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Da Shifty One
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sydney
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Howdy Peeps,
Just gathering insight as to whom has ordered their Fiesta ST and if they have been giving any details of delivery/arrival or even a VIN. I myself have placed an order/deposit, early September for a Whitey and have been informed via dealer that the next allocation wont be until Mid November - December with only 30 cars coming. They are unable to get from another dealer unless a direct swap. Anyone else heard the same or different information from dealers? |
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Perth
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You should be a sand groper - there's a heaps of ST's over here in Perth. Couple of white one's too
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Camden
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Im in sales for Ford and I ordered mine in August for a late November delivery. every dealer in eastern region gets allocated 1 ST a month. its pretty harsh.
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My dealer has a white one.
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Thailand Specials
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Centrefold Lounge
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Is this the case of Ford Australia underestimating demand again like they did with the WS Fiesta launch in 2009?
Or just that Australia is a low priority market so we have to wait? |
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: sydney
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Or is it ford keeping supply low to keep the price high?
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Regular Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Perth
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A case of world wide demand being so high and outstripping supply. Being so far from Germany doesn't help either. I'm sure Ford Oz would love more, but the bad state of Ford Europe is prob a greater priority for Ford
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Australia
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Glad I got mine on release. The three year wait was enough without signing on the dotted line and waiting X amount of extra time! |
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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Would also think that a lot of the problem stems from just what color mix FA ordered.
Seems to be a heap of Orange ST's and not to many white or blue. The original Orange ST is still at my local dealer. I'll have to go and have a look to see if they have been "allocated" another one as more than a month has passed. |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Australia
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Yeah Ford Oz seems to have ordered a metric s*** tonne of Orange with a smattering of blue and white. Molten Orange is to the FiST what Tiger Mica was to the VT SS.
I'm interested in seeing red, black and silver STs hit or shores. IMO the ST will look tight in Ingot silver! |
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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Here's a white one with 320kms on the clock
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d.../?Cr=5&sdmvc=1 |
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Location: Camden
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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Yep.
Won't sell it at that price. But like everything, that's the opening gambit. |
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Sydney
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Hey guys,
Signed contract of sale around 18th Sept. Estimated Delivery date: TBA Followed up two weeks ago. Ford Oz havent said anything to my dealer. Theyll let me know... Pretty sure the orange one i test drove is still at the dealer. Looking at the contract to see what my options are... |
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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Unless there is a "supplied by" date you may have little options.
I know the Toyota 86 have had delays in the original supply by date and don't know if anyone has been able to get get out of the contract. If I were you I would be searching the Ford dealers close to you for the car spec you want. If/when you find it, take it to your dealer and insist they obtain that car or threaten them with breach of contract as you know the vehicle is obtainable within the Ford network. I reckon they'll move heaven and earth to make you a satisfied customer. That is, after all, their job. |
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Sydney
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Yeah good idea. I still want this car just want it now haha |
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Sydney
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Still no news on supply for Sydney
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Location: Hewett SA
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What was that statement Ford made earlier I swear I heard that supply wasn't going to be a issue with this vehicle? Or is my memory failing....
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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but it was quite exciting as my tracked ticked from "order confirmed", then to "scheduled for production" then "in production" etc etc, tracking of the Trans Future 7 into port kembla, and the final hours waiting for delivery, including flying to canberra to pick it up and drive back to sydney. drove the ST, liked it, didn't love it. so glad I got the 86. |
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Da Shifty One
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sydney
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No new info from me either.
Article in question: http://www.motoring.com.au/news/2013...ly-solid-38464 |
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Join Date: Nov 2013
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Hi all. I'm wondering what drive away deals people are getting? Given the rather short supply, dealers I've talked to seemed rather stubborn on 28k. Is 27k drive away realistic still?
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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The orange ST is still at Shepparton Ford.
They are obviously holding to the full price. |
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Join Date: Aug 2013
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I was happy with 28K.
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That sounds about right for them......
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Perth
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I was quoted $27,333 driveaway for a black one here in Perth. Ended up with Polo GTi....and regretting it a little too
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Sydney
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Ive got my money in the bank but contracted for $29k a few months ago, still waiting to hear when delivery might be....
So if you buy anything get a delivery date on the contract, otherwise hold onto your money until they have stock. |
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Sydney
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Picked up my Molten Orange FiST at the start of September, had made initial enquiries in July after the FiST had featured on Top Gear UK, and stayed in regular contact with the sales bloke, was the first one delivered to city ford the week before, drove away for $29,900 inc tints on windows.
Have yet to spot another one on the road or in a carpark! Trust me, any of you waiting on one, It'll b worth it! |
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Join Date: Nov 2013
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Put a deposit down on a molten orange on Monday. Pick it up as soon as my finance is done. Hopefully Saturday. 27.8k drive away.
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