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On going paint problem and pristine condition don't go together. but yeah i hope they get a new car. this reminds me of richmond subaru

I agree with everyone, writing off the bad news and publicity they're getting isn't a smart choice at all.

this dealership makes open road look good
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I guess that's one way to get you to 'upgrade'. The dealer will feel this pain for a long time to come. Good.

He is still paying for it? I only followed loosely but that doesn't seem like a win??

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Originally Posted by Zedbra (Post 8399211)

I guess that's one way to get you to 'upgrade'. The dealer will feel this pain for a long time to come. Good.

I am sure they will have a low-mileage ZR-1, one owner, with one accident claim in their preowned section... but I am sure the paint issue it was originally in for has been fixed :thumbsup:

Conclusion! (New Car)

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RIP 2012 ZL1 #1635 - Page 53 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com
Just a quick update for everyone...

1. I never demanded a new car. I merely stated that I should not HAVE to be forced to buy a new [read "different"] car when mine was totaled through no fault of my own. If I had been driving the car, I would accept the loss.

2. The difference in price between a good, used 2012 ZL1 and a new 2013 ZL1 is only about $5-6K considering rebates, etc.

3. Yes, the OP really was to just let everyone know what happened to #1635 that appeared on the ZL1 registry many months ago.

4. We actually made 3 payments on the car while the car was in the dealer's possession while they tried to figure out what to do about the paint issues [read "left the car there for weeks on end without actually doing anything."] I believe the last time I drove the car was the weekend of October 25, 2013.

5. GM and Berger Chevrolet (Grand Rapids, Michigan) have stepped in and are paving [not paying] the way for a new 2013 ZL1 to be sent to First State Chevrolet for me to purchase.

6. We have apologized to many of the employees at First State for the actions taken by many of the people who have been infuriated by this whole story and have called First State to voice their opinions. Anyone who thinks the dealership has not been affected by all of this must have his head in the sand.

7. We want to thank everyone for their support. We never expected this to take on a whole life of its own. A special thanks goes out to the suppliers who have so graciously stepped up to provide parts at their own expense to help ease the heartache we have experienced in this ordeal.

8. I am not the biggest tech guy out there, and I have never made it a practice to post on forums, don't have a Facebook page, etc. But I do plan to stick around on this forum, and I hope to meet many of you in person at various events.

9. When the situation is resolved, I will post photos of the new car. I understand that it will be about two weeks before the insurance check is cut, the old car is paid off, the new car arrives, and a new purchase contract will be signed by my wife and I for the PURCHASE of our new ZL1.

Thanks,
JRH (jhoop302)

Sounds like it's the insurance pay out + a bit more if the car is newer/better.

I think it kinda sucks. After all this, it sounds like Hooper is having to shell out $5-6k. He hasn't come back to the thread to clarify, though. IMHO he shouldn't have to pay a single penny for a resolution.

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Originally Posted by dovo (Post 8397860)

On going paint problem and pristine condition don't go together. but yeah i hope they get a new car. this reminds me of richmond subaru

kind of takes richmond subaru to a whole new level. but hey, there's no such thing as bad publicity amirite? :badpokerface:

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Originally Posted by GLOW (Post 8399943)

kind of takes richmond subaru to a whole new level. but hey, there's no such thing as bad publicity amirite? :badpokerface:

when it comes to retail there is.. :badpokerface:

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Originally Posted by Soundy (Post 8400708)

Repair Shop Worker Takes Customer?s BMW For A Joyride And Wrecks It? Which Is Totally Legal ? Consumerist

$7000 BMW? :suspicious:

seriously thats a bit ridiculous, what kind of business would take this kind of stance.

yea wth, why would anyone want to go to a shop that says that its totally fine for them to take the customer's cars out, wreak it and for it to totally not be their fault :fulloffuck: