GM Rant
Le Mans Master
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From: corpus christi Texas
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: corpus christi Texas
Yeah, Florida is also a no fault state and it's mandatory to carry insurance, yet there's still 10s of 1000s still uninsured just like in MI...
All you have to do is carry some chit insurance for a week or a month and let it expire after you've registered your car, or just don't renew your registration and it's that simple to go without insuring your vehicle.
You need to tighten up your position on carrying insurance because you're pretty hypocritical in your argument against it.
Either you do or you don't, and you do, as does everyone else on the planet.
All you have to do is carry some chit insurance for a week or a month and let it expire after you've registered your car, or just don't renew your registration and it's that simple to go without insuring your vehicle.
You need to tighten up your position on carrying insurance because you're pretty hypocritical in your argument against it.
Either you do or you don't, and you do, as does everyone else on the planet.
Le Mans Master
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From: corpus christi Texas
Racer
Joined: Apr 2012
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Although they do not cover everything they do cover most major issues. Especially the ones that could have end up saving you a lot of money. Some may never need the extended warranty. But until someone on this forum proves they can predict the future I will purchase them for my cars I keep over the 3/36.
Only one thing is certain. Parts & labor will not go down in price.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Brighton Mi
It's not just GM. Buddy has an 06 Corolla and something similar happened. Also not covered, even though he has the extended warranty.
I got the tire warranty at the dealership during the closing of the deal by the finance guy. Believe me, I went to use it as it was advertised and found out it was not worth the paper it was printed on. Will never buy from that dealer again and tell others not to either.
Live and learn.
I got the tire warranty at the dealership during the closing of the deal by the finance guy. Believe me, I went to use it as it was advertised and found out it was not worth the paper it was printed on. Will never buy from that dealer again and tell others not to either.
Live and learn.
Team Owner
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From: Big Bend Country, TX
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For the money theres nothing else like it but your right, the parts they use often are made like crap. But i always wonder how much more would the car cost if they used say some parts made by acura or lexus. It seems that the little ***** that always break on my vette never break on the japanese cars.
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Racer
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For the money theres nothing else like it but your right, the parts they use often are made like crap. But i always wonder how much more would the car cost if they used say some parts made by acura or lexus. It seems that the little ***** that always break on my vette never break on the japanese cars.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Virginia
Within a week I got a letter from the DMV giving me "x" number of days to surrender the plates or a warrant would be issued.
Don't get stopped when there's a warrant out. You will go to jail in cuffs and then have to get someone to bail you out. Car impounded.
It will get very expensive very quickly.
Team Owner
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From: Cary IL and Parrish FL
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I been saying this for a long time now. GM is by far the worse in the car industry when it comes to quality and service. We are blessed to not only have the worst in quality of cars but have to suffer more when the car has any issues and we have to take it in for service.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Westlake Village, Ca
And thats ok as I have nothing to prove .
Just sit in my 08 Z06 and if the creeks, rattles, goarns and moans dont kill you the service department and their lack of giving a shi* is will. I love my C6Z just as much as anyone , heck I loved my C5Z but I was shocked on how ****** the quality of these cars were . Just astonished. Have you sat in a Ford lately ? 100% better
Just sit in my 08 Z06 and if the creeks, rattles, goarns and moans dont kill you the service department and their lack of giving a shi* is will. I love my C6Z just as much as anyone , heck I loved my C5Z but I was shocked on how ****** the quality of these cars were . Just astonished. Have you sat in a Ford lately ? 100% better
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Hollywood CA
Ford GT owners are very hapy with Ford Focus window buttons, steering column, Explorer interior door latch and glued down rubber matts.
That money saved helped spend more on more important items!
Im sure vast majority of C6 owners want $ spent on engine not gloveboxes!
That money saved helped spend more on more important items!
Im sure vast majority of C6 owners want $ spent on engine not gloveboxes!
Racer
Joined: Apr 2012
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And thats ok as I have nothing to prove . Just sit in my 08 Z06 and if the creeks, rattles, goarns and moans dont kill you the service department and their lack of giving a shi* is will. I love my C6Z just as much as anyone , heck I loved my C5Z but I was shocked on how ****** the quality of these cars were . Just astonished. Have you sat in a Ford lately ? 100% better
Just sit in my 08 Z06 and if the creeks, rattles, goarns and moans dont kill you the service department and their lack of giving a shi* is will. I love my C6Z just as much as anyone , heck I loved my C5Z but I was shocked on how ****** the quality of these cars were . Just astonished. Have you sat in a Ford lately ? 100% better2012 Chevrolet Corvette Reliability | U.S. News Best Cars
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4 of 8 catagories listed above average. 4 of 8 listed at industry average.
Features & Accessories Quality - Mechanical- Above average
Overall Quality - Design- Above average
Body & Interior Quality - Design- Above average
Features & Accessories Quality - Design- Above average
Heel & Toe
Joined: Mar 2012
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I'm in the same boat. Such a nice looking car with the performance to back up the looks but when I sit in there I feel like I'm sitting in an old 02 Grand Prix.
The 2013 Viper finally figured out it was a supercar and gave it supercar worthy interior. I guess the Corvette hasn't quite reached that level. I feel for the ZR1 owners.
The 2013 Viper finally figured out it was a supercar and gave it supercar worthy interior. I guess the Corvette hasn't quite reached that level. I feel for the ZR1 owners.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2012
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I'm in the same boat. Such a nice looking car with the performance to back up the looks but when I sit in there I feel like I'm sitting in an old 02 Grand Prix.
The 2013 Viper finally figured out it was a supercar and gave it supercar worthy interior. I guess the Corvette hasn't quite reached that level. I feel for the ZR1 owners.
The 2013 Viper finally figured out it was a supercar and gave it supercar worthy interior. I guess the Corvette hasn't quite reached that level. I feel for the ZR1 owners.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2011
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I'm in the same boat. Such a nice looking car with the performance to back up the looks but when I sit in there I feel like I'm sitting in an old 02 Grand Prix.
The 2013 Viper finally figured out it was a supercar and gave it supercar worthy interior. I guess the Corvette hasn't quite reached that level. I feel for the ZR1 owners.
The 2013 Viper finally figured out it was a supercar and gave it supercar worthy interior. I guess the Corvette hasn't quite reached that level. I feel for the ZR1 owners.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2012
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Exactly...Unless he thinks the dealer put a gun to their heads and forced them to buy a ZR1. Viper is a cool car along with being very fast.
But no matter how hard they try it will never, ever have the history, licensing dollars, name recognition or respect the Corvette has.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Virginia
Ford GT owners are very hapy with Ford Focus window buttons, steering column, Explorer interior door latch and glued down rubber matts.
That money saved helped spend more on more important items!
Im sure vast majority of C6 owners want $ spent on engine not gloveboxes!
That money saved helped spend more on more important items!
Im sure vast majority of C6 owners want $ spent on engine not gloveboxes!
Most would much rather have GM spend an extra .63 on a proper glovebox latch than whatever you can get for .63 on the engine.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Virginia
Do some research. If you're going to judge a car by sitting in it momentarily maybe Ford is a better choice for you. But again I strongly urge you to do some current research. I will help you get started.
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Reliability | U.S. News Best Cars
usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/...Corvette/Reliability/
Mar 29, 2012 – View the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette reliability ratings at U.S. News. ... J.D. Power Auto Customer Satisfaction. These scores come from consumer ...
4 of 8 catagories listed above average. 4 of 8 listed at industry average.
Features & Accessories Quality - Mechanical- Above average
Overall Quality - Design- Above average
Body & Interior Quality - Design- Above average
Features & Accessories Quality - Design- Above average
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Reliability | U.S. News Best Cars
usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/...Corvette/Reliability/
Mar 29, 2012 – View the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette reliability ratings at U.S. News. ... J.D. Power Auto Customer Satisfaction. These scores come from consumer ...
4 of 8 catagories listed above average. 4 of 8 listed at industry average.
Features & Accessories Quality - Mechanical- Above average
Overall Quality - Design- Above average
Body & Interior Quality - Design- Above average
Features & Accessories Quality - Design- Above average