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#1407 of 1902
Re: URGENT: Huge problem with my new C6 Z06!!! [alenatasevich1] by snakeweasel
Feb 08, 2006 (8:13 am)
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Replying to: alenatasevich1 (Feb 07, 2006 5:54 pm)

Let me get this straight, you bought a car that had a defect in the engine. GM is going to replace it with a new engine (which will not affect the value of the car, nor the handling) at no cost to you. Now thats not enough? you want a whole new car? I have two words for you...
 
GROW UP!!!
 
Lets be honest here, if this problem would have been discovered between the car coming off the assembly line and being delivered to you all they would have done is changed the engine and you would have had a vette with a new replacement engine and you would be none the wiser.
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Z06 by bigmike5
Feb 08, 2006 (10:18 am)
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I have a couple of thoughts here. First the starting problem, their diagnosis aside, sound more like an iginition relay or starter switch. I've had those go before, and long before a starter itself. If you get the car back and it fails to start again, have those checked. On the warranty issue, I think if GM wants to play hardball, you end up with a new engine rather than a new car. But, some years ago when I was at my Olds dealer and puttering around the show room, I saw a guy outside getting ready to take delivery on a new Toronado. I was speaking to the owner and he told me the guy had a new Toronado and on a business trip it developed a tranny problem that could not readily be fixed. The dealer said he got a call from GM central and was told to give him any Toronado he had on his lot as a replacement. That is what he did. I whistled at that info and he said: "Well, the Toronado is our top of the line and they want to take care of their best customers." I wonder if things have changed. After all, the Z06 is a heck of a lot more expensive than the Toronado was. And by the way, I bought a 87 Toronado and it was the best, most trouble free GM product I ever bought. Kept it 9 years and then gave it to my son who kept it 2 more. Still wish I had kept it, it would almost be a collector item now.
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lemon cars by fivelemons
Feb 13, 2006 (9:51 pm)
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I had 5 and I prevailed on every one of them.
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Re: Z06 [bigmike5] by alenatasevich1
Feb 14, 2006 (9:36 am)
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Replying to: bigmike5 (Feb 08, 2006 10:18 am)

Guys, thanks for your responses!
 
Fivelemons, FIVE LEMONS? That's rediculous!
 
As an update... it looks like the dealership will have my car for about a month, today being the 18th day... Some parts still have not come in! No surprises here!
 
Alena
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Re: Z06 [alenatasevich1] by ruking1
Feb 14, 2006 (9:56 am)
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Replying to: alenatasevich1 (Feb 14, 2006 9:36 am)

For sure no surprise!! I do not think that MONSTER 505 hp engine has even hit the aftermarket. In fact I think the emphasis will be to provide the Z06 assembly line with engines so it does not fall behind in production. Best of luck to you!!
#1413 of 1902
Let's get back on track by claires HOST
Feb 14, 2006 (10:24 pm)
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Replying to: alenatasevich1 (Feb 14, 2006 9:36 am)

This same discussion is duplicated (triplicated?) in 3 different topics and at this point, it's off-topic here.
 
Those who'd like to continue discussing GM's policies/practices, customer service, and warranty issues will find plenty of takers in the News & Views and Smart Shopper Forums.
 
Drive on over and see me!
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2005 Corvette by motorhead1
Feb 15, 2006 (4:46 am)
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I found a 2005 coupe 6 speed LT1 package with a single removable top. The dealer is asking $42500.00 for the car with 4250k miles on it. Edmunds says $36000 trade in and 41500 dealer, what do you guys think?
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Re: 2005 Corvette [motorhead1] by tsy
Feb 15, 2006 (5:10 pm)
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Replying to: motorhead1 (Feb 15, 2006 4:46 am)

I went by my dealership a 2 weeks ago and they had $5000 off stickers on their '05 Vettes. They had a lot full of them, so my guess is you could do quite a bit better.
 
Good luck
 
tom
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Re: 2005 Corvette [motorhead1] by jmess
Feb 15, 2006 (10:22 pm)
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Replying to: motorhead1 (Feb 15, 2006 4:46 am)

If it is a base car with no options then the starting price is what you can find heavily optioned C6s for on E Bay and some of the Corvette Forums.
 
BTW, MSRP for a 06 6-speed with no other options is $44,490; you should be able to negotiate the price down from there.
 
The asking price is a high ball price so offer them a low ball prices if you like the car and let the games begin. You could also ask for a 7 year GM extended warranty to be included at some point if you plan on keeping it longer than the warranty will last.
 
Be sure and shop the internet dealers so you know what the going rate for the GM extended warranty is. Note also if the cars is over 12 months old the GM extend warranty is about double what it costs to purchase within the first 12 months. Fitchner Chevy in Montana has some of the best GM warranty prices.

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