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TSSUNAMI · 06-11-2013, 07:49 AM

"One of your belts is definitely making a noise, but we can't tell which one because that thing is too modified. We won't even work on it." - Local GMC svc department.

At the time, my mods were : New Era OTR intake, Long tubes, Muffler delete.

I have a friend who works in that svc department, he later told me that the svc manager came in RANTING that and I quote "That FU**ING Camaro has so many modifications, I won't even work on it."

The Stig · 06-11-2013, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TSSUNAMI

"One of your belts is definitely making a noise, but we can't tell which one because that thing is too modified. We won't even work on it." - Local GMC svc department.

At the time, my mods were : New Era OTR intake, Long tubes, Muffler delete.

I have a friend who works in that svc department, he later told me that the svc manager came in RANTING that and I quote "That FU**ING Camaro has so many modifications, I won't even work on it."

So 3 bolt ons is where they draw the line? Good to know

comeinpeace · 06-11-2013, 11:01 AM

HEY ALL dont be affraid to mention the dealer by trade name - they have been doin it t us since forever. could save some of us a little greif
and dont forget .. there is 'BS',..then there is 'real-estate BS', and then there is....'automobile dealer BS'.. which trumps all BS.you are dealing with sales person who work on commission.(and take notice that most seasoned sales reps wear Rolexes)

SabotAndHeat · 06-11-2013, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by CUPRA

Left Bankston, drove to Classic Chevrolet, spoke with Eric, and he brought round 2010 examples of the color combinations I was interested in, and then finally took me to a Corvette ZL1 so I could check out what the HUD would look like when I ordered my 2011.

Best buying experience I've ever had!

I was stationed at Fort Hood until late 2010. However, I was deployed on my third Iraq tour from January 2009 until January of 2010. After lots of investigating and looking around for the best prices, it came down to a place in NJ, Washington State and Classic Chevy @ Grapevine, TX. Ended up putting the order in during my mid-tour leave @ Classic. The sales persons name was Lee ___?____ . Anyhow, he was very knowledgeable. I put my order in, went back to Iraq, finished the tour and around February 2010 I picked up my new SS with 20 miles on it.

Great buying experience too! My first brand new car!

Thanks Classic.

P.S. Yeah I know it's not a bad story...OK....so here's one. I walked into a dealership to buy a car and the salesman screams "Oogly boogly boo!" I promptly said, "You sir, are a jerk" and left.

There, karma's all intact.

SabotAndHeat · 06-11-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RA1987

I went to Killeen chevrolet to check out the SS they have on the lot. The dealer said they have a yellow V6 camaro with SRT package.

Ha Ha!

Your first mistake was trying to spend money in Killeen!

2012-1822 · 06-11-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtdog

There is a 2009 model year

It's true, that's what Jeff Gordon drove in that totally not faked commercial

SuperSport2011 · 06-11-2013, 12:32 PM

There were no 2011 rally yellow comaros made, you like the black one we have on the lot?

jake2212 · 06-11-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stig

So 3 bolt ons is where they draw the line? Good to know

well, looks like im screwed. if they see my catch can and intake they might not know what to do with themselves

BlackinBlack · 06-11-2013, 02:46 PM

I had a service manager say my ZL1 had modified exhaust. He said no Camaro comes with exhaust that loud. The car has the stock NPP. I told him it was stock and that the exhaust could be ordered on other 2013 Camaros so don't be surprised. He looked at me like I had three heads.

Bizlipkick · 06-12-2013, 12:26 AM

Bump! best thread ever!

SgtPickles69 · 06-12-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bizlipkick

Bump! best thread ever!

^This. Keep them coming! I'm getting a good laugh out of these.

omgitsmikeyC · 06-12-2013, 04:00 PM

Your car will be ready in one hour.....

Overclock · 06-12-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by omgitsmikeyC

Your car will be ready in one hour.....

Was told this for my headlight replacement, even after I stressed that I would be taking my lunch break from work. I told the service manager if it would take longer, I would drop it off and take my truck to work. He assured me the 1 hour estimate was the max.

I left work at 12:30...got back at 4:00. I am just damn lucky I have an understanding boss...

TexasChile · 06-12-2013, 04:53 PM

I was was at a Toyota dealer years ago and noticed that the window sticker on a slightly used Toyota (less than one year old) was more than the window sticker on a brand new Toyota (same car, same model, same options) at the same dealer. I told the salesman this and he said "these used ones sell for more than the new ones". I laughed and then said if that is true, why don't you go put a few thousand miles on all the new ones and bring them over to the used lot and sell them for more money. I then walked off knowing I had just exposed the salesman's stupidity and dishonesty, which sadly many salesmen are very cursed with. Never trust a salesman any further than you can throw them is my take on salesmen. I could write a book on all the stupid and dishonest things salesmen have said and done to me.

06-11-2013, 07:49 AM	#113
TSSUNAMI It was ninety nine cents! Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,714 View My Garage	"One of your belts is definitely making a noise, but we can't tell which one because that thing is too modified. We won't even work on it." - Local GMC svc department. At the time, my mods were : New Era OTR intake, Long tubes, Muffler delete. I have a friend who works in that svc department, he later told me that the svc manager came in RANTING that and I quote "That FU**ING Camaro has so many modifications, I won't even work on it." __________________ My Build Thread

06-11-2013, 12:32 PM	#119
SuperSport2011 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs rally yellow L99 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 954 View My Garage	There were no 2011 rally yellow comaros made, you like the black one we have on the lot? __________________ - Airaid cold air intake - Kooks 1 7/8 long tube headers - Kooks high flow cats - Borla atak 2.5" cat back exhaust - Dyno tune - AFM delete - 94 octane tune - Vitesse paddle shifters - Blacked out rims - Costum painted engine cover - T3 stripes - GM locking gas cap

06-11-2013, 02:46 PM	#121
BlackinBlack Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06 Blade Silver Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 822	I had a service manager say my ZL1 had modified exhaust. He said no Camaro comes with exhaust that loud. The car has the stock NPP. I told him it was stock and that the exhaust could be ordered on other 2013 Camaros so don't be surprised. He looked at me like I had three heads. __________________ 2016 2LZ Z06 Blade Silver 2013 ZL1 BLACK on BLACK <SOLD> Roto-Fab CAI 2010 2SS/RS BLACK on BLACK <SOLD> 3" MBRP 304 Stainless Exhaust Roto-Fab CAI

06-12-2013, 04:00 PM	#124
omgitsmikeyC Drives: 2014 CTS-V- totalled/ 45TH ss- SOLD Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,096 View My Garage	Your car will be ready in one hour..... __________________ 2014 CTS-V... with some go-fast bits coming

06-11-2013, 11:01 AM	#115
comeinpeace Drives: WHITE CONV. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NAPLES Posts: 106	HEY ALL dont be affraid to mention the dealer by trade name - they have been doin it t us since forever. could save some of us a little greif and dont forget .. there is 'BS',..then there is 'real-estate BS', and then there is....'automobile dealer BS'.. which trumps all BS.you are dealing with sales person who work on commission.(and take notice that most seasoned sales reps wear Rolexes)

06-12-2013, 12:26 AM	#122
Bizlipkick Drives: 45th Ann. 2ss Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Kansas Posts: 107	Bump! best thread ever!

06-12-2013, 04:53 PM	#126
TexasChile Drives: Toyota Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 100	I was was at a Toyota dealer years ago and noticed that the window sticker on a slightly used Toyota (less than one year old) was more than the window sticker on a brand new Toyota (same car, same model, same options) at the same dealer. I told the salesman this and he said "these used ones sell for more than the new ones". I laughed and then said if that is true, why don't you go put a few thousand miles on all the new ones and bring them over to the used lot and sell them for more money. I then walked off knowing I had just exposed the salesman's stupidity and dishonesty, which sadly many salesmen are very cursed with. Never trust a salesman any further than you can throw them is my take on salesmen. I could write a book on all the stupid and dishonest things salesmen have said and done to me.