Car arrived with body color vents, didn't order or want
04-27-2016, 02:42 PM
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04-27-2016, 02:50 PM
#42
Hood, fender, quarter top vent are all body color. The rocker vent stays black.
04-27-2016, 03:41 PM
#43
Drifting
I have the Carbon Flash Rear Fender Vents I replaced with ZO6 style vents through a Massdrop group buy. You pay shipping from FL to your location.
04-27-2016, 06:22 PM
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04-27-2016, 10:17 PM
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05-09-2016, 10:09 PM
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05-10-2016, 07:48 PM
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UPDATE
Dealership does not want to take apart a new car to replace these vents, so, I guess I'll have to
it feels like I'm buying a used car, one that I have to live with "what you see is what you get", not one that I factory ordered
Lesson learned, I WILL go through the order next time, and sign off on the options once entered
Dealership does not want to take apart a new car to replace these vents, so, I guess I'll have to
it feels like I'm buying a used car, one that I have to live with "what you see is what you get", not one that I factory ordered
Lesson learned, I WILL go through the order next time, and sign off on the options once entered
05-10-2016, 07:58 PM
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UPDATE Dealership does not want to take apart a new car to replace these vents, so, I guess I'll have to it feels like I'm buying a used car, one that I have to live with "what you see is what you get", not one that I factory ordered Lesson learned, I WILL go through the order next time, and sign off on the options once entered
Last edited by ssidekickbp; 05-10-2016 at 08:10 PM.
05-10-2016, 08:20 PM
#50
yeah, i understand if they don't want to take a Z06 apart, but that doesn't mean yu have to accept the car. It's their mistake, have them order a new one or go somewhere that can order you what you want
05-10-2016, 08:23 PM
#51
What !!!!!!?!?!? Do not settle for there mistake, make them swap them out. What kind of dealership does not have a qualified tech who can do it?? I would refuse the car and make them order you another or order you the OEM parts from the factory and have them installed. This was there mistake and IT IS on them to fix it. Your the customer. That's not a cheap car to have to settle on what they got wrong.
What dealership is this so I know not to order or buy a car from them? I wouldn't accept it, if it were me.
Good luck!
05-10-2016, 08:24 PM
#52
Melting Slicks
UPDATE
Dealership does not want to take apart a new car to replace these vents, so, I guess I'll have to
it feels like I'm buying a used car, one that I have to live with "what you see is what you get", not one that I factory ordered
Lesson learned, I WILL go through the order next time, and sign off on the options once entered
Dealership does not want to take apart a new car to replace these vents, so, I guess I'll have to
it feels like I'm buying a used car, one that I have to live with "what you see is what you get", not one that I factory ordered
Lesson learned, I WILL go through the order next time, and sign off on the options once entered
05-10-2016, 08:43 PM
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Order a new one, Oh, I wish it was so easy
This is a Canadian car, very few z06 come up here
So, if I don't take it, I'll be with out a car this summer, next order delivery is a 2017 for next spring
This is a Canadian car, very few z06 come up here
So, if I don't take it, I'll be with out a car this summer, next order delivery is a 2017 for next spring
05-10-2016, 09:07 PM
#54
Drifting
ACS is in Canada. They installed their vents on my car last year at Carlisle. Took Joseph about 45 minutes to do both sides. Watched him do it and looked pretty straightforward.
05-10-2016, 09:42 PM
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I'm in western Canada, so a quick trip to see Joseph is not going to happen, but the videos on corvette forum does indicate that theses vents are not hard to replace.
05-10-2016, 10:36 PM
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UPDATE
Dealership does not want to take apart a new car to replace these vents, so, I guess I'll have to
it feels like I'm buying a used car, one that I have to live with "what you see is what you get", not one that I factory ordered
Lesson learned, I WILL go through the order next time, and sign off on the options once entered
Dealership does not want to take apart a new car to replace these vents, so, I guess I'll have to
it feels like I'm buying a used car, one that I have to live with "what you see is what you get", not one that I factory ordered
Lesson learned, I WILL go through the order next time, and sign off on the options once entered
A) fix it to be as you ordered it
B) replace it with the car you ordered.
I would call Chevrolet Customer Service, and start a dispute with the dealer, get a case number and let them see if they can help.
So what if the dealer does not want to, that is a chicken hit way to treat a customer. Just don't accept the car and go to the BBB.
You have options, this dealer doesn't, you were wronged not them, why would they treat you this way?
I would go to every last resort possible to make this a miserable experience for them. Might be a pain in the rear for you but just the satisfaction that you created a mud hole for them to wallow in would make me feel better about treatment like that. The old " what goes around" is really true. Karma is a bitch.
Best of luck to you.
05-10-2016, 11:48 PM
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I don't know if this has been suggested or not, but are the color match parts that you didn't order extra? If so, go ahead and accept the car but tell the dealer to remove the cost of the parts YOU DIDN'T ORDER! Only fair to me. They should have to pay for their mistake! You are getting a car you didn't order, it's the least they can do.
-Mickey
-Mickey
Last edited by MickP; 05-10-2016 at 11:49 PM.
05-11-2016, 01:58 AM
#58
Burning Brakes
I would have the dealer send you all the parts painted by GM, have the dealer deduct the cost of the option and give you cash for the cost to install the CF parts...
05-11-2016, 02:07 AM
#59
That's too bad you didn't get the car just as you ordered it. However, I have to say based on the pictures that the car is stunning as is. While the car is by no means common, I have to think that one with body colored vents will be a rare commodity. Of course it's up to you on what you want to do about the car. If you decide to keep it and not change out the vents I think the dealer should make some financial concession for the error. Good luck.
05-11-2016, 02:29 AM
#60
Actually I think it looks good. Kinda nice to have something different than everyone else IMO. If you force the dealer to replace you might find that they could scratch the paint or have some other issue. Might be better off enjoying as is.