VFACTS January 2024

[DFB FGXR6]

https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-new...er-times-ahead

Top 10 Models -
Ford Ranger: 4747
Toyota HiLux: 4092
Isuzu D-Max: 2541
Toyota RAV4: 2211
Mitsubishi Outlander: 2077
MG ZS: 1888
Toyota Corolla: 1843
Toyota LandCruiser Prado: 1746
Hyundai i30: 1727
Mazda CX-5: 1720

Top 10 Brands -

Toyota 17,903 +34%
Mazda 8165 -13.2%
Ford 6624 0.0%
Hyundai 6162 +6.1%
Mitsubishi 5911 +12.0%
Kia 5707 -5.0%
MG 4006 -0.2%
Isuzu Ute 3758 +40.7%
GWM 3124 +24.8%
Subaru 3068 -14.8%

Ford Numbers -

Ford Escape - 87
Ford Everest - 1,176
Ford F150 - 123
Ford Fiesta - 0
Ford Focus - 0
Ford Mustang - 2
Ford Mustang Mach-E - 59
Ford Puma - 180
Ford Ranger 4X2 - 413
Ford Ranger 4X4 - 4,334
Ford Transit Custom - 155
Ford Transit Heavy - 95
Ford Total 6,624

And before anyone comments, Mustang is between model changeover in Australia, S550 has been out of production for a year now, S650 has been delayed many times and won't start hitting dealers until mid-2024.

[kypez]

I want to know what model those 2 Mustangs were!

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by kypez

I want to know what model those 2 Mustangs were!

Probably an EcoBoost, or a GT CS with heavy dealer markup.

[kypez]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Probably an EcoBoost, or a GT CS with heavy dealer markup.

Yeah, was thinking a CS.

[Rob 351]

And the Ranger steam train keeps rolling…

[csv8]

Originally Posted by Rob 351

And the Ranger steam train keeps rolling…

Not for much longer ! Coal is being phased out.

[Dr Smith]

Crystal balling...with Ford having it's own dedicated ship transporter for Oz and NZ and if the stories from industry-wide dealers that orders and buyer interest has noticeably slowed during the last months of last year could we start to see discounting/increased car company incentives start being offered once supply meets demand or even if capacity starts to exceed demand?

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Dr Smith

Crystal balling...with Ford having it's own dedicated ship transporter for Oz and NZ and if the stories from industry-wide dealers that orders and buyer interest has noticeably slowed during the last months of last year could we start to see discounting/increased car company incentives start being offered once supply meets demand or even if capacity starts to exceed demand?

Its already started at dealer level.

You can pretty much walk into any Ford dealer and pick up a cancelled order of anything if you are flexible on colour with a 2 - 4 week wait time. 12 months ago it was up to a 12 month wait for anything popular (V6 Everest / Ranger).

[kypez]

Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

Its already started at dealer level.



You can pretty much walk into any Ford dealer and pick up a cancelled order of anything if you are flexible on colour with a 2 - 4 week wait time. 12 months ago it was up to a 12 month wait for anything popular (V6 Everest / Ranger).

Yep. Dealer called and offered me a Raptor in Grey or Black (huge oversupply of them). I want blue so still waiting

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by kypez

Yep. Dealer called and offered me a Raptor in Grey or Black (huge oversupply of them). I want blue so still waiting

Interestingly there are 21 Raptors for Private sale (filtered as Used by me) with under 500km...
and about 14 Dealer sales again under 500km.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Dr Smith

Interestingly there are 21 Raptors for Private sale (filtered as Used by me) with under 500km...
and about 14 Dealer sales again under 500km.

You would be surprised at the amount of people who ordered these 12 months ago thinking they could flip them and make 10k profit.

Most of them are now cancelling them and walking away from their deposits

Raptor is probably the easiest V6 Ranger to get atm, Ford built more due to demand and obviously as interest rates and cost of living pressures have prevailed people are less inclined to purchase. They are also a dog on fuel.


I just did a search and there are 80 next gen Raptors for sale with under 5,000 kms on them....

[Top_Ghia]

Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

Its already started at dealer level.

You can pretty much walk into any Ford dealer and pick up a cancelled order of anything if you are flexible on colour with a 2 - 4 week wait time. 12 months ago it was up to a 12 month wait for anything popular (V6 Everest / Ranger).

Ranger yes. But I’m still finding Everest thin on the ground.
Dealers are quoting 6 months plus for an Everest Sport V6.
Maybe they can divert some resources into more Everests.

[whynot]

Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

Ranger yes. But I’m still finding Everest thin on the ground.
Dealers are quoting 6 months plus for an Everest Sport V6.
Maybe they can divert some resources into more Everests.

I have been doing the rounds for a Everest Sport V6 this week. Been told by multiple Dealers to set my expectations to delivery at 12 months, give or take.

[Top_Ghia]

Originally Posted by whynot

I have been doing the rounds for a Everest Sport V6 this week. Been told by multiple Dealers to set my expectations to delivery at 12 months, give or take.

Where are you? I could deliver one in September.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by whynot

I have been doing the rounds for a Everest Sport V6 this week. Been told by multiple Dealers to set my expectations to delivery at 12 months, give or take.

Waited 3 weeks for mine and picked up an ex demo from the same dealer for a friend due a car been written off (no wait time).

You need to shop with your fingers.