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fireresq157 · 04-29-2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigSlik

No the car never got to the dealer, as I said before. I've known the owner of the dealership for many years now. I have bought about seven vehicles from them going back to the mid 90's. I can tell you there is no way they would have sold off my car even if they did get it. we have a good long friendship with each other.

Ok not to irritate you, i tell you this as if you were my best friend. With this economy you'd be surprised what kinda friendship 10 Gs over MSRP can buy another guy.

Supercop29 · 04-29-2009, 09:16 PM

I'm not a real trusting person ( cop in me ) ... But it smells like FISH!.... this could be one of those cases where some one with lots of money & fame ( like Jay Leno, I know he has his from Oklahoma ) now has your car & you are on the long list again! Not saying that happened buttttttttttttt......... u just never know!

Supercop29 · 04-29-2009, 09:17 PM

I'd say this was up the food chain past your Dealer!

prostreet67 · 04-29-2009, 09:22 PM

http://www.fotosearch.com/bigcomp.as.../u15043699.jpg

demomaster · 04-29-2009, 09:27 PM

Just call GM yourself and confirm it!

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 04-29-2009, 11:51 PM

Is this the James Wright you spoke too

Jaykenstein · 04-30-2009, 12:02 AM

This sounds like the work of H.E. Pennypacker

ZeeTwentyFour · 04-30-2009, 12:05 AM

looks reputable

TomServo · 04-30-2009, 12:11 AM

Bummer, let's hope for a quick and fair solution to this problem.

Tom

djo165 · 04-30-2009, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Muchmark

Wow that is bad news.... What have we seen so far? Mis-matched paint, funny-fitting Hockey-stripes, dead / overheated battery after 20 miles, weights on the brakes, Software problem with window indexing, and now a failed inspection. Am I the only one getting nurvous?

You're probably not the only one. This is one reason why I'm hesitating to order one. First year products can sometimes have more problems. Don't know if I want to deal with the headache.

nester7929 · 04-30-2009, 12:32 AM

Shoot, I'd wait another month if they put the exhaust on for free.

djo165 · 04-30-2009, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UCF w00t

Mis-matched paint - at least one of which was a CTF and the other was a questionable picture. I firmly believe that no car will make it out of the factory with mis-matched paint.

I went to my local dealer today to see one of the IOM SS cars that did the D/FW parade. IMO, the front fascia looked to be a slightly different color than the hood and fenders, but I didn't notice that problem with the rear fascia. However, it was kind of cloudy so I plan on going back on a sunny day to take another look.

But to be fair to GM, it's not unusual to have painted plastics that don't match well with the painted metal. Different materials can reflect light differently and you can see this problem occasionally on other cars.

camaro5 · 04-30-2009, 12:41 AM

PewterPhil · 04-30-2009, 12:44 AM

I have the same dealer as BigSlik. I do not know anyone at this dealership personally. After my initial dealings with a salesman, I have been dealing directly with the purchasing manager only. After hearing this from Slik, I am about to start bugging the crap out of these people. I have been extremely patient with them. I have not called them for an update in a month in an effort to be a patient customer. I am now worried that this may be the wrong tactic and I will need to stay on their ass to do what I can to make sure I see something fishy coming my way. I am going to let them know that I am aware of what has happened to Slik and that I will be calling every week from now on for updates. I was at 3000 as of 4/1 and I was told that I was number 4 in line at the dealership.

This has me a little worried Slik. I just don’t see why they didn’t go ahead and get another car to you right away. Having to go through the entire reorder process does not seem right. But honestly, I don’t know enough about the business to have an opinion that matters.

Man, I know this really must suck but hopefully they will do the right thing and get your car to you without the delay time of a full reorder.

Have they mentioned anything to you about the number two and three slots at our dealer? Have you heard how far along those customers are?

Keep us up to date with any new info and good luck.

04-29-2009, 09:22 PM	#102
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04-29-2009, 11:51 PM	#104
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04-30-2009, 12:05 AM	#106
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Supercop29 Old Cop! Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Broken Arrow, Okla. Posts: 396 View My Garage	I'm not a real trusting person ( cop in me ) ... But it smells like FISH!.... this could be one of those cases where some one with lots of money & fame ( like Jay Leno, I know he has his from Oklahoma ) now has your car & you are on the long list again! Not saying that happened buttttttttttttt......... u just never know!

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04-30-2009, 12:44 AM	#112
PewterPhil Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakeland, TN Posts: 159	I have the same dealer as BigSlik. I do not know anyone at this dealership personally. After my initial dealings with a salesman, I have been dealing directly with the purchasing manager only. After hearing this from Slik, I am about to start bugging the crap out of these people. I have been extremely patient with them. I have not called them for an update in a month in an effort to be a patient customer. I am now worried that this may be the wrong tactic and I will need to stay on their ass to do what I can to make sure I see something fishy coming my way. I am going to let them know that I am aware of what has happened to Slik and that I will be calling every week from now on for updates. I was at 3000 as of 4/1 and I was told that I was number 4 in line at the dealership. This has me a little worried Slik. I just don’t see why they didn’t go ahead and get another car to you right away. Having to go through the entire reorder process does not seem right. But honestly, I don’t know enough about the business to have an opinion that matters. Man, I know this really must suck but hopefully they will do the right thing and get your car to you without the delay time of a full reorder. Have they mentioned anything to you about the number two and three slots at our dealer? Have you heard how far along those customers are? Keep us up to date with any new info and good luck.