Ready to burn this car to the ground
02-21-2012, 09:27 AM
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I am at my limit with this car but really can't decide if I want to get rid of it for a 5.0 or Camaro.
02-21-2012, 10:32 AM
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Manufacturer certified used really doesn't mean anything either.
Dealers will certify practically anything that looks nice on the lot as it's better advertising for them and they can charge more money for essentially no work and cost to them.
02-21-2012, 10:38 AM
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The 2011+ Dodge Chargers are very nice cars and a suitable replacement for G8s.
Manufacturer certified used really doesn't mean anything either.
Dealers will certify practically anything that looks nice on the lot as it's better advertising for them and they can charge more money for essentially no work and cost to them.
Manufacturer certified used really doesn't mean anything either.
Dealers will certify practically anything that looks nice on the lot as it's better advertising for them and they can charge more money for essentially no work and cost to them.
02-21-2012, 12:41 PM
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02-21-2012, 05:39 PM
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Well talked to a few people at the dealer today after making several calls.
WAS going to go drive a blue one they had just got in, and a burgundy one but they both got sold before we could make it. The idea was while we drive another g8 to see how it feels, they could look at the exhaust..again.
No solution offered yet, just that "they will make this right" for the 50th time when there should have been no problems to begin with.
This is becoming quite a hassel and im not sure whats ever going to come of this. I know their tone changed after we let them know we have been in contact with GM. Gonna try and find a few other g8s to go drive and see how they feel compared to each other.
WAS going to go drive a blue one they had just got in, and a burgundy one but they both got sold before we could make it. The idea was while we drive another g8 to see how it feels, they could look at the exhaust..again.
No solution offered yet, just that "they will make this right" for the 50th time when there should have been no problems to begin with.
This is becoming quite a hassel and im not sure whats ever going to come of this. I know their tone changed after we let them know we have been in contact with GM. Gonna try and find a few other g8s to go drive and see how they feel compared to each other.
02-21-2012, 07:49 PM
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02-21-2012, 07:51 PM
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Well talked to a few people at the dealer today after making several calls.
WAS going to go drive a blue one they had just got in, and a burgundy one but they both got sold before we could make it. The idea was while we drive another g8 to see how it feels, they could look at the exhaust..again.
No solution offered yet, just that "they will make this right" for the 50th time when there should have been no problems to begin with.
This is becoming quite a hassel and im not sure whats ever going to come of this. I know their tone changed after we let them know we have been in contact with GM. Gonna try and find a few other g8s to go drive and see how they feel compared to each other.
WAS going to go drive a blue one they had just got in, and a burgundy one but they both got sold before we could make it. The idea was while we drive another g8 to see how it feels, they could look at the exhaust..again.
No solution offered yet, just that "they will make this right" for the 50th time when there should have been no problems to begin with.
This is becoming quite a hassel and im not sure whats ever going to come of this. I know their tone changed after we let them know we have been in contact with GM. Gonna try and find a few other g8s to go drive and see how they feel compared to each other.
Sadly, if you're buying a niche specialty car popular with modders and hot-rodders like a G8 it's risky when it comes to reliability.
02-22-2012, 05:42 AM
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Good luck man. I had an 08 Orange GT, 65K miles on it when I got rid of it and never had the first issue. I loved that car, I was sad when my Ex wife traded it in on a sentra when we split up (Had to we had 3 cars and I didnt want to get rid of my Z06) They really are great cars, I bought mine with 42K on it and put 23K on it in a year and loved every mile of it. Dealerships are shady sometimes. Sorry to hear you got a bad one. Hope it works out for you and you end up happy. I've been through the lemon thing with my 1999 WS6. I bought it with 35K miles and as soon as the warranty was up, I had endless problems with it. I feel your pain.
02-22-2012, 10:04 AM
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If you make enough of a stink about the GM Certified thing, I bet you'd be able to have the dealership buy it back or at least do something to make this worth your while. You really should contact GM customer service and advise them of the exhaust and whatnot -- it is their name on the guarantee, after all. They won't mess around, especially when it comes to the emissions system.
02-22-2012, 10:07 AM
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So, called back since no one called me back today yet.
They told me THEY WILL NOT FIX THE EXHAUST because there was nothing wrong it. (Even though this WASNT disclosed to us that it had been modified and "CPO")
So our GM rep just happened to call right after I got done talking with Stoops.
Will update later today.
They told me THEY WILL NOT FIX THE EXHAUST because there was nothing wrong it. (Even though this WASNT disclosed to us that it had been modified and "CPO")
So our GM rep just happened to call right after I got done talking with Stoops.
Will update later today.