Car Broke Down Tonight...

[PQ]

Originally Posted by camaroitalia

What if they do not fix the allignment of the panels? I do not have to accept the car if it is not to my satisifaction, correct?

I doubt it. You've had the car too long for it to be fixed I bet. I'm NOT saying that's a legit reason but when you took delivery of it you had the opportunity to look at it.

Again, I am NOT saying that it's my opinion at all. Just playing devils advocate a little.

But I am a little vague on what you mean by panels not matching up.

[MS3DALE]

Originally Posted by Scalded Dog

Except in the case of collector-grade vehicles, "matching numbers" are rarely a concern, beyond the easily seen VINs. Most Camaros, as much as we love and adore them, are not going to be "collector cars," especially after being daily drivers of basic assemblyline lineage. And--- correct me if I am wrong--- I've never known the trans to be a "numbers- matching" part... and I have never known anybody who ever looked for a number on a trans. Trannies have always seemed like a component part: easy come, easy go...

[MS3DALE]

Originally Posted by MS3DALE

I too am not "dogging him",I'm just stating facts

Originally Posted by atma

c'mon man. you thought I meant you?!? if i ever break down, i'm hopin' it's in your neighborhood! i've seen 1st hand what a truly generous and helpful person you are! always appreciate the great info, as well!

Oh no man,its cool,I didn't think you meant me personally
I just don't want him to be worried or concerned about a new reman. tranny.

You must have been with the Mid-Atlantic crew coming through Uniontown here for C5Fest when Chris's transmission went out on him? (I need to send him a PM and see what all he did)

[camaroitalia]

Originally Posted by PQ

I doubt it. You've had the car too long for it to be fixed I bet. I'm NOT saying that's a legit reason but when you took delivery of it you had the opportunity to look at it.

Again, I am NOT saying that it's my opinion at all. Just playing devils advocate a little.

But I am a little vague on what you mean by panels not matching up.

The gap was not always like that, it happened after all of this crap

[MS3DALE]

Originally Posted by shrinkdoc

What do you mean they make too many of them? They used to sell over 200,000 camaros a year compared to todays 90,000.

When we were at the plant last June for the tour,they had produced almost 250,000 5th gen Camaro's up to that point....Thats still quite a lot

[cm5217]

Originally Posted by atma

c'mon man. you thought I meant you?!? if i ever break down, i'm hopin' it's in your neighborhood! i've seen 1st hand what a truly generous and helpful person you are! always appreciate the great info, as well!

Well I did break down in his neighborhood and all I can say is WOW what service I got from Rich and his dealership 1st Class all the way

[cm5217]

Originally Posted by MS3DALE

Oh no man,its cool,I didn't think you meant me personally
I just don't want him to be worried or concerned about a new reman. tranny.

You must have been with the Mid-Atlantic crew coming through Uniontown here for C5Fest when Chris's transmission went out on him? (I need to send him a PM and see what all he did)

I didnt have to many options with my mods I was not getting anything from GM so instead of getting a reman GM tranny I went with a race built tranny from Mike at Century transmissions. Just got the car back a 2 weeks ago then went on vacation so have only put about 200 miles on it but seems to be all it was said to be will keep all updated. As for the OP dont worry about the reman trans like someone said the only thing used is the case all internals are new and you have a warranty and if its Fox chevy tell them you want rick working on it he is the man tell him Chris from C5 sent you.

[atma]

Originally Posted by cm5217

Well I did break down in his neighborhood and all I can say is WOW what service I got from Rich and his dealership 1st Class all the way

haha that is the story to which i was referring!!

[MS3DALE]

Originally Posted by cm5217

I didnt have to many options with my mods I was not getting anything from GM so instead of getting a reman GM tranny I went with a race built tranny from Mike at Century transmissions. Just got the car back a 2 weeks ago then went on vacation so have only put about 200 miles on it but seems to be all it was said to be will keep all updated. As for the OP dont worry about the reman trans like someone said the only thing used is the case all internals are new and you have a warranty and if its Fox chevy tell them you want rick working on it he is the man tell him Chris from C5 sent you.

Glad to hear your back on the road Chris
I still feel so bad about your car breaking down on you on your way to C5Fest :( I'm so glad we were able to help you as much as we could
But at least now you know you shouldn't have to worry about the tranny giving you anymore issues!

[He11bent]

Originally Posted by Scalded Dog

Except in the case of collector-grade vehicles, "matching numbers" are rarely a concern, beyond the easily seen VINs. Most Camaros, as much as we love and adore them, are not going to be "collector cars," especially after being daily drivers of basic assemblyline lineage. And--- correct me if I am wrong--- I've never known the trans to be a "numbers- matching" part... and I have never known anybody who ever looked for a number on a trans. Trannies have always seemed like a component part: easy come, easy go...

Yes to the tranny numbers, and even the rear end should match on a collectors car. But I would have to agree the odds a v6 becoming a collectors car 30 years from now is just not reality. The more limited of a run like the ZL1 or 1LE has a much better chance.
As far as selling after the repair, I just don't see the logic, the emotion yes, but not the logic. You'll only loose money on your end. My two cents. Let them fix it, make sure it's right and enjoy it!