2018 Camaro 2SS Damaged at Dealership - Page 8

craigss50 · 05-30-2018, 07:22 AM

So glad they did the right thing for you and that you are happy.

Rocketsled · 05-30-2018, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by craigss50

So glad they did the right thing for you and that you are happy.

Thank you!! I am still in shock!! lol.

Gunmetalmissle · 05-30-2018, 07:47 AM

Congrats! Glad they made it right. No way they gave you a brand new car unless they knew the damage was extensive.

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Originally Posted by motorhead

Why does everyone keep saying this car is Aluminum? I see in thread after thread. There needs to be a sticky that corrects this misinformation. The the only aluminum on the structural part of the body in white is the support for the dash. The rest of "frame" as people like to call it is high strength steel. The hood is aluminum also along with some suspension, and drivetrain components.

I agree it’s wrong to say the frame is aluminum. However, the entire k-member (not sure if that is the right term) is aluminum which is a major structural component.

motorhead · 05-30-2018, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunmetalmissle

Congrats! Glad they made it right. No way they gave you a brand new car unless they knew the damage was extensive.

I agree it’s wrong to say the frame is aluminum. However, the entire k-member (not sure if that is the right term) is aluminum which is a major structural component.

The "K-member" is a separate part from the shell of the car. It holds the motor and suspension components which was what I said. People say all the time on here that these cars are aluminum and that just isnt so.

brap999 · 05-30-2018, 12:12 PM

I tried to go in last week for the free oil change at just under 1k miles. The service rep said GM wouldn't cover it since I hadn't reached the end of life of the current oil or some crap. I drove back to work and decided its just easier to do it myself then deal with the hassle of scheduling an appointment for such an easy task

After reading this thread I feel like someone was looking out for me. There is 0 chance I take my car to the dealer unless its for a warranty repair now.

Congrats on getting a new car, and thanks for posting this, you probably saved a bunch of us a major headache down the road.

Rocketsled · 05-30-2018, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by brap999

I tried to go in last week for the free oil change at just under 1k miles. The service rep said GM wouldn't cover it since I hadn't reached the end of life of the current oil or some crap. I drove back to work and decided its just easier to do it myself then deal with the hassle of scheduling an appointment for such an easy task

After reading this thread I feel like someone was looking out for me. There is 0 chance I take my car to the dealer unless its for a warranty repair now.

Congrats on getting a new car, and thanks for posting this, you probably saved a bunch of us a major headache down the road.

You're welcome!! I thank everyone for all their feedback too. It helped me gain some perspective as to how I should handle the situation. Much appreciated!!

Hyper RS · 05-30-2018, 01:00 PM

Glad that it all worked out for you in the end. I was going to post earlier that the dealership should give you a new car, but never thought that they would. I agree with others that the lift points on the Camaro should be clearly marked "Lift Point" with a pad. These cars are not lift friendly!

Rocketsled · 05-30-2018, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Hyper RS

Glad that it all worked out for you in the end. I was going to post earlier that the dealership should give you a new car, but never thought that they would. I agree with others that the lift points on the Camaro should be clearly marked "Lift Point" with a pad. These cars are not lift friendly!

Thanks, I appreciate that! There should be drive on lifts or pits for Camaros and Corvettes. Anything else gives me a phobia...lol.

FH212 · 05-30-2018, 04:24 PM

Glad they made it right. Sad to say that nowadays that is very very rare! Honestly, thank you for posting this because I had an appointment to take my Camaro to my local dealer for an oil change Friday, now I am going to do it myself. Only way it goes to the dealer is if its a warranty issue!

Lafourche1 · 05-30-2018, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocketsled

Thanks, I appreciate that! There should be drive on lifts or pits for Camaros and Corvettes. Anything else gives me a phobia...lol.

Actually, I think the Corvette comes with lift blocks and markings installed from the factory.

Rocketsled · 05-30-2018, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wjones14

Well, so much for the posts about it being a comical situation and no way it would result in a new car!

Absolutely awesome outcome - one of the best I've ever read on this forum! I could tell there was no way you were going to be able to live with that car, and I don't blame you one bit. Apparently the dealership agreed as well. So refreshing to hear this amidst all the dealership horror stories.

Thanks a lot man!! Also thanks to all who participated. I appreciate all the input from everyone. You all helped me get through the looooong weekend I had stewing over this...lol. A great group of gearheads you all are!!

Gunmetalmissle · 05-30-2018, 09:44 PM

Looks like the old car is already for sale on their website lol

motorhead · 05-31-2018, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunmetalmissle

Looks like the old car is already for sale on their website lol

Well, what did you think they were going to do with it? They tried to hide the fact that they caused the damage to begin with according to the OP. They certainly wont have any moral issues in their mind putting that pile on the lot. It's great that they gave the OP a new car, but I still would never buy a car there. They only did the right thing after getting caught. Not someone I would want to do business with. I think the OP is doing them a disservice by posting the dealership. It's a wonder they didnt request that he didnt make it public as one of the stipulations of the deal.

mdhopt36 · 05-31-2018, 06:22 AM

To the aluminum discussion-
There were 2 specials recently on the Smithsonian Channel where they covered the mfr of the gen 6 Camaro; first aired in 2016. Total of 90 minutes, pretty informative.
They remarked where they had to use rivets, and bond (with adhesive) the steel-aluminum members together instead of welding, like most of the top half of the car. The top main body appeared to be all steel, but the aluminum was down below this.
During my first oil change, we were underneath the car, where we got a good look-see. Seems the mechanic and I saw lots of AL under there. (just sayin')
Next time, I'm gonna bring a magnet. I'm sort of curious to find out what that main pan really is.
Supposedly, there was significant weight savings in using the AL parts.... the primary reason for it.

05-30-2018, 12:12 PM	#103
brap999 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 115	I tried to go in last week for the free oil change at just under 1k miles. The service rep said GM wouldn't cover it since I hadn't reached the end of life of the current oil or some crap. I drove back to work and decided its just easier to do it myself then deal with the hassle of scheduling an appointment for such an easy task After reading this thread I feel like someone was looking out for me. There is 0 chance I take my car to the dealer unless its for a warranty repair now. Congrats on getting a new car, and thanks for posting this, you probably saved a bunch of us a major headache down the road. __________________ 2018 Chevy Camaro ZL1-1LE 2015 Silverado 2500HD 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport 1998 Dodge Viper GTS 1972 Pontiac GTO 1963 Chevy C10 short bed, T5, 350, lowered

05-30-2018, 01:00 PM	#105
Hyper RS Drives: '19 Corvette Stingray Convertible Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 141	Glad that it all worked out for you in the end. I was going to post earlier that the dealership should give you a new car, but never thought that they would. I agree with others that the lift points on the Camaro should be clearly marked "Lift Point" with a pad. These cars are not lift friendly! __________________ '19 Corvette Stingray Convertible M7

05-30-2018, 04:24 PM	#107
FH212 Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NM Posts: 930	Glad they made it right. Sad to say that nowadays that is very very rare! Honestly, thank you for posting this because I had an appointment to take my Camaro to my local dealer for an oil change Friday, now I am going to do it myself. Only way it goes to the dealer is if its a warranty issue! __________________ 2015 Camaro Z/28 - Red Hot 1978 Trans Am Y88 Special Edition 400/4 speed 2001 Mecham Trans Am #3 - 7.0L LS1

05-30-2018, 07:22 AM	#99
craigss50 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Port St Lucie, Florida Posts: 966	So glad they did the right thing for you and that you are happy.

05-30-2018, 09:44 PM	#110
Gunmetalmissle Drives: 16 ngm ss Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 233	Looks like the old car is already for sale on their website lol

05-31-2018, 06:22 AM	#112
mdhopt36 Drives: '17- 1ag37 V6 traded, for 1SS 2018! Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: MA Posts: 469	To the aluminum discussion- There were 2 specials recently on the Smithsonian Channel where they covered the mfr of the gen 6 Camaro; first aired in 2016. Total of 90 minutes, pretty informative. They remarked where they had to use rivets, and bond (with adhesive) the steel-aluminum members together instead of welding, like most of the top half of the car. The top main body appeared to be all steel, but the aluminum was down below this. During my first oil change, we were underneath the car, where we got a good look-see. Seems the mechanic and I saw lots of AL under there. (just sayin') Next time, I'm gonna bring a magnet. I'm sort of curious to find out what that main pan really is. Supposedly, there was significant weight savings in using the AL parts.... the primary reason for it.

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