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Re: G6 HTC Car Stereo Comments [hl12] by rjent
Jul 30, 2008 (6:40 am)
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Replying to: hl12 (Jul 28, 2008 11:11 pm)

Our Monsoon has been very good both playing CD's as well as XM.
 
I am a 40 year amateur musician and create my own music as well as listening to all genres , so I feel I am qualified.
 
It sounds like your speakers are possibly bad, it is hard to tell without hearing the sound. You will probably have a hard time getting relief. Music and sound are very subjective and there is no incentive for the dealer to fix it.
 
Our G6 vert has been a dream. No problems and an absolute joy to drive and own so far. We bought it in the summer of 2007.
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Re: G6 HTC Car Stereo Comments [rjent] by hl12
Jul 31, 2008 (9:52 pm)
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Replying to: rjent (Jul 30, 2008 6:40 am)

I'm glad you enjoy your car but my opinion is totally different.
 
1. Automatic transmission is sub-par causing lousy performance. At freeway speeds you have to step on the gas real hard to get the power to pass.
2. Stereo is below average. I already have a commitment from the dealer to change the head unit because the steering wheel controls don't work well and the tone controls sometimes change by itself to a default setting. I will probably change the speakers on my own as soon as I get some good suggestions.
3. Car rattles in back. This seems to be quite a common problem.
4. Gas mileage is much worse than posted. It's a ridiculously heavy car.
 
The only positives are that it looks great in and out, it's comfortable and roomy, and it's a HTC. I just wish I went on the freeway when I test drove it. I never would have purchased it if I did. A lesson to be learned in the future when I shop for cars.
 
I'm completely sorry I purchased this car and will rid myself of it near the end of the warranty period.
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Not too heavy for me by ted2337
Aug 03, 2008 (4:59 pm)
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In my experience, the car is very stable and tight for a convertible. I'm sure this comes at a price in weight but I like it very much in town and on the highway as a family car. I keep my Mazerati for Sebring LOL. It was noisy in the top mechanism but I had the rubber sleeve fix installed by dealer and it worked. Can't beat the G6 vert for looks.
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Defective Brand New 2008 G6 HTC by absmith53
Sep 06, 2008 (4:45 pm)
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I was seeking help because I bought my wife a 2008 Pontiac G6 HTC Jul 31 2008. Today the car was completely wet (rear panels under rear windows both sides) after the rain storm of the remnants of Hurricane Hanna. I cannot believe it. I am troubled after looking at all the trouble some of you had. Can anyone tell me who I could contactwithout going through all the drama you did (BBB, GM Pointac Rep that will GELP instead of give the run around)? Or recommend a good lawyer if any of you have gone that far; thanks in advance for your help. My wife is pretty pissed; but she wanted the car; we bought it off the show room floor and the sales manager delivered it to the house! What a nightmare; I am a GM loyal customer for over 30 years; and now this!
Earlier this week Professional Collisions Auto center told me that the passenger door appears to have had some kind of damage and did not fit the car correct. I went to the dealer looked at the same models on the lot and some of the doors were not exactly aligned but not like mine. So the sales manager had the door adjusted; it still does not look right. GEICO, my insurance company, also noted that I need to get this checked out! Am I stuck with a 28K new "lemon"; can anybody help?
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Re: Defective Brand New 2008 G6 HTC [absmith53] by rasldasl
Sep 06, 2008 (7:17 pm)
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Replying to: absmith53 (Sep 06, 2008 4:45 pm)

I hardly think some water in the interior after a heavy rain is cause for a lawsuit. Maybe you should take it to the dealer to make sure the windows are adjusted correctly first. There is a procedure in the owner's manual that deals with adjusting the front windows, I don't recall if it also applies to the rear ones.
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Re: Defective Brand New 2008 G6 HTC [absmith53] by billdaman
Sep 07, 2008 (3:13 am)
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Replying to: absmith53 (Sep 06, 2008 4:45 pm)

I worked for GM for 14 years before resigning in 2007. I know the Car (I owned a G6 HTC until recently), And I can recommend exactly what you need to do. Let the interior dry out. Make an appointment with the service manager to ride with you to a "Laser wash" touchless car wash. Run the car through. Afterwards, note the leaks and wet spots. Tell the service manager you want the documentation on the service order to read "customer complains of water leaks in_____-locations, Verified by service manager. Tell him that the carpet is beginning to smell and you also want that replaced. The shoddy material under the carpet will begin to mildew if exposed to water. Let them have a a go at it. If its fixed, fine, if not repeat the proceedure getting all documentation exactly worded, each time.
 
After three times if these leaks are not repaired go directly to a lemon law lawyer with your documentation and have the letters sent directly to Pontiac . demand that they buy your vehicle back - no comprimises. It is a fact (I know this from the data) that "water leaks" are the #1 reason for GM vehicle repurchases. Water leaks are a serious matter,never normal in a HTC and you must get the quality that you paid for. Good luck, hope it all works out and you get satisfied with your new car.
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Clunking sound ? by jack15
Sep 07, 2008 (6:08 am)
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When I put the car in reverse to get out of the garage I hear a clunk underneath.
 
Also happens when I slow to an almost stop at the bottom of a highway exit ramp and then release to go forward after braking.
 
Is this an easy fix at the dealership ?
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Rattling in doors & rear quarter panels by chrissy9
Sep 08, 2008 (5:04 am)
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Hi all. I've had my HTC for over a year now. This summer I've noticed some rattling from the doors & rear quarter panels when going down bumpy roads. This only happens when the the top is down. I don't remember having this problem last year when the car was new. Is anyone else having this problem? If so, did you get it fixed? Or is this pretty common in a convertible?
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Re: 2008 Pontiac G6 Convertible - Exceeds Expectations, Great Value [twosmgs] by rjent
Sep 08, 2008 (8:02 am)
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Replying to: twosmgs (Jun 17, 2008 7:19 am)

I couldn't agree more. Ours has been flawless and a total joy to own. Some squeaks, yes, mostly taken care of with silicone spray on the rubber seals. I have three convertibles, and this one is the driest, quietest, and most comfortable of the three. Oh, it is also the cheapest.
 
I am a happy camper!
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Re: Rattling in doors & rear quarter panels [chrissy9] by billdaman
Sep 08, 2008 (3:57 pm)
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Replying to: chrissy9 (Sep 08, 2008 5:04 am)

had this in my 07 G6 HTC. Door rattles due to Striker pins rattling against the b pillar locators. Sprayed lithium grease spray on the pins to quiet the rattling doors. The roof is another matter. Many TSB's out there. Inherent defect in the design, should have been 3 panel roof instead of 2. A 2 panel is cheaper to make and looks better, Dealer may be able to remove some squeaks through TSB, or may make it worse. Karmann (the roof supplier) quit making dealer service visits to fix this issue months ago. Root cause of Problem is in Lake Orion assembly plant body shop.. My advice is to let the roof rattles go, and enjoy the vehicle. I enjoy mine a lot more now that its sitting for sale on my GMC dealers used car lot

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