Dear Ford...

[John B]

Dear Ford,

Thank you for offering me the chance to be eligible to purchase a new Ford GT. I am thrilled that you have the passion to produce such a car.

As I still have the '06 Ford GT I purchased new and have happily put 26,000 miles on it, as well as being a serious car guy, and racer, I thought I had a pretty good shot. Unfortunately I was deemed unworthy, yet I understand 31% of the new cars have been allocated to people who have never even owned the previous Ford GT, and 13% went to people who have never owned a Ford at all. This leaves me feeling very disapointed, and actually bitter.

I understand you have confirmed your Ford GT production plans for only two years. However, if additional production is confirmed, you can kindly pound sand as I will probably never buy a Ford product again.

Meanwhile, I encourage you to lose my application.

Thank you, again, for making and racing the new Ford GT.

Regards,

John B

 

[daytrayd]

Man, there are millions of ford loyal customers, etc. I too did not get picked, even though since my first car I've owned Fords. I am merely one of millions. I too track my Ford. And while I dont have the years ownership or miles as you, we have to understand that there are thousands of us. They had to handpick 75 people in the world who were great ambassadors for Ford, to reach audiences that you or I couldnt reach, like Deadmaus and other celebrities do. All in all, they will do more good for the brand than you or I could, and will make Ford stronger which in turn leads to more cool Ford products for you and I. They still rewarded a ton of GT owners, but the numbers are what they are, we all cant get one, its a lottery. I must say, versus any other car companies method, this one is the best. Its not perfect, but its good enough. I too am heartbroken, but I will stay committed to the brand and car, someday I'll own one. And I think anyone who really wants one will too. Cheer up, life is good. Rich people problems, catch myself all the time complaining about nothing really...

Stay blue,
Cavan

 

[BM SoCal]

I had a dream early this morning that I was told I was likely getting a future allocation. It was odd because though this whole process I haven't dreamt about the car once. Maybe I'm to get John's allocation, if so I thank you John B. If you haven't already pulled your application down you might want to leave it up. I didn't deserve one of the 500 but maybe a future one. And I have hopes they will continue to get cooler in future years. I can wait

 

[DakotaGT]

Man, there are millions of ford loyal customers, etc. I too did not get picked, even though since my first car I've owned Fords. I am merely one of millions. I too track my Ford. And while I dont have the years ownership or miles as you, we have to understand that there are thousands of us. They had to handpick 75 people in the world who were great ambassadors for Ford, to reach audiences that you or I couldnt reach, like Deadmaus and other celebrities do. All in all, they will do more good for the brand than you or I could, and will make Ford stronger which in turn leads to more cool Ford products for you and I. They still rewarded a ton of GT owners, but the numbers are what they are, we all cant get one, its a lottery. I must say, versus any other car companies method, this one is the best. Its not perfect, but its good enough. I too am heartbroken, but I will stay committed to the brand and car, someday I'll own one. And I think anyone who really wants one will too. Cheer up, life is good. Rich people problems, catch myself all the time complaining about nothing really...

Stay blue,
Cavan

Well said, completely agree!

 

[Doctr V]

Well said, completely agree!

John, I too am still disappointed but life must go on. My new Mclaren 650s arrived yesterday and goes to its 1st car show tmrw. I purchased it 1 week after I found out that a GT was a NO GO for me. Enjoy what we have, life is too short brother. Eric

 

[Sinovac]

Dear Ford,

Thank you for offering me the chance to be eligible to purchase a new Ford GT. I am thrilled that you have the passion to produce such a car.

As I still have the '06 Ford GT I purchased new and have happily put 26,000 miles on it, as well as being a serious car guy, and racer, I thought I had a pretty good shot. Unfortunately I was deemed unworthy, yet I understand 31% of the new cars have been allocated to people who have never even owned the previous Ford GT, and 13% went to people who have never owned a Ford at all. This leaves me feeling very disapointed, and actually bitter.

I understand you have confirmed your Ford GT production plans for only two years. However, if additional production is confirmed, you can kindly pound sand as I will probably never buy a Ford product again.

Meanwhile, I encourage you to lose my application.

Thank you, again, for making and racing the new Ford GT.

Regards,

John B

The fact that you would make such a post here is proof that Ford is very astute and made the right decision on your application. Definitely a category One and possibly a Category Two in the Sour Grapes thread.

 

[BtwoG]

and racer,

I haven't seen much evidence that having a racing license/background figured into the results that much.

 

[DakotaGT]

John, I too am still disappointed but life must go on. My new Mclaren 650s arrived yesterday and goes to its 1st car show tmrw. I purchased it 1 week after I found out that a GT was a NO GO for me. Enjoy what we have, life is too short brother. Eric

Ha, we have much in common! I had to buy myself a McLaren to cheer me up, also (thanks, Shelby) ! Already took it, alongside my 2006 FGT, to the local Cars and Coffee last weekend.

But, nice to have renewed hope with the new GT.

 

[Sinovac]

Damn Clint. I have a drink on the beach when I'm bummed. :lol

 

[Joe Dozzo]

The fact that you would make such a post here is proof that Ford is very astute and made the right decision on your application. Definitely a category One and possibly a Category Two in the Sour Grapes thread.

I wrote and then deleted some very similar sentiments. I would suggest that disappointment, at least in my case and probably John B.'s, was from actual passion for Ford and the NFGT and having a VERY difficult time coming to grips with being rejected (or one could say "not selected" as a perhaps less painful view). I knew going in, I was a long shot at best, but that still doesn't lessen the disappointment.

I KNOW this is a very limited production car and as the original poster said, kudo's to Ford for having made, raced and offered the car for sale. We all can't have one, I get it. But that doesn't do much to salve the pain.

I'm on the deferred list, so my next shot is 3+ years away and I'll be one of 5 or 6000 candidates for 1 of 250 cars. I don't like those odds but I won't give up either.

And in the meanwhile I still have the planets BEST car to DRIVE, every day, rain or shine, my 2005 Ford GT.

 

[DakotaGT]

Damn Clint. I have a drink on the beach when I'm bummed. :lol

This McLaren was closer than the nearest beach! :biggrin

 

[DakotaGT]

I wrote and then deleted some very similar sentiments. I would suggest that disappointment, at least in my case and probably John B.'s, was from actual passion for Ford and the NFGT and having a VERY difficult time coming to grips with being rejected (or one could say "not selected" as a perhaps less painful view).

I KNOW this is a very limited production car and as the original poster said, kudo's to Ford for having made, raced and offered the car for sale. We all can't have one, I get it. But that doesn't do much to salve the pain.

I'm on the deferred list, so my next shot is 3+ years away and I'll be one of 5 or 6000 candidates for 1 of 250 cars. I don't like those odds but I won't give up either.

And in the meanwhile I still have the planets BEST car to DRIVE, every day, rain or shine, my 2005 Ford GT.

Yep. I don't think it's a bad thing to be told "no" once in a while. Hard at the time, but good for character development, and helps to "keep things real". Some people must have never been told "no" in their lives. That said, I'm going to pout like a child if I don't get one this round! :lol

 

[twobjshelbys]

Yep. I don't think it's a bad thing to be told "no" once in a while. Hard at the time, but good for character development, and helps to "keep things real". Some people must have never been told "no" in their lives. That said, I'm going to pout like a child if I don't get one this round! :lol

In my life I've been told NO a large factor of times than YES, so it was neither a surprise nor a lasting event that I didn't get one. Life goes on. McLaren's aren't a bad second choice.

P.S. The Cobra site is back on the air again.

 

[Vince H]

I'm not sure the original post in this thread serves any purpose or contribution to the Forum. I hope you find what your looking for, but I'm certain Ford is not the problem. I think this is a situation where you will step back at some point and realize this was not the best way to convey your disappointment. If not, then you and I certainly disagree on how to handle a challenge. Proud to be a Ford guy and hopefully you will come back around to that conclusion as well. Take care of yourself.

Vince H

 

[DakotaGT]

In my life I've been told NO a large factor of times than YES, so it was neither a surprise nor a lasting event that I didn't get one. Life goes on. McLaren's aren't a bad second choice.

P.S. The Cobra site is back on the air again.

I wasn't referring to you, Tony. And I meant to quote the original person you quoted in that other thread, not you- sorry. Yes, I see that the cobra forum is back up. Now we can continue to watch Mike/Luke Warmwater make a spectacle of himself!

 

[Sinovac]

I wrote and then deleted some very similar sentiments. I would suggest that disappointment, at least in my case and probably John B.'s, was from actual passion for Ford and the NFGT and having a VERY difficult time coming to grips with being rejected (or one could say "not selected" as a perhaps less painful view). I knew going in, I was a long shot at best, but that still doesn't lessen the disappointment.

I KNOW this is a very limited production car and as the original poster said, kudo's to Ford for having made, raced and offered the car for sale. We all can't have one, I get it. But that doesn't do much to salve the pain.

I'm on the deferred list, so my next shot is 3+ years away and I'll be one of 5 or 6000 candidates for 1 of 250 cars. I don't like those odds but I won't give up either.

And in the meanwhile I still have the planets BEST car to DRIVE, every day, rain or shine, my 2005 Ford GT.

Joe,

I get it and I don't want to come across as glib. I would be disappointed too. Nevertheless, it's very unseemly, and unmanly for that matter, for guys to go overboard with their grievances. I think it's now well established that people who didn't get an allocation are disappointment. Everyone gets it. Pancreatic cancer is something to be upset about. This, not so much.

 

[TO AWSUM]

John B, your attitude makes me sick.

 

[Joe Dozzo]

Joe,

I get it and I don't want to come across as glib. I would be disappointed too. Nevertheless, it's very unseemly, and unmanly for that matter, for guys to go overboard with their grievances. I think it's now well established that people who didn't get an allocation are disappointment. Everyone gets it. Pancreatic cancer is something to be upset about. This, not so much.

I understand and agree completely. I guess I just have a little more sympathy for the original poster than some others.

And yes, I still plan on buying the Fusion Sport I have on order!

Very best regards,

 

[ChipBeck]

Dear Ford,

This leaves me feeling very disappointed, and actually bitter.

.....if additional production is confirmed, you can kindly pound sand as I will probably never buy a Ford product again.

Meanwhile, I encourage you to lose my application.

Regards,

John B

I'd say that's a pretty safe bet.

Chip

 

[Sinovac]

I'd say that's a pretty safe bet.

Chip

Sure bet for a year 5 allocation.