaps review my rigid policy re company cars. With the new tax incentives I have just expanded our company fleet. Of the twenty cars we bought not one is a ford. I am still interested to see how the zetec goes but I doubt I would buy another fordl

Huh ?

Ford has gained market share. The Fiesta has broken sales records.

Demand has outstripped supply. Same happened with the GTI and other class leading vehicles.

Australia would have had an alloted number of vehicles. The whole "big guy"/"little guy" argument is ridiculous.

I do feel for all those that have had to wait.

We run plenty of Fords in our fleet (which numbers a few hundred). They are a much better fleet option than Japanese vehicles, for various reasons.

[Ben85]

[QUOTE=Candyman2]
I do feel for all those that have had to wait.

[QUOTE]

For some reason i dont think its the wait thats the problem, if you want a car badly enough you wait for it as i had to (4months). Its the that you get from the dealerships!!! They tell you one thing then another thing. If they told you straight up its gonna be 10weeks, +- a week, atleast you know. But when you are told 5weeks and its 10 thats when its a bit beyond a joke.

[barra240t]

The dates on this thread are correct.

If any one is interested please let me know.

This is why I put this thread up.

[lost sangroper]

Ford has gained market share. The Fiesta has broken sales records.

Fiesta has gained market share in australia? When they can't supply them??

April Vehicle - Sales
1. Holden Commodore - 3177
2. Toyota HiLux - 2632
3. Mazda 3 - 2503
4. Toyota Corolla - 2385
5. Ford Falcon - 2228
6. Hyundai i30 - 1491

Ford fiesta is not on the list of the top 10. Mazda 2 is moderately high on the lsit of popular sales.

Ford has brought out a good car but underestimated its success and thus does not have the production or the supply. Another mistake they are making is miscalculating their distribution and supply needs later in the year. They could have trouble when they can start supplying Australia because in July Hyundai is bringing out its i20 which is about $6,000 less and with the same features as the zetec. It has been designed to be a serious competitor even if it is not made as well made. Another problem with bringing in the main body of cars so late is that by that time some of the companies that bring out reports for car of the year if they use user feedback in their selection, such as the NRMA another car may be chosen when the fiesta may be actually a better car. These reports do affect sales.


When I began working Holden then Ford were the two big car companies with the falcon and what was equivalent to the commodore the top models. They were supported by government and company contracts because they had plants here. Today Toyota has market share because it has built good after sales service and a reliable although sometimes boring car. Ford has let itself down with its service.

Top Australian Vehicles April 2009

Manufacturer - Monthly Sales, March April - YTD Sales

1. Toyota - 16,608 13033 57342
2. Holden - 9,188 7829 34808
3. Ford - 7,570 6836 27822
4. Mazda - 6,116 5121 24,145


point of interest April 2009, Cars to increase market share with sales growth in Australia were Hyundai Alfa Romeo, Audi, Dodge, Fiat, Jaguar and Skoda. Their share of the market other than Hyundai is quite low. Hyundai is number 6 and has sold over 14,000 cars in Australia this year.

[Candyman2]

Originally Posted by lost sangroper

Fiesta has gained market share in australia? When they can't supply them??

Europe ....

Read the thread.

[Candyman2]

Originally Posted by Candyman2

Europe ....

Read the threads.

One production plant supplying the various markets.

Surprisingly, Australia isn't the only market ...
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[Candyman2]

Originally Posted by barra240t

The dates on this thread are correct.

If any one is interested please let me know.

This is why I put this thread up.

Good on ya mate and sorry for the thread hijack ;)

Hopefully you can satisfy the need of some of the buyers waiting.

[barra240t]

No worries, I can understand peoples frustrations. I am just trying to help!

[barra240t]

Hi guys,

Our 3dr Hatch manual Zetec in white has been pushed forward and I will see it in 10 working days. Let me know if you are interested.

[jabba]

Nathan, I am looking at a whole range off small cars for the wife's new business.... In the Ford range we are interested in either off these two..
July- Fiesta Zetec 5dr Hatch manual- Vision...
July- Fiesta Zetec 5dr Hatch auto- Black...

The wife is not sure if she would like a Manual or Auto yet, but we both like the Vision and black on the Zetec..

The new car is for the wife, and it will hinge on her decission.. Can you PM a price or your direct contact number...

Matt

[barra240t]

Originally Posted by barra240t

Hi guys,

Our 3dr Hatch manual Zetec in white has been pushed forward and I will see it in 10 working days. Let me know if you are interested.

Still available

ETA: 11/06/09

Yes that date is correct, it is on a truck as we speak to Brisbane depot.

[dannyhilton]

Just bought the 3-Door Zetec in white!!! I'm pumped. It'll look awesome next to my current White Zetec. Hopefully pick it up Friday. Thanks very much barra240t. Good price, good service, your dealership is one of the few Ford dealerships that should be allowed to keep their licence.

[barra240t]

Originally Posted by RapidTyphoon

Just bought the 3-Door Zetec in white!!! I'm pumped. It'll look awesome next to my current White Zetec. Hopefully pick it up Friday. Thanks very much barra240t. Good price, good service, your dealership is one of the few Ford dealerships that should be allowed to keep their licence.

Hey Rapid,

Sorry I have been on holidays! Awesome, I just found out you bought the car! Well done, it does look great in white. Glad you are happy with the purchase!

[greenfoam]

Got pictures of the white one?

[dannyhilton]

I have a few the dealer sent me but I'll upload some better quality ones tomorrow. Very excited!

[oldsoftboss]

Whats involved in getting one of the July arrivals into Victoria?

[barra240t]

Originally Posted by oldsoftboss

Whats involved in getting one of the July arrivals into Victoria?

We can do it, the only thing is a freight cost is involved, unless you want to come pick the vehicle up and get a permit and drive it back to VIC. Let us know if you want to know more.

[oldsoftboss]

We have ordered one locally (mid May) and still have no indication of a delivery date. The closest we get is July or August, thats it. Does that sound right?

[barra240t]

Originally Posted by oldsoftboss

We have ordered one locally (mid May) and still have no indication of a delivery date. The closest we get is July or August, thats it. Does that sound right?

Depending on what the build month is on the vehicle, should give a good idea on arrival. e.g if it is a June build, they seem to be arriving a month later in July. There were a few that were May build's but were pushed out to July/Aug, but this is pretty rare.

[oldsoftboss]

We were told that orders are done at the start of the month (WTF), so I presume it's a June build (if it has even been started).

How would I find out what build it would be?

When I'm out there next I will ask for the SIDO number.

PS. We ordered a Zetec if that makes any difference.
Dave