Hearbroken!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Toronto Ontario Canada
I can't believe that GM is letting cars like this get through the system!
And to think that GM MIGHT BE SELLING a $150,000 mid engine Corvette in 2017 is pure folly if they can't get the small details right. Customers at that price point expect much better. Come on GM get your act together.
Find a different Z06. I would not take that car home. Unbelievable!
And to think that GM MIGHT BE SELLING a $150,000 mid engine Corvette in 2017 is pure folly if they can't get the small details right. Customers at that price point expect much better. Come on GM get your act together.
Find a different Z06. I would not take that car home. Unbelievable!
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,527
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From: Philadelphia PA
The OP has some decisions to make, but if a little orange peel and some extra seat material (which by the way, is the supplier, not GM) are the only issues with it, get them corrected and move on, or deny delivery and find another one or another manufacturer.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Twilight zone
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Me too that is my biggest worry. What happens if I get the car wet sanded and something happens to the basecoat or thins the already thin clear coat so I get less paint protection? Once I drive the car off the lot , I own it and have less recourse if the detailing/sanding . goes badly.
OP,sorry about this, I would refuse it and shop for one to your liking.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Feb 2015
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BullSH!T my buddy has a 991 and a Macan BOTH with a ton of orange peel. I know a few M4 and M5 owners and all have orange peel. This whole its a Porsche so it doesnt happen is a pile of horse ****. Just look at every GT3 has had its engine replaced as well or all the DI engines with carbon issues.
Melting Slicks
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Well decided to send car back to selling dealer for full refund. Why would I buy an expensive car that depreciates the minute I get off the lot and then spend money trying to fix a bad car? Thanks for your advice. Will invest the cash so maybe can switch z07 to Callaway with brownstone interior for no more cash input.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,527
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From: Philadelphia PA
Well decided to send car back to selling dealer for full refund. Why would I buy an expensive car that depreciates the minute I get off the lot and then spend money trying to fix a bad car? Thanks for your advice. Will invest the cash so maybe can switch z07 to Callaway with brownstone interior for no more cash input.
But just so you know I don't think Callaway touches the paint job, so you have a good chance on orange peel again and this time, you will have already bought it if you send it to Callaway.
Le Mans Master
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From: Fresno CA
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Well decided to send car back to selling dealer for full refund. Why would I buy an expensive car that depreciates the minute I get off the lot and then spend money trying to fix a bad car? Thanks for your advice. Will invest the cash so maybe can switch z07 to Callaway with brownstone interior for no more cash input.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2004
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Personally I think my car looks great.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Toronto Ontario Canada
It's not that it's bad quality control, it's a mass produced vehicle which has acceptable limits on passing QC. Couple that with the fact that it's such a hot item right now, so it's all GM can do to crank these out. And while they have their acceptable limits on the QC, they are still QC'd by humans.
The OP has some decisions to make, but if a little orange peel and some extra seat material (which by the way, is the supplier, not GM) are the only issues with it, get them corrected and move on, or deny delivery and find another one or another manufacturer.
The OP has some decisions to make, but if a little orange peel and some extra seat material (which by the way, is the supplier, not GM) are the only issues with it, get them corrected and move on, or deny delivery and find another one or another manufacturer.
Last edited by b4i4getit; Apr 29, 2015 at 07:03 PM.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 371
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From: Louisville KY
good for you, no complaints on my z07 SG, however if more customers refused their unacceptable cars due to obvious flaws GM would definitely wake up, take their head out of the sand and correct the problem, just ask any business person and see what they would do if their product had a defect and were returned (fix it or see sales drop off)
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 244
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From: Batavia ILL
Not if done professionally. Speaking as a bodyshop owner in the business for over 30 yrs . It can be done (obviously with care ).Just need to do your research for someone good in your area.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Overland Park KS
I don't understand what the factory is doing. My SG paint is da,n near perfect and every panel had excellent fitment. How could they allow the OP's car to leave in such a state?
Even my Comp seats have a decent fit re: the leather; a little 'loose' perhaps but not bad at all.
Bish
Even my Comp seats have a decent fit re: the leather; a little 'loose' perhaps but not bad at all.
Bish
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 19,691
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From: Alexandria VA
Since this whole "oh noes! orange peel!" fiasco started, I began to pay attention to other manufacturers. Even F cars suffer the same level as my Z. The reason that your volt or camaro have better finishes is due to their panels; they're stamped steel. The vette has different materials of surfaces including CF. That and their panels actually have complex profiles and arent rounded off bricks. If you want that perfect paint from the factory, then are you willing to drop more coin? If you're willing to drop more coin, then why not take it to the after market?
In regards to OP, I urge you to check out some F cars and compare. Your seat situation however, is unacceptable.
In regards to OP, I urge you to check out some F cars and compare. Your seat situation however, is unacceptable.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: FEMA Region 4
Glad to hear you were able to walk away rather than accepting a new car with a subpar paint job. This is my biggest fear about ordering one especially in black. You should be able to get into a new car and enjoy it without worrying about spending money or time money correcting problems. I was looking for orange peel problems in the C7s in March when I toured the factory. The one black C7 I saw actually looked surprisingly good even in fluorescent lighting, so it is possible to get a good paint job.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2015
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Well decided to send car back to selling dealer for full refund. Why would I buy an expensive car that depreciates the minute I get off the lot and then spend money trying to fix a bad car? Thanks for your advice. Will invest the cash so maybe can switch z07 to Callaway with brownstone interior for no more cash input.
