570andGO

So I’m new to forum I have a couple posts up and if you read I just purchased a new leftover 2017 GS 3lt msrp 82,000 got it for $59000. But mine is under the steering recall. I bought it out of state online everything is paid the bank sent them check but I can’t have car do to recall and GM has no fix that I know of yet. It’s been open since February so dealership sold me car and didn’t disclose it to me. Now I’m wondering should I just cancel and start looking again I feel I got one hell of a deal but don’t like the fact it could possibly be months before I can have vehicle. FML!

Landru

IF you consider this a deal-breaker, cancel order & move-on, continue search.
PITA for sure, yet there're plenty of '7's on lots across the country and most are significantly discounted.
All that needs to happen is for you to decide you've had enough. Right?

dave_2012_tt

I would cancel the deal or at least start looking for a deal and if you find one then cancel this one. However, I think this is what I call the life force telling you back out of this deal. Find a used CPO corvette - you get a year added to base 3 year warranty, all recalls have to be done, and the car is cleaned up to look and smell like new.

I picked up a 2018 z51 m7 2lt stingray with 4,000 miles on it - MSRP was 75,500 for 55,0000 - 5 is my favorite number so to me the price was a good sign. Well they first wanted 56,000 but told them I had to have 55,000.

So far so good.

SilverGhost

GTFO! My 17 was traded last month, after GM sent me the infamous exploding fuel tank letter/10 year warranty; but won't fix until it starts leaking and the owner reports the smell, calls the fire dept.

I left my c7 at my vacation home unattended from dec 26 until may 27; i can't afford to lose a home over GM's frugality.

You better believe i ran my new z's vin through every recall website b4 i even contacted the dealer to purchase. Ironically, my 17 just traded did not have the defective power steering recall.

Never forget the value of your life has been calculated to the penny by a GM actuary, should it come to a court case. Cheap bastards playing God with customer's lives.

Null Pointer

If the bank already sent the check and if the title is now in your name, you will have a difficult time backing out of the deal. You did get a nice deal. Best of luck and hope it works out for you sooner than later. Sucks waiting for parts that nobody has any idea when they will be available.

v.vet's Z06

I think you got a great deal! If you really like the car, stay the course. You will be happy in the long run even though there might be a bit of short term pain in lose of use.

570andGO

I’m thinking of staying course but told dealership I expect to be compensated since they lied to me or failed to inform me about this before I bought it. Maybe I can get some upgraded aero for my trouble. Priority Chevy in Chesapeake, VA is the stealership. Will see if they own up to there tactics and make me happy.

Rebel Yell

Dayum, what a rip. My guess is they intentionally kept that tidbit of info from you so they could sell the car. You did get a heck of a deal though. Good luck, I hope something moves soon. And yes, I would ask for a ton of free stuff.

Kingtal0n

new cars have new unexpected problems.

If you want to avoid that in the future, only buy used cars with mileage/track records and a wide statistical distribution (population of individuals which own service and report flaws)

JALLEN4

You are new here and so I will tell you some of my background. I was a new car dealer for 40 years with multiple stores. Call immediately and demand one of three things immediately; your money, your car, a drop dead date of guaranteed delivery to you within ten days.

There are a number of reasons for my opinion. People will tell you it is just some guy on the internet. But, I am telling you a truth!

Vetteman Jack

It would drive me crazy not knowing when I would get to take delivery of my paid for car, even if it was a great deal. There are others out there.

TheGadgetGuru

This is really sad and because it was not disclosed upfront, IMHO it speaks poorly of the selling dealer. While there's many who are comfortable buying online from out of town dealerships, this is a good reason to buy locally and to take a test drive before finalizing a deal. I truly hope you have a happy ending.

I agree with the quoted post above, except I would add that the recall be completed for the second option.

JALLEN4

Have you ever physically seen and touched the car or was it bought by remote control? Do you or your bank actually have the MSO and necessary titling papers? Is the dealer in the same state you reside in?

If the vehicle cannot be delivered with the inherent problem, it would be on a sales hold from GM. It would be a disreputable action for the dealer to allow the vehicle to be sold to you and collect full payment. You are now paying interest on the vehicle...either lost or computed. Do you know if the dealer is solvent?

I have watched this my entire career. The consumer calls the dealer the "stealership" but is willing to make a stupid business decision and sell their soul for what they perceive to be a "great deal". You are at the present time out at least $59,000 for a piece of merchandise you neither have nor is the seller willing or able to give to you. You need to come to a public forum to ask what to do next?

Avanti

Having bought and been driving a new '17 in Sept of 2017 when the steering failed, I know the dealer (who gave me a new identical '18 to replace it) fixed and sold the car. However, I don't know what that entailed nor how long it took.

Hence, I must believe that "your" car also has failed but cannot be fixed at this point. Since you have gotten no assurance of when that might occur, I'd certainly cancel the order and move on while there are still enough others around to allow some semblance of real choice in the matter.

All the best, and do ENJOY whatever you end up with to the fullest.

ALEXAMES

SCREW THAT!!! GM has no fix...it literally could take days or years. 2015 Mustangs brand new sat on dealer lots for over a year due to a non fix recall. Toyota has Takata airbag recalls with no parts on going for years.

Rebel Yell

Try this brother, you never know at this point what will help. Call the Better Business Bureau in the city where the dealer is located. File a complaint. Not on the cars problem, but how the slipped this by you. I wouldn't take that crap laying down.

Kevin A Jones

Seems very strange GM is able to sell you a car with a known pending recall without telling you and yet not release YOUR CAR after deal has been completed.

Aren't there hundreds of C7 owners whose cars fall under the power steering recall who are driving their C7s until GM has the parts to complete the recall?
It's my understanding from other threads that even if a C7 steering does fail it can still be steered, just without the power capability.

So why are you not able to take delivery of your C7.

runner61627

Time to cancel and look for another deal. There are still plenty of C7 deals to be had without the hassle of an undeliverable car.

etaylor14

I have a 2017 under the recall drive it all the time with no issues.

AORoads

I would follow the words and suggestions of BOTH posts by "jallen4" above and answer the questions, at least for yourself (I did read you're from another state, if I recall correctly). I also know that the CEO is also the owner and founder of Priority Auto Group.

https://www.bloomberg.com/research/s...vcapId=9559670

One letter, written on paper, not sent by email, could be helpful using some of the words of "jallen's" post above. If you didn't look, or didn't find the above url, then IMO you do need some help. But I do think you'll need a "professional" or excellent writer to do it correctly, and in as few words as possible to get the message across to the owner. You decide who that writer might be---I am not calling for a lawyer, at this time.