[Boilermaker128]

Originally Posted by BamBam2SS

While that does suck, If they're willing to fix it then that's not so bad of a deal... You can throw a fit about the longer wait and maybe get a rental car for the time being or they'll toss something small in like black bowties... But that is really at the mercy of how nice they are.

Because most likely, If you don't buy it... They'll fix it and sell it to someone who was completely unaware and never will find out and they'll make their money.

I work at a car manufacturing plant, and have had to send cars for repaint on some panels (still in factory, but not part of the production line)... I am sure many 6th gens had to get panels repainted for defects or scratches caused in manufacturing.

My brand new 2SS had to be repainted because the clear coat had white bubbles in it... They painted both rear quarter panels, all the way to the roof and the trunk lid, So about half the car... And the paint is 97% perfect, There's 2 spots where I can see some dust got on it but its super minor and no one has been able to point it out but me (probably because i'm trained and paid to spot defects). I have a few dozen rock chips on the rocker panel/side skirt literally just below where they repainted... The repainted areas only has 2 chips and they seem to have been caused by giant rocks where the lower part that wasn't painted got beat up (1900 miles), Because the body shop put on the paint and clear coat thicker than factory... So if you weren't going to clear bra it, They kind of did you a favor as the new paint will be laid on thicker.

Wow, just no. If my brand new car came like this i would not accept it. They didnt do you any favours by scratching up a brand new car.

[Dub9]

Didn't you want a hyper blue but they didn't have that color? Now this on the red? I suggest you walk away now as it is apparent that you would not be happy.

[keon718nyc]

Just have them fix it and re-present it to you once again then decide if it looks like something you want to put your money on or walk away from. Done deal. No reason to even go on about it as GM still owns the car regardless right now. Understand it is frustrating but many on these forums went through way more hell then in this thread and already made the commitment before seeing any problems even. So consider yourself lucky you didn't find out later and had to play the blame game...

[mekirk2]

Gotta keep in mind this is overseas. It might not be as easy as throwing a new bumper on it - could take weeks to get a bumper if they dont air freight it over there. No telling how long the poor guy waited to get it delivered. I guess he is due to blow off a little steam.

That being said - even with a repaired bumper, you'll have one of the only SS's around. Take a little time to cool off before you cancel the deal. Cooler heads make better decisions.

[Zack46]

Give the dealer a chance to make this right.....................

You don't want to wait for another car..................

[DD goat]

Dealer won't replace the bumper for this little scratch. Have them fix it. Look at it. If it looks good...take it. If not...order / get another one or move on. Kinda sounds like your making an excuse to get out of the car!

[Meteorma]

jesus christ on a motor bike , I paid 32k for my car(ss) it was a deal demo and had a few rock chips , my dealer sent the car out to the body shop I wanted and they pained half the car and put new stripes on , I now have a lifetime paint warranty .

[Homer2]

While I understand the OP is upset - the idea of a lawsuit is ridiculous.

Fix it, get a deal -and never ever carry a paint thickness gauge with you because we all know how people check cars out with them all the time. SMH

[MrChrisLS3]

OMG! it's just a little scratch from shipping overseas, really? Just let them paint the darn thing and enjoy the car. Heck, they could've just done that without even telling you and you would've never known. Lawsuit? Seriously?

There are people that earn their entire livelihood touching up PDI cars at dealerships. This stuff happens a lot.

[OMEN]

i'll tnx all for replys
i make up my mind, YES I WANT HYPER BLUE FIRST but they will not offer it here anyway i love the red hot

they will fix it, then i go and check it again and then i will make my final decision.
however, they will cut the price again over $1000 and more free service and more free fuel if we have a deal

[MikeR]

Originally Posted by OMEN

i'll tnx all for replys
i make up my mind, YES I WANT HYPER BLUE FIRST but they will not offer it here anyway i love the red hot

they will fix it, then i go and check it again and then i will make my final decision.
however, they will cut the price again over $1000 and more free service and more free fuel if we have a deal

Sounds good to me

[brihorse]

Front bumper is actually painted by a supplier. Only the metal parts are painted at the factory. Front and rear bumpers come to the factory already painted and assembled.

[BamBam2SS]

Originally Posted by Boilermaker128

Wow, just no. If my brand new car came like this i would not accept it. They didnt do you any favours by scratching up a brand new car.

With the paint being thicker, It's harder to get chipped... The factory paint is thin, On my 2SS the rocker panel/side skirts have dozens of chips where the rear quarter panels themselves which was repainted has only 2 from I'm assuming much bigger rocks.

As I said before, There's a really good chance that cars were repainted off line at the factory... We have EOL paint booths (End Of Line) for this exact reason and the paint booths are no different or better than any good body shops.

[neenja_jenkins]

Originally Posted by OMEN

im so frustrated
they scratch my new car , i suppose get it today
but instead the call was for the scratches
im really disappointed it was the last color, now i need to wait 6 months if i order another one
i guess i wont, no more 6 gen for me
i guess im canceling my purchase, i only booked it, and the cash still not payed
im really sad

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Omen, I feel your pain.
I just ordered a new ZL1, and it's been a frustrating experience so far. See my thread here in the ZL1 section.

I understand some of the responses here, but I'm definitely feeling the OP's pain. It's frustrating, and in no way should I have to pay 70k for a damaged then repaired car. I mean honestly, how badly can you **** up "reverse car off of truck and drive it 50ft and park it"?

I'm still conflicted. Not really sure how to handle it.