Nightmare?
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Rosenberg Texas
They were actually going to let me have it and I said no. Since it had a bad pulley I didnt want to drive it all weekend and have it break and possibly cause damage because then it would have all been on me. The pulley repair is no big deal to me but the heads up I am guessing is expensive and requires the dash to be removed. I have zero issues with the care they are taking to make it right for me. My only problem is simply the disappointment. I know a couple more days is not that big of a deal but think back to the first one you guys bought. I am getting that same excitement now.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Lake Worth Beach, Florida
All the agony will go away as soon as you start it up for the first time and drive out of the dealership. Actually pretty good to hear the dealer was heads up on the delivery and is taking care of the problems before the car goes out of the dealership. Don't hear of that too often.
Enjoy the ride and thanks for your service. Sounds like you are in the Austin area. I go there occasionally, some really beautiful country.
Enjoy the ride and thanks for your service. Sounds like you are in the Austin area. I go there occasionally, some really beautiful country.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,213
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From: Indianapolis IN
I guess this first Vette buying experience for me is going south. Looks like the dealer has over promised and under delivered. I was supposed to pick up my car this morning but low and behold they found some issues that needs addressing like a bad pulley, a bad heads up display and a broken visor mirror cover. I am appreciative that they are fixing it but the damn car should never have been offered for sale if it was not fully ready to go. I guess in my haste I should have waited until it was so now I sit here with egg on my face because of it. Its gonna be a long weekend friends.
However, better to find those issues now while at the dealer, rather than when you get home. I know your excited about getting your car, but a little more patience will be worth it
Safety Car
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 3,807
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From: Oshawa, Ontario
I guess this first Vette buying experience for me is going south. Looks like the dealer has over promised and under delivered. I was supposed to pick up my car this morning but low and behold they found some issues that needs addressing like a bad pulley, a bad heads up display and a broken visor mirror cover. I am appreciative that they are fixing it but the damn car should never have been offered for sale if it was not fully ready to go. I guess in my haste I should have waited until it was so now I sit here with egg on my face because of it. Its gonna be a long weekend friends.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 4,792
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From: Marlborough Ma
I don't see why you have "egg on your face" or what the "nightmare" is. It's better the unforeseen problems get fixed before you drive the car off the lot. I can understand your disappointment but come-on...in the grand scheme of things having to wait a weekend or a week isn't a big deal.
Stop your whining and stop being like my 6 year old grandson. 
And be thankful there doing it right. 
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