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I'd be interested to know if the GM auto shift works similar to the Autostick in my 99 Chrysler 300M. What I have found is that if you let off on the gas like you would on a pedal shift to go to say third gear, the shift is abrupt [and disconcerting]. If on the other hand you do not let off the gas, but keep it steady or advance it a little, the shift to 3rd is smooth. Downshifting thru the gears is never abrupt at all. It took a while to get over the ingrained tendency to ease off on the gas while going up from 2nd to 3rd. Did you find the GM system similar? 
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Replying to: bigmike5 (Feb 22, 2006 10:48 am) |
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Good to know how smooth it is. That is the one feature I wish my C-5 had, I like it so much in the 300M, and drive that way 95% of the time. I will keep that in mind if I make it to the C-7 timeframe. Still do not really like the C-6 headlights, and it may take that long for me to get used to that look. Funny though that I have a poster of the Guldstrand Grand Sport 90 [baby blue with a white racing stripe] in my office and that model had the clear headlight package, and I am not put off by it like I was with the C-6. Strange. I would trade my C-5 for the Guldstrand GS-90 though--in a heartbeat.
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alenatasevich1 makes some good points to back up his assertion that he needs to be compensated with a new car however I feel that russla has stated some good common sense also. What will eventually matter is what documents were signed at delivery and what the lemon laws are for the state. Lets use alenatasevich1's situation and use an Impala or a Korean car... do you think a replacement would also be warranted? although an Impala is not an 80k car however it has value none the less to the owner. A company can not stay in business if it replaced repairable cars with brand new cars. |
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I own a c6, and have a few problems ... car is under warranty but no luck finding a mechanic who really knows the car well !!! I expected more from GM... Can't believe this ... I drove porsches 911 for 14 years and decided to buy the c6 for a change ... Big mistake?! the dealerships are not very good at fixing them ... mechanics are not trained for high performance !!! clutch problem and new extra engine noises ... they are saying its normal!! ? New car ... woow ..!!! High performance should not be serviced like this or made this bad ...!!! The clutch hydrolics have been replaced twice and still its not as good as new !!! what to do and where to go??? I live in sonoma california ... please help !!
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Replying to: naghmeh1 (Apr 18, 2006 2:23 pm) I went to Stead Chev/Caddy in WC recently and got very good service on an ABS/AH/TC issue with extended warranty and the tech knew his stuff. He also ID'd a leak that had been rubbed in a metal hose that was just about to become a problem, by a after market oil cooler stainless steel line and I didn't even try to get it under extended warranty, just paid for replacement and they tied off the lines and showed me where to keep an eye on it. So Stead in WC is the best I can suggest at this point. Good Luck! |
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Replying to: naghmeh1 (Apr 18, 2006 2:23 pm) |
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Since new I have had a problem with first gear on my six speed in my 05 C6. From a stopped position intermittently I am unable to get the shifter into first gear, no amount of force will do. In order to get into first I shift into second and then directly into first before releasing the clutch. After two service visits first gear was replaced (per a service bulletin)which initially fixed the problem, however with almost 3,000 miles on the fix the problem has returned. Has anyone had a similar experience? In addition the clutch is very grabie, both engaging and disengaging. I have complained to the dealer but they insist that there are no adjustments to be made and that it is working normally (although not satisfactorily for me). Once again does anyone have any feedback on this problem?
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Replying to: alenatasevich1 (Feb 02, 2006 7:23 pm) My best friend bought a brand new black 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 in 2000 and he bought the car to my office...and I asked him what the white spots on his car were and he told me that the dealer told him it was a detailing issue and to bring the car back the next day to have it detailed, so the next day I went to the dealership with him only to discover that it was acid rain on the car!!! Naturally, we had an absolute fit and he demanded a new car and the dealership refused saying they would paint the whole car which would make it depreciate by atleast 3,000 extra. In anycase, to cut a long story short he took it up with the BBB and after a few months of constant crap from GM and their reps, my friend won and they had to replace the car with a brand new 2001 model. In 2003 i bought a brand new 2003 torch red vette and after driving it for 30 miles the brakes started acting up..everytime the car would stop it would make an awful screeching sound and it was so embarrassing especially at red lights. I bought it to the dealers attention and they said the brakes were too new to fix....go figure....and then they said.....and I quote "Oh dont worry..the noise will go away eventually...WHATEVER!!! Only after having 1000 miles with the problem getting worse n worse did they change the brake pads....then they say we put superior brake pads in your car....so are they telling me that they were inferior when they got put in at the factory!!?? Now I'm considering buying an 06 velocity yellow vette...I dont know....but I do know I'm not going to make any hasty decisions.....bottom line...GM SUCKS!
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