The "I can't wait" thread

blackjackdelta · 02-15-2011, 08:32 PM

I can't wait because I have not even ordered a Limited yet. Not quite sure if I am getting a good/fair deal or not. Have to do my taxes, see how much I owe and go from there. Congrats on the new arrivals.

Jack

dismania · 02-16-2011, 01:52 PM

I am in the anxiously awaiting category as well. I have a new Explorer on order. We ordered it around the 15th of January. Apparently we have been told that our order is due to be "pulled" tomorrow. I am not sure what that means.

I hope to get a build date soon.

We are coming off of a lease on an Escape. This year, I can Lease the Explorer for the same as what I was paying for my Escape, which I think is a pretty nice upgrade. We did not get a Limited, as my wife HATES leather seating. We got a lot of bells and whistles, but could not get things like the BLISS system. Also, it would have been nice to get a more powered seat, but we will live with what we ordered.

Here's hoping to a quick build and delivery. I am glad I found these forums.

Dismania

uniquename · 02-16-2011, 02:35 PM

Finally got my VIN from my dealer. I just looked up my window sticker with a link edge929 posted a while back.

I might be over excited!!! Bottom middle says 02 08 11 below the bar code. That is the real date it hits the line, right???? (Lots of punctuation shows I am excited)

scottfmc · 02-16-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by uniquename

Finally got my VIN from my dealer. I just looked up my window sticker with a link edge929 posted a while back.

I might be over excited!!! Bottom middle says 02 08 11 below the bar code. That is the real date it hits the line, right???? (Lots of punctuation shows I am excited)

Look at the number that is at the end of the string below the bar code (i.e. 01 31 11). That's the week it is "Scheduled" to be "Sent To Plant" and built. It can be any day that week that it actually built. No matter what, it means it is on it's way!

uniquename · 02-16-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by scottfmc

Look at the number that is at the end of the string below the bar code (i.e. 01 31 11). That's the week it is "Scheduled" to be "Sent To Plant" and built. It can be any day that week that it actually built. No matter what, it means it is on it's way!

So the 2/14 build date might be accurate.

Now, how do I track the truck it's on????

scottfmc · 02-16-2011, 02:45 PM

Seni from Ford Customer Service (on this forum) may be able to do that for you. Not sure if he can get that level of detail.

uniquename · 02-16-2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by scottfmc

Seni from Ford Customer Service (on this forum) may be able to do that for you. Not sure if he can get that level of detail.

I want the truck driver's phone number

scottfmc · 02-16-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by uniquename

I want the truck driver's phone number

So did I, especially last night when he was LATE!

But I got my Ex today. Only a handful of miles, but so far it is rock-solid. No rattles, and everything works! Great job, Ford!

uniquename · 02-16-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by scottfmc

But I got my Ex today.

Love the avatar of it in transit btw.

WingsfaninNC · 02-17-2011, 08:40 AM

Has anyone heard from Seni or Cory in the last few days? I've PM'd a couple times asking for an update since my truck didn't deliver on its 2/14 ETA. They're normally very quick to respond, but I'm guessing they're getting swamped with similar requests. I talked to my dealer again yesterday and he still doesn't have it. UGH!

uniquename · 02-17-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by WingsfaninNC

Has anyone heard from Seni or Cory in the last few days? I've PM'd a couple times asking for an update since my truck didn't deliver on its 2/14 ETA. They're normally very quick to respond, but I'm guessing they're getting swamped with similar requests. I talked to my dealer again yesterday and he still doesn't have it. UGH!

No. My first time contacting them, so I didn't know a few day wait was abnormal.

Pas1963 · 02-17-2011, 09:28 AM

I can't wait either - spoke to customer service today and mine is sitting at Markham Yard waiting on a train to Tampa.

uniquename · 02-17-2011, 11:24 AM

Mine is in Chicago waiting. And I am here waiting...

DavidM · 02-17-2011, 12:32 PM

Heard back from Seni and Cory today, my Ex rolls off the line on 2/23 and should be here by 3/7!!! I ordered on 1/28 so that's pretty good.

I'm not sure it was intentional, but the tortuous wait was a bloody brilliant marketing tool. It's made us all take to the net to "buzz" about it and I think we're all in need of diapers from wetting ourselves. I think I'm far more excited about the purchase now that I've been held in total anticipation as opposed to the usual I want it, I get it, I take it for granted motif.

Time to change my diaper!

edge929 · 02-17-2011, 02:36 PM

It's funny because you go from massive anticipation/anxiety to massive worrying/anxiety. I can't park it without worrying about door dings even though I parked in the very back with no one around me. Hell, I'm fighting with a brand new CTS-V and Audi A8 (owned by our Exec VP no less) at my work for a secluded parking spot that is at the end of our parking garage. One side is concrete (being the corner and all) and the other side is about 4 thick metal posts usually seen by handicap spots. The closest any other vehicle can get to you is ~10 feet and those pillars are in between. It all depends on who wants to get up early that day and get the spot

I figure once the Exec VP figures out who owns the new Explorer, I'll need to start looking for another job

scottfmc · 02-17-2011, 02:44 PM

[QUOTE=edge929;2656040]It's funny because you go from massive anticipation/anxiety to massive worrying/anxiety. I can't park it without worrying about door dings even though I parked in the very back with no one around me. Hell, I'm fighting with a brand new CTS-V and Audi A8 (owned by our Exec VP no less) at my work for a secluded parking spot that is at the end of our parking garage. One side is concrete (being the corner and all) and the other side is about 4 thick metal posts usually seen by handicap spots. The closest any other vehicle can get to you is ~10 feet and those pillars are in between. It all depends on who wants to get up early that day and get the spot

I completely get it, Edge. We have a few close-in spots that you have to bid for (proceeds to United Way) and they tend to be very safe from dings. The spots are labeled with the winners name, so there's no where to hide if you ding someone's car - folks are careful. I'm prepared to bid high to keep my spot!

MrBlonde · 02-17-2011, 02:47 PM

Finally - picking mine up tomorrow! Original delivery was 2/7...

*troyandcarol* · 02-17-2011, 07:04 PM

You guys are hilarious!! I thought I was the only one!! I absolutely love the X, I Have a few issues with it but I still love it!!

scottfmc · 02-17-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidM

Heard back from Seni and Cory today, my Ex rolls off the line on 2/23 and should be here by 3/7!!! I ordered on 1/28 so that's pretty good.

I'm not sure it was intentional, but the tortuous wait was a bloody brilliant marketing tool. It's made us all take to the net to "buzz" about it and I think we're all in need of diapers from wetting ourselves. I think I'm far more excited about the purchase now that I've been held in total anticipation as opposed to the usual I want it, I get it, I take it for granted motif.

Time to change my diaper!

You never know David. My Ex's last system ETA was 2/20, but it was delivered 2/15, FIVE DAYS EARLY! Maybe time for another diaper...

synyster · 02-17-2011, 08:04 PM

There are people still waiting to get one? The Ford dealer a couple miles from here has like 20 in stock and ready to drive away. lol.....

02-15-2011, 08:32 PM	#41
blackjackdelta Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 68 Vehicle Specs	I can't wait because I have not even ordered a Limited yet. Not quite sure if I am getting a good/fair deal or not. Have to do my taxes, see how much I owe and go from there. Congrats on the new arrivals. Jack __________________ 2011, Explorer Kona Blue, Limited 2010 Corvette ZR-1 2004 Honda Pilot EX-L 97 Ford Expedition EB

02-16-2011, 02:45 PM	#46
scottfmc Wannabe Elite Explorer Nashville, TN 2011 Limited 300A Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 199 Vehicle Specs	Seni from Ford Customer Service (on this forum) may be able to do that for you. Not sure if he can get that level of detail. __________________ Current Ride: 2011 Ford Explorer Limited Prior Fords: 2010 Taurus SEL, 2010 Fusion SEL 2008 Edge SE, 2008 Fusion SEL, 2002 Explorer XLS 2001 Escape XLT, 1998 Explorer XLS, 1997 Taurus GL 1996 F-150 XLT, 1995 Mystique, 1994 Escort GL 1992 Probe GL, and..1977 Pinto SE....Whew!

02-17-2011, 02:36 PM	#55
edge929 Wannabe Elite Explorer Des Moines, IA Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 321 Vehicle Specs	It's funny because you go from massive anticipation/anxiety to massive worrying/anxiety. I can't park it without worrying about door dings even though I parked in the very back with no one around me. Hell, I'm fighting with a brand new CTS-V and Audi A8 (owned by our Exec VP no less) at my work for a secluded parking spot that is at the end of our parking garage. One side is concrete (being the corner and all) and the other side is about 4 thick metal posts usually seen by handicap spots. The closest any other vehicle can get to you is ~10 feet and those pillars are in between. It all depends on who wants to get up early that day and get the spot I figure once the Exec VP figures out who owns the new Explorer, I'll need to start looking for another job __________________ 2011 Explorer XLT 4WD 2004 GTO (garage queen) Several crotch rockets

02-17-2011, 02:44 PM	#56
scottfmc Wannabe Elite Explorer Nashville, TN 2011 Limited 300A Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 199 Vehicle Specs	[QUOTE=edge929;2656040]It's funny because you go from massive anticipation/anxiety to massive worrying/anxiety. I can't park it without worrying about door dings even though I parked in the very back with no one around me. Hell, I'm fighting with a brand new CTS-V and Audi A8 (owned by our Exec VP no less) at my work for a secluded parking spot that is at the end of our parking garage. One side is concrete (being the corner and all) and the other side is about 4 thick metal posts usually seen by handicap spots. The closest any other vehicle can get to you is ~10 feet and those pillars are in between. It all depends on who wants to get up early that day and get the spot I completely get it, Edge. We have a few close-in spots that you have to bid for (proceeds to United Way) and they tend to be very safe from dings. The spots are labeled with the winners name, so there's no where to hide if you ding someone's car - folks are careful. I'm prepared to bid high to keep my spot! __________________ Current Ride: 2011 Ford Explorer Limited Prior Fords: 2010 Taurus SEL, 2010 Fusion SEL 2008 Edge SE, 2008 Fusion SEL, 2002 Explorer XLS 2001 Escape XLT, 1998 Explorer XLS, 1997 Taurus GL 1996 F-150 XLT, 1995 Mystique, 1994 Escort GL 1992 Probe GL, and..1977 Pinto SE....Whew!

02-17-2011, 07:04 PM	#58
troyandcarol Elite Explorer VA 2011 Bordeaux Red Limited Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 44 Vehicle Specs	You guys are hilarious!! I thought I was the only one!! I absolutely love the X, I Have a few issues with it but I still love it!! __________________ 2011 Bordeaux Red Limited

02-16-2011, 01:52 PM	#42
dismania Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 20 Vehicle Specs	I am in the anxiously awaiting category as well. I have a new Explorer on order. We ordered it around the 15th of January. Apparently we have been told that our order is due to be "pulled" tomorrow. I am not sure what that means. I hope to get a build date soon. We are coming off of a lease on an Escape. This year, I can Lease the Explorer for the same as what I was paying for my Escape, which I think is a pretty nice upgrade. We did not get a Limited, as my wife HATES leather seating. We got a lot of bells and whistles, but could not get things like the BLISS system. Also, it would have been nice to get a more powered seat, but we will live with what we ordered. Here's hoping to a quick build and delivery. I am glad I found these forums. Dismania

02-16-2011, 02:35 PM	#43
uniquename Wannabe Elite Explorer Twin Cities, MN '11 XLT Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 546 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Finally got my VIN from my dealer. I just looked up my window sticker with a link edge929 posted a while back. I might be over excited!!! Bottom middle says 02 08 11 below the bar code. That is the real date it hits the line, right???? (Lots of punctuation shows I am excited)

02-17-2011, 08:40 AM	#50
WingsfaninNC Wannabe Elite Explorer Advance, NC '05 EB, '08 EB, '11 XLT Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 16 Vehicle Specs	Has anyone heard from Seni or Cory in the last few days? I've PM'd a couple times asking for an update since my truck didn't deliver on its 2/14 ETA. They're normally very quick to respond, but I'm guessing they're getting swamped with similar requests. I talked to my dealer again yesterday and he still doesn't have it. UGH!

02-17-2011, 09:28 AM	#52
Pas1963 Wannabe Elite Explorer Valrico, FL 11 Exp LTD - Gold Leaf Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 28 Vehicle Specs	I can't wait either - spoke to customer service today and mine is sitting at Markham Yard waiting on a train to Tampa.

02-17-2011, 11:24 AM	#53
uniquename Wannabe Elite Explorer Twin Cities, MN '11 XLT Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 546 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Mine is in Chicago waiting. And I am here waiting...

02-17-2011, 12:32 PM	#54
DavidM Wannabe Elite Explorer Orlando, FL 2011 XLT Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 36 Vehicle Specs	Heard back from Seni and Cory today, my Ex rolls off the line on 2/23 and should be here by 3/7!!! I ordered on 1/28 so that's pretty good. I'm not sure it was intentional, but the tortuous wait was a bloody brilliant marketing tool. It's made us all take to the net to "buzz" about it and I think we're all in need of diapers from wetting ourselves. I think I'm far more excited about the purchase now that I've been held in total anticipation as opposed to the usual I want it, I get it, I take it for granted motif. Time to change my diaper!

02-17-2011, 02:47 PM	#57
MrBlonde Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 39 Vehicle Specs	Finally - picking mine up tomorrow! Original delivery was 2/7...

02-17-2011, 08:04 PM	#60
synyster Wannabe Elite Explorer Hammond IN '02 Limited V8 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 148 Vehicle Specs	There are people still waiting to get one? The Ford dealer a couple miles from here has like 20 in stock and ready to drive away. lol.....