My RX8 got damaged during the recall!
09-23-2005, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mmats69
I agree with what you said here. I used to work at a Ford dealership in service department. We always loved to see mustang gt's come off the truck or be traded in. Of course we had to take it in the back for pre-lot inspections. That was when we dogged the hell out of them. That is why I always order my car and then watch them unload it off the truck. And don't let other people go get your car, have them escort you back to where it is located and get it yourself.
My friend who has a 350z track that’s supercharged and putting out over 400whp, when he took his car to the dealer for some recall thing, he saw the workers there and they were all about 21 years old and they were saying "wow that’s sweet, I would love to take that car and race it around" and that scared him so much that he stayed there for just under 8 hours to make sure that they didn’t take his car for any "joy rides"
They kept saying you don't have to stay, and don't worry. But there was no way that he was going to leave his car.
09-24-2005, 12:33 PM
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wow i would be so mad if this happened to me. at least they acknowledged that they were at fault and are making amends. that is good and all, but personally i don't think it should happen to begin with.
09-24-2005, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by cooldriver88
My friend who has a 350z track that’s supercharged and putting out over 400whp, when he took his car to the dealer for some recall thing, he saw the workers there and they were all about 21 years old and they were saying "wow that’s sweet, I would love to take that car and race it around" and that scared him so much that he stayed there for just under 8 hours to make sure that they didn’t take his car for any "joy rides"
They kept saying you don't have to stay, and don't worry. But there was no way that he was going to leave his car.
They kept saying you don't have to stay, and don't worry. But there was no way that he was going to leave his car.
I have heard that super cars have vallet keys that limit the cars power output. It might be a good idea to make something like that for all cars especialy ours!
09-25-2005, 12:14 PM
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They scratched one of my wheels last time I was in for the recall. But you know what? I did not even mention it to the service manager. I know what they are going to say and I am not going to spend my time to argue with them. It's not a serious damage and I would rather eat it. Even if they admit the mistake and agree to repair it, there is much better chance for them to screw up something else. In short, I would not leave my car any longer than necessary in their facility.
Originally Posted by oryas
Well I got my car back. Their ding doctor did a pretty good job at pulling out the dents. To the casual viewer you cant see it. But under my scrutiny I can still see very slight paint distortions. I would say it's 95% repaired. I also noticed another blemish appear on the opposite side of the car. I just wanted to get the hell outta there so I accepted it as it was, but I think I will take it to my own ding doctor and have him fix the blemish.
The thing that pissed off was the service manager which I had complemented in my earlier post, had said that I brought in the car already damaged. That there was no way this could of happened in his facility. That their inspection guy must have missed the dent and not logged it in on is paperwork. This was ridiculous. I am a proud obsessive compulsive RX8 owner and know the car inside and out. If I am ever forced to go back to that dealership service center I will be taking pictures of the car under witness.
I'm just glad to have my car back!
The thing that pissed off was the service manager which I had complemented in my earlier post, had said that I brought in the car already damaged. That there was no way this could of happened in his facility. That their inspection guy must have missed the dent and not logged it in on is paperwork. This was ridiculous. I am a proud obsessive compulsive RX8 owner and know the car inside and out. If I am ever forced to go back to that dealership service center I will be taking pictures of the car under witness.
I'm just glad to have my car back!
09-26-2005, 09:33 PM
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Ya, the dealer blows. I took mine in today for heat shield and ball joint recalls. When I came back I checked it over. All flawless. I felt pretty good about it. I jump in it and drove back to work. As I get out I run my hand along the outer part of the door. Low and behold it was all scuffed up. There were little bits of rock up under the black decal that was scrapped off. Some one opened it up and let the door hit the brick wall along the service bay. At least no one can see. Just ticks me off. 
09-28-2005, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by oreo
I would have done the same thing.
I have heard that super cars have vallet keys that limit the cars power output. It might be a good idea to make something like that for all cars especialy ours!
I have heard that super cars have vallet keys that limit the cars power output. It might be a good idea to make something like that for all cars especialy ours!
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