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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 03:06 PM
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Picking it up on Monday. Early Vin # 432.
What problems are you all having and what has been the dealer response?
Paint, fit, Sqeaks, Performance, etc.
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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I have an issue with my radio. Jumps channels and won't read my iPod half the time. Dealer is fixing on Tuesday. Sounds like it just need a software flash.
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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I've seen posts of poor body panel fitment, bad paint around the spoiler, radio issues, differential/transmission problems, random CEL's, dash lighting too dim in dusky light conditions.....Most posters have been quite satisfied with the cars with no issues at all. Only time will tell.
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 03:29 PM
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A friend of mine received his car Friday, PDI was good, started to leave and CEL came on, after a couple hours service determined the throttle body needed replacement. GM will have one here Monday.
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill B 1
I've seen posts of poor body panel fitment, bad paint around the spoiler, radio issues, differential/transmission problems, random CEL's, dash lighting too dim in dusky light conditions.....Most posters have been quite satisfied with the cars with no issues at all. Only time will tell.
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this .> dash lighting too dim in dusky light conditions
and this >> Radio going in/out...turned HD off
and this >> PTM sub menu related to Magentic Ride Control features not showing up in settings

Otherwise, Fantastic
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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The Mode selector seems to jump between Weather to Track when I turn the **** but not all the time - I'm thinking it's user error though. Anyone else experience this?
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 04:21 PM
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I picked up mine last Thursday, VIN 1363 and it is 99 percent perfect. Fit on all surfaces is good, paint is excellent. It is as good or better than the MB I traded. Overall, I love this vehicle, I am totally pleased with my purchase.
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When I'm in Track Mode, I cannot get the 5 modes to work. I have followed the owner's manual, taken it to the dealer, and checked YouTube videos but when I punch the Mode Selector two times rapidly, nothing happens. The dealer is checking with someone smarter than us to see what the problem is.

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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 04:32 PM
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I'm acing iPod issues myself. If you try to change songs it disconnects
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Originally Posted by kirbsc
The Mode selector seems to jump between Weather to Track when I turn the **** but not all the time - I'm thinking it's user error though. Anyone else experience this?
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When I'm in Track Mode, I cannot get the 5 modes to work. I have followed the owner's manual, taken it to the dealer, and checked YouTube videos but when I punch the Mode Selector two times rapidly, nothing happens. The dealer is checking with someone smarter than us to see what the problem is.

Other than that minor problem, the car is perfect.

Took my car to the dealer today. Their Corvette specialist reset the codes on the car and my problem was solved!!

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Four trips, 2,500 miles in 15 days, washed/detailed 5 times, mobbed at Eureka Springs...

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I dont feel so bad. Just talked to my buddy and his new Jeep SRT which he got 3 days before my vette arrived has a broken transmission.
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