I would like people to post here that pre-ordered their 2012 Focus when they get their Vin# from their dealer along with when they placed their order.
It would be nice if the powers that be could put a sticky on this post so it would be easy to look up in this part of the forum. I know it's possible because I own a web site using V Bulletin for Thunderbirds.
When I started driving, the speed limit was 70 by day, 60 at night. With the old sealed beam headlights, 50 was too fast on a really black night. When using the dims on my Contour SVT, 45 seems too fast. My recent lease car had HIDs and, while I really enjoyed the extra brightness, I hated the sharp cut-off when on dim. My first night out when new I about hit a herd of deer leaving town going about 45 (me, not the deer) because all I could see was their hooves. I'm willing to give up some brightness on bright for a fuller light pattern on dim. I just really hope the Focus has great halogen lights!
I have received a price for the Euro LED/Xenon Focus Headlamps from the UK, $285 (pounds) each. I forgot to ask if their was some sort of wiring harness, so I am waiting on a response. I would love to get the official word from a Ford Engineer in regards to the compatibility of the Euro headlamps. Anyone in contact with one?
Shorty, there were at on of April 25 guys, too. It ended up being "week of April 25". Mine wend from May 2 to May 3, so I am guessing it is build WEEK you get at first and build DAY when you get the sticker.
I guess the most important identifier in terms of who is first is the blend number next to the upper left VIN. It's essentially your space in line. Mine's Blend # 8512.
Just held my first title. My dealer just plain rocks. Showed me everything on the computer telling that the car will be in in just a few weeks. He let me take a Candy Blue SE Hatch for a drive. Even though it's manual, and SE, I'd be happy with this car. I know I'll be VERY pleased when my black titanium hatch comes in.
I'm so glad I called today, the window sticker says 0120110427 at the top, which if I'm not mistaken means today is my baby's birthday! So glad I didn't miss it.
From what I'm gathering, all Titaniums get the active shutters, and there's no mention of PZEV on my sticker. So for once in my life, I think I'll get EXACTLY what I want
In disappointing news, its raining in Michigan. Is it sad that I'm watching the weather in Wayne to see what kind of weather my car is experiencing?
BTW, I ordered the machined and painted 17" wheels, not the polished wheels like the window sticker shows. The dealer must have made a mistake when placing the actual order with the factory. Is it reasonable to expect that the order can be changed before my build date of May 4? If not, I'm not going to accept the car. It will be a real bummer to have to wait another 6 weeks for the right car.
Okay got Vin last week. Car built yesterday (it's ALIVE HAHAHA) and finally the date on ETIS is correct, but no details listed. My question - Anybody in PA have a time frame from build date to ship to delivery - Live in Harrisburg so rail from Wayne to Philly and truck to the Capital???
One more thing, I emailed Ford corporate about the mug thing - response was that local marketing campaigns dictate who/what is sent were as is the dealer size. i.e. only so many mugs where sent out
The email said to ask and check with dealership, sounds like a canned answer
So.. Along with many here, my build date was yesterday. But I'm looking in ETIS, and it finds my VIN and knows it is a Focus. It also now has the right build date instead of the really strange number. But I can't find any other info. I can't find anything that lists all the features in a long list or anything. Am I missing something? Is there a button to push?
What about anybody else with the 27th build date. Anything there? My dealer called today and they seem to have less information than me Hurray for this forum.
I know some other here had their cars sit at the plant for a while. How did you find that out? Is there a way to know once it gets on the train or anything?
On the shutters, I went to the factory training at my dealer and the guy there said it was on all SFEs and the other trims were based on the location. I'm in Utah and he thought they would be on mine.
It moved to 'In Transit' today!!!! My car should be at the dealer within a day or two. Of course I'm leaving the country for a week on Saturday... what timing...
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