Porsche replaced all of the engines in all of the new GT3's. Does that make them all crap and worthless? I hope so because I would certainly love to buy one "cheap" :-)

 

Their mechanic is still in autoshop and won't graduate until next May.

 

Faulty engine..2.5 months out of commission and no replacement car...They paying 3 months of car payments... IJS

 

GM Customer service (or lack of it) is scary. As of now, I have decided to delay my Z06 order until I know for sure these issues don't repeat there as well.

It doesn't matter how much cheaper GM is, Z06 is still a 6 figure car, this type of crap is unacceptable.

 

I had a '72 Monte Carlo 454 that spun a bearing with 700 miles on it. The dealer obtained a new short block and I had it back in less than 10 days with a loaner to drive. That was before there was a lot of the consumer protection legislation in place or I would have pushed for a replacement vehicle. Naturally it suffered a door ding in the shop and the driver's door needed to be refinished. The amount of time the OP has been down would not be acceptable to most buyers.

 

I agree with you. Some people on this forum scream bloody murder if you say anything bad about their cars. I love the Corvette but will not consider one any more until I feel they have resolved their quality issues.
On a side note: I used to own the Cadillac Eldorado with the 4-6-8 engine and it was possibly the worst engine ever, Part of me thinks maybe the eco-mode and cylinder de-activation is causing some of these problems. Maybe a hi-po motor switching to only 4 cylinders creates some sort of imbalance in the engine block, creating stressed parts.
Just a theory...

 

And that is GM's real problem. I don't think the Corvette having problems is the issue, the problem is how they deal with their customers. Some who have been loyal to the brand for generations.
I think most reasonable people would expect some issues with a brand new platform like the Stingray, but NO one should have to deal with the BS of trying to get their problems rectified.
The OP has saved for 3 years for his car and now has to wait 45 days to get it fixed??? That is absolutely unforgivable.
GM should get this guy a new Vette and maybe bump it up to the Z51 for nothing, just for being a loyal customer.
What the hell happened to good service?

 

The OP has a Z51.

 

The only defects GM is concerned about are safety related because they got busted for the ignition interlocks. It seems if a defect is not related to safety, GM says take a hike buddy, it's your problem.

 

I went back and caught that. Oops...

 

Well, not that most people on the forum want to hear it, but I empathize with the OP. I've been saving since I joined in '12 to get one and if I did, it would have to last me years. I don't want to "invest" in something that has as many problems as I'm reading about (until I see some of them ironed out).

I'm reading about engines, wheels that "rust" (or something), seats that are coming unglued, infotainment failures, paint problems, body part alignment problems, car vibration over 90 MPG, various codes that have popped up as a warning that says the car shouldn't be driven or won't start, noise from the targa roof, seats that are better than before but too small, the "glued" (stressed) body part under the front somewhere, and, of course, the other TSBs that have been issued.

But, I love the design--in and out. It's an outstanding piece of art and I'd sure like to be driving one... but...

I think I'm gonna wait another year...

 

As someone who actually went the "lemon law" route with a dodge, he is better off with the new engine. First, you have to hire a lawyer. At that point, NO ONE will talk to you, dealer, manufacture, no one. Nor will they sell you another car until the situation is resolved. As well, you are now the enemy. It is your fault, you did it, until you can prove beyond a reasonable doubt you dis not do it. I seriously hope you have some place to store your damaged vehicle in whatever state it is in because they will want it off their property immediately.

If you get that far and manage to have an issue that is CLEARLY a manufacturer defect, it could take a year or more to resolve the case. More than likely, you will not get a full refund but instead accept a settlement in which the dealer, manufacturer never admits liability. If you go the hard way, i hope you do not need that vehicle for transportation AND do not miss any payments if it is financed. Including insurance. The bank will not let you drop the insurance just because it is in pieces. Someone could steal those pieces.

Yes, we have a law that keeps them from robbing us with broken garbage. It is by no means easy to get or prove. Nor will it happen within a year. You will not get reimbursed for insurance, storage or other expenses either when it is finally done

You are better working with them for a resolution. Faster, and friendlier. The new motor was the best way to go. Hope that eases your mind some. I ended up trading mine in on another car 5 months into the lawsuit. Stuck Chevy with that pos 8 month old dodge. Didn't feel bad about it either.