I am DONE!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Tucson Arizona
It only took this guy that posted today a month to get his car delivered. He factory ordered around 9/6 and received it on a courtesy delivery 10/10.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...in-2851-a.html
Racer
Joined: Jan 2013
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I have been out looking at a few dealers and I have seen 2 C7's come off the truck and go right to the body shop....thats ugly imo and GM should fix this asap, riding across country in an open auto transporter is hardly a fitting delivery system for the Corvettes.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Bluffton SC via Canton Oh
To the OP I agree with your decision. You know what happened because you ordered it and have been tracking it.
BUT for many who buy a car from stock..........we have no idea what happened to it....... if the dealer had to repair it or what. But we are just as happy if the repair was proper.
Advantages both ways........ order it your way or be able to inspect it before you buy it if a stock model.
BUT for many who buy a car from stock..........we have no idea what happened to it....... if the dealer had to repair it or what. But we are just as happy if the repair was proper.
Advantages both ways........ order it your way or be able to inspect it before you buy it if a stock model.
Safety Car
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 4,659
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From: Toronto ontario
What a joke. After witnessing a GM dealer bodyshoppe operate for over 15 years I would run far away from any repair work or resprays. order a new car and wait.
people would move to the next box if they saw a model with a scratch on it for $20 and for a $50k car they are accepting crap like this?
people would move to the next box if they saw a model with a scratch on it for $20 and for a $50k car they are accepting crap like this?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Springfield MO
Exactly. Cosmetics is the last thing I would trust a dealer with. The C7 seems to have attracted new people to GM, I suppose you will have to learn.
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Instructor
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Chicago IL
The saying, "You have to pay to play," seems fitting with first year Corvette models.
While having a brand new first year Corvette with all the excitement and attention that comes with that would be fun, you are also purchasing the very first vehicles to be produced. The production will most likely get tighter with minor bugs worked out as time goes one.
The 2005 C6 had to be parked with the shifter in reverse to keep the battery from going dead. The 2006 did not have this problem… or the older style steering wheel.
I do agree with your decision to walk away, while your Vette may need to see a bodyshop at some point during ownership, it shouldn't be before you have even taken delivery.
While having a brand new first year Corvette with all the excitement and attention that comes with that would be fun, you are also purchasing the very first vehicles to be produced. The production will most likely get tighter with minor bugs worked out as time goes one.
The 2005 C6 had to be parked with the shifter in reverse to keep the battery from going dead. The 2006 did not have this problem… or the older style steering wheel.
I do agree with your decision to walk away, while your Vette may need to see a bodyshop at some point during ownership, it shouldn't be before you have even taken delivery.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2001
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From: Hamilton Square NJ, Ocean City N. J. Key Biscayne Fla.
OP. tell them to keep it. You/we are paying too much for these Cars to put up with crap like this. Things like this kill the thrill of getting a new Vette. Sure, the dealer will patch it up. And, sell it to the next sucker at MSRP. The C7 generation will bring us some great things. 
Wait until GM gets their act together. And, order next year. It will be a better Car. Probably, some discounts. I'll be buying in the third/fourth MY. I have had too many Vettes to stress over getting this one ASAP.
Wait until GM gets their act together. And, order next year. It will be a better Car. Probably, some discounts. I'll be buying in the third/fourth MY. I have had too many Vettes to stress over getting this one ASAP.
Pro
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 725
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From: Dallas TX
I don't entirely buy that; I could understand it for exterior issues but not interior damage, especially on the passenger's side. And I have a hard time believing BG/Nashville would put it on a transporter with obviously broken pieces on the interior without replacing them first. It could happen but it seems unlikely to me.
The whole thing smells fishy to me, like maybe the ride "to put nitrogen in the tires" took a little longer route than normal and things were screwed up during the ride.
As an example, here in the Dallas area when the C5 first came out a mechanic on a pre-delivery check ride for one of the first ones delivered here rolled it on the Tollway. There were photos of it (or what was left of it) here on the forum.
Can you imagine the phone call? "Uh Mr. Jones, this is John Doe, sales manager at Dufus Chevrolet, how are you today? Say, your red C5 arrived today and uh, well ... er ... uh ... there's been a slight problem ..."
I don't blame the op for taking a walk on this one.
EBS
The whole thing smells fishy to me, like maybe the ride "to put nitrogen in the tires" took a little longer route than normal and things were screwed up during the ride.
As an example, here in the Dallas area when the C5 first came out a mechanic on a pre-delivery check ride for one of the first ones delivered here rolled it on the Tollway. There were photos of it (or what was left of it) here on the forum.
Can you imagine the phone call? "Uh Mr. Jones, this is John Doe, sales manager at Dufus Chevrolet, how are you today? Say, your red C5 arrived today and uh, well ... er ... uh ... there's been a slight problem ..."
I don't blame the op for taking a walk on this one.
EBS
Last edited by EBSDallas; Oct 11, 2013 at 12:32 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: CA
Maybe GM should hire this dealer to do their QC inspections. Kudos to the dealer for being so thorough and forthright. You would definitely buy from them again if you decide to order another C7 later.
Michael
Michael
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From: Cumming GA
I don't entirely buy that; I could understand it for exterior issues but not interior damage, especially on the passenger's side. And I have a hard time believing BG/Nashville would put it on a transporter with obviously broken pieces on the interior without replacing them first. It could happen but it seems unlikely to me.
The whole thing smells fishy to me, like maybe the ride "to put nitrogen in the tires" took a little longer route than normal and things were screwed up during the ride.
As an example, here in the Dallas area when the C5 first came out a mechanic on a pre-delivery check ride for one of the first ones delivered here rolled it on the Tollway. There were photos of it (or what was left of it) here on the forum.
Can you imagine the phone call? "Uh Mr. Jones, this is John Doe, sales manager at Dufus Chevrolet, how are you today? Say, your red C5 arrived today and uh, well ... er ... uh ... there's been a slight problem ..."
I don't blame the op for taking a walk on this one.
EBS
The whole thing smells fishy to me, like maybe the ride "to put nitrogen in the tires" took a little longer route than normal and things were screwed up during the ride.
As an example, here in the Dallas area when the C5 first came out a mechanic on a pre-delivery check ride for one of the first ones delivered here rolled it on the Tollway. There were photos of it (or what was left of it) here on the forum.
Can you imagine the phone call? "Uh Mr. Jones, this is John Doe, sales manager at Dufus Chevrolet, how are you today? Say, your red C5 arrived today and uh, well ... er ... uh ... there's been a slight problem ..."
I don't blame the op for taking a walk on this one.
EBS
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Intermediate
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From: Cumming GA
Great dealership no BS from these guys. I would buy from them anytime.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Fort Lauderdale Florida
I am blown away that so many on here would be willing to accept a brand new 55-70,k car with a scratch and possible repaint work before you even take delivery.
I for one would not accept this either. I would take a look at the thing the dealer said were wrong for sure and if there was scratches that needed paint work, I would walk.
I for one would not accept this either. I would take a look at the thing the dealer said were wrong for sure and if there was scratches that needed paint work, I would walk.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 245
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From: Moab UT
The paint is the problem fixing the broke interior parts not. No after market paint will hold up they either don't put flex agent in the paint or over do in either case one tap and it will star crack every which way. I would pass also for that reason alone, but would want to see if it can be buffed out first.
z51vett
Doug
z51vett
Doug
Except about buffing. If it is so bad the dealership says it needs to be repainted, then trying to buff out will likely thin the clear coat and that opens the door for issues down the road.Walk away, and contact GM and lodge a complaint. But make sure the dealership is told ahead of time to avoid a pissing contest.
This whole thing with Nashville, QC, filthy vehicle under a transport cover, all sounds like a CF to me. Good Luck!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Boca Raton Florida
O.P.,
Did you actually see the scratches and broken items yourself? If not, I am wondering if the dealer misrepresented them so you would not want the car and they could sell it for more? (Hopefully thats not the case).
As for the dirt that you did notice (probably from sitting uncovered in Nashville), GM may have assumed that the dealer would wash the car before you ever saw it.
Did you actually see the scratches and broken items yourself? If not, I am wondering if the dealer misrepresented them so you would not want the car and they could sell it for more? (Hopefully thats not the case).
As for the dirt that you did notice (probably from sitting uncovered in Nashville), GM may have assumed that the dealer would wash the car before you ever saw it.
This is a very likely possibility....my local dealerships are asking $10K over today. Would love to see what that car sells for; maybe never went to the body shop.
I was in Nashville for a couple weeks and my car is pristine perfecto. My car was at the dealer for a couple days until my paperwork got finished. Maybe they replaced missing parts and rubbed out a scratch. Who cares. Not me.
Last edited by lottavettes; Oct 11, 2013 at 01:40 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Big D Dallas TEXAS
My vin 956 was in Nashville for over 3 weeks and finally showed up at the dealer on Tuesday afternoon. I was there within the hour. My triple black Z51 was sitting there with the cover off and looked liked it had been at a motocross race...filthy dirty including the wheels. I just want to know how in the world a car with a cover on it got so fricken dirty. The guys at the dealer were great. They took the car to put nitrogen in the tires and start the detailing for delivery. I told my sales person to give me a call when it was ready for delivery. I got a call from him that evening saying there was an issue. The detailer found a big scratch over the drivers side tail light and spoiler. The air conditioning vent on the drivers side was broken and the plastic seat cover plate at the bottom of the drivers side seat was broke. I was told we could have the parts in a few days, but the body shop would have the car for sometime. I decided the next morning to just pass on my 2014 Stingray for now and I am going to call GM tomorrow and open a complaint with them.
You are smart walk and fight the battle another day. I think they had major challenges coming out of the gates and a higher vin like 4956 could have less problems in the long run. + I would have done the same..