2006 Z51 Junk

[Timd]

WTF??????

Is this guy for real or is he yanking our chains??????? :confused

I am sorry but I am not buying it, however if it is true I feel for you, and I am truly sorry for your misfortune.

The car is for sale if you want to buy it, clear title, 450 miles 45K

 

[redvett]

The car is SOLD already.

 

[Timd]

I am gussing that you probably got your C6 from Les Stanford nuff said.

I got it from Al Serra in Grand Blanc. It is for sale if you want to buy it 450 miles 45K.

 

[Timd]

The car is SOLD already.

Car is not sold, since you live in Flint, you can just pick it up at the dealer and I will drive up with the title and pick up the check.

 

[Timd]

Ok....I'm not even sure how to approach this one. Let me first start off by stating a couple observations and asking a couple questions.

1. This is the very first case I've heard of Roadside Assistance taking that long to respond to a call. AAA doesn't even take that long and they don't exactly have a good reputation for handling calls in a timely manner, although the last couple of times I've had to call, they responded within 30 minutes.
2. From your post, I assume you picked up your brand new 2006 Corvette from the dealer and this happened on the way from the dealer. Assuming you had a cell phone to call Roadside Assistance....did you call the dealer? If so, what did they say?
3. What dealer did you purchase from??
4. Oil doesn't just pour out of an engine, and the details of the situation in your post are lacking and basically non-existant. So what exactly happened?
5. Where was the oil coming from?
6. Did you notice any symptoms leading up to the situation? Oil pressure gauge dropping?

Since you think I made up this story, but your money were your mouth is, 450 miles and you can own it for 45K. I will meet you at the dealer with the title.

 

[6 Shooter]

Ok I've seen this a few times . . .

". . . , but your money were your mouth is . . ."

FYI - I think that's suppose to be "put your money where your mouth is" . . . not "but your money were your mouth is"

 

[Rob]

Since you think I made up this story, but your money were your mouth is, 450 miles and you can own it for 45K. I will meet you at the dealer with the title.

I'm sorry, please show me where I stated that you made up the story? Regarding the oil cooler line popping off, I believe it.

The fact is, ever since you got this car, you've complained about it here. You've posted problems from the oil cooler line popping off, to warning lights coming on. Then you say you should have bought a Porsche.

You start off this thread with this comment:

"I now understand why GM promotes OnStar, GM cars are junk." Well, if GM cars are such junk, why did you bother buying a Corvette in the first place.

The Corvette isn't a perfect car; no car is perfect and that includes Porsche. I've driven a couple of them, and I haven't been impressed. JD Power ratings haven't been very impressed either.

So, do all of us a favor, make yourself happy, sell the Corvette and go buy a Porsche.

Frankly, I find your comments offensive, starting with the GM cars are junk comment all the way up to putting my money where my mouth is.

Regarding your comment about putting my money where my mouth is, if I had the money, I'd buy the car from you just to get it off your hands and into the hands of someone who will appreciate it.

 

[Hot Rod Roy]

Hey Rob, I think you're getting a little too hostile, here. I can't blame Timd for being miffed. Buying a new car, and especially a new 'vette, is a very exciting experience! There's no better smell than that of a new car! You're on top of the world on your first drive home . . . and then your world comes crashing down with that funny hot smell of scorched oil! What a bummer! Who wouldn't be angry?
True, the dealer apparently didn't do a very good job of taking care of a new customer . . . and that just adds insult to injury!! But let's be realistic . . . s**t happens . . . even to the best cars in the world. Corvette's are very complicated machines, and the smallest overlooked detail can bring 'em down! But then again . . . let's remind ourselves: What's the difference between a "sports car" and a Toyota Camry? We should expect a few inconveniences! The C-6 is still a VERY nice car, even if there are a few problems along the way. Just take care of the little problems when they pop up, and enjoy the car! Save the Wave!

 

[Edmond]

I think the "put your money where your mouth is" comment is offensive. To me, that is like a challenge. Are we back in high school or something? I'm checking out of this thread...

 

[Dakota kid]

I don’t care to here some diss my passion or calling the car that I love a peace of junk especially if it’s a new vette.
A corvette is a sports car and most sports cars have had their share of problems in the past. If you’re looking for engineering quality then the Japanese or the Germans might be the way for you to go. If your looking for a good sports car with more horsepower verses dollar ratio, with American history and character then the corvette is for you.
The corvette has been getting better in quality over the 6 generations it is long production run.

 

[invinceablevett]

I agree with the statement that "put your money where your mouth is " is offensive.

I've had plenty of cars to know that no matter the make there can be problems.
I agree that it sucks when things happen and maybe the timing is bad (dealer closed),but I wouldn't go so far as to shoot the whole world down because of a loose clamp!!!!!!!!

I've had a Mercedes 430 CLK convertible for all of one summer and right before a trip to R.I. the seal between the front and rear windows fell off.It took one month to repair and the whole time I would get a whistling noise while driving with the top up.When trying to automatically take the top down I had to make sure the windows didn't touch,I couldn't close the door without lowering the back window first...If I wanted to, I couldn't even drive it in the rain without getting the interior wet........I don't know if you can imagine what discomfort this caused to me but I wouldn't say that the whole freaken company sucks.........It's the opposite....they were very nice and I received fair compensation.They acted like they owed me because of the problem...

I still like my '92 vette better... .....it's a close call

 

[Rob]

Hey Rob, I think you're getting a little too hostile, here. I can't blame Timd for being miffed. Buying a new car, and especially a new 'vette, is a very exciting experience! There's no better smell than that of a new car! You're on top of the world on your first drive home . . . and then your world comes crashing down with that funny hot smell of scorched oil! What a bummer! Who wouldn't be angry?
True, the dealer apparently didn't do a very good job of taking care of a new customer . . . and that just adds insult to injury!! But let's be realistic . . . s**t happens . . . even to the best cars in the world. Corvette's are very complicated machines, and the smallest overlooked detail can bring 'em down! But then again . . . let's remind ourselves: What's the difference between a "sports car" and a Toyota Camry? We should expect a few inconveniences! The C-6 is still a VERY nice car, even if there are a few problems along the way. Just take care of the little problems when they pop up, and enjoy the car! Save the Wave!

You're right, I am. I guess I get a little hostile, when I ask some basic questions that don't really get answered, and then I'm told that I didn't believe someone's story and to put my money where my mouth is. Go figure...

 

[Greenie]

I'm sorry, please show me where I stated that you made up the story? Regarding the oil cooler line popping off, I believe it.

The fact is, ever since you got this car, you've complained about it here. You've posted problems from the oil cooler line popping off, to warning lights coming on. Then you say you should have bought a Porsche.

You start off this thread with this comment:

"I now understand why GM promotes OnStar, GM cars are junk." Well, if GM cars are such junk, why did you bother buying a Corvette in the first place.

The Corvette isn't a perfect car; no car is perfect and that includes Porsche. I've driven a couple of them, and I haven't been impressed. JD Power ratings haven't been very impressed either.

So, do all of us a favor, make yourself happy, sell the Corvette and go buy a Porsche.

Frankly, I find your comments offensive, starting with the GM cars are junk comment all the way up to putting my money where my mouth is.

Regarding your comment about putting my money where my mouth is, if I had the money, I'd buy the car from you just to get it off your hands and into the hands of someone who will appreciate it.

Let him blow off a little steam. Most of us have been in that position so give him some slack!

 

[Chrisr]

I agree with and can relate to Invinceablevett.
I"ve also had my fair share of cars over the years. Mostly GM products with 3 Fords and a Mercedes thrown in there.
Believe it or not, the Mercedes was in the shop for warranty work more times than any other car I've owned. Thier quality control is horrible. Instead of Chrysler getting the Benz quality, Benz is getting the Chrysler quality, IMHO. Would I buy another Mercedes??? HECK NO!!!!!! The topper was a month ago I got a flat. No big deal, right?? Wrong. I jacked up the car to remove the flat and couldn't get the wheel off the car!! I called MB roadside assisstance and it took them 15 minutes to answer the call!!! This is 7AM on a Saturday morning. The girl who answered was obviously reading instructions off a card. Well I finally got the wheel off only to find a broken tool had not only gone thru the tire but also the wheel!!! I've never heard or seen this happen before. Not to say it hasn't.
To make a long story short. I contacted MB headquarters the following Monday to see if there's anything they could help me out with, such as a new wheel. They finally got back to me Thursday night. Bottom line is this, they didn't do anything to help me out, and their attitude is that they could of cared less about what happened. They never asked if I was OK or anything!!! Invinceablevett got better treatment than I did, that's for sure.

I traded the MB in Friday night for an 06 GMC Sierra. The selling dealer gave my wife a bouquet of flowers and they are installing step tubes (chrome, by the way) on the truck at no charge to me!!! The Mercedes dealership where I bought mine gave me my keys on one of those tags with the wire twisted on it. I should have known right then and there what I was in for. LOL!!

Sorry for getting off topic, but my point I'm trying to make is that no matter what brand vehicle you buy or have, none are perfect.

I'll stick with GM, thank you very much. All in all, they've been great to me over the years.

 

[warren s]

I miss the days of turning a wrench for a living.

It was always funny how the owners of the overpriced German wundercars needed their neighbors who owned cheap domestic models to drive them to the shop to pick up thier "towed in yesterday,(or last week if we needed a part) no start" kraut machines.

Enjoy the Porsche.

 

[Greenie]

I don’t care to here some diss my passion or calling the car that I love a peace of junk especially if it’s a new vette.
A corvette is a sports car and most sports cars have had their share of problems in the past. If you’re looking for engineering quality then the Japanese or the Germans might be the way for you to go. If your looking for a good sports car with more horsepower verses dollar ratio, with American history and character then the corvette is for you.
The corvette has been getting better in quality over the 6 generations it is long production run.

Get defensive over your family, not a vette!!! Its a car! Thats it!!!

 

[Erik S. Klein]

Believe it or not, the Mercedes was in the shop for warranty work more times than any other car I've owned. Thier quality control is horrible. Instead of Chrysler getting the Benz quality, Benz is getting the Chrysler quality, IMHO. Would I buy another Mercedes??? HECK NO!!!!!!

I've noticed the same thing. My ML is the last Mercedes I'll ever own. They've joined the short list with Chrysler and Yugo!

My GM cars are far, far more reliable, have better fit and finish (okay, the 72 doesn't, but that's to be expected) and just drive better.

At least the ML is still very safe, which is why I bought it in the first place.

It's too bad this particular C6 isn't perfect, but I suspect that it's at the wrong end of the bell curve.

 

[Dakota kid]

Get defensive over your family, not a vette!!! Its a car! Thats it!!!

What did I Just see. It's just a Car If it was just car would you be here on the fourms???

Just a car, is a Honda or a Civic.

 

[Heavy Duty]

Ok here is my .02 worth:W.

First I am NOT brand loyal to anyone or anything. I do a lot of research on high dollar items, such as cars, before I spend MY money. If I like what I see and it fits my needs then I look for a dealer I can work with. One of my questions before i buy from a dealer is " what kind of service can I expect from YOUR service department?". If their answer is what I want to hear and not a bunch of crap then I hold their feet to the fire. Heck, I'll even ask to see the service manager before I complete a deal. If I think that the service manager is a complete A**hole I walk. I did walk once because of a service manager. Standing there with the salesman by my side the service manager told me he was too busy to answer my questions. Got back to the salesman's table, got my stuff (Including my check to pay for the $37,000 truck) and started to leave. The saleman asked me where i was going and i told him i was too busy to buy the truckad. I walked and haven't been back since even though they called my house many times that evening to apologize. I guess i've been lucky so far because most of the dealers i've worked with uphold their end of the deal.

2nd. Can there be problems. Yes. Any complicated piece of equipment will have problems. If not now, it will if you own it long enough. Knock on wood I've only had to deal with minor problems and they were dealt with in a timely manner. The problem this guy had was most likely a VERY freak incident. I don't think that someone at the plant saw this guy's name on the car and decided to get even by leaving the oil line lose. Does he deserve to rant? Yes. It is human nature to blow off steam. I most likely would have been P.O.ed too. But I don't think i would have come here to rant about the problem before giving the dealership a chance to correct it. Of course I do agree that the dealer should have shown some concern and at the very least called a tow truck to come get the car.

As far a Chrysler products. I am now on my 3rd Dodge 3500 with the Cummins engine. My first one was a 1995 purchased because up to then I had owned Chevy CCs with the 454 for many years. I loved the chevies because the 454 could move down the interstate towing my horse trailer with no problems. I owned one of the first duellys (sp) that came out in 1974. What made me change is the 1994 Chevy I bought was a piece of crap. It would smell a hill and quite pulling. If you were towing the horse trailer in the summer you couldn't run interstate speeds with the A/C on or the engine would overheat. I put up with that truck for two years. I traded it for the '95 Dodge and man what a difference. However, the night i drove the truck home the fuel gauge started acting up. At half tank, the needle would go all the way to empty and trip the low fuel warning light. No big deal, called the saleman the next morning and he told me to the bring the truck back in. He had a crew waiting on the truck when I arrived. Problem was fixed in less than an hour and i got a free tank of diesel out of the deal. I put over 70,000 miles on that truck and overall it was a nice truck and the dealer did a great job at fixing my first and only problem. My '03 Dodge is a real work horse. Has no problems going down the road at 70MPH in the middle of the summer with 4 horses loaded up and A/C on. I now have 28,000 on the clock and have not had any issues with it. The fit and trim are very nice and I've had a lot of comments on it.

I think the sum of the situation is NOT being a complete A**hole when a problem pops up. Give the folks you are dealing with a chance to correct the problem before moving to the next level.

Sorry for the long post. There are two sides to every coin and I do agree that Tmid shouldn't have issued the challenges.


OK my flame suit is on:bash .
H.D.

 

[spro1955]

I had the same kind of problem with my 2001 silverado, it would crank itself to death. Brand new, it was towed into the stealership three times in the first week, looked at and assured it was right. It would crank itself with no one in the truck, no keys in the ignition, after the fourth time back they found chevrolet had pinched the starter harness when installing the motor on the assembly line. They did finally fix it and its been a good truck, they gave me an extended warr. to 2005 or 75000. I guess it falls into the **** happens deal.