car arrived super fast but with a scratch
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Originally Posted by P_Diddy
gibo, is that VPP price down in writing? A 'promise' doesn't mean anything. If you still want that exact car, and you should, 20 miles is no big deal, play some games w/ them....tell them the bumper color doesn't totally match the rest of the car and see if you can get more $$ off.
About the bumper... I'm planning on taking a look at it under day light. If I feel like there's even a slight mismatch in color, I'm not gonna take the car. Otherwise, it should do no harm as others mentioned...
Hmmm, I hope he'll give you that VPP price. I'd still ask for more $$ off because it's not the original bumper. Tell the dealer it's freaking you out and try to get another $500 off. That'll help pay for a clear bra, which you should get ASAP! Even if you drive it for 1 week, there will be chips and nicks. Looks like you're in the bay area...where at?
I can give you my installer's name or there is a member here w/ screenname Wil that does it.
I can give you my installer's name or there is a member here w/ screenname Wil that does it.
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Originally Posted by P_Diddy
That'll help pay for a clear bra, which you should get ASAP! Even if you drive it for 1 week, there will be chips and nicks. Looks like you're in the bay area...where at?
I can give you my installer's name or there is a member here w/ screenname Wil that does it.
I can give you my installer's name or there is a member here w/ screenname Wil that does it.
Why does everyone recommend a clear bra? Does G35 coupe's paint get chips and nicks easily? Other cars seem to do fine without one...
Car paint nowadays is more brittle because of EPA stuff. Plus, it seems like the paint on the G is thin. You will most likely gets chips on the freeways because that's when the gravel flies up at higher speeds.
which dealership are you going thru?
which dealership are you going thru?
Originally Posted by wunautica
K guys!!!!!....
what if the dealership drilled in my front license plate un even? I noticed this a few days ago. I took of the plate and noticed that they drilled in the holes unevenly. Would they be able to fix it? If not, is a new bumper out of the question? I called them and they said that they will have to take a look at it to determine what they could do about it. Honestly, I want a new bumper, how could anybody that works a dealership mess up on drilling holes into a bumper knowing that its part of the car's body? I just don't get it. Please PM me or reply here. Thanks.
what if the dealership drilled in my front license plate un even? I noticed this a few days ago. I took of the plate and noticed that they drilled in the holes unevenly. Would they be able to fix it? If not, is a new bumper out of the question? I called them and they said that they will have to take a look at it to determine what they could do about it. Honestly, I want a new bumper, how could anybody that works a dealership mess up on drilling holes into a bumper knowing that its part of the car's body? I just don't get it. Please PM me or reply here. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by P_Diddy
Car paint nowadays is more brittle because of EPA stuff. Plus, it seems like the paint on the G is thin. You will most likely gets chips on the freeways because that's when the gravel flies up at higher speeds.
which dealership are you going thru?
which dealership are you going thru?
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Originally Posted by turbomaxima
No offense, but you people are just plain getting ripped off.
You buy a brand new car. You have something wrong before the car is in your possession, you get a BRAND NEW car and tell them to keep the one they just ruined. None of this body shop bull****, none of this swapping out parts, none of this taking money off. They have potentially destroyed the resale value of your brand new car. As much as people complain about dealerships being corrupt and sneaky, people don't take stands when they are getting dicked around with.
You buy a brand new car. You have something wrong before the car is in your possession, you get a BRAND NEW car and tell them to keep the one they just ruined. None of this body shop bull****, none of this swapping out parts, none of this taking money off. They have potentially destroyed the resale value of your brand new car. As much as people complain about dealerships being corrupt and sneaky, people don't take stands when they are getting dicked around with.
I agree and would do the same thing! I would totally be turned off and pissed if there was something wrong with my brand new car, but can look beyond that because it was accidental and IF they dont hassle me, that truely sucks man, see what he's willing to do for you!
i'm from norcal and had requested that the front license plate not be put on. however, i was told my dealer doesn't attach the front plate on the bumper unless requested. they just had me sign a waiver.
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There is a front license plate law in Texas, no doubt about it. I have not doubt because I got a ticket for having no front license plate, the judge order me to put it on, but it only cost me $10 for court fees and told me not put the license plate on the windshield is not acceptable. The dealer didn't drill holes in the front in 3 of our cars from Honda in Ohio, Nissan and Infiniti in Texas.
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Originally Posted by SaltiDawg
My wife and I were at a dealewrship in MD Thursday night ordering her 05 CPE 6MT. She test drove one that had been delivered the day before - it had damage to the front left wheel - one of the spokes looked nearly broken in two. The dealer speculated that the damage occured when the car was (roughly) off-loaded from the delivery truck.
Certainly the potential for scratchs or other damage exists.
Certainly the potential for scratchs or other damage exists.
Agree 110%
Originally Posted by turbomaxima
No offense, but you people are just plain getting ripped off.
You buy a brand new car. You have something wrong before the car is in your possession, you get a BRAND NEW car and tell them to keep the one they just ruined. None of this body shop bull****, none of this swapping out parts, none of this taking money off. They have potentially destroyed the resale value of your brand new car. As much as people complain about dealerships being corrupt and sneaky, people don't take stands when they are getting dicked around with.
You buy a brand new car. You have something wrong before the car is in your possession, you get a BRAND NEW car and tell them to keep the one they just ruined. None of this body shop bull****, none of this swapping out parts, none of this taking money off. They have potentially destroyed the resale value of your brand new car. As much as people complain about dealerships being corrupt and sneaky, people don't take stands when they are getting dicked around with.
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What dealer drills holes on your G?
Originally Posted by gibo
Stevens Creek...
BTW, thanks for your replies.
BTW, thanks for your replies.
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