NoVa - Paint Repair @ Koons
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Coolest Guy Evar!
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NoVa - Paint Repair @ Koons
I have an appointment at Koons Chevrolet at Tyson's to have my hood and front bumper re-freshed. Good idea? Anyplace within Reston radius better?
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St: Jude Donor '10
Originally Posted by roushraven
I have an appointment at Koons Chevrolet at Tyson's to have my hood and front bumper re-freshed. Good idea? Anyplace within Reston radius better?
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I don't know too much about work from the BS at Koons, so I cannot give any feedback on them. Best of luck!
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Originally Posted by LilRedCorvette94
I recently had paint work done at Stingray's in Purcellville with great results, am very happy with their work. I won't go anywhere else, ever since I had a bad experience at another shop. It is worth the drive.
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I can second the recommendation for Stingray's. I've used them several times (buddy in the car business referred me to them as the best in the area) and their work has always been excellent. Also very friendly and willing to talk about any questions or concerns you may have.
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Originally Posted by mcpingist
I can second the recommendation for Stingray's. I've used them several times (buddy in the car business referred me to them as the best in the area) and their work has always been excellent. Also very friendly and willing to talk about any questions or concerns you may have.
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St: Jude Donor '10
Originally Posted by roushraven
Looks like I'll have to make a trip to Purcellville. Thanks guys.
If you need a rental car by any chance, there is an Enterprise Rent-a-car nearby (in the next plaza over). Very convenient. I used one for a short time cuz I couldn't get a ride the day I had to drop my vette off but returned it and used my other vette till the work was done. Only took about a week I think (did bumper, hood, a rocker panel, and a brake vent panel).
Good luck!
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I made the trip out there and even spoke with Mark. Took 4 days to get a quote which was 3x as much as the dealership.
I love my car, but I'm practical too. Therefore Koons wins the job. Thanks for the help guys.
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I love my car, but I'm practical too. Therefore Koons wins the job. Thanks for the help guys.
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St: Jude Donor '10
Originally Posted by roushraven
I made the trip out there and even spoke with Mark. Took 4 days to get a quote which was 3x as much as the dealership.
I love my car, but I'm practical too. Therefore Koons wins the job. Thanks for the help guys.
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I love my car, but I'm practical too. Therefore Koons wins the job. Thanks for the help guys.
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but their work reflects that. I'm a believer in "you get what you pay for". I found this out the hard way with another paint shop. Best of luck to you, hope it turns out well. And please post your experience with the Koons shop.
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Hope the experience at Koons was ok!
I'm a long time GM guy and started some pretty large GM related sites in the past. Some of you may know me, some of you may not. Worked with lots of custom tuners, ran several GM's @ MIR (not personally, but car club backing etc.), and currently working with Koons on a Corvette Website, KoonsCorvetteForum1.com.
The dealership is making a big step for the Corvette community, creating this custom site that is for the diehard vette driver. It's backed by the dealership and I can assure you, they will work with you on the price of your next Vette. I don't work for Koons, heck, I'm just a computer guy
However, if you have any complaints or problems e-mail me at jason@jamz.net or call 202-370-6296.
Check the site out, look at the inventory, put a request in. Don't hesitate to put what you want to pay in the comments area. Also, join up on the forum. Some specials are going on, car shows, and tons of other great things. Plus, a free photo gallery for everyone! Create an album and post all the pics you want of your baby. Last, we are looking for the BEST VETTE ON THE NET! Enter your Vette and if you win prizes will come your way!
See you on the forums and keep the rubber down!
I'm a long time GM guy and started some pretty large GM related sites in the past. Some of you may know me, some of you may not. Worked with lots of custom tuners, ran several GM's @ MIR (not personally, but car club backing etc.), and currently working with Koons on a Corvette Website, KoonsCorvetteForum1.com.
The dealership is making a big step for the Corvette community, creating this custom site that is for the diehard vette driver. It's backed by the dealership and I can assure you, they will work with you on the price of your next Vette. I don't work for Koons, heck, I'm just a computer guy
However, if you have any complaints or problems e-mail me at jason@jamz.net or call 202-370-6296.Check the site out, look at the inventory, put a request in. Don't hesitate to put what you want to pay in the comments area. Also, join up on the forum. Some specials are going on, car shows, and tons of other great things. Plus, a free photo gallery for everyone! Create an album and post all the pics you want of your baby. Last, we are looking for the BEST VETTE ON THE NET! Enter your Vette and if you win prizes will come your way!
See you on the forums and keep the rubber down!
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Originally Posted by gmpt.net
Hope the experience at Koons was ok!
I'm a long time GM guy and started some pretty large GM related sites in the past. Some of you may know me, some of you may not. Worked with lots of custom tuners, ran several GM's @ MIR (not personally, but car club backing etc.), and currently working with Koons on a Corvette Website, KoonsCorvetteForum1.com.
The dealership is making a big step for the Corvette community, creating this custom site that is for the diehard vette driver. It's backed by the dealership and I can assure you, they will work with you on the price of your next Vette. I don't work for Koons, heck, I'm just a computer guy However, if you have any complaints or problems e-mail me at jason@jamz.net or call 202-370-6296.
Check the site out, look at the inventory, put a request in. Don't hesitate to put what you want to pay in the comments area. Also, join up on the forum. Some specials are going on, car shows, and tons of other great things. Plus, a free photo gallery for everyone! Create an album and post all the pics you want of your baby. Last, we are looking for the BEST VETTE ON THE NET! Enter your Vette and if you win prizes will come your way!
See you on the forums and keep the rubber down!
I'm a long time GM guy and started some pretty large GM related sites in the past. Some of you may know me, some of you may not. Worked with lots of custom tuners, ran several GM's @ MIR (not personally, but car club backing etc.), and currently working with Koons on a Corvette Website, KoonsCorvetteForum1.com.
The dealership is making a big step for the Corvette community, creating this custom site that is for the diehard vette driver. It's backed by the dealership and I can assure you, they will work with you on the price of your next Vette. I don't work for Koons, heck, I'm just a computer guy
However, if you have any complaints or problems e-mail me at jason@jamz.net or call 202-370-6296.Check the site out, look at the inventory, put a request in. Don't hesitate to put what you want to pay in the comments area. Also, join up on the forum. Some specials are going on, car shows, and tons of other great things. Plus, a free photo gallery for everyone! Create an album and post all the pics you want of your baby. Last, we are looking for the BEST VETTE ON THE NET! Enter your Vette and if you win prizes will come your way!
See you on the forums and keep the rubber down!
Hmmm... $102,000 for an 07 Z06, 92k, 93k and 96k for an 06 Z06? They might want to go ahead and keep the California duster close to those cars because they won't be leaving the show room for a WHILE!
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by gmpt.net
The dealership is making a big step for the Corvette community, creating this custom site that is for the diehard vette driver. It's backed by the dealership and I can assure you, they will work with you on the price of your next Vette.
That doesn't exactly give me a warm and fuzzy feeling about trusting these guys to give me a great deal.
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Coolest Guy Evar!
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Update
I chickened out. I still haven't taken my car to be painted anywhere mainly because I just didn't get that good in the gut feeling yet and I was dealing with an even greater issue. See this thread:
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