Thank you! I got it on May 19th through Ford's chat. I never got an email for the VIN, nor did I get an update from Ford after the first "order recieved" message... Oh well.
I would suggest going for the Premium, if you can afford it. You will likely regret not having the heated/ventilated seats, and I also can't stand the separated screens. It comes down to personal preference, though. Go with what you like, but if you're on the fence about something I'd recommend...
Yes, FreightVerify is typically only available to the dealer. However, the sales manager I worked with was nice enough to send me an access code that let me track my car. I hope you get yours soon!
Mine has been bouncing around too! As of right now, FreightVerify (railcar/truck tracker) says it'll get to my dealer somewhere from 9/20 (probably not seeing as how it's 9:30) to 9/23. These last few days have really been dragging on... delivery day can't come soon enough!
If you want an S650, I'd suggest going ahead and getting a '24 ASAP. With the '25s coming up, you'll be able to get a great deal- probably ~5-6K off MSRP.
Also, the '25 MY has several pitfalls compared to the '24:
- Rapid Red is gone & is replaced with a duller red that costs an additional...
Black and red is a sweet combo for sure. I'd have gone that way too if VB didn't exist. I actually almost changed my order to Shadow Black, but when I went online to do it, I saw that I had been scheduled!
Interesting, I was expecting more changes. I'm hoping mine doesn't get pushed back to a '25, but I already have a build date so I think I'm safe.
It also looks like the B&O sound system has jumped from the 401A package to a separate interior option. I recall that it was included with 401A when...