Car coming with wrong rims, what to do? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mwoodengr · 07-03-2009, 05:57 PM

So after 6+ months of waiting my car has been built (23580)

. Like all good Camaro5 member I check out the VIN number and run the window sticker.
Well.. the price is off so I carefully check the window sticker to find out that the car was built with 19" polished rims, not what I ordered which was the standard 2LT 19" painted rims.
Now I am not a big rim guy, thus why I did not order any of the optional rims.

What should I do? Does anyone with the 19" polished rims really like them? I will not wait for another car, just not sure how much of a big deal to make of this. While it is only $470, the rims are nothing that makes any difference to me.

Indpowr · 07-03-2009, 06:14 PM

Just take it the way it is and swap it out later if you choose.

Zeus · 07-03-2009, 06:17 PM

I was under the impression the ones you got were nicer than the ones you were supposed to get...?

GothamCamaro · 07-03-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeus

I was under the impression the ones you got were nicer than the ones you were supposed to get...?

The ones he's getting cost more and most think they are better but I think the Midnight silver is better than the Polished wheels.. hence why I didn't do Polished...

Zeus · 07-03-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GothamCamaro

The ones he's getting cost more and most think they are better but I think the Midnight silver is better than the Polished wheels.. hence why I didn't do Polished...

Yes but its not Midnight Vs. Polished, its Polished vs. Base.

Id keep the Polished rims man. Just call it your lucky day. You didnt pay any extra for them.

mwoodengr · 07-03-2009, 06:26 PM

Yep, more money for the polished. Rims are not my thing, so I didn't order any extra or better rims. Now the car has them. Maybe I can get the dealer to sell them to me at invoice (since I did not order them or want them).

I also did not have much luck using the search to find pictures of the polished 19" rims (as most members either have an SS or the RS package).

Zeus · 07-03-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mwoodengr

Yep, more money for the polished. Rims are not my thing, so I didn't order any extra or better rims. Now the car has them. Maybe I can get the dealer to sell them to me at invoice (since I did not order them or want them).

I also did not have much luck using the search to find pictures of the polished 19" rims (as most members either have an SS or the RS package).

No no no....

You have just recieved a Free Set of Rims.

They ****ed up = you win. They may need a little argumenative convincing but you won.

CatiaJockey · 07-03-2009, 06:46 PM

I seriously doubt the dealer is going to eat the price. He may at best offer them to you at dealer cost. The polished look is a good one. If they money doesn't bother you take them and go enjoy your car!

mwoodengr · 07-03-2009, 06:53 PM

Like most people, I don't like to give away $470, but it is not a deal breaker for me. I don't expect the dealer to eat it, maybe they can sell them at invoice.

Sharpe62 · 07-03-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Indpowr

Just take it the way it is and swap it out later if you choose.

Yea what he said, this is not a big deal

Hylton · 07-03-2009, 08:42 PM

Those 19 inch polished rims are beautiful! Much nicer than what you what have got. Be happy because you are going to love them!

MikeySoft · 07-03-2009, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwoodengr

Like most people, I don't like to give away $470, but it is not a deal breaker for me. I don't expect the dealer to eat it, maybe they can sell them at invoice.

I agree. Would not be a deal breaker for me.

CamaroDreams07 · 07-04-2009, 03:30 AM

You dodged a bullet, the standard LT wheels are absolutely hideous. Be happy

Hoddi · 07-04-2009, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

You dodged a bullet, the standard LT wheels are absolutely hideous. Be happy

07-03-2009, 05:57 PM	#1
mwoodengr Clueless Member Drives: 2005 PT Cruiser Convertible Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 136 View My Garage	Car coming with wrong rims, what to do? So after 6+ months of waiting my car has been built (23580) . Like all good Camaro5 member I check out the VIN number and run the window sticker. Well.. the price is off so I carefully check the window sticker to find out that the car was built with 19" polished rims, not what I ordered which was the standard 2LT 19" painted rims. Now I am not a big rim guy, thus why I did not order any of the optional rims. What should I do? Does anyone with the 19" polished rims really like them? I will not wait for another car, just not sure how much of a big deal to make of this. While it is only $470, the rims are nothing that makes any difference to me. __________________ Driving my Rally Yellow 2LT Original order - Cancelled 1100 = 11/15/2009 New Order 1100 = Preliminary Order: 1/26/2009 2000 = Accepted By GM: 5/27/2009 3000 = Accepted By Production Control: 6/16/2009 3800 = Produced: ? 4150 = Invoiced: ? 4200 = Shipped: 7/3/2009 5000 = Delivered To Dealer: 7/14/2009 6000 = 7/18/2009 Last edited by mwoodengr; 07-03-2009 at 06:18 PM.

07-03-2009, 06:26 PM	#6
mwoodengr Clueless Member Drives: 2005 PT Cruiser Convertible Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 136 View My Garage	Yep, more money for the polished. Rims are not my thing, so I didn't order any extra or better rims. Now the car has them. Maybe I can get the dealer to sell them to me at invoice (since I did not order them or want them). I also did not have much luck using the search to find pictures of the polished 19" rims (as most members either have an SS or the RS package). __________________ Driving my Rally Yellow 2LT Original order - Cancelled 1100 = 11/15/2009 New Order 1100 = Preliminary Order: 1/26/2009 2000 = Accepted By GM: 5/27/2009 3000 = Accepted By Production Control: 6/16/2009 3800 = Produced: ? 4150 = Invoiced: ? 4200 = Shipped: 7/3/2009 5000 = Delivered To Dealer: 7/14/2009 6000 = 7/18/2009

07-03-2009, 06:46 PM	#8
CatiaJockey Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Ms Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	I seriously doubt the dealer is going to eat the price. He may at best offer them to you at dealer cost. The polished look is a good one. If they money doesn't bother you take them and go enjoy your car! __________________

07-03-2009, 06:53 PM	#9
mwoodengr Clueless Member Drives: 2005 PT Cruiser Convertible Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 136 View My Garage	Like most people, I don't like to give away $470, but it is not a deal breaker for me. I don't expect the dealer to eat it, maybe they can sell them at invoice. __________________ Driving my Rally Yellow 2LT Original order - Cancelled 1100 = 11/15/2009 New Order 1100 = Preliminary Order: 1/26/2009 2000 = Accepted By GM: 5/27/2009 3000 = Accepted By Production Control: 6/16/2009 3800 = Produced: ? 4150 = Invoiced: ? 4200 = Shipped: 7/3/2009 5000 = Delivered To Dealer: 7/14/2009 6000 = 7/18/2009

07-03-2009, 08:42 PM	#11
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,275	Those 19 inch polished rims are beautiful! Much nicer than what you what have got. Be happy because you are going to love them! __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

07-03-2009, 06:14 PM	#2
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	Just take it the way it is and swap it out later if you choose.

07-03-2009, 06:17 PM	#3
Zeus BOOOOOM MF'R!! Drives: to Chipotle daily Join Date: May 2009 Location: Flo-Rida Posts: 3,614	I was under the impression the ones you got were nicer than the ones you were supposed to get...?

07-04-2009, 03:30 AM	#13
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	You dodged a bullet, the standard LT wheels are absolutely hideous. Be happy

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