Lawyer: GM is giving you a new Camaro for your Lemon!!! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

CamaroC-17 · 12-29-2010, 04:52 PM

Just as I was typing up the thread on pandora playing through USB, my lawyer called! GM accepted my car as a lemon quite some time ago but just now made me the offer! They offered a complete vehicle swap! They said the papers will take about a month or less and will be contacted on where to pick up my new camaro. My question is, could I get a different color? The lawyer didnt provide much info on the actual swap. And the Fiance just heard and wants me to consider trying to trade the brand new camaro for a new Equinox or Traverse

since we have a little boy on the way do in May. She thinks a dealer will give us what we paid for it since the Camaro will not actually go home with us. I guess she wants to accept the camaro then turn right around and say we want something else. Well I tell you this right now! Not gonna happen! I have been flying my a** off to pay for my camaro and I know if I get rid of it now it will be years before I have something like it! I know an SUV would be a good family car but it is not like we have 3 or 4 kids. Just one on the way. If anything we should trade in her 09 Nissan Sentra for something else. But forget all that stuff.....Im getting a new 2011 Camaro!!

LazyYoYo · 12-29-2010, 04:55 PM

grats on the camaro

SilverFoxx · 12-29-2010, 05:00 PM

Trade the Sentra for the Equinox; problem solved (at least for you

).

pincoin · 12-29-2010, 05:02 PM

Glad you are holding your ground! Keep the Camaro

GearHeadPeter · 12-29-2010, 05:03 PM

First, way to go on getting your Camaro replaced. I too had a car replaced under the Lemon Law, and I got the same type of car, but yes I was able to pick the new exterior and interior color.

Second, not too sure if GM will let you take a different vehicle. Mine was for the exact type of vehicle and I could not take a different model. Sounds like you might want to contact the lawyer to see if that is possible.

Third, congrats on the arrival of your new son in May. I know others on the forum who have babies and a Camaro, but they might also have secondary bigger vehicles for when you need the room for all the baby stuff.

You will love the HUD.

CamaroC-17 · 12-29-2010, 05:11 PM

Thanks guys! I can't wait! I have a 1lt so no HUD. :( my original plan was to trade up to a SS but with recently finding out about the baby boy and with us building a big house this coming summer, I hate to say it but it's best I stay with what i have. I love it to death none the less!!

Synerbee · 12-29-2010, 05:12 PM

Ask if you can pay the difference, and upgrade to a 2LT

spurscar · 12-29-2010, 05:14 PM

Our boy fits just fine in mine... its not like you've got a herd of them or something.

y2k king · 12-29-2010, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaroc5

Thanks guys! I can't wait! I have a 1lt so no HUD. :( my original plan was to trade up to a SS but with recently finding out about the baby boy and with us building a big house this coming summer, I hate to say it but it's best I stay with what i have. I love it to death none the less!!

take what ya got and be thankful if your wife goes along with it. i can't count all the guys i've known who've lost out on their harleys and hotrods due to a new addition to the family.

CamaroC-17 · 12-29-2010, 05:25 PM

And the word thing is GM still wants me to take it to the appointment at the dealership to have the fan motor for the air replaced....

RPO_Z28 · 12-29-2010, 06:19 PM

Usually you just pay the difference in MSRP to MSRP of the new vehicle from your old one. They don't car what you buy as long as you get something. It's called a "trade assist". Sometimes they have you sign a substitution of collateral agreement so you can continue making the same payments under the original term.

Your dealer should be able to answer most of these questions.

TooCool5 · 12-29-2010, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaroc5

Just as I was typing up the thread on pandora playing through USB, my lawyer called! GM accepted my car as a lemon quite some time ago but just now made me the offer! They offered a complete vehicle swap! They said the papers will take about a month or less and will be contacted on where to pick up my new camaro. My question is, could I get a different color? The lawyer didnt provide much info on the actual swap. And the Fiance just heard and wants me to consider trying to trade the brand new camaro for a new Equinox or Traverse

since we have a little boy on the way do in May. She thinks a dealer will give us what we paid for it since the Camaro will not actually go home with us. I guess she wants to accept the camaro then turn right around and say we want something else. Well I tell you this right now! Not gonna happen! I have been flying my a** off to pay for my camaro and I know if I get rid of it now it will be years before I have something like it! I know an SUV would be a good family car but it is not like we have 3 or 4 kids. Just one on the way. If anything we should trade in her 09 Nissan Sentra for something else. But forget all that stuff.....Im getting a new 2011 Camaro!!

Just curious, what is the story behind this?

midnighter · 12-29-2010, 06:25 PM

Get another Camaro!!!

CamaroC-17 · 12-29-2010, 07:17 PM

These are the posts. There were posts along the way but these sum it up The car is also going back again here soon for another repair.

This one shows the whole list of problems
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108986

This one was the most serious problem that happened after the above post
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109393

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110457

12-29-2010, 04:52 PM	#1
CamaroC-17 Formerly Camaroc5 Drives: 2010 Camaro LT/RS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,647	Lawyer: GM is giving you a new Camaro for your Lemon!!! Just as I was typing up the thread on pandora playing through USB, my lawyer called! GM accepted my car as a lemon quite some time ago but just now made me the offer! They offered a complete vehicle swap! They said the papers will take about a month or less and will be contacted on where to pick up my new camaro. My question is, could I get a different color? The lawyer didnt provide much info on the actual swap. And the Fiance just heard and wants me to consider trying to trade the brand new camaro for a new Equinox or Traverse since we have a little boy on the way do in May. She thinks a dealer will give us what we paid for it since the Camaro will not actually go home with us. I guess she wants to accept the camaro then turn right around and say we want something else. Well I tell you this right now! Not gonna happen! I have been flying my a** off to pay for my camaro and I know if I get rid of it now it will be years before I have something like it! I know an SUV would be a good family car but it is not like we have 3 or 4 kids. Just one on the way. If anything we should trade in her 09 Nissan Sentra for something else. But forget all that stuff.....Im getting a new 2011 Camaro!!

12-29-2010, 04:55 PM	#2
LazyYoYo Yep, that just happened. Drives: Norma Jean, '10 Black 1SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mid Missouri Posts: 245	grats on the camaro __________________ K&N CAI Doug Thorley Shortys Solo High Flow Cats Flowmaster American Thunder Catback BMR Stage 1 JRE Tune

12-29-2010, 05:00 PM	#3
SilverFoxx IECC Family Member Drives: 2010 2SS,A6, SIM Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 273 View My Garage	Trade the Sentra for the Equinox; problem solved (at least for you ). __________________

12-29-2010, 05:02 PM	#4
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,650	Glad you are holding your ground! Keep the Camaro __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

12-29-2010, 05:03 PM	#5
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	First, way to go on getting your Camaro replaced. I too had a car replaced under the Lemon Law, and I got the same type of car, but yes I was able to pick the new exterior and interior color. Second, not too sure if GM will let you take a different vehicle. Mine was for the exact type of vehicle and I could not take a different model. Sounds like you might want to contact the lawyer to see if that is possible. Third, congrats on the arrival of your new son in May. I know others on the forum who have babies and a Camaro, but they might also have secondary bigger vehicles for when you need the room for all the baby stuff. You will love the HUD. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

12-29-2010, 05:11 PM	#6
CamaroC-17 Formerly Camaroc5 Drives: 2010 Camaro LT/RS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,647	Thanks guys! I can't wait! I have a 1lt so no HUD. :( my original plan was to trade up to a SS but with recently finding out about the baby boy and with us building a big house this coming summer, I hate to say it but it's best I stay with what i have. I love it to death none the less!!

12-29-2010, 05:12 PM	#7
Synerbee SoCal Headturners Drives: 2010 SGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Anaheim Hills, California Posts: 5,788	Ask if you can pay the difference, and upgrade to a 2LT

12-29-2010, 05:14 PM	#8
spurscar Drives: 2011 CGM 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 315	Our boy fits just fine in mine... its not like you've got a herd of them or something. __________________ Last edited by spurscar; 12-29-2010 at 07:11 PM.

12-29-2010, 05:25 PM	#10
CamaroC-17 Formerly Camaroc5 Drives: 2010 Camaro LT/RS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,647	And the word thing is GM still wants me to take it to the appointment at the dealership to have the fan motor for the air replaced....

12-29-2010, 06:19 PM	#11
RPO_Z28 Drives: 2007 C6Z Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RVC, New York Posts: 1,742	Usually you just pay the difference in MSRP to MSRP of the new vehicle from your old one. They don't car what you buy as long as you get something. It's called a "trade assist". Sometimes they have you sign a substitution of collateral agreement so you can continue making the same payments under the original term. Your dealer should be able to answer most of these questions. __________________

12-29-2010, 06:25 PM	#13
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,904	Get another Camaro!!!

12-29-2010, 07:17 PM	#14
CamaroC-17 Formerly Camaroc5 Drives: 2010 Camaro LT/RS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,647	These are the posts. There were posts along the way but these sum it up The car is also going back again here soon for another repair. This one shows the whole list of problems http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108986 This one was the most serious problem that happened after the above post http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109393 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110457

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