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09-17-2018, 07:49 PM
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Well, I guess we can surmise two things from your most recent post:
- You didn't inspect the car when you picked it up.
- You don't want a lemon law refund or a new car, you want to keep the car, have them repair it, and get $50k back.
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09-17-2018, 07:53 PM
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What else do you need to know? I took delivery of a vehicle that had a cracked fender. That’s all I knew About at delivery. Drove it a couple miles to my detail guy to have expel PPF installed. and he removed orange airbrush paint from on top of clearcoat and found other areas of discoloration that I didn’t notice. When I got the car back to break the engine in I found out the air conditioning doesn’t even work . I changed oil and put it on the track in the suspension pops and clocks. What am I leaving out? GM has done nothing to help me I’ve talk to them 30 times. Would you like my caseworkers number?
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09-17-2018, 07:55 PM
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From here:
Oklahoma has, as most other states have, enacted laws to protect consumers from defective motor vehicles. Most of the vehicles sold today are well-made.
In days past, vehicle recalls were heard about regularly, and consumers found themselves out many thousands of dollars because there were not laws in effect to protect them from defective motor vehicles.
The dealership is permitted to make a reasonable attempt to repair or otherwise remedy the problem. If you are concerned for your safety while driving the vehicle, address this with the dealership to see if they have a loaner vehicle you may use until the problem is resolved or a repair attempted.
You may also wish to contact an attorney specializing in lemon law if you fee like the dealership is not being cooperative with you.
If your car has been in the shop for almost 5 months, you clearly fall under the red bolded statement and, by OK law, the dealer is required to either replace the car or refund the purchase price.
Oklahoma has, as most other states have, enacted laws to protect consumers from defective motor vehicles. Most of the vehicles sold today are well-made.
In days past, vehicle recalls were heard about regularly, and consumers found themselves out many thousands of dollars because there were not laws in effect to protect them from defective motor vehicles.
Is My Vehicle a Lemon?
For your vehicle to be considered a lemon in Oklahoma, one of the following criteria must apply:- You've had your vehicle for at least 1 year.
- The car manufacturer has made at least 4 attempts to fix the defect.
- The vehicle has been out of service in a repair shop for 30 business days.
- Replace your lemon with a new vehicle.
- Return the original purchase price.
- Plus tax, registration, and other related fees and expenses.
Filing a Lemon Law Claim
If your new car begins to show signs of a defect shortly after you purchase it, you must inform the dealership right away and have your car looked at by the service department of your dealership.The dealership is permitted to make a reasonable attempt to repair or otherwise remedy the problem. If you are concerned for your safety while driving the vehicle, address this with the dealership to see if they have a loaner vehicle you may use until the problem is resolved or a repair attempted.
You may also wish to contact an attorney specializing in lemon law if you fee like the dealership is not being cooperative with you.
If your car has been in the shop for almost 5 months, you clearly fall under the red bolded statement and, by OK law, the dealer is required to either replace the car or refund the purchase price.
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09-17-2018, 07:56 PM
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I shouldn’t have to pay full price for a car that comes to me broken is my point . I don’t have a problem with them fixing it/ repainting it. I have a problem with paying full price for a vehicle that I found out is broken everywhere. They should give me a minimum of 50k back. I’m pretty sure anybody that paid 150,000k for a car and had it a couple days just to find out the whole front end has to be repainted the dash has to be taken out and the suspension is messed up would want their money back also. I’m not wanting to take the loss of value on this new vehicle.
Whatever happens, don't let your imagination run away from you. All cars can be fixed, and fixed properly.
I cant even count the number of times I've had four or five pages of warranty repairs on new a car, and the owner is just certain its going to be a disaster.
But, you work through them and somehow everyone ends up happy.
So don't be your own enemy on this.
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09-17-2018, 07:57 PM
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- The car manufacturer has made at least 4 attempts to fix the defect.
- The vehicle has been out of service in a repair shop for 30 business days.
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09-17-2018, 08:03 PM
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If you would like to look it up it’s Vin number 000094
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09-17-2018, 08:16 PM
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Are you worried they cant perform the repairs properly ? I don't know, maybe they cant.
Whatever happens, don't let your imagination run away from you. All cars can be fixed, and fixed properly.
I cant even count the number of times I've had four or five pages of warranty repairs on new a car, and the owner is just certain its going to be a disaster.
But, you work through them and somehow everyone ends up happy.
So don't be your own enemy on this.
Whatever happens, don't let your imagination run away from you. All cars can be fixed, and fixed properly.
I cant even count the number of times I've had four or five pages of warranty repairs on new a car, and the owner is just certain its going to be a disaster.
But, you work through them and somehow everyone ends up happy.
So don't be your own enemy on this.
09-17-2018, 08:17 PM
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09-17-2018, 08:20 PM
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I have already talked to a lemon law attorney and he instantly wouldn’t take the case that’s why my car is back in the shop. I have been fighting for my money back or a replacement vehicle. I talked to a regular attorney also and General Motors instantly told me since you talk to an attorney we can no longer help you now.
09-17-2018, 08:21 PM
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I’ve missed my whole racing season and guess what the car still not fixed . I haven’t put the harness bar in the car because I’ve been waiting to see if GM would give me my money back Or build me a car that works. For 145k I don’t want a car that has been repainted/Dash pulled out/multiple suspension parts replaced/all the carbon fiber rivets drilled out. I didn’t buy a refurbished vehicle
09-17-2018, 08:21 PM
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Sad story. I can't understand why they didn't at least fix the paint and body work before they sold it. I just bought a new C7 and there had been some significant "lot damage" but it had been repaired before I bought it ( not disclosed though). As far as the other mechanical items I don't know what to say. It sounds like the plant was having a bad day when it was put together. Your far enough down the road with them that you should send them an e-mail ( dealer first) and tell them you want a working time frame when you can expect the car to be 100% fixed correctly and what the steps are. If they don't give you a hard answer then your going to have to go the lemon law route or hire an attorney to take it farther. Avoid that last one until all hope is lost. I guess even 150k cars can be lemons but one would hope when they are building a ZR-1 they are paying attention.
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09-17-2018, 08:23 PM
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09-17-2018, 08:24 PM
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09-17-2018, 08:25 PM
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If a true story, this is incredible and very sad. Email Ms. Barra. One of her minions will interface with your dealer. It can't hurt. Good luck.
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09-17-2018, 08:30 PM
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Sad story. I can't understand why they didn't at least fix the paint and body work before they sold it. I just bought a new C7 and there had been some significant "lot damage" but it had been repaired before I bought it ( not disclosed though). As far as the other mechanical items I don't know what to say. It sounds like the plant was having a bad day when it was put together. Your far enough down the road with them that you should send them an e-mail ( dealer first) and tell them you want a working time frame when you can expect the car to be 100% fixed correctly and what the steps are. If they don't give you a hard answer then your going to have to go the lemon law route or hire an attorney to take it farther. Avoid that last one until all hope is lost. I guess even 150k cars can be lemons but one would hope when they are building a ZR-1 they are paying attention.
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09-17-2018, 08:38 PM
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Well, I guess we can surmise two things from your most recent post:
- You didn't inspect the car when you picked it up.
- You don't want a lemon law refund or a new car, you want to keep the car, have them repair it, and get $50k back.
09-17-2018, 08:41 PM
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All I knew when I took possession was a crack in the fender. I thought GM would just send me a painted fender from factory and I would have a car. But no I found out shortly after that there are many major issues which made me feel ripped off .
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09-17-2018, 08:45 PM
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whatever the depreciation value of taking a brand new vehicle would be and pulling the dash out in search of what’s wrong pulling all the fenders off from windshield up and repainting and fading into the doors. There is a huge diminished value of the vehicle at that point. Whatever that value would be is what I want back. if they put that car on the showroom floor and advertised it as being brand new. What would someone pay for that vehicle if you knew it’s been tore apart everywhere. 50 grand less is a number I throughout there. I’m willing to spend 50 grand on an attorney next in hopes of keeping general motors from shitting on the little guy.
Keep us posted.
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