New 2011 disaster.....What do I do?????
10-22-2011, 10:46 AM
#181
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actually in most states a sale can be rescinded and the car resold as new. It does require a notice of prior sale be acknowledged by the cuastomer informing that the car was sold prior. A vehicle can also have miles on it and be sold as new. Each state sets it's own standards as to what can be sold as new and with how many miles. (basically it varies by state to state as to what leaway the dealer has)
10-22-2011, 11:19 AM
#182
Le Mans Master
Blending is commonplace because it can be much, much cheaper and easier to achieve the appearance of a paint match. The alternative (painting the panel the right color) may require multiple attempts, drying cycles, and mixing a lot of paint. But it certainly can be done.
10-22-2011, 11:25 AM
#183
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Latest update.
No report of repair at original dealer. They are telling me car is original. It sounds like GM wants to repaint fender, I said absolutely not.We agreed not to drive this car until Monday after more contact can be made with GM.Even getting my old car back has a glitch because I cancelled the extended warranty on it and don't know if I can get it reinstated. What a fricken mess, being this is our 25th wedding anniversary gift it sure will make it memorable. I have to tell you, I'm starting to get a funny feeling about this. Wish me luck.
No report of repair at original dealer. They are telling me car is original. It sounds like GM wants to repaint fender, I said absolutely not.We agreed not to drive this car until Monday after more contact can be made with GM.Even getting my old car back has a glitch because I cancelled the extended warranty on it and don't know if I can get it reinstated. What a fricken mess, being this is our 25th wedding anniversary gift it sure will make it memorable. I have to tell you, I'm starting to get a funny feeling about this. Wish me luck.
10-22-2011, 11:41 AM
#184
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Latest update.
No report of repair at original dealer. They are telling me car is original. It sounds like GM wants to repaint fender, I said absolutely not.We agreed not to drive this car until Monday after more contact can be made with GM.Even getting my old car back has a glitch because I cancelled the extended warranty on it and don't know if I can get it reinstated. What a fricken mess, being this is our 25th wedding anniversary gift it sure will make it memorable. I have to tell you, I'm starting to get a funny feeling about this. Wish me luck.
No report of repair at original dealer. They are telling me car is original. It sounds like GM wants to repaint fender, I said absolutely not.We agreed not to drive this car until Monday after more contact can be made with GM.Even getting my old car back has a glitch because I cancelled the extended warranty on it and don't know if I can get it reinstated. What a fricken mess, being this is our 25th wedding anniversary gift it sure will make it memorable. I have to tell you, I'm starting to get a funny feeling about this. Wish me luck.
Relax till Monday, sounds like they are looking for assistance from GM to make this right....
10-22-2011, 11:47 AM
#185
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I do believe these guys are trying to help me. I have had several calls and we are actually doing a search to see what else is out there. It's a mess for each of us.
10-22-2011, 11:54 AM
#186
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Most sales managers and service managers will do damage control, but it's the dealers name on the door and his reputation etc... He has the checkbook, plus I always teach that the lower down the totem pole a problem is handled the less it's will usually cost the dealer in the end.....
10-22-2011, 11:59 AM
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10-22-2011, 02:58 PM
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10-22-2011, 03:25 PM
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Friend of mine owns a VERY high end antique car business. Buys, sells, rebuilds, etc and sells all over the world. He said they NEVER blend paint on any of those super high end cars. Some are well into high 6 figures and must be absolutely perfect. He said blending is simply a sloppy and lazy way of trying to matching color. He also said ANY color can be perfectly matched but it takes time and money. I've seen 20 or 30 panels sprayed for matching purposes because it has to be as perfect as possible when selling these kind of cars. That tells me blending is not the way to repaint something if you want it done right.........
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10-22-2011, 04:07 PM
#190
Drifting
I also work at a dealer. When someone wants to trade a car in. We do a thorough inspection. If we report back that a single part of the vehicle has been painted the sales department automatically drops what they will pay for the car. As good as people may think a body shop is. You can always tell if it has been re-painted! So as far as it not affecting you down the road I would say 90% of people buying cars like this will care that it has been re-painted.
10-22-2011, 05:09 PM
#191
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Friend of mine owns a VERY high end antique car business. Buys, sells, rebuilds, etc and sells all over the world. He said they NEVER blend paint on any of those super high end cars. Some are well into high 6 figures and must be absolutely perfect. He said blending is simply a sloppy and lazy way of trying to matching color. He also said ANY color can be perfectly matched but it takes time and money. I've seen 20 or 30 panels sprayed for matching purposes because it has to be as perfect as possible when selling these kind of cars. That tells me blending is not the way to repaint something if you want it done right.........
By the way, just because you blend does not make you a lousy painter, my numerous awards and "best paint" trophies can attest to that.
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10-22-2011, 05:58 PM
#193
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No ****........Now please join us in the real world of being a painter at a GM paint shop where you paint maybe 10-15 spot repairs a day and try and make a living on flat rate. You just don't have the time to do 30 test panels, you WILL be fired if you only paint 2 cars per day, now let us get back on track please...............
By the way, just because you blend does not make you a lousy painter, my numerous awards and "best paint" trophies can attest to that.
By the way, just because you blend does not make you a lousy painter, my numerous awards and "best paint" trophies can attest to that.
I will get forum member Pat (barduch) to fly up and get you.
10-22-2011, 06:00 PM
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I've read the entire thread and I agree with the majority here. Don't settle. I know I wouldn't. Get another car.
As far as your transmission rattle, my bet is the "marbles in a can syndrome" that is normal with manual transmissions in the Vette. Happens when bogging at low RPM such as starting out from a stop, turning a corner in 2nd gear slowly, etc. My Z is my 2nd manual C6 and they both do it.
Good luck with the car!
As far as your transmission rattle, my bet is the "marbles in a can syndrome" that is normal with manual transmissions in the Vette. Happens when bogging at low RPM such as starting out from a stop, turning a corner in 2nd gear slowly, etc. My Z is my 2nd manual C6 and they both do it.
Good luck with the car!
10-22-2011, 06:07 PM
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I've read the entire thread and I agree with the majority here. Don't settle. I know I wouldn't. Get another car.
As far as your transmission rattle, my bet is the "marbles in a can syndrome" that is normal with manual transmissions in the Vette. Happens when bogging at low RPM such as starting out from a stop, turning a corner in 2nd gear slowly, etc. My Z is my 2nd manual C6 and they both do it.
Good luck with the car!
As far as your transmission rattle, my bet is the "marbles in a can syndrome" that is normal with manual transmissions in the Vette. Happens when bogging at low RPM such as starting out from a stop, turning a corner in 2nd gear slowly, etc. My Z is my 2nd manual C6 and they both do it.
Good luck with the car!
10-22-2011, 06:08 PM
#196
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As far as your transmission rattle, my bet is the "marbles in a can syndrome" that is normal with manual transmissions in the Vette. Happens when bogging at low RPM such as starting out from a stop, turning a corner in 2nd gear slowly, etc. My Z is my 2nd manual C6 and they both do it.
Good luck with the car!
Good luck with the car!
My C5 suffered from this "marbles in a can" problem. My C6 has it also but the noise is much quieter than it was in the C5. It can easily be minimized by starting out from a stop with maybe 50 extra rpm as the clutch engages. I don't even hear it anymore.
10-22-2011, 06:34 PM
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10-22-2011, 06:42 PM
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10-22-2011, 07:04 PM
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I've been trying to think how I could cheer you up. Here is my vette before I bought it. See it could always be worse. 
http://youtu.be/ObXW_0Ma50s
http://youtu.be/ObXW_0Ma50s
10-22-2011, 07:33 PM
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Here ia an idea if they can't find you a 2011 see what they will do for you on either finding a 2012 or ordering a car for you.