[v8fanboy]

Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Bad news but with some good news. Hope all goes well.

I sold mine after the engine blew.

I'm probably going to follow suit!!

[v8fanboy]

Originally Posted by JT6Speed

When I was reading through the OP's post, I assumed he was going to say that it was just a bad starter. Bad cranks, burning smell, etc. Can't believe the engine is actually toast?? Just doesn't seem right.

I have my doubts as well.....something tells me either they just got tired of diagnosing the issue and went like "okay you know what, let's just slap on a new engine?"....or there might be malice at play too, them knowing the car was under warranty, wanting to maybe just rob GM of $$$? The service advisor said the tech even tried cranking the engine up manually using his wrench, he got no sunlight at the end of the tunnel...

Anyway, here's a run down of the communication I got..

[JoeCamaro444]

Originally Posted by v8fanboy

yeah....a part of me wanted to pass on this car to my next generation...but after this hiccup...I do have second thoughts.

I would keep with your original plan, so long as after your engine is replaced, it’s smooth sailing from there. These are gorgeous cars, and Hot Wheels is a timeless tribute. 🛞🛞🛞🛞
Best of luck!!

[Need4Camaro]

May take a month to get your car back but good God are you so lucky to have this happen to you before the warranty expired.

[havelegs]

how does this affect resale value?

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by havelegs

how does this affect resale value?

I'm sure there are experts on this with experience, BUT you'd be buying a car with 47,000 miles and an engine with 0 miles. So, I wouldn't expect it to be bad.

[1fastz28]

Originally Posted by v8fanboy

Everything is covered under the warranty! I don't have to pay anything!!

awesome!

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by Number 3

I'm sure there are experts on this with experience, BUT you'd be buying a car with 47,000 miles and an engine with 0 miles. So, I wouldn't expect it to be bad.

I agree, at least I would certainly jump on such a deal, an engine much newer than the chassis is an asset.

This isn't some ultra rare, single VIN special vehicle where you want everything to be original, probably never will be.

[havelegs]

I've always wonder, what happens with the odometer? I guess it remains the same even though the engine has 0 miles on it?

[v8fanboy]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

I agree, at least I would certainly jump on such a deal, an engine much newer than the chassis is an asset.

This isn't some ultra rare, single VIN special vehicle where you want everything to be original, probably never will be.

yep, like I stated....there are both coins to that side! Lots of people will find it to be a terrific deal considering it's a brand new motor....and there will be people who will co relate the engine replacement to a red flag....they might think "oh so what else could be defected and need replacement down the line?"... but i'm so happy I forked in the extra $$ to buy a CPO....saved me almost $20k!!

[v8fanboy]

Originally Posted by m6-lt1

Ask if you can provide them a new oem starter. Shouldn’t get charged to have them install it on the new long block since they would be removing the old one and putting it on the new long block. After time multiple slow cranks/hot starts will cook the starter solenoid.

Great advice, another forum member also mentioned this! Will run it by the service advisor!!

[v8fanboy]

Originally Posted by havelegs

I've always wonder, what happens with the odometer? I guess it remains the same even though the engine has 0 miles on it?

Yep, it remains 0!

[m6-lt1]

Originally Posted by havelegs

I've always wonder, what happens with the odometer? I guess it remains the same even though the engine has 0 miles on it?

The mileage remains the same. The car still has xxxxx miles on it regardless of getting a new motor. Remember all the suspension pieces and the rest of the drivetrain still have xxxxx miles on them.

[arpad_m]

The odometer has nothing to do with the engine, if you push the car a mile down the road with the systems turned on, it'll add a mile to the odometer.

Engine run and idle time stats may be reset, but I even that may not happen automatically, hopefully someone in the know about ECM rematching details can tell us.