HAPPY VERT OWNER?

[Fnfalguy]

Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

It is great that you love your convertible! I would like the opportunity to check out what's going on with your convertible top. If you could please send me your first and last name, address, phone number, VIN, mileage and involved dealership, I will be glad to do some research for you.

Regards,

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Brandon,

I just sent you all of my pertinent information regarding my car and the local dealership that I am working with. Any assistance that you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

Tony

[Michael Rophone]

Originally Posted by Jiba6669

I am curious...

I bought the vert for the headroom...and am very happy.
My '10 coupe with a moonroof was a sardine can.
1. Top stays up and, therefore, out of the shop.
2. Car stays out of the rain; bone dry Camarostomy bag.
3. 1,200 happy miles...so far.
4. Mustang brochure in glove box...just in case.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Michael Rophone

I bought the vert for the headroom...and am very happy.
My '10 coupe with a moonroof was a sardine can.
1. Top stays up and, therefore, out of the shop.
2. Car stays out of the rain; bone dry Camarostomy bag.
3. 1,200 happy miles...so far.
4. Mustang brochure in glove box...just in case.

You may be avoiding the problems by not putting the top down but your missing out on a lot of fun driving with the top down. How will you ever know of your top has any problems if you don't put it down? You could have a good one like many on here do.
I've had mine for 8 days and have 1800 miles on it. The top has been lowered and raised probably 30+ times with no issues. Try it you'll like it!

[babytiger]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

You may be avoiding the problems by not putting the top down but your missing out on a lot of fun driving with the top down. How will you ever know of your top has any problems if you don't put it down? You could have a good one like many on here do.
I've had mine for 8 days and have 1800 miles on it. The top has been lowered and raised probably 30+ times with no issues. Try it you'll like it!

Amen brother. We've had ours for 4 days, top has been up and down probably 2 dozen times... no problems (insert hand knocking on wood)

[Bonanza7]

Originally Posted by phdjent

Love it, even with the roof problems.

I like the hood.

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

Originally Posted by BlueChev

We've had ours just under 2 weeks and my wife absolutely loves it!
I'm new to the forum.....what issues should we be watching for??

Congratulations!!! What is your favorite feature on your new Camaro? If you would like me to check your VIN I would be more than happy to do so!





Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

[kenredconvert]

Happy with mine.

[cactuseater]

Cool hood modification brother. I like that. Any problems getting around inside the engine bay? Looks good, my Z06 has that set up. Just seemed weird to me at first when I got it, I was so used to coming in from the front to get to things.

[phdjent]

Originally Posted by Bonanza7

I like the hood.

Originally Posted by cactuseater

Cool hood modification brother. I like that. Any problems getting around inside the engine bay? Looks good, my Z06 has that set up. Just seemed weird to me at first when I got it, I was so used to coming in from the front to get to things.

Thanks, No problems getting in there yet, but I haven't had the need to do anything in there except clean it.

[Michael Rophone]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

How will you ever know of your top has any problems if you don't put it down?

I don't want to spoil any surprises for Owner #2.

[Bodih]

My vert was the first delivered in Tucson. 15 months and just past 20,000 miles yesterday. One top replacement last June, and my own redesign of the tonneau clips are the only issues I've had. I've loved mine from the first day, and still can't wait to drive it!
Those that have owned other makes of convertibles know that many suffer the same, or worse issues. The folding top has been around longer than the invention of the automobile, and I don't think there will ever be a "perfect" convertible. We demand too much from it. All we can ask for is that the company and the dealership work with us to resolve the issues that do arise.
I believe the problems we've experienced seem much worse because this has been such a close-knit community of owners. We share each others' frustrations, but also fuel each others' fires.

[HDRDTD]

Originally Posted by Bodih

My vert was the first delivered in Tucson. 15 months and just past 20,000 miles yesterday. One top replacement last June, and my own redesign of the tonneau clips are the only issues I've had. I've loved mine from the first day, and still can't wait to drive it!
Those that have owned other makes of convertibles know that many suffer the same, or worse issues. The folding top has been around longer than the invention of the automobile, and I don't think there will ever be a "perfect" convertible. We demand too much from it. All we can ask for is that the company and the dealership work with us to resolve the issues that do arise.
I believe the problems we've experienced seem much worse because this has been such a close-knit community of owners. We share each others' frustrations, but also fuel each others' fires.

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['11 cyber grey vert]

Originally Posted by Bodih

My vert was the first delivered in Tucson. 15 months and just past 20,000 miles yesterday. One top replacement last June, and my own redesign of the tonneau clips are the only issues I've had. I've loved mine from the first day, and still can't wait to drive it!
Those that have owned other makes of convertibles know that many suffer the same, or worse issues. The folding top has been around longer than the invention of the automobile, and I don't think there will ever be a "perfect" convertible. We demand too much from it. All we can ask for is that the company and the dealership work with us to resolve the issues that do arise.
I believe the problems we've experienced seem much worse because this has been such a close-knit community of owners. We share each others' frustrations, but also fuel each others' fires.

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I think a large part of the problem stems from GM denying problems exist with the tops.
I too have had my fair share of problems.Broken 5th bow and have experienced the finding nemo effect( water management bag failure)
I would agree that most people would not be as ticked off as they are if GM stepped up to the plate a bit more.We are all car enthusiasts here and most owners just want the repairs performed without the dumbass responses like"you must have had items in your trunk that caused the 5th bow to break" or "you put your top down wet-to cause the rubmarks and holes" to GM customer service to say" sorry to hear about your problems" and "no we have not heard of any camaro convertibles having top issues"(I got this response a week ago from GM Canada customer service)

all we want is to have the problems fixed...period.

since my vert was fixed....PERMAGRIN HAS RETURNED!!!!

keeping my fingers crossed that the top won't give me more problems.

[Bonanza7]

Originally Posted by Bodih

My vert was the first delivered in Tucson. 15 months and just past 20,000 miles yesterday. One top replacement last June, and my own redesign of the tonneau clips are the only issues I've had. I've loved mine from the first day, and still can't wait to drive it!
Those that have owned other makes of convertibles know that many suffer the same, or worse issues. The folding top has been around longer than the invention of the automobile, and I don't think there will ever be a "perfect" convertible. We demand too much from it. All we can ask for is that the company and the dealership work with us to resolve the issues that do arise.
I believe the problems we've experienced seem much worse because this has been such a close-knit community of owners. We share each others' frustrations, but also fuel each others' fires.

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Nice car. But how long does it take the Great General, and all its genius engineers to figure out a problem? I would submit that they aren't trying. All pablum to keep people waiting till the warranty is up or they go away.

[angrykiller1]

i love driving mine. sometimes i get caught in the rain but if i'm wearing shoes, i cant tell when the carpet gets wet. a steam cleaning each week gets rid of the mouldy smell and i'm good to go!

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Bonanza7

Nice car. But how long does it take the Great General, and all its genius engineers to figure out a problem? I would submit that they aren't trying. All pablum to keep people waiting till the warranty is up or they go away.

It should not matter if the warranty runs out before you get it fixed. It is a known problem just as the bad paint back in the 80's. I had an 88 GranPrix that the paint started peeling off of the hood after the warranty was out for over a year. I took it in thinking I would have to pay for it myself, but the body shop manager said it was a known problem and the hood would be repainted for free. They did a great job and it never peeled off again. Just try to stay calm and resasonable when talking to these people. If you go in and first thing go on a rant demanding a replacement top you will not get very much cooperation.

[decepticon-vert]

Originally Posted by phdjent

Thanks, No problems getting in there yet, but I haven't had the need to do anything in there except clean it.

Question, are those Vossen wheels? if so where you get them and what tire size you used? I saw their video ad and they use a black vert and they look great..

I have have my vert for 7 months 10k miles and drive with top down most of the time. I had the top recall done but even before that I had no issues with top or car. It has ran solid and awsome for me.. Very happy with it..

[Btmonty2]

I love mine, a few issues, but that is why they make duct tape!!!

[Hooligan]

Build 5/10/12
Delivered 6/1/12
1200 Miles
Top down for 90% of the miles
Top up every time it is stored/parked
100% happy for now.

[badluck12]

I love my vert got it last october and I drive it everyday

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Hooligan

Build 5/10/12
Delivered 6/1/12
1200 Miles
Top down for 90% of the miles
Top up every time it is stored/parked
100% happy for now.

Me too

[SSL Callaway]

Couldn't be happier ... had it for a month and the permagrin factor is still there every time I take it out! Have found very few reasons to put the top up, weather has been great.

[SSL Callaway]

The only problem I have had is figuring out what to add next, this mod thing is absolutely addicting.

[themoneypit]

Originally Posted by Bodih

My vert was the first delivered in Tucson. 15 months and just past 20,000 miles yesterday. One top replacement last June, and my own redesign of the tonneau clips are the only issues I've had. I've loved mine from the first day, and still can't wait to drive it!
Those that have owned other makes of convertibles know that many suffer the same, or worse issues. The folding top has been around longer than the invention of the automobile, and I don't think there will ever be a "perfect" convertible. We demand too much from it. All we can ask for is that the company and the dealership work with us to resolve the issues that do arise.
I believe the problems we've experienced seem much worse because this has been such a close-knit community of owners. We share each others' frustrations, but also fuel each others' fires.

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we understand that convertible tops wear out. that is considered normal. but when the mechanical system CUTS holes in the top in 3 months of ownership, that is completely unacceptable... then they make you jump thru hoops to get it fixed when its a documented problem... thats bad business... and with that, i will never spend my hard earned money on another GM product... along with my 45th ss vert, i have an 08 2500HD LTZ that stickered for 44,900. ive given GM over 80grand in the past 4 years, and i shouldnt have to jump thru hoops to get my car fixed PROPERLY! none of us should!!

oh yeah, actually you can ad another 38grand to that for the first 5th gen i bought also in 2009. so we can round that up to about 120grand of my money that GM has gotten. im sure ford will love me when im ready to trade in on a new f250, and mustang gt vert!

[Michael Rophone]

Originally Posted by themoneypit

...when im ready to trade in on a new f250, and mustang gt vert!

I can attest to a sweet Mustang in a 2012 GT with a glass roof.
I wish I had traded the Camaro in, instead of buying the 'Stang outright.

But then, I wouldn't have had all this fun here on the Forum.