Was the Lexas dealer working on the column lock problem. Shouda been taken to a Chevy.
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Don't know. They did not want to admit it was their problem but ultimately did. The scratch, in case anyone is curious, is about 8" long and runs along the bottom of the driver’s door and finishes on the quarter panel. When I picked up the car the dealer (Local Lexus Dealership) had filled the scratch with black paint! Boy did I hit the roof!
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I too would get my money back. The painting scares me.
This is apples to oranges but I found a good deal on a 03 Accord, fully loaded V6 EX, and the tranny went out 2 days later. The dealer offered to fix it or refund it. I chose to refund it and when I was up there getting my money back someone traded in another EX V6 2003 accord with only 25k miles (this was in 06) and I was able to get that one for the same price as the former broken one, which was 4k below blue book.
I think it's a sign you were not meant to have that car. Never be hasty when car shopping, or shopping for anything for that matter.
This is apples to oranges but I found a good deal on a 03 Accord, fully loaded V6 EX, and the tranny went out 2 days later. The dealer offered to fix it or refund it. I chose to refund it and when I was up there getting my money back someone traded in another EX V6 2003 accord with only 25k miles (this was in 06) and I was able to get that one for the same price as the former broken one, which was 4k below blue book.
I think it's a sign you were not meant to have that car. Never be hasty when car shopping, or shopping for anything for that matter.
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The Lexus dealer was working on the column lock issue because they are a certified GM goodwrench place as well. They offer Pontiac, GMC, Lexus and are loosely connected to a chevy dealership.
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I guess it all depends on how you feel about it.
Personally it would drive me mad, but I'm sick sick sick...
Good luck with your decision
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Personally it would drive me mad, but I'm sick sick sick...
Good luck with your decision
Peace
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