Lemon law
Racer
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 299
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From: Santa Monica Ca
I agree with the others. You have a warranty backed by major manufacturer. You have a 5 year powertrain warranty, enjoy it. That is the appeal of the Z06, a supercar you can just drive without worrying about all the little quirks and problems if they will be covered. I would feel the same if I bought a Porsche or Audi. Now if you are talking about smaller manufacturers like Lotus, Mclaren, etc, I would go into it being worried.
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2013
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Add me to the list.... bought via Ciocca, live in VA. 6,500 miles and at dealer for engine reseal and suspected trans leak. Trying to track down if I use VA or NJ LL. VA states the vehicle must be purchased in VA so I'm thinking it's going to fall under NJ. Just getting my ducks in a row should it need a trans and they be on backorder.
EDIT - While catastrophic failures have been few, there have been A LOT of leaks and ticks and electrical gremlins and continued trans issues. A lot of people don't post about it because they want to sell/trade their cars.
EDIT - While catastrophic failures have been few, there have been A LOT of leaks and ticks and electrical gremlins and continued trans issues. A lot of people don't post about it because they want to sell/trade their cars.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,595
Likes: 2,651
From: Lancaster, PA
Add me to the list.... bought via Ciocca, live in VA. 6,500 miles and at dealer for engine reseal and suspected trans leak. Trying to track down if I use VA or NJ LL. VA states the vehicle must be purchased in VA so I'm thinking it's going to fall under NJ. Just getting my ducks in a row should it need a trans and they be on backorder.
EDIT - While catastrophic failures have been few, there have been A LOT of leaks and ticks and electrical gremlins and continued trans issues. A lot of people don't post about it because they want to sell/trade their cars.
EDIT - While catastrophic failures have been few, there have been A LOT of leaks and ticks and electrical gremlins and continued trans issues. A lot of people don't post about it because they want to sell/trade their cars.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 16,699
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From: NJ
Varies state by state how the exact rules work.
However, typically, you file a case in the state of car registration. You need alot of documentation. You likely need a lawyer that starts at $3k to $5k. You need alot of patience as I seen one case posted on a forum of 2 years time of settlement.
IF you have none of that in your mind to do,.. Get a nice BMW M4 competition... very good engine history on those.
However, typically, you file a case in the state of car registration. You need alot of documentation. You likely need a lawyer that starts at $3k to $5k. You need alot of patience as I seen one case posted on a forum of 2 years time of settlement.
IF you have none of that in your mind to do,.. Get a nice BMW M4 competition... very good engine history on those.
And you'll be squared away inside of 6mos from filing.
Did it twice.
You pay ZERO out of pocket. The fees are paid by the manufacturer if the firm takes the case.
You email them docs and a quick phone call. Never met the attorneys I've done this twice.
Where does information like what you post come from?
Having said that, with more than 16k Z06s on the road we've seen engines go bad here on this forum maybe 2 or 3x as for the "tick" some complain about it's the same thing. The rest are common sounding finger follower hi pressure fuel injector noises in a mid engine layout with the vented engine in your face and in an echo chamber of an engine compartment.
Drive your Z06 and stop WORRYING.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Tampa, Florida
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,595
Likes: 2,651
From: Lancaster, PA
Think of the Lemon Law as a supplement to the warranty for when an issue can't be fixed. I lemon law'd a Honda CRV because the infotainment system kept dying. Honda very simply couldn't fix it. Florida's Lemon Law only applies to vehicles bought in the State of Florida. Otherwise the selling states law would apply. In Florida a dealer gets 4 attempts and 15 cumulative days out of service.
I'm not a lawyer and this should not be considered as a legal advice.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2023
Posts: 335
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Which state has the best lemon laws?
According to a recent ranking of state lemon laws, released by the Center for Auto Safety, New Jersey and Washington state earned the highest grade (A) for consumer protection. California came in at number 12, with a B grade.
So then it comes back to what state you are reviewing the lemon law rules .. in TEXAS based on DMV break down https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/cons...tion/lemon-law
This one is interesting...
Four-times test
You pass the four-times test if you have taken the vehicle to a dealership for repairs:- Four times for the same defect within the first 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first, and the defect is still not repaired.
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