‘26 Order Update- Vin in 3 days Build Date Mid November

[BlueRidge]

@COBill Thank you. Your timeline is helpful.

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[Westphal]

So, complete GT Premium timeline for future reference:

Congratulations! So far, there are only 3 Adriatic Blues on the forum: me, you, and MidwayJ. Mine took 4 months to build and another several days to deliver, but that was during the plant shutdown.

 

[exm]

Congratulations! So far, there are only 3 Adriatic Blues on the forum: me, you, and MidwayJ. Mine took 4 months to build and another several days to deliver, but that was during the plant shutdown.

I will be receiving my Adriatic Blue Dark Horse in 2 weeks so make that 4!

 

[MidwayJ]

Congratulations! So far, there are only 3 Adriatic Blues on the forum: me, you, and MidwayJ. Mine took 4 months to build and another several days to deliver, but that was during the plant shutdown.

I don't think he's going to be taking delivery of this car. He bought a BMW M2 and was contemplating replacing that with a Dark Horse. But I could (once again) be out of the loop.

 

[COBill]

I don't think he's going to be taking delivery of this car. He bought a BMW M2 and was contemplating replacing that with a Dark Horse. But I could (once again) be out of the loop.

You are correct on both counts, but I have still been tracking my build, which is now at the dealer (if anyone is interested, let me know.)

As an aside, a Ford Dealer near me is getting an Adriatic Blue Dark Horse optioned the way I would order one, but it has the bronze wheels.

 

[exm]

You are correct on both counts, but I have still been tracking my build, which is now at the dealer (if anyone is interested, let me know.)

As an aside, a Ford Dealer near me is getting an Adriatic Blue Dark Horse optioned the way I would order one, but it has the bronze wheels.

Tons of aftermarket options available, or even people selling their DH wheels (I for one will be doing so soon)...

 

[tankcj]

So, complete GT Premium timeline for future reference:

congratulations on the new ride. That is one of the quickest time from order to delivery!

 

[COBill]

congratulations on the new ride. That is one of the quickest time from order to delivery!

I didn't actually take delivery, I purchased an M2 instead but have been debating trading it for a Dark Horse.

I should have done a search for a Dark Horse to begin with but I was led to believe none were out there since dealers couldn't get allocations to order one; when I ordered this the dealer said I could order one but it would be a MY 2027.

If anyone is interested, let me know and I'll send you the details of where it is:

 

[exm]

I didn't actually take delivery, I purchased an M2 instead but have been debating trading it for a Dark Horse.

I should have done a search for a Dark Horse to begin with but I was led to believe none were out there since dealers couldn't get allocations to order one; when I ordered this the dealer said I could order one but it would be a MY 2027.

If anyone is interested, let me know and I'll send you the details of where it is:

Plenty of inventory, and you can make deals - if you don't move on to another dealer. https://visor.vin/search/listings?m...color=Yellow,Blue&year="2026"&trim=Dark+Horse

 

[COBill]

Plenty of inventory, and you can make deals - if you don't move on to another dealer. https://visor.vin/search/listings?make=Ford&model=Mustang&agnostic=false&base_exterior_color=Yellow,Blue&year="2026"&trim=Dark+Horse

Not helpful, it won't allow you to do a search for a manual, it thinks they're all automatic.

The only reason I want a DH Premium over the GT Premium is the Tremec; I hadn't ever driven a Tremec when I ordered the GT Premium as again, no one had one available in my area. (The dealers that do advertise one around me either have an automatic or their manual is incoming.)

The one I finally got to drive couldn't be sold because half the interior features didn't work as rodents had munched on the wiring harness. The drive convinced me of the need for the Tremec as well as not wanting the Recaros.

 

[exm]

Not helpful, it won't allow you to do a search for a manual, it thinks they're all automatic.

The only reason I want a DH Premium over the GT Premium is the Tremec; I hadn't ever driven a Tremec when I ordered the GT Premium as again, no one had one available in my area. (The dealers that do advertise one around me either have an automatic or their manual is incoming.)

The one I finally got to drive couldn't be sold because half the interior features didn't work as rodents had munched on the wiring harness. The drive convinced me of the need for the Tremec as well as not wanting the Recaros.

Don't want to hijack this thread, but the visor.vin transmission specs are not accurate. Got to check the results manually.

Some examples, 6-speed, no Recaros
https://www.sarasotaford.com/new-Sarasota-2026-Ford-Mustang-Dark+Horse-1FA6P8R01T5500849

https://www.castlerockford.com/inventory/new-2026-ford-mustang-dark-horse®-premium-rwd-fastback-1fa6p8r01t5501791/

https://www.fredbeansford.net/new/F...stown-pa-eb3b9ddcac185b54f99274c20a5e66ef.htm

 

[COBill]

Some examples, 6-speed, no Recaros
https://www.sarasotaford.com/new-Sarasota-2026-Ford-Mustang-Dark+Horse-1FA6P8R01T5500849

Wow, how is that car priced at $16K over sticker?!?! That has to be a web site error…

MSRP: $71.860
"Promise Price": $87,707

 

[exm]

Wow, how is that car priced at $16K over sticker?!?! That has to be a web site error…

MSRP: $71.860
"Promise Price": $87,707

Yes, there are some delusional dealers out there. From what I gathered while shopping with some tough "negations", you can get a 4-5% discount on MSRP probably bringing it close to invoice.

 

[COBill]

Yes, there are some delusional dealers out there. From what I gathered while shopping with some tough "negations", you can get a 4-5% discount on MSRP probably bringing it close to invoice.

$5K ADM I could see, $16K has to be an error somewhere…

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