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Does anyone have it? What is your opinion?
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Replying to: stevensoriano (Jan 24, 2006 8:04 pm) My one concern is it's a new tranny and I have no idea how robust it is. But the car is wonderful- easily drivable on a daily basis, but more performance that most people will ever need. This being said, I now want a Z06 to play with on the track, and this can be a daily commuter.  Hope this helps. If you have any more specific questions just ask. tom |
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It is good hear from someone who has seen the newer models. I've taken a ride in a C6 Z51 on track and it is more capable than my C5 2002 on track. That said, I'm going to get some rides in all of the above mid month at Spring Mountain Motorsports Park outside Las Vegas. Very good xmas present from the wife. Taking a Level II class and they have C5 Z06's but in addition they have one '06 C6 auto as well as one C6 Z06 with a couple more inbound. I expect a small class size so there should be plenty of time to get a feel for all of them. Randy |
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Guys, you want to hear about quality, read this! I purchased a brand new yellow 2006 Z06 on the last of October, after waiting patiently for a few months. Note that I owned a '01 Z06 which I kept for 2 years and recently returned a '03 911 Turbo off of a lease and purchased the new Z06, thus to amazement of some of my friends went back to a Corvette after having a Porsche. About 2 months ago after not using the Z06 for about 10 days, my Z06 woudln't start. I called roadside & received a boost. A similar situation happened 2 weeks ago, but this time after 4 or 5 days of not being used... Obviously a problem, so I made an appointment with my local dealer to check into the problem. This was this past Friday 1/27/06. Otherwise the car seemed to operate normally. The dealership checked the battery and told me it was fine, but when they were about to return the car to have me go on my way, the car didn't start! They obviously kept the car and later in the afternoon informed me that it was a defective starter... It happens, right, no big deal. They would overnight the part and fix it on Monday 1/30/06... No problem... Monday comes and I have a very unpleasant conversation with the dealership (who by the way are very professional) and I'm informed that when they car was lifted to install the starter... they discover a CRACKED lower ENGINE BLOCK!!!! They immediately tell me that they will swap in a new engine! The car is 3 months old with 1,300 miles on it, so you see the problem! I'm demaning a new car, NOT a repair! Mind you, I have a number of friends who own dealership and know numerous mechanics! I speak with all of them that same day on Monday. ALL state the same. The only way this could have happened is that the engine was overtorqued on the installation, thus cracking the engine block! This car was delivered to me defective and quality control (what an oxymoron) at Chevrolet didn't catch the problem! Fine, things happen... but Chevy, you made the mistake, rectify it and give me a new car!!! I call Chevrolet customer support, and get a very polite, non-comittal run-around. When I ask the lady who is a manager to let me speak with someone above her, she states that she will not as per her "guidelines." Coincidentally, that dealership where my car was being fixed had a visit from a Chevy field rep. and this issue was immediately brought to his attention. He obviously okays the engine swap under warranty, but when informed that the customer wants the car replaced, refuses it. I immediately file a Better Business Beureau complaint, and receive a phone call from a GM's customer relations manager on Tuesday morning, who is apparently above the customer support manager with whom I spoke earlier... He is told all the facts and promises to get back to me on Tuesday 2/06/06. I want the car replaced & my issues with the repairs are the following: a.) Obviously the Z06 is a very high performance automobile, the dealer admits to me they have never did this job on this car, I'm afraid the reliability & performance of my car will be affected in either the short term or the long term. Nothing against the dealership, but they have specialists at the factory hand building & installing these engines, and now this job will not be done in the factory? P.S., I would feel the same had they told me that car would go back to the factory for the repair job as my confidence & security in this car is totally gone. b.) A simple carfax will reveal that this car has a new engine, thus substantially affecting the value of the automobile. Again, Chevy delivered a defective car, they need to do right by their customer and replace it. c.) We all know that owning a Corvette is an emotional decision, and surely the way I feel about this car has been substantially affected in a negative way. I still want to have a Z06, but this car is obviously not the one I will keep. Finally, I feel betrayed by Chevy's immediate reaction to my situation. The company (GM)is having a lot of problems as we all know. I feel that we, as Corvette owners, are the backbone customers and need to be heard and I think Chevy/GM is very dangerously undermining the core customer base with these type of actions. I see myself and others like myself as GM's #1 customers. Not only do I own their HALO car which states to the world, take a look and notice, the Z06 is what GM is all about, but I'm also a repeat customer having previously owned another Z06! I still have hope that Chevy/GM will do the right thing and replace the car without any further action by me... I'm still waiting... But I'm prepared to take all steps necessary, including legal ones... P.S. I am an attorney. All contributions & opinions would be highly appreciated. Anyone else ever have similar issues? Any ideas in dealing with this situation? Needless to say, I'm extremely distressed by this situation! Thanks in advance for comments and ideas... Alena
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Replying to: alenatasevich1 (Feb 02, 2006 7:23 pm) From a personal standpoint I feel your pain. I would be upset also. The area GM folks don't want to set a presidence by giving you a new car. If they give you a new car then they may have to give the guy with a Cobalt the same consideration. So a compromise might be to request a GM extended warranty which should help you sell the car in the future at market value. |
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| The points made by jmess are valid and in addition you may not want to hear it but the current production of Z06's is mostly committed to dealers out through the end of production. One of the problems with a high demand car. I'm sure the same issues would cause anyone grief but at this point it is a negotiation and you have to get what is best and available. Good Luck. | |
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Replying to: alenatasevich1 (Feb 02, 2006 7:23 pm) By the way, I have a friend who got a great deal on an M3 BMW because the engine was replaced and the car had less than 5k on it. Car was taken back by BMW. Good Luck.
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Replying to: ghandy (Feb 06, 2006 10:51 pm) You're right, there are specific lemon laws that do apply and I'm not taking no for an answer. Once again, the difference with GM and BMW comes down to integrity of the company! Your point addresses one of the main issues that I do have! I will basically have a new car with the engine having been swapped thus substantially affecting the value of my car! Where is the fairness in this? Remember, the car left the factory with the cracked engine block and Chevy quality control has proved to be anything but! Their screw up! Fine, it happens, do the right thing! They refuse. Am I missing something? P.S. Yesterday I spoke with a customer relations manager from GM who told me that they would not be giving me a new car. I'm not giving up, so stay tuned. So far, based on your feedback and that of other people on these board, Porsche, BMW and Honda have done the right thing in similar or LESS serious situations, but GM, knowing that they delivered a SUBSTANTIALLY defective car, have not!!! INTEGRITY!!! A wonder why GM is having the problems that it is! Must love their new slogan - "AMERICAN REVOLUTION"! What a joke! I try to buy and support American products, but shouldn't this relationship be mutual?! I guess not in the eyes of GM! Thanks. Alena |
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Replying to: alenatasevich1 (Feb 02, 2006 7:23 pm)
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