RIP 2012 ZL1 #1635

[L99spec]

Originally Posted by jhoop302

Just a quick update for everyone...

1. I never demanded a new car. I merely stated that I should not HAVE to be forced to buy a new [read "different"] car when mine was totaled through no fault of my own. If I had been driving the car, I would accept the loss.

2. The difference in price between a good, used 2012 ZL1 and a new 2013 ZL1 is only about $5-6K considering rebates, etc.

3. Yes, the OP really was to just let everyone know what happened to #1635 that appeared on the ZL1 registry many months ago.

4. We actually made 3 payments on the car while the car was in the dealer's possession while they tried to figure out what to do about the paint issues [read "left the car there for weeks on end without actually doing anything."] I believe the last time I drove the car was the weekend of October 25, 2013.

5. GM and Berger Chevrolet (Grand Rapids, Michigan) have stepped in and are paving [not paying] the way for a new 2013 ZL1 to be sent to First State Chevrolet for me to purchase.

6. We have apologized to many of the employees at First State for the actions taken by many of the people who have been infuriated by this whole story and have called First State to voice their opinions. Anyone who thinks the dealership has not been affected by all of this must have his head in the sand.

7. We want to thank everyone for their support. We never expected this to take on a whole life of its own. A special thanks goes out to the suppliers who have so graciously stepped up to provide parts at their own expense to help ease the heartache we have experienced in this ordeal.

8. I am not the biggest tech guy out there, and I have never made it a practice to post on forums, don't have a Facebook page, etc. But I do plan to stick around on this forum, and I hope to meet many of you in person at various events.

9. When the situation is resolved, I will post photos of the new car. I understand that it will be about two weeks before the insurance check is cut, the old car is paid off, the new car arrives, and a new purchase contract will be signed by my wife and I for the PURCHASE of our new ZL1.

Thanks,
JRH (jhoop302)

Such a class act! Apologizes for the headache the employees had to go through!

Can't wait to see your new build thread jhoop! Awesome start with Pfadt sway bars, a cold air from CAI, and interior lighting from Diode Dynamics! That's so awesome!

Maybe I'll drop my Camaro off at 1st State for some service

[RubyCamaro]

I am soooooooooooooo glad to hear this has been resolved to your satisfaction. I know the whole ordeal was difficult for all involved. I hate that the unthinking person who stole & wrecked your car caused this for everyone involved. I hope carma gets him if not some real punishment that he deserves. I can't wait to see pics of your new baby.

[Bigtime53]

Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

I'm so glad it has worked out!!!

I was looking forward to speaking to you..




Becky

I bet you had something to do with this being worked out Becky! If so someone owes you!

[Jay_LHD3]

Awesome!! I really wasn't expecting to hear an update on Monday that action has been taken to get this right.

Post pics when you get your new baby and welcome to Camaro5.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Dupo24

I came here via jalopnik, then from a friends fb post. I just signed up to show my support for the Hoopers. I was super pissed to read that the dealership talked shit about the Hoopers to the writer at Jalopnik. I love the camaros. somedyay I may buy one and become an active member here. Cheers!

Yup... quite sure we've gained some members over this. Hopefully some like yourself who appreciate the Camaro or just cars in general will hang around. I think it's one of the best car forums out there but I might be biased...

Welcome...

[TurtleTamer]

Soooo glad to hear about this. This is truly a milestone! I almost feel like it's MY ZL1 waiting to get on a trailer haha

[SUZL1]

I am so glad to see that a new car is in your future. I know how
much I value my new ZL1. It is more to me than all about the money value as I see it is to many people who have been following your journey.
Welcome to the MY2013 family.
And a big in the end, for those from GM and the other wonderfully generous companies who understand how to treat people well.

[derklug]

Too bad you couldn't get the suede pieces replaced with tanned service writer hide. Then you could slap the bejesus out of it occasionally.

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Glad to hear the good news

Can't wait to see the pix

[Mean Green Z28]

Its a bitch when you see a dealer who markets and sells a car based on someone's dreams and hard work to own the car of their dreams ... then totally shits on that dream and says "they're not getting what they want, its just a car and its not worth what they're asking" when it comes time for them to step up to the plate and make right!

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[Mersades]

Like everyone else, I am thrilled to see that things are finally being resolved for you. I will be looking for pics of your new baby! Thank you to Berger and GM for helping this guy out.

[blessedhellride]

Great news on the matter, glad to hear this is being remedied.

[sjkelley]

SO SORRY!!!!! I have a 2013 ZL-1;I have it insured for FULL AMOUNT but U R right,its the dealers fault!!!!There seems to be alot of SCAMS out there.....NO ONE is completely safe!

[PQ]

jhoop302, Congrats on the resolution. I hope you do stick around, this really is a fun forum with a lot of great people.

To everyone else, I gotta say that this was soooooo unnecessary. The behavior here was shameful and I agree with GT500guy and Gnya Tek about how I feel about forums and social media after this.