"I didn't get picked to buy a NGT" sour grapes thread


Specracer

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Sinovac

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Thanks Andy. Very uplifting.
 

BAT

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I got an email today from Ford with this attachment. I am going to go ahead and consider this NOT a good sign.

nelson_ha_ha.jpg
 

medici78

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As long as I still have my '06, NFGT or not, still winning.
 

STORMCAT

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As the deadline to submit an application approaches and the selection process begins, I've started this thread for all those not selected who will feel compelled to carp about the application or selection process. Please post your complaints in this thread to keep the Forum tidy and organized. It will be nice to have one thread to identify all those who don't own big boy pants so the rest of us who aren't selected can poke the appropriate amount of fun at you.

Complaints will invariably fall into one or more of the following categories:

A. I was conceived, birthed and/or have copulated in a 19XX Ford, have owned nothing but Fords since birth and, as result, I am more deserving;

B. I am a rich vulgarian and should not be denied the opportunity to buy anything my thick wallet permits; and/or

C. Although having no intention to actually buy a NGT, I wanted to be selected and, thereafter, have the satisfaction of declining to complete the purchase because the car has a turbo V6, doesn't sound like a V8, didn't win every race in it's first season, etc.

When posting your complaints, please select one or more categories above that best describes you and provide your email address. I will provide you with a link to download "I'm a loser" by The Beatles and "You can't always get what you want" by The Rolling Stones." I will also send you a bumper sticker: "501st on the NGT list."

I'm way ahead of you.. I posted mine last January !! :biggrin:biggrin
http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php/30341-Will-I-end-up-hating-Ford
 
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stew

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Jan 20, 2015
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Well, I received an email from Ford. They received my completed application... So no "no" yet..... waiting....waiting....waiting....

I guess no news is better than bad news!
 

fjpikul

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You've got another 82 days to wait just like the rest of us
 

Vince H

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You've got another 82 days to wait just like the rest of us

Not that we're all counting down or anything. :lol

Vince H
 

vyprgt2

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The Jalopnik article writer thinks maybe being a Ford stockholder is a key. That question wasn't on my app, and I guess it didn't occur to me to put it down. Guess it couldn't have hurt
Anyone think being a stockholder would be a big plus for an allocation?
 
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Apollo

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We have a fairly significant amount of stock in Ford, and I did not think to put that down... :facepalm:
 

vyprgt2

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Maybe they will cross reference the applicant's names with the stockholders list?:lol
 

93extxdps

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Maybe they will cross reference the applicant's names with the stockholders list?:lol
👍
 

THamonGT

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I also hope they cross reference shareholders of Ford Stock as I purchased stock when I sold my Ford Dealership 7 years ago. I'm wondering why that question wasn't on the application? I was a true believer of Ford and its management then and am still a true believer today. Didn't think to put it on my application? And I purchased it when it was really cheep.
 

dbk

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There are 3.9 billion shares outstanding. I think it's safe to say that unless you're a major institutional investor, it's pretty low on the list.
 

gzl

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Jan 27, 2010
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A good point is raised. How does a "lowly" loyal Ford customer rate compared to the thousands of Ford dealers, Major company's with Ford fleet trucks, Rental companies, etc.? Oy vey. I'm getting a headache. I need a drink.
 

bret a ewing

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Any idea when the "Dear John" letters will start to appear?
 

fjpikul

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Didn't you guys read the app? 90 days after filing. Mid-August.
 

Sinovac

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Didn't you guys read the app? 90 days after filing. Mid-August.

Are those business or calendar days?
 

SteveA

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There are 3.9 billion shares outstanding. I think it's safe to say that unless you're a major institutional investor, it's pretty low on the list.

So threatening to dump the 5 shares my Nana bestowed upon me at my birth in my application wasn't such a good idea?
 

Cobrar

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......Anyone think being a stockholder would be a big plus for an allocation?

I'd imagine this crossed the minds of a few; and in no particular order: Bill Jr., Edsel 2, Elena, and a couple of other 'casual' shareholders of Ford. :))