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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-05-2010, 08:11 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 5,627
Posted By gixxerrob

I've always wanted one but working for Ford Motor...

I've always wanted one but working for Ford Motor Co. I really couldn't buy and drive one. No that I don't work for Ford, I decided to buy one. This is the most fun car I have ever owned. I still...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-04-2010, 08:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,263
Posted By gixxerrob

Today would have been day 90. I got my car back...

Today would have been day 90. I got my car back yesterday. The trans shifts smooth and most importantly, stays in gear. I can tell you this is an experience that I don't wish on anybody. Sadly,...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-02-2010, 08:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,263
Posted By gixxerrob

Well, here we are at day 88. Never thought I...

Well, here we are at day 88. Never thought I would buy a Corvette and have it sitting in a shop for almost 90 days. I've only made 4 car payments on this thing and it's been in the shop for 3 of...
Forum: Intros
11-01-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 430
Posted By gixxerrob

I would but its under warranty..

I would but its under warranty..
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-30-2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,017
Posted By gixxerrob

Well, even though my Vette has been in the shop...

Well, even though my Vette has been in the shop for the last 85 days, I did enjoy driving the car for the first 35 days I owned it. I just can't remember how it drives any more. Can't wait to get...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-30-2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,620
Posted By gixxerrob

Sounds great man...

Sounds great man...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-28-2010, 03:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,263
Posted By gixxerrob

This is the email that I sent to my dealership: ...

This is the email that I sent to my dealership:

Well, here we are... Almost finished with another week and still nothing has been done and nobody knows anything. They say the transmission has...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-27-2010, 11:53 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 13,889
Posted By gixxerrob

I still say, buy the extended warranty... If you...

I still say, buy the extended warranty... If you buy the extended warranty your out what $1500 - $2000 up front. If you have a break down in the future, you could be out $2000 on the first repair. ...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-27-2010, 10:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,263
Posted By gixxerrob

I was thinking the same thing. However, I found...

I was thinking the same thing. However, I found out that GM will only pick up some of the days that I am in the rental car. The other days are going to be written off by the dealer. Thankfully, I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-27-2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,263
Posted By gixxerrob

I didn't assume that if I bought the GM extended...

I didn't assume that if I bought the GM extended warranty I would be treated better. I assume when I buy any car that I will be treated fairly. 30 days would have been fair. We are going on 90...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-27-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,263
Posted By gixxerrob

Well.... Today is day #82 and still no...

Well.... Today is day #82 and still no transmission. The customer service rep at GM still can not give me a tracking number on my transmission and I am getting extremely frustrated. Sadly, a local...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-22-2010, 05:04 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 13,889
Posted By gixxerrob

That is a good idea to buy toward the end of the...

That is a good idea to buy toward the end of the base warranty. I never buy new cars anymore so I always buy the extended warranty when I buy the car.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-22-2010, 03:34 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 13,889
Posted By gixxerrob

I've worked the finance desk at several...

I've worked the finance desk at several dealerships. I wish I made 50% commission. The fact is most finance managers make about 12 - 15% commission on all the products they sell. One other thing...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-22-2010, 08:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,717
Posted By gixxerrob

So what was it? Since I've gotten my car I've...

So what was it? Since I've gotten my car I've always been worried about a no start incident and how I would get the car to a repair facility with out having to tow it.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-21-2010, 05:42 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 13,889
Posted By gixxerrob

I've worked in the auto industry for over 20...

I've worked in the auto industry for over 20 years now. I have never seen a dealership built with out a service department...

My advice to you is: BUY AN EXTENDED SERVICE POLICY!!!.

Even if...
Forum: Intros
10-21-2010, 03:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 430
Posted By gixxerrob

Thanks for the welcomes again. I'm lookng...

Thanks for the welcomes again. I'm lookng forward to getting my Corvette back and going to some of the Corvette meet and greets.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-21-2010, 03:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,263
Posted By gixxerrob

I work in the business and I know for a fact that...

I work in the business and I know for a fact that many dealerships stock engines and transmission. We even stock diesel engines that retail for $14 - $16K. Many dealers are known as powertrain...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-21-2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,263
Posted By gixxerrob

I wish somebody from GM would chime in and help.....

I wish somebody from GM would chime in and help.. The customer service guy that I keep talking to from GM keeps referring to my engine.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-21-2010, 08:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,263
Posted By gixxerrob

The main thing that I wanted to accomplish with...

The main thing that I wanted to accomplish with this thread is to warn everybody that has a 08 and up with a standard transmission what to expect. If you have a big problem, take it in. If it is a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-21-2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,263
Posted By gixxerrob

I bought the car with 30### miles on it. It now...

I bought the car with 30### miles on it. It now has 34### miles on it. I'm 43 years old and have driven stick shift in every car I've have owned. When we opened the transmission, 1st and 2nd gear...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-21-2010, 07:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,263
Posted By gixxerrob

I made that request about 45 - 50 days ago. The...

I made that request about 45 - 50 days ago. The Zone Manager aggreed to sending an engineer out. The Zone Manager went on vacation and forgot to send the engineer out. When she got back from...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-20-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,263
Posted By gixxerrob

I realize that. I have not taking this car any...

I realize that. I have not taking this car any where near a track. Just kinda driving it fast when getting up on the high way and stuff like that.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-20-2010, 06:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,263
Posted By gixxerrob

In Texas if it is used, it doesn't qualify for...

In Texas if it is used, it doesn't qualify for lemmon law. If I had purchased it new, it would qualify after being in the shop for longer than 30 days and only if the dealer/manufacture did not...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-20-2010, 01:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,263
Posted By gixxerrob

You all are correct. The Transmission is made in...

You all are correct. The Transmission is made in Mexico. They (GM) not the dealer had my part confused with another part coming out of Germany. I can't tell you the nightmare I have had with GM...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-20-2010, 08:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,263
Posted By gixxerrob

Transmission problems in a C6

So, I'm new here to this forum but not to forum's. I have mostly been on sport bike forums and mustang forums because I had a sport bike and i still own a mustang.

I purchased a 2008 Corvette in...
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