[Qluber]

So I have the "Cars" App on my phone that I reference often to search dealer inventory and to check prices. For some stupid reason this morning I input a search for a 2013 Ford Focus ST, and low and behold someone in Maryland (Norris Auto Group) says they have one for sale. They have published the VIN # (1FADP3L99DL104733) which appears to be a 2013 year model. Of course no pictures are included with the description, just a description 4 door hatchback, 2.0l Turbo, 6 speed manual..............Just wonder WTF is going on here? If this dealer is publishing a Vin #, then it is my understanding cars are produced within 2 weeks ( or there abouts) within the issuance on said Vin#......... price $29825

 

[Ken Bury]

Interesting. The VIN checks out with the Ford decoder ring.

 

[Qluber]

Interesting. The VIN checks out with the Ford decoder ring.

Ken, I think we have all been duped................the ST IS OUT NOW?!?

 

[dem778]

There are actually three with vins located in Saugus Mass and Philidelphia along with the one you mentioned. Interesting.

 

[faST]

There are actually three with vins located in Saugus Mass and Philidelphia along with the one you mentioned. Interesting.

Yup:

New Ford Focus ST - in 06032 Area - on Cars.com

 

[Qluber]

There are actually three with vins located in Saugus Mass and Philidelphia along with the one you mentioned. Interesting.

yes indeed, I refreshed my search, a Performance Blue in Saugus MA, and a Tuxedo Black in Philly which is said to be an ST3 Package..... is FORD planning a surprise early rollout?

 

[dem778]

Maybe the guy on facebook who claimed to have a VIN really does have one.

 

[jackamick]

For the record, the York Ford website says "This Vehicle is in Transit".

So it might not actually be built yet. Especially since, if it was built, Elnorte would know?

New 2013 Ford Focus For Sale in Saugus near Boston, MA - DL110668

 

[Qluber]

Maybe the guy on facebook who claimed to have a VIN really does have one.

From the looks of this, he might have a car also............

 

[Ken Bury]

I think I'm going to email my dealer and see if I have a VIN.

 

[Qluber]

For the record, the York Ford website says "This Vehicle is in Transit".

So it might not actually be built yet. Especially since, if it was built, Elnorte would know?

New 2013 Ford Focus For Sale in Saugus near Boston, MA - DL110668

If Ford is assigning Vin #'s, it is my understanding that the cars CAN NOT be more than a couple weeks behind.............

 

[SkewedView]

Too bad elnorte isn't here to confirm, if he'd even be allowed to.

 

[Chip]

Yeah I don't buy that its for sale. How would a dealer get one for sale before our pre orders? Sounds like a scam to me.

 

[Ron]

Very interesting. I noticed, too, that there is one consumer review for the car on the cars.com listing, but it was obviously for the standard Focus.

 

[Qluber]

Yeah I don't buy that its for sale. How would a dealer get one for sale before our pre orders? Sounds like a scam to me.

Scam? I don't think three different dealerships would publish cars for sale with full Vin#'s if the vehicles were not close to being sellable. Might even be illegal? Lady's and Gentlemen, we are getting very close.

 

[Istvan Buda]

i asked my dealer , i dont have it yet

 

[Shomare]

I'm in for service on my Focus on Monday. I'll get updates from them then. They have been very on top of things.

 

[Bizzaroh]

Perhaps some of these dealerships are getting some of the vehicles created in the first run that already began that are intended to be test cars?

 

[Qluber]

Perhaps some of these dealerships are getting some of the vehicles created in the first run that already began that are intended to be test cars?

I highly doubt that

 

[BadWolf]

Just spoke with my dealer. No vin for me.