UK Customers

[Ant379]

I am more than sure they are covering themselves with the June estimates. No way does it take that long. Once on the boat to the homeland, they will fill these transporters no problem and will be with us no time.

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[MachDG]

I just spoke to my dealer to confirm my test drive tomorrow lunchtime.

He said he has been told there are 300 MMEs in Dagenham now!!! ???

 

[Patches]

I've not been active on this forum for a while (been busy elsewhere) but I've taken time to read every single post to keep me updated on everything (and to keep me sane), so thank you to all.

I'm one of the early adoptors, I pre-ordered a First Edition in Rapid Red on the day of the launch (18/11/2019) and confirmed my order on 11/12/2020 (the 1st day you could). My car was built on 09/03/2021 and arrived in Antwerp on the Grand Halifax on 19/04/2021 (in the early hours). My Vista ETA's have changed from early June, 12th June, 19th June, 5th June, 29th May, 5th June and now 19th June (latest Vista status date of 26th April), so a bit behind, but shows Compound In, Location ANT QPDI. Initially was very annoyed that the First Editions were being slow to produce but ETA's have since caught up a bit with the early builds (acknowledge the early builds have been delayed in Antwerp, beyond reason!).
My dealer (Gates Stevenage) have kept me updated in a timely manner when I've enquired, although as for most on this forum, we all know more than them!

I test drove the Carbonised Grey AWD SR today, here's my penny's worth!
Mileage on the car was 3997, so well bedded in. I've never been in a true EV before and been used to driving my Mustang for the last 5 years. Visibility was good all round, from a fairly high position. Used OPD from the start and got used to it within 1 minute, really liked it and will keep it in this as standard. Used the brakes too and were not sharp as others have described. Acceleration was good in all modes but especially in Unbridled, as good as or better than my ICE Mustang! Ride was quite with no rattles or creaks, found the suspension fairly normal and rode smoothly over poor surfaces and speed bumps. Seats were comfy and supported well. I even managed to get the car into my garage (2.5m wide wall to wall), drove straight in (front first), I could get out of the car, walked around the front and fully opened the fuelling flap (this extends beyond the wing mirror) with about an inch to spare to the wall, so the charging plug will fit (I was worried it would be a bit tight!).
My only gripe was that I didn't get that special feeling I get driving my Mustang coupe, where I regularly get a thumbs up, smiles or a wave (the coupe is beautifully designed and always get that great special feeling taking her out!). Maybe it was the colour and it was raining most of the time. The US reports do say the car gets noticed, positively! Anyway the future of motoring beckons and have to do my bit to help the environment. I did park next to the showroom model (Rapid Red AWD ER) and for me that looked a lot better. Not sure if it's been said before but the central Ford rep (Patrick) that was there said the RWD SR would be getting the powerfold wing mirrors (this was a change to the published spec).
My pictures are below:

 

[portlandg]

Just received my email from Ford to say my car is on its way to my dealer. Estimated 6 weeks. Are they pushing it from Flushing then??

 

[Wonky_Donkey]

Just got an email from Ford saying my car has arrived (presumably in UK)

 

[Dieeasysteve]

I just got the email saying it is on its way but it has been like that for over a month on the website. I think that is now my 4th ever email from ford.

 

[davkd]

Just received my email from Ford to say my car is on its way to my dealer. Estimated 6 weeks. Are they pushing it from Flushing then??

Just got mine and an email from Hannah as well. Looks like they have cleared the communication bottleneck on your birthday Grahame.

Hope is at hand!

 

[SashaLondon]

It’s all go at the moment.

 

[mach-e-2021]

Just got an email from Ford saying my car has arrived (presumably in UK)

Out of interest you have 5 steps, I have 4...... maybe one of your steps was pre-order?

 

[Mercury8]

I just got the email as well. Plus I got a message from Hannah which also explains why my delivery is taking longer….Scotland is further away from Dagenham?

At least it’s getting closer…?

 

[Wonky_Donkey]

Out of interest you have 5 steps, I have 4...... maybe one of your steps was pre-order?

Yep - it was the pre-order tick box that makes it one extra

 

[Tim03]

The Grande New Jersey has slipped by a day to 18th May now.

 

[Pomini]

Being a member or the 9/12/20 build club I also got the email. Wales is just along the M4 surely can't be a delay certainly not 6 weeks!

 

[portlandg]

Well if mine is one of the 300 that has landed in Dagenham then that is one very nice birthday present. Thankyou Ford.

 

[Iwantonenow]

Just received my email from Ford to say my car is on its way to my dealer. Estimated 6 weeks. Are they pushing it from Flushing then??

Happy birthday Grahame!

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