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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 07:02 AM
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So I just bought a Z, but I was at a local dealership here in Ohio, which is kinda known for having some nice Corvette's. I went to look at an 01 Z with 21k miles, and it sold just before I got there. Well, I took an 04 convertible for a ride.

When I drove it, the speedometer (dash and HUD) didn't work. After I got back, I told the saleman that (who also owns the dealership). and he didn't seem concerned at all.

I am just curious,if there is any easy way to do this? Like maybe the dealership unplugged the speedo so the miles wouldn't increase with the test drives? Or is this a more serious problem?
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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First of all, it would concern ME that he didn't seem concerned?????? Did he offer to fix it and explain the fix to you?
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Originally Posted by brewersprts
After I got back, I told the saleman that (who also owns the dealership). and he didn't seem concerned at all.
Good, tell him to fix it.....
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Walk away from the dealer.................No RUN,,,,,,,,
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I did not purchase my car from there. That dealership is rather well known around the area for having Corvette's. It is Dave Kehl Chevrolet in Mechanicsburg, OH.
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Originally Posted by brewersprts
Mechanicsburg, OH.
........the irony.....
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Problem in Instrument panel, PCM, VSS or the wiring between those elements.

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