Bullitt Mustang Sold Out
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spyderlight said:
Had some more info confirmed about Diff in RHD Bullitts they won't be fitted with the quality Torsen diff as the US model just the standard cheap diff from the GT model.
More parts that they won't be fitting but will still be CHARGING YOU THE CUSTOMER FOR.
They would sooner upset all their customers in the pursuit of making a few Dollars more on all RHD cars built rather than customer satisfaction (Which they clearly don't understand the meaning of)
Only way to deal with all this rip off is walk away from the order.
Mine is due delivery next month, just been told of the spec changes, is there any point in holding the order over a GT with option pack 3. ?More parts that they won't be fitting but will still be CHARGING YOU THE CUSTOMER FOR.
They would sooner upset all their customers in the pursuit of making a few Dollars more on all RHD cars built rather than customer satisfaction (Which they clearly don't understand the meaning of)
Only way to deal with all this rip off is walk away from the order.
Geofft21 said:
ine is due delivery next month, just been told of the spec changes, is there any point in holding the order over a GT with option pack 3. ?
Depends if you feel the extra cost is worth it for a green car and maybe a dash plaque (if you are lucky)/ certificate stating 1 of xx Bullitt ?
Hmm, not particularly happy about these omissions for UK cars...is possible to get strut brace but at extra cost. The bigger issues are the removal of central dials in dash and the LSD.
Considering my position now on my current order...if I decide to walk, I will post on here and invite anyone to pick up my allocation...no cost, just so I can secure my deposit refund by giving the dealer another order, although I suspect they may have a waiting list anyway.
Considering my position now on my current order...if I decide to walk, I will post on here and invite anyone to pick up my allocation...no cost, just so I can secure my deposit refund by giving the dealer another order, although I suspect they may have a waiting list anyway.
kapiteinlangzaam said:
Theres been a lot of talk about the dials and diffs over the years on M6G, as obv they are missing from the UK/EU PP spec cars too.
The dials apparently would add about £1k list to the UK rrp (this was from an engineer at Ford) and apparently the cost was deemed not worth it. Im guessing with that price difference it will have been down to tooling for dash components, looms etc.
The diff is down to the fact we have a 3:55 ratio on the GT cars in the UK/EU. IIRC the 'good diff' is only available with the 3:15 or 3:73 ratios as offered in the US. Again, im guessing this might be down to keeping the production line for RoW vehicles as simple as possible. However I think its one of the most unforgivable omissions. Having said that, if you are determined, its only a question of ordering some parts from the US. Its not that difficult to rectify.
Another titbit of info... we didnt get the BLIS on the 15-17 cars because they only had a certain number of wires in the loom passing to the door mirrors. On our cars, the cables used for BLIS in the US were sacrificed to allow the folding power mirrors.
To buy these clocks as one off in America would be less than £200 let alone what Ford do pay for them which will be way cheaper than this price. The spun alloy dash is stamped out in the middle of the dash its irrelevant as to RHD or LHD why would you need new tooling. To say it would be a cost of a £1000 is a joke they just wanted to make more profit thats why they have left all these parts out of European cars. The US model cost $47,500 thats approx just under £37,000 & we the Uk are paying £47,495 which is 10k more than the US model with less parts fitted. We have already paid for these parts in the UK price. Ford have been advertising them since the beginning of the year to the UK market with these options fitted. Now customers have placed their orders & are finding they are not fitted with these options complants have been made & they have issued an update saying they are not fitted talk about a stitch up (Misrepresentation by Ford)The dials apparently would add about £1k list to the UK rrp (this was from an engineer at Ford) and apparently the cost was deemed not worth it. Im guessing with that price difference it will have been down to tooling for dash components, looms etc.
The diff is down to the fact we have a 3:55 ratio on the GT cars in the UK/EU. IIRC the 'good diff' is only available with the 3:15 or 3:73 ratios as offered in the US. Again, im guessing this might be down to keeping the production line for RoW vehicles as simple as possible. However I think its one of the most unforgivable omissions. Having said that, if you are determined, its only a question of ordering some parts from the US. Its not that difficult to rectify.
Another titbit of info... we didnt get the BLIS on the 15-17 cars because they only had a certain number of wires in the loom passing to the door mirrors. On our cars, the cables used for BLIS in the US were sacrificed to allow the folding power mirrors.
Edited by spyderlight on Tuesday 9th October 21:08
kapiteinlangzaam said:
Wind your neck in a bit, eh.
Morning Mr attitude l suggest you take YOUR OWN ADVICE as it sounds like you need it.Your typical of some of the posters on Pistonheads spoiling for a fight for those who dare to challange your views. Everyone is entitled to there own opinions not just YOU.
[quote=SFO]US prices exclude VAT and import tax[/quote
My post is nothing to do with retro fitting gauges in the UK.
Ford are already buying & fitting these parts to the US model. l was using the cost as example if you were to buy a one off item in America compared to what Ford would pay not for importing into the UK to fit yourself which would then become more costly as you would have to include as you say VAT, Taxes, plus shipping.
My post is nothing to do with retro fitting gauges in the UK.
Ford are already buying & fitting these parts to the US model. l was using the cost as example if you were to buy a one off item in America compared to what Ford would pay not for importing into the UK to fit yourself which would then become more costly as you would have to include as you say VAT, Taxes, plus shipping.
Edited by spyderlight on Wednesday 10th October 08:51
kapiteinlangzaam said:
I tried to explain to you the reasonings behind some of the decisions made, through knowledge garnered through 2 1/2 yrs of ownership and owner club membership.
Your reaction was if I was the one making the financial decisions made at Ford.
The polite reaction from you would have been 'thank you, didn't know that' . If you think I troll around PH looking for internet fights after 15 yrs membership, you'd be wrong.
Now pop along and have a nice day, my little ray of sunshine.
A fight is what you have picked with me. You might of been on here for 15 years but you are clearly unable to understand a thread when you have read it.Your reaction was if I was the one making the financial decisions made at Ford.
The polite reaction from you would have been 'thank you, didn't know that' . If you think I troll around PH looking for internet fights after 15 yrs membership, you'd be wrong.
Now pop along and have a nice day, my little ray of sunshine.
At no point in my post do l aim any comment at you or refer to you only at disagreeing with the following comment (The dials apparently would add about £1k list to the UK rrp (this was from an engineer at Ford) and apparently the cost was deemed not worth it.)
The only reason l can think you have such attitude is if you have made the comment up yourself hence why you being so defensive.
In future read your posts SLOWLY cut the sarcasm & wind your neck in. Good bye.
I asked to have the strut brace fitted and pay for the optional extra, no can do from my dealer in Swansea. I hardly think I'd take it to the track that much to notice the lack of rigidity anyway.
I think the main difference over the GT that will be the sound due to the gt350 parts, that's going to be the best bit for me. That stonking sound and the green badge-less-ness is well worth it for me. who knows being a limited edition may have better longer term resale value... Any one have views on Diamond brite this paint protection is offered by the ford dealer.
I think the main difference over the GT that will be the sound due to the gt350 parts, that's going to be the best bit for me. That stonking sound and the green badge-less-ness is well worth it for me. who knows being a limited edition may have better longer term resale value... Any one have views on Diamond brite this paint protection is offered by the ford dealer.
Edited by V800GUS on Saturday 13th October 13:04
Any one have views on Diamond brite this paint protection is offered by the ford dealer.
Ok mine is a two year old gt convertible but was almost talked into that and for a convertible the seat stuff.
I like polishing a pride and joy, sad?
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Ok mine is a two year old gt convertible but was almost talked into that and for a convertible the seat stuff.
I like polishing a pride and joy, sad?
Edited by V800GUS on Saturday 13th October 13:04
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David Beer said:
Any one have views on Diamond brite this paint protection is offered by the ford dealer.
Ok mine is a two year old gt convertible but was almost talked into that and for a convertible the seat stuff.
I like polishing a pride and joy, sad?
Ok mine is a two year old gt convertible but was almost talked into that and for a convertible the seat stuff.
I like polishing a pride and joy, sad?
Edited by V800GUS on Saturday 13th October 13:04
David Beer said:
Any one have views on Diamond brite this paint protection is offered by the ford dealer.
Ok mine is a two year old gt convertible but was almost talked into that and for a convertible the seat stuff.
I like polishing a pride and joy, sad?
Ok mine is a two year old gt convertible but was almost talked into that and for a convertible the seat stuff.
I like polishing a pride and joy, sad?
Edited by V800GUS on Saturday 13th October 13:04
A few months ago a Mini dealer wanted £500.00 for a similar product that they added to an options list on a new Mini. When I pointed this out they tried to convince me it was worth it as it added value come resale time. Oddly enough I took my business elsewhere.
All I do is carefully wash my cars, then use a good quality wax and paint seal such as autoglym.
John
So, i’m sticking with it. Dealer will supply and fit the optional Ford Performance GT350 Strut Brace too available as an accessory for Mustang. Not Bullitt stamped, but at least will have a brace.
Told today my car has been Gate Released, so all built and presumably shortly on its way...should be with me before Xmas!
Told today my car has been Gate Released, so all built and presumably shortly on its way...should be with me before Xmas!
Hi folks, I’m new to this thread and have a Bullitt on order which hopefully will be here before Christmas!! Am I right in thinking that the UK cars are missing the dash gauges, the strut brace and have a different LSD? I presume they have the GT350 manifold and throttle body but due to emissions it’s less powerful, in which cas a quick remap by DMS in Southampton will rectify that and more. I have looked at the photos of the two UK cars advertised already on the trader and the Bullitt does difinitely have the extended leather with green stitching around the centre console as is also apparent on the configurator.
Superleg48 said:
So, i’m sticking with it. Dealer will supply and fit the optional Ford Performance GT350 Strut Brace too available as an accessory for Mustang. Not Bullitt stamped, but at least will have a brace.
Told today my car has been Gate Released, so all built and presumably shortly on its way...should be with me before Xmas!
Would this have any effect on your insurance?
Told today my car has been Gate Released, so all built and presumably shortly on its way...should be with me before Xmas!
Would this have any effect on your insurance?
M Barrett said:
Hi folks, I’m new to this thread and have a Bullitt on order which hopefully will be here before Christmas!! Am I right in thinking that the UK cars are missing the dash gauges, the strut brace and have a different LSD? I presume they have the GT350 manifold and throttle body but due to emissions it’s less powerful, in which cas a quick remap by DMS in Southampton will rectify that and more. I have looked at the photos of the two UK cars advertised already on the trader and the Bullitt does difinitely have the extended leather with green stitching around the centre console as is also apparent on the configurator.
Yeah, your right about the three differences, are you going to do any paint treatment? My nullity was committed to build two weeks ago but should only be here in march... Apparently.Gassing Station | Mustangs | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff